Sweet Home Chicago!

[rick3000gto]

Pizza lovers, do yourself a favor and order from these guys. Hands down, best pizza I have ever eaten. If you live in Chicago you MUST order from here. They recently moved to a new location and they say business is down, which is a shame. Try them out!! If you like them, spread the word. 8-)

http://villamaypizza.com/
Really never heard of them.

[chicagoz]

Just came back from the Berwyn CC. Not much games at all. They had a couple PSP games. I think I saw a couple DS games. But most were PS3 games. None interested me.

[Blackout]

Really never heard of them.

C'mon son, order up a slice. It'll blow yo mind :hot:

[dfg]

Cool, they're not too far from me. I will report back; I'm always trying to cultivate my inner foodie. Speaking of restaurant business being down, my favorite cheap Middle Eastern place that delivers (Sahara Kabob (http://www.grubhub.com/chicago/sahara-kabob/) 6649 N. Clark 773 262-2000 - Assyrian Briany FTW!) was in TimeOut Chicago's "Save this Restaurant" column a few months ago. :cry: They give you a ton of food for a moderate price, it tastes homemade, and sometimes they throw in free stuff they're testing for their menu (like spanikopita).

With Half-Price Books, the way they buy is that they give you an offer on the whole of what you bring in. They don't tell you what each item is worth to them. Sucks, but I'm sure it's because it wouldn't be cost-efficient for them to do otherwise. I recently sold two shopping bags full of old textbooks and paperbacks, a bag of old VG mags and a crate of old Architectural Digest mags I found by the trash and only netted $17.50.

HPB does sell game guides and games but selection is hit or miss. No penny guides; usually exactly half off the printed price. Most of the games are in a locked cabinet with low visibility and I hate bugging staff to open if I'm not gonna buy something.

tl;dr whee!

[Blackout]

Are any of you guys voting on March 3?

[jonathanp]

Are any of you guys voting on March 3?

Voting?

[Blackout]

Voting?

It's a special election for Emaunuel's (sp??) seat.

[dfg]

I'm in the 9th, so I can't. Although this is Chicago...

[CAG 79]

Anyone interested in a mint Hori DOA4 Arcade Stick? Check my tradelist for more details.

[chicagoz]

Anyone interested in a mint Hori DOA4 Arcade Stick? Check my tradelist for more details.

I'd love to take that off your hands but the only thing I have that you want are the blu ray movies. And I'd like to hold on to them.

[chi.bri]

Went to T-mobile (corporate store) the other day to upgrade my phone and was able to pick up a Linksys WRT54G-TM router for 20 bucks.
After messing with it for a few days, the software seems a little shitty. So it might make for a good DD-WRT candidate.

[chi.bri]

Can't you do alsorts with this router? like change the firmware to a completely modded one?

Thanks.

Yes you can. Linksys are really popular for hackin. I'm going to load DD-WRT on it and try to get it to work with my network this weekend.

[chi.bri]

Walk over to the CC on Elston and Fullerton today (listening to Black Sabbath most of my walk), didn't see any MS, Sony, or Nintendo games what so ever. The place was picked clean for the most part. Only item I saw of interest was the Sony book reader, still too expensive though. Even the open box TV's were way to expensive. Sign at the door said there were 8 days left.

If anyone does visit a CC with some quality cellphone stuff please post. I recently got a couple new BlackBerry's and I'm lookin for some Bluetooth head sets, MicroSD cards and accessories. Thanx.

[chicagoz]

Niles, IL Costco (and some other Costco stores now, it seems) now sell 12+1 month XBL cards. $39.99.

[D_Icon]

So which BestBuys in Chicago are having the 50% anime sale?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5572598#post5572598

[crewj]

Walk over to the CC on Elston and Fullerton today (listening to Black Sabbath most of my walk), didn't see any MS, Sony, or Nintendo games what so ever. The place was picked clean for the most part. Only item I saw of interest was the Sony book reader, still too expensive though. Even the open box TV's were way to expensive. Sign at the door said there were 8 days left.

If anyone does visit a CC with some quality cellphone stuff please post. I recently got a couple new BlackBerry's and I'm lookin for some Bluetooth head sets, MicroSD cards and accessories. Thanx.

thanks! saved me a trip out to there on monday...

[WeaponX2099]

So which BestBuys in Chicago are having the 50% anime sale?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5572598#post5572598

Did you see the updated list?

[ryosnk]

If anyone is still interested the Norridge best buy has a bunch of wii's and wii fits in stock.

[chicagoz]

If anyone is still interested the Norridge best buy has a bunch of wii's and wii fits in stock.

I don't even know why I still have my Wii. No offense to all the local Wii fanboys. Even the Wiifit I bought that I thought might get SOME use from me is collecting dust. Maybe I should stop being a lazy f*&@er and use it, huh? hahaha. Thanks. I have noticed some Targets are getting Wiifits more often than usual.

[Blackout]

Throw it on Craigslist and make some money.

[luffy21]

Any other CC in the city that still have any games left??? Last week the one at HIP is pretty much clear out. Any other CC that still have a decent selection of stuff??

[D_Icon]

The BestBuy on Touy was loaded with anime, and it's 50% off.

I got my missing DBZ: Season sets, and YuYU Hakusho Season 1,2, and 3 for $12.50 each they didn't have 4. Those are the only two shows that I know, but the shelves were loaded.

[KevinMassacre]

The target on elston has a ton of clearance games out today:


Xbox 360
-------------
Brothers in arms: hells highway : $13.98
Tomb raider underworld : $13.98


PS3
-----
Rock Revolution : 13.98
Fracture : $9.98
Bolt - $13.98


And they had about 50 copies of "Stepbrothers" on UMD for PSP for $4.98, and a bunch of DS games for around 10 bucks each. There were also a handful of PS2 games too, i dont remember which ones.

I just got home from there, so all of these titles should be there for the next day or so before they start getting thinned out.

[chi.bri]

Anyone know where I can get a free shipping code for Buy.com?

[chicagoz]

The target on elston has a ton of clearance games out today:


Xbox 360
-------------
Brothers in arms: hells highway : $13.98
Tomb raider underworld : $13.98


PS3
-----
Rock Revolution : 13.98
Fracture : $9.98
Bolt - $13.98


And they had about 50 copies of "Stepbrothers" on UMD for PSP for $4.98, and a bunch of DS games for around 10 bucks each. There were also a handful of PS2 games too, i dont remember which ones.

I just got home from there, so all of these titles should be there for the next day or so before they start getting thinned out.

I went there yesterday, too. Right when I got to the clearance section, I saw a guy with a handful of clearance games, and what looked like the last copies they had of The Last Remnant. The only game I was going to that particular Target to check out. Argh. If that was you, thanks alot buddy.

[crewj]

The target on elston has a ton of clearance games out today:

Xbox 360
-------------
Brothers in arms: hells highway : $13.98
Tomb raider underworld : $13.98

PS3
-----
Rock Revolution : 13.98
Fracture : $9.98
Bolt - $13.98


And they had about 50 copies of "Stepbrothers" on UMD for PSP for $4.98, and a bunch of DS games for around 10 bucks each. There were also a handful of PS2 games too, i dont remember which ones.

I just got home from there, so all of these titles should be there for the next day or so before they start getting thinned out.

Bolt for ps3 is $20.98

[Johnny Postman]

I went there yesterday, too. Right when I got to the clearance section, I saw a guy with a handful of clearance games, and what looked like the last copies they had of The Last Remnant. The only game I was going to that particular Target to check out. Argh. If that was you, thanks alot buddy.

I'm not your buddy, guy.

Seriously though, that must have been me - On vacation this week and hit a few Targets yesterday hoping to find anything that had gotten to 75% off. I did have a stack of games but wasn't being a total douche - most was stuff I was taking to the price scanner since it seemed strange just a couple games dropped (Tomb Raider and LR) while the rest of the 360 games stayed at 50%.

Anyway, I do remember someone else checking the clearance shelves at the same time and am sorry to have shut you out. If I knew that you were a fellow CAG or were just looking to get Last Remnant, I would have handed one over. I did get 3 (1 for me, 1 for trading and 1 to flip at BB) so if you still need one, I'm happy to sell it at cost. PM me and we can set up a meet or I can just ship it to you.

[Blackout]

Brothers In Arms is a great game, especially for that price.

[chicagoz]

I'm not your buddy, guy.

Seriously though, that must have been me - On vacation this week and hit a few Targets yesterday hoping to find anything that had gotten to 75% off. I did have a stack of games but wasn't being a total douche - most was stuff I was taking to the price scanner since it seemed strange just a couple games dropped (Tomb Raider and LR) while the rest of the 360 games stayed at 50%.

Anyway, I do remember someone else checking the clearance shelves at the same time and am sorry to have shut you out. If I knew that you were a fellow CAG or were just looking to get Last Remnant, I would have handed one over. I did get 3 (1 for me, 1 for trading and 1 to flip at BB) so if you still need one, I'm happy to sell it at cost. PM me and we can set up a meet or I can just ship it to you.

Hahaha...nice to "meet" you. I did manage to finally find a $14.98 copy of Last Remnant at another Target (2 left there, too). And I found a Rock Band 1 set for $34.98 for my girl's family, which didn't have the game in it! ARGH.

Also, I went looking for some 50% off anime. The Best Buys I went to had no Afro Samurai on Blu Ray. And I've been out of the anime loop for a while, so I have no idea what's good. Just went looking for what interested me and impulse bought. Picked up Final Fantasy Unlimited and Samurai 7 sets. These any good?

One last thing, the best Buy on Touhy had some some clearance games for 60% off. I picked up Hail to the Chimp for only $8. Belmont and Kimball store had what seemed to be a better "sale." If I read correctly, ANY game that had the $19.99 or lower sticker on it (price inside the BB logo type ) can be bought for an additional 50% off. (Superman, Darkness was $9.99; Conan, Dead or Alive Xtreme beach whatever $7.49, after markdown, all for Xbox 360.) They also had DS, PS2, and PS3 games, but didn't see exactly what titles they had.

[saturnotaku]

The BestBuy on Touy was loaded with anime, and it's 50% off.

Sweet, that's right down the street from my office.

[slowdive21]

Picked up Final Fantasy Unlimited and Samurai 7 sets. These any good?

It seems like a lot of people dislike the final fantasy anime series. I have not seen it, so I do not have an opinion of it.

[Blackout]

Does anyone know if IL charges tax for PSN store purchases?

[rick3000gto]

Does anyone know if IL charges tax for PSN store purchases?
they charged me

[Blackout]

they charged me

So if I get a 20 dollar card that won't be enough for 2 games??

[jonathanp]

I'm not your buddy, guy.

Seriously though, that must have been me - On vacation this week and hit a few Targets yesterday hoping to find anything that had gotten to 75% off. I did have a stack of games but wasn't being a total douche - most was stuff I was taking to the price scanner since it seemed strange just a couple games dropped (Tomb Raider and LR) while the rest of the 360 games stayed at 50%.

Anyway, I do remember someone else checking the clearance shelves at the same time and am sorry to have shut you out. If I knew that you were a fellow CAG or were just looking to get Last Remnant, I would have handed one over. I did get 3 (1 for me, 1 for trading and 1 to flip at BB) so if you still need one, I'm happy to sell it at cost. PM me and we can set up a meet or I can just ship it to you.

I wasn't aware Blockbuster accepted trade ins?

[shieryda]

We need another meet-up!

[rick3000gto]

So if I get a 20 dollar card that won't be enough for 2 games??
if its $9.99 games no.

[Blackout]

if its $9.99 games no.

Damn WTF? I gotta buy 2 cards then? What does the total come out to if you buy two $9.99 games?

[52club]

If anyone is interested I have a used copy of Fable II that is in mint condition (instructions, case, etc) that I only played a few times. I'm looking for $35 or I would be willing to trade for SF IV. If I don't hear from anyone I'm just going to put it on eBay.

[rick3000gto]

We need another meet-up!
+1

[chicagoz]

We need another meet-up!

Yes. I keep missing these things. Darn work gets in the way!

[shieryda]

Do you guys want to try Gameworks in Schaumburg this time around? I personally have never been there, but have always wanted to go.

Which day works best for everyone?

Any other suggestions? I know that bars don't work for everyone. Dave & Buster's is downtown, too.

[Johnny Postman]

Almost the end for CC - looks like Sunday is the last day for all the local stores.

No games at all at Elston, HiP or Berwyn. Did manage to find John from Cincinnati HBO series for $7 at HiP along with a cool CC sign for $1 I picked up for nostalgia reasons (the great $5 CC sale of '04 was my initiation to CAG.)

Unfortunately, the thing wouldn't fit in my car (doh!) so I ended up giving it to a couple of guys who had bought some store shelving and had a van.

[jonathanp]

Almost the end for CC - looks like Sunday is the last day for all the local stores.

No games at all at Elston, HiP or Berwyn. Did manage to find John from Cincinnati HBO series for $7 at HiP along with a cool CC sign for $1 I picked up for nostalgia reasons (the great $5 CC sale of '04 was my initiation to CAG.)

Unfortunately, the thing wouldn't fit in my car (doh!) so I ended up giving it to a couple of guys who had bought some store shelving and had a van.

Wow... let's see if I can get some guides and an some external drives for cheap.

[100bullets]

put me down on the Chicago list. I live up on the Northside, Rogers Park, Little India, Pakistani Alley, Devon and Western.

And i'm way too broke to go for drinks this month but perhaps next month
-100b

[Johnny Postman]

I wasn't aware Blockbuster accepted trade ins?

They do and often give way more than gamestop in credit, more so on newer release games. Great place to get new, mainstream games and gift cards. It's been a couple months since I traded there though - did they get out of the used games biz recently?

[jonathanp]

They do and often give way more than gamestop in credit, more so on newer release games. Great place to get new, mainstream games and gift cards. It's been a couple months since I traded there though - did they get out of the used games biz recently?


No clue, I haven't seen any signage at my local BBV that says we accept trade ins, but I haven't asked either.

[Amerijapoxicano]

put me down on the Chicago list. I live up on the Northside, Rogers Park, Little India, Pakistani Alley, Devon and Western.

And i'm way too broke to go for drinks this month but perhaps next month
-100b

+1 for the meet-up. I went last time and enjoyed myself. How many people did we have last time? It was about 10 of us or so, right? Too bad we can't have it at someone's place. I was going to make fun of everyone for living in mommy and daddy's basement, but that's basically what I'm doing for now until I can find a decent full-time job. :cry:

I can make it out to Schaumburg if we go to gameworks, but I think that might be hard to manage for a lot of guys. Dave and Buster's I hear is kind of expensive. If it is, it might also be a problem. Me? I'm an alcoholic, so a bar is ideal for me. I went with my cousin to a bar last week that had a NES and PS2 hooked up to two TVs and wireless controllers...and PBR is $1 everyday. Not a bad place.

Any other ideas?

[ryosnk]

I'm in for another meet up.

[KevinMassacre]

im down for a meetup. Im in west lakeview (ashland & diversey). I have sundays, mondays, & wednesday off of work.

[shieryda]

[quote=Amerijapoxicano;5613367 I went with my cousin to a bar last week that had a NES and PS2 hooked up to two TVs and wireless controllers...and PBR is $1 everyday. Not a bad place. [/quote]

We're going to said bar.:lol:

[WeaponX2099]

We're going to said bar.:lol:

Don't drink beer, so what's the price of vodka and jager at said bar?

[shieryda]

I have the following for sale:

:360:20gb hard drive (used, great condition) - $20
:360:data transfer kit (for 120 gb hard drive, used once) - $30
Western Digital 120gb external hard drive (WD Passport; brand new, sealed) - $50

[Amerijapoxicano]

Don't drink beer, so what's the price of vodka and jager at said bar?

My cousin's roommate brought beers in her purse and dumped them into a pitcher she bought. The guys next to us brought a flask and dumped that into their drinks.So, I guess it could be basically free if you are sneaky and cheap enough.

I bought shots of tequila for three of us. Those were like $7-8 each, I think, but it was decent stuff. My cousin bought 7 and 7's and I think they were like $6. Pretty standard prices. Nothing too crazy expensive.

My cousin has been going there for over a year and she says although it's still a bit of a dive bar, it has been getting more and more popular. The first time I went, I left because it was too crowded. I think people really like going there because of the $1 PBR. Hard to beat that.

Anyone up for some Killzone 2? I'm about to jump on. Message me: EL_Lobo

Feel free to add me to your friend list. Oh, and let's get this thing going. Are we shooting for April?

[shieryda]

My cousin's roommate brought beers in her purse and dumped them into a pitcher she bought. The guys next to us brought a flask and dumped that into their drinks.So, I guess it could be basically free if you are sneaky and cheap enough.

Oh, and let's get this thing going. Are we shooting for April?

Yes, next month sounds good if we can get the word out there early enough.

Vote: bar or arcade w/ games? If we do a bar, I'd rather do it on a Friday or Saturday night, so that we can have some cocktails. I get too sleepy with afternoon drinking.:D

Or, if someone wants to host at their house/apartment, we could cook out and get blitzed.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Don't drink beer, so what's the price of vodka and jager at said bar?

My cousin's roommate brought beers in her purse and dumped them into a pitcher she bought. The guys next to us brought a flask and dumped that into their drinks.So, I guess it could be basically free if you are sneaky and cheap enough.

I bought shots of tequila for three of us. Those were like $7-8 each, I think, but it was decent stuff. My cousin bought 7 and 7's and I think they were like $6. Pretty standard prices. Nothing too crazy expensive.

My cousin has been going there for over a year and she says although it's still a bit of a dive bar, it has been getting more and more popular. The first time I went, I left because it was too crowded. I think people really like going there because of the $1 PBR. Hard to beat that.

Anyone up for some Killzone 2? I'm about to jump on. Message me: EL_Lobo

Feel free to add me to your friend list. Oh, and let's get this thing going. Are we shooting for April?

[dfg]

put me down on the Chicago list. I live up on the Northside, Rogers Park, Little India, Pakistani Alley, Devon and Western.


That's my neck of the woods as well. Get this: I pick up a random issue of Maxim, probably the first one I've read since I was in college (maybe '97) and they name Khan BBQ right there at D&W the best Middle Eastern Grill in the country. I've et there once and it was tasty, but best?

So, yeah, food.

Games!

[dpac]

That's my neck of the woods as well. Get this: I pick up a random issue of Maxim, probably the first one I've read since I was in college (maybe '97) and they name Khan BBQ right there at D&W the best Middle Eastern Grill in the country. I've et there once and it was tasty, but best?

So, yeah, food.

Games!

Khan B.B.Q. is pretty well regarded in foodie circles here in Chicago, named by the Reader as the best restaurant in the city last year:

http://www.chicagoreader.com/bestofchicago08/restaurants/best/

And that's for good reason as an order of chicken boti, broast chicken (maybe a half if a whole is too expensive), daal palak (for that spicy veggie dip), and a piece of naan or two will greatly satisfy a party of 2-4. (The green chutney makes for a decent general topping as well.) I'm glad I live not too far from Khan's myself, but you better be ready for the heat of South Asian food before going. It's certainly my favorite place on Devon.

[Blackout]

Yeah I can't wait for the next meet up. The last one was a lot of fun.

[rick3000gto]

Wat r u 360 guys playing out there. I just picked up a 360 and wanna get some good games.

[shieryda]

Wat r u 360 guys playing out there. I just picked up a 360 and wanna get some good games.

What's do you fancy? I'm playing Saints Row 2, and have Bioshock on deck. I also am playing Call of Duty: World at War, and just finished Fable II. Dead Space is a can't miss, as I have been told (on hold through Goozex).

There are a shit-ton of awesome Live Arcade games, too.

[Blackout]

Wat r u 360 guys playing out there. I just picked up a 360 and wanna get some good games.

HALO N GEARZ OF WAR LOLZ

What about Prey homie? :lol:

[rick3000gto]

HALO N GEARZ OF WAR LOLZ

What about Prey homie? :lol:
Hahah u member that game Indians and Aliens cant get no better than that.
@shieryda im really more of a FPS guy, anyone play Left4Dead im really interested in that one.

[Blackout]

Hahah u member that game Indians and Aliens cant get no better than that.
@shieryda im really more of a FPS guy, anyone play Left4Dead im really interested in that one.


Hahaha yeah. That game was crazy. Aliens just crashing through the Indian bar and stuff. Pacman machines in outer space. Shit just got real!!

Man I wanna get L4D. I heard that game is sick. Did you ever finish Orange Box?

[joeboosauce]

Hey, I'm from Chicago. How do I join this group? Also, do we have a craigslist type thing for locals? A trading or sale group? If not, we should. I'm looking for a ps3 MK vs DC. If you are willing to part with it for $30, I'm interested.

[rick3000gto]

Hahaha yeah. That game was crazy. Aliens just crashing through the Indian bar and stuff. Pacman machines in outer space. Shit just got real!!

Man I wanna get L4D. I heard that game is sick. Did you ever finish Orange Box?
Nope never finished it. Mite get back on that one tho.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Hey, I'm from Chicago. How do I join this group? Also, do we have a craigslist type thing for locals? A trading or sale group? If not, we should. I'm looking for a ps3 MK vs DC. If you are willing to part with it for $30, I'm interested.

No need to do anything to join, just post on this thread. We are planning a meet-up for next month, so that'd be a good chance to meet a bunch of us.

Anyone else bored and wanna play Killzone 2 tonight? I'm drinking and aren't very drunk yet.... :(

[shieryda]

Anyone who has not yet played either The Orange Box or L4D is completely missing out on 2 great games.

Late adopters of the 360 should also give the Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six Vegas games a shot.

[crewj]

l4d is awesome! picked it up during the steam sale a couple of weeks back.

[chicagoz]

If we do a bar, I'd rather do it on a Friday or Saturday night, so that we can have some cocktails. I get too sleepy with afternoon drinking.:D

Or, if someone wants to host at their house/apartment, we could cook out and get blitzed.

I'm voting for a bar, and a Saturday night would be perfect for me as I usually get off work at 8 pm those nights. I wouldn't need to take a day off to make it. I wouldn't mind having a meet up at my place, but I'd rather go to a meet up first and get to know you all before I'll let a group of strangers in my home :)

[shieryda]

The Joystiq Podcast Appreciation Group is doing a meet-up this Saturday at the Lincoln Tap Room, if anyone is interested. I won't be around, else I'd go.

Maybe we could do our meet-up there, too, later in April? It seems like only adults are interested in the meet-up anyways, so I think a bar would be fun on a Saturday night. Somewhere low-key (not Lincoln Park or Lakeview).

Does everyone have transportation, or should we try to pick someplace close to the el?

[Blackout]

Is that place 21 and over?

[shieryda]

Is that place 21 and over?

Prolly. Maybe we should pick a more family-friendly spot, but one that still server booze.

[Blackout]

Prolly. Maybe we should pick a more family-friendly spot, but one that still server booze.

LOL yeah cuz I can't get in unless I pretend to be your kid or something.

[shieryda]

LOL yeah cuz I can't get in unless I pretend to be your kid or something.

It might work. I could have had a love child when I was 15.:D

[Blackout]

It might work. I could have had a love child when I was 15.:D

Sounds fine with me. As long as you buy me booze. :D

[D_Icon]

Verbatim Vinyl CD-Rs, where can I get them in Chicago? BB doesn't have them anymore.

[shieryda]

Verbatim Vinyl CD-Rs, where can I get them in Chicago? BB doesn't have them anymore.

Microcenter?

I see that the Office Depot (or is it Office Max?) store on Touhy is almost closed now, too. Crazy damned economy!

[D_Icon]

Microcenter?



Awesome, $10 dollars cheaper thanks.

[jershek]

Someone mention having the meetup at gameworks on the cheap after 9pm day. After 9pm on that day and I think all others it becomes a 21 and over only place iirc.

[shieryda]

Someone mention having the meetup at gameworks on the cheap after 9pm day. After 9pm on that day and I think all others it becomes a 21 and over only place iirc.

Thursdays, though. Right?

[jershek]

Call to confirm but last time i was there (~18 months ago) it was Thursday 9pm-1am free play for around $15.

[chi.bri]

We should have a meet-up at a Windy City Rollers game.

[shieryda]

Six Corners Sears still has 3-4 Buzz bundles for PS3, and also a Singstar Country bundle for PS2.

[stewie75]

Six Corners Sears still has 3-4 Buzz bundles for PS3, and also a Singstar Country bundle for PS2.

How much is Buzz at Sears now??

[shieryda]

How much is Buzz at Sears now??

It was marked $24.97.

[ethwang]

Howdy all...Chicagoan here as well, just discovered the thread, didn't know there were so many people out in the Windy City! I'd like to be included on any festivities going on in the area--currently hangin' in Lakeview, but gone for most of the week--hopefully we can do something one of these weekends and I can meet some CAGers!

[stewie75]

Six Corners Sears still has 3-4 Buzz bundles for PS3, and also a Singstar Country bundle for PS2.

2 left as of 9 last night.

[joeboosauce]

2 left as of 9 last night.

This is Chicago CAG action at work here! I went by Six Corners Sears and nabbed a copy of the PS3 Buzz Quiz TV for $25 last night at 8:30pm. There are 2 left. And still the Singstar Country PS2 for $15. I called the store before but the chick there couldn't find it. Fellow CAG stewie75 gave me the precise location of the game and I found it no problem. Thanks stewie75! If you call and ask then make sure to mention that it is not with the other video games. Its in a metal wire bin with clearance stuff (headphones and other junk) on the back wall with the tvs right behind the main cash wrap. Their ph# is (773)202-2000. When the automated bullcrap comes up say "electronics" then say store (or else you get routed to some call center and they will tell you the stores don't have this but they will sell it to you for $60. NO SALE!)
Thanks to shieryda as well for even finding this deal and sharing it!

[shieryda]

This is Chicago CAG action at work here! I went by Six Corners Sears and nabbed a copy of the PS3 Buzz Quiz TV for $25 last night at 8:30pm. There are 2 left. And still the Singstar Country PS2 for $15. I called the store before but the chick there couldn't find it. Fellow CAG stewie75 gave me the precise location of the game and I found it no problem. Thanks stewie75! If you call and ask then make sure to mention that it is not with the other video games. Its in a metal wire bin with clearance stuff (headphones and other junk) on the back wall with the tvs right behind the main cash wrap. Their ph# is (773)202-2000. When the automated bullcrap comes up say "electronics" then say store (or else you get routed to some call center and they will tell you the stores don't have this but they will sell it to you for $60. NO SALE!)
Thanks to shieryda as well for even finding this deal and sharing it!

Singstar Country will ring up $9.97, bro. I bought 3 a couple weeks ago for that price (at that store), but returned 2 of them.:D

Does everyone play boardgames? We could always do a boardgame meet-up at a Starbuck's or other such location.

[CAG 79]

Hot damn! PS3 BuzzQuiz for $25!?!?! I'm so there. Wish me luck!







EDIT: Success!
Thanks shieryda!


http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9783/buzzjcl.jpg

[shieryda]

EDIT: Success!
Thanks shieryda!


http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9783/buzzjcl.jpg

You're welcome.:lol:

[ryosnk]

Anymore left?

[Blackout]

Snow? Daaaammn. :cold:

[bobo2k4]

Snow? Daaaammn. :cold:

I just woke up and looked out the window and its the only thing I see. Shit.

[chuckywang]

Got the last Buzz Quiz at the Six Corners Sears! Thanks CAG 79!

[jonathanp]

Snow? Daaaammn. :cold:


Snow has caused my CAGness to be put on pause.

[stewie75]

if anyone wants to play buzz, i think there's a CAG group playing every week, just check the PS3 forums.

[CAG 79]

Got the last Buzz Quiz at the Six Corners Sears! Thanks CAG 79!

Cool.

Gotta thank shieryda too. He's the one that gave us the heads up on the deal.

[52club]

+1 for the meet-up. I went last time and enjoyed myself. How many people did we have last time? It was about 10 of us or so, right? Too bad we can't have it at someone's place. I was going to make fun of everyone for living in mommy and daddy's basement, but that's basically what I'm doing for now until I can find a decent full-time job. :cry:

I can make it out to Schaumburg if we go to gameworks, but I think that might be hard to manage for a lot of guys. Dave and Buster's I hear is kind of expensive. If it is, it might also be a problem. Me? I'm an alcoholic, so a bar is ideal for me. I went with my cousin to a bar last week that had a NES and PS2 hooked up to two TVs and wireless controllers...and PBR is $1 everyday. Not a bad place.

Any other ideas?

Looking forward to the meet up, I'm in Evanston. I would say a lake front cookout (with BYOB) would be the true CAG way to go, but as we know there is not guarantee on the weather until June. Maybe I missed the location, but the place with $1 PBRs didn't sound bad. OP what is the location of said bar?

[stewie75]

Snow again.. shit.

[jonathanp]

Snow again.. shit.


Makes me want to call it a wrap as far as lecture tomorrow and get some hot cocoa and play some 360 lol....

[Amerijapoxicano]

Looking forward to the meet up, I'm in Evanston. I would say a lake front cookout (with BYOB) would be the true CAG way to go, but as we know there is not guarantee on the weather until June. Maybe I missed the location, but the place with $1 PBRs didn't sound bad. OP what is the location of said bar?

I believe it's walking distance to the Lawrence Red Line stop. It's definitely walking distance to a red line stop around there. Obviously I'll find out for sure if we were to go there. My cousin lives by there and introduced me to the place. I wonder if we couldn't even just take our own PS2 games. I'm sure they wouldn't care. It's a laid back place.

Also, that BYOBBBQ is a good idea. That way we could have everyone there regardless of age and also have a cheap bar tab. Not sure where we'd be able to do that, but I'd be up for it for sure.

[ethwang]

Is everyone on the North Side? I'm in Lakeview myself, but the Hyde Park/Kenwood area has some nice parks by the lake. It is a little less accessible by public trans (would probably have to take the 6 or similar line)--but I would recommend Promontory Point (former U of C grad here).

If we do end up partying on the North Side, people are more than welcome to share a few drinks at my place and maybe play a few games (gf permitting, of course).

I believe it's walking distance to the Lawrence Red Line stop. It's definitely walking distance to a red line stop around there. Obviously I'll find out for sure if we were to go there. My cousin lives by there and introduced me to the place. I wonder if we couldn't even just take our own PS2 games. I'm sure they wouldn't care. It's a laid back place.

Also, that BYOBBBQ is a good idea. That way we could have everyone there regardless of age and also have a cheap bar tab. Not sure where we'd be able to do that, but I'd be up for it for sure.

[chuckywang]

I have a 160 GB Western Digital passport (brand new) for $65 if anybody's interested. I live in Evanston.

[Darkside Hazuki]

Anyone out there still in need of SF IV stickage should jet over to Fry's in Downer's Grove. There were 3 X360 and 8 PS3 SE Fightsticks available as of 9:00 this morning.

[CAG 79]

Just came back from watching Jersey Boys. Awesome show!

[dragontet]

New clearance prices hit for all BBV NEW games. Here are the prices at my Local BBV in Roselle IL (630-307-7900). Notably rock band 2 for PS3 and X360.

WII:

All Star Cheer Squad 19.99
Blast Works 9.99
Bully Scholorship ed 19.99
Chronicles of Narnia 9.99
De Blob 19.99
Sing It 19.99
Dragonquest Swords 14.99
Guitar Hero Aerosmith(software only) 14.99
Guitar Hero World Tour(software) 24.99
Kung Fu Panda 14.99
Lego Indiana Jones 19.99
Madagascar 2 19.99
Mario Strikers Charged 14.99
Mario Super Sluggers 19.99
NCAA 09 Footbal 19.99
Ninja Reflex 9.99
Rock Band Track pack 9.99
Sega Superstars Tenis 9.99
Skate It 24.99
Spiderman: web of shadows 19.99
Super Mario Galaxy 24.99
Wall-e 14.99
Wii Music 39.99
Wonderworld Amusement park 14.99

Ps3:

Army of two 14.99
Assasins creed 9.99
Battlefield bad company 14.99
007 Bond Quantum of Solace 24.99
Burnout Paradise 19.99
Chronicles of Narnia 9.99
The Club 14.99
Condemned 2 14.99
Conflict: Denied ops 19.99
Devil May Cry 4: 14.99
Enemy teritory Quake wars: 24.99
facebreaker 19.99
Fifa Street 3 9.99
fracture 9.99
Golden Axe: Beast Rider 24.99
Grand Theft auto IV 29.99
Grid 19.99
GT5 Prologue 19.99
Guitar Hero III WITH GUITAR 29.99
Guitar hero Aerosmith WITH GUITAR 29.99
Guitar hero aerosmith(software) 14.99
Guitar Hero world tour(guitar) 79.99
Haze 19.99
Heavenly Sword 19.99
Hot Shots Golf 19.99
Lair 9.99
Lego Batman 19.99
Lego Indiana Jones 19.99
Madden 09 45.99
MLB 2k8 9.99
NBA 2k8 9.99
NBA Ballers chosen one 9.99
NFL Tour 9.99
Pure 24.99
Resistance 2 49.99
Rock Band 2(software) 29.99
Rock band 2 BUNDLE 149
skate 14.99
Soul Caliber IV LIMITED EDITION 24.99
Spiderman web of shadows 24.99
Tom Clancy's rainbow six vegas 2 19.99
Tony Hawks Proving ground 4.99
Turning Point: Fall of LIberty 14.99
Turok 9.99
Viking 14.99
walle 14.99
wwe smackdown vs raw 2009 29.99

X360:

All Pro Football 9.99
Army of Two 14.99
Assasins Creed 14.99
Battlefield Bad Company 19.99
Blue Dragon 9.99
007 Quantum of Solace 24.99
Brothers in Arms 19.99
Burnout Paradise 19.99
Chronicles of Narnia 9.99
Club 19.99
Condemned 2 14.99
Dark Sector 9.99
Deadliest Catch 14.99
Facebreaker 9.99
Guitar Hero 3(software) 4.99
Guitar Hero Aerosmith(Bundle) 29.99
Guitar Hero Aerosmith(soft) 19.99
Guitar Hero World Tour 49.99
Halo 3 SE 39.99
Lost Odyssee 25.99
Rock Band 2 BUNDLE 149.99
Tiger woods 09 24.99

[stewie75]

Awesome dragon, thanks for the heads up. Probaly gonna snag Mario Super Sluggers, anyone know if it's any good?

[ryosnk]

Thanks dragontet on the list. So would this be the price at any bbv or just the store you listed?

[dragontet]

The prices are good for at least all of Wisconsin/Illinois. I would assume the prices were good everywhere.

[ryosnk]

The prices are good for at least all of Wisconsin/Illinois. I would assume the prices were good everywhere.

Thanks.

[jonathanp]

That's a nice list. Interested in Dark Sector and GH3 for flipping.

[Sylent Khaos]

Add me to the list as well.

[dragontet]

This is an updated price list for the Roselle IL BB Center store (630-307-7900)
Alot of what they had was cleaned out, this is what is left. This time with NDS and Ps2

NDS:

$9.99
Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader
Disney Friends
High School Musical 2
Drawn To LIfe
Flash Focus
Babyz
Midnight Play Pack
Spongebob Atlantis Squarpants
Spore Creatures
cheetah girls
walle
Zoo Tycoon 2

$14.99
Rubiks World
Petz Dogz
Pokemon Mystry Dungeon
Petz Dog Fashion
My Weight Loss Coach
My Secret World
My Fashion Studio

$16.99
My Sims

$19.99
Guitar Hero On tour
Kirby Super Star
Lego Batman
Mario & Sonic at the olympics
Sim City: Creators


WII

$9.99
Blast Works
Chronicles of Narnia
Rock Band Track Pack
Ninja Reflex
Sega Superstar Tennis

$14.99
Wonderworld Amusement
Walle
Mario Strikers Charged
Kung Fu Panda
Guitar Hero Aerosmith(software)
Dragon Quest Swords

$19.99
All Star Cheer Squad
Bully: Scholarship
Sing It
Lego Indiana Jones
Madagascar 2
Mario Super Sluggers
NCAA 09 Football
Spiderman Web of Shadows

$24.99
Super Mario Galaxy
Guitar Hero On Tour(software)

PS2

Guitar Hero 3 BUNDLE 24.99
Guitar Hero World Tour 69.99
Madden 09 14.99
Rockband track pack 9.99
Spider-man friend or foe 9.99

ps3

$4.99
Tony Hawks proving ground

$9.99
Chronicles of Narnia
Fifa Street 3
fracture
MLB 2k8
nba ballers chosen one
nfl tour
turok
unreal tournament 3

$14.99
Viking
Turning Point
Skate
Heavenly Sword
Guitar Hero Aerosmith(soft)
Army of Two
Battlefield Bad Company
The Club
Condemned 2
Devil May Cry 4

$19.99
Burnout Paradise
Facebreaker
haze
MLB 08 the show
Rainbow Six Vegas 2

$24.99
Spiderman Web of shadows
Pure
Golden Axe Beast Rider
Enemy Teritory Quake Wars
Quantum of Solace

$29.99
Guitar Hero 3 bundle
GTA IV
Guitar Hero Aerosmith Bundle
Metal Gear Solid 4
Mirrors Edge

Fallout 3 SE 39.99
Rockband 2 149
GH World Tour Guitar 79.99

X360

4.99
Guitar Hero 3

9.99
All Pro Football 2k8
Blue Dragon
Chronicles of Narnia
Dark Sector
Facebreaker
Lost Planet
MLB 2k8
Timeshift

$14.99
Walle
Viking
Turning Point
Merc 2
Iron Man
Kung Fu Panda
Deadliest Catch
Condemned 2

$19.99
Brothers in Arms
Burnout Paradise
Club
Grid

$24.99
Tiger Woods 09
Spider-man Web of Shadows
Soul Caliber 4
Quantum of Solace

OTHERS
Rockband 2 149
Halo 3 Collectors 39.99
Guitar Hero 3 and Aerosmith 29.99

[jalopez86]

I haven't really been following the Block Buster video game selling thing. So are they having a clearance sale on these games because they are now longer going to carry new games for sale or just to make some shelf space?

[52club]

I haven't really been following the Block Buster video game selling thing. So are they having a clearance sale on these games because they are now longer going to carry new games for sale or just to make some shelf space?

Pre-going out of business sale most likely IMO. Here in Evanston I've already seen one BB close its doors. The BB financials point towards all their store shutting their doors by the end of the year. It will be interesting if congress decides to bail them out:roll:.

[Kevhouse0308]

Pre-going out of business sale most likely IMO. Here in Evanston I've already seen one BB close its doors. The BB financials point towards all their store shutting their doors by the end of the year. It will be interesting if congress decides to bail them out:roll:.

ha! BB means nothing to Congress. They'll be the last to get a bailout. The only reason AIG got a bailout was because they were actually important to our economy... BB had it coming, there have been better services out there for too long. They're just the next circuit city. See ya later. I know I won't be missing them, jumped off that sinking ship about ten years ago.

[jalopez86]

No way! Block Buster close before Hollywood Video? That's just crazy talk.

I thought I heard something about Block Buster signing a deal with Circuit City to which someone described it as "two drunks trying to hold each other up." I guess they were right.

[stewie75]

Blockbuster got better once Hollywood Video came out. It was so expensive for such crap. Hopefully they stay aloat, I rent movies online through them. Their recent policy changes to online rentals have really pissed me off, though.

[xGunCrazyx]

GmiFZH98_Lw

Sorry, saw the title and this is what I thought of :-P

[Blackout]

Anyone have any luck with those Blockbuster games?

[rick3000gto]

Anyone have any luck with those Blockbuster games?
Yea do we need to be a member to purchase?

[jonathanp]

Yea do we need to be a member to purchase?


No, you don't.

[stewie75]

gonna check a few out today, ill post some results.

[ryosnk]

Anyone able to find professor layton and sonic chronicles at any blockbuster?


Update. I was able to find two stores that had them in stock.

[joeboosauce]

I went to the BBV in downtown on W Huron and got a couple of good picks. Unreal Tournament for PS3 for $10. DMC4 for $15. Rock Band 2 for $30. Quite a good selection. No, you don't need to be a member.

[dfg]

Khan B.B.Q. is pretty well regarded in foodie circles here in Chicago, named by the Reader as the best restaurant in the city last year:

http://www.chicagoreader.com/bestofchicago08/restaurants/best/

And that's for good reason as an order of chicken boti, broast chicken (maybe a half if a whole is too expensive), daal palak (for that spicy veggie dip), and a piece of naan or two will greatly satisfy a party of 2-4. (The green chutney makes for a decent general topping as well.) I'm glad I live not too far from Khan's myself, but you better be ready for the heat of South Asian food before going. It's certainly my favorite place on Devon.

Damn, I had no idea, and I try to read the Reader as often as possible. Ima hafta go back there.

I am playing so much L4D these days, my daughter thinks I'm a zombie. My Steam profile is http://steamcommunity.com/id/dfgarcia/ if anyone wants to hook up for a match.

All these stores closing (CC, BBV, OD) is weird. Hey, anybody familiar with that building in Lincolnwood at Lincoln and Pulaski/Crawford that used to be a Silo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silo_%28store%29)? It's been empty (or at least looks empty) for like 15 years now.

[Blackout]

I went to the BBV in downtown on W Huron and got a couple of good picks. Unreal Tournament for PS3 for $10. DMC4 for $15. Rock Band 2 for $30. Quite a good selection. No, you don't need to be a member.

Were there any copies of UT3 left?

Chicago CAGs...the Best Buy sale is around the corner. We gotta help each other out and inform each other on what stores have what. That way, we don't get Fucked over by the hoarders and the price adjusters.

[jalopez86]

Has anyone spotted a copy of Skate at the Block Buster Clearance Sale? I've been looking to pick one up on the cheap. How about at the Best Buy sale?

[stewie75]

Were there any copies of UT3 left?

Chicago CAGs...the Best Buy sale is around the corner. We gotta help each other out and inform each other on what stores have what. That way, we don't get Fucked over by the hoarders and the price adjusters.

I'm down, if anyone wants to post what they're looking to get, I can look out for it when I head in Sunday. You can PM me if you'd like. I myself am looking for QoS :360: Pure :360: and probaly Rock Band 1 :ps3:

[jalopez86]

I'm going to be looking for 007 for the PS3 and Silent Hill for the XBOX360.

Thanks in advance.

[rick3000gto]

I'll be hitting up the BB at the HIP as soon as they open on sunday.

[chicagoz]

I'll be hitting up the BB at the HIP as soon as they open on sunday.

I might be there with you...

Might as well throw this out there, too. I'll be trying to find (all Xbox 360) Infinite Undiscovery, C&C: Kane's Wrath, C&C Red Alert, Operation Darkness, and Turning Point. If anyone out there finds extras of these games, I'd take them off your hands if I can't find them on my own. I'll be looking for everyone else's requests, also.

[Blackout]

Hey hey now. Don't scoop up all the Turning Points. Save one for me:D

I'm going to hit up the HIP BB first and then make my way around the sure so I make sure I get what I want.

[jalopez86]

note to self avoid HIP this Sunday.

[CloverField06]

Jewel is selling cheap combo HD DVD's.

[shieryda]

Might as well have a meet-up on Sunday at HIP BB.:D

Too much Goozex credit for me currently, so I don't need anything from this sale.

[Blackout]

Speaking up the meet up, WTF is going on with that? :)

[52club]

If anyone can pick up an extra SC4 (for ps3 or 360) and DMC 4 from Best Buy I'll give $25 for both games at the CAG meet up.

[Blackout]

The BB at the HIP is cleaned out. All the games were game within a few minutes. I picked up :360: Silent Hill and Turning Point.

Nice running into you ryosnk. :)

[chicagoz]

If anyone can pick up an extra SC4 (for ps3 or 360) and DMC 4 from Best Buy I'll give $25 for both games at the CAG meet up.

Decided against going to the HIP BB at the last minute, and I hit up the Elston BB. Managed to get all the games I wanted, but DMC 4 sold out and I grabbed the last SC4 for myself.

Also, Silent Hill was sold out and only got one QoS T-Shirt bundle for myself. Sorry I couldn't get more copies for others.

[jalopez86]

87th is still stacked up. They don't have Silent Hill though (fuck). I picked up GTA Chinatown Wars instead.

[slowdive21]

Let me know what you guys want. My stores are stacked with 360 games, except Infinite discovery. I didn't realize the 007 game was the t-shirt edition, so I have to go back out.

[dpac]

Decided against going to the HIP BB at the last minute, and I hit up the Elston BB. Managed to get all the games I wanted, but DMC 4 sold out and I grabbed the last SC4 for myself.

Also, Silent Hill was sold out and only got one QoS T-Shirt bundle for myself. Sorry I couldn't get more copies for others.

I know it's late to ask, but did anyone manage to grab an extra 360 SC4 he'd be willing to sell?

[Blackout]

Let me know what you guys want. My stores are stacked with 360 games, except Infinite discovery. I didn't realize the 007 game was the t-shirt edition, so I have to go back out.

I'm interested in the 007 game for 360 and Too Human. Did they have those? If you could get those for me (or anyone for that matter), I can get them off of your hands at the next meet up. Thanks.

[jalopez86]

Let me know what you guys want. My stores are stacked with 360 games, except Infinite discovery. I didn't realize the 007 game was the t-shirt edition, so I have to go back out.
let me know if you come up on Silent Hill.

[slowdive21]

I know it's late to ask, but did anyone manage to grab an extra 360 SC4 he'd be willing to sell?

I will be on the look out (sent a PM)

I'm interested in the 007 game for 360 and Too Human. Did they have those? If you could get those for me (or anyone for that matter), I can get them off of your hands at the next meet up. Thanks.

I just got back from BB. No 007 on ANY system or any version. I wanted a t-shirt. No too human either (they didn't have it this morning either).

let me know if you come up on Silent Hill.

I wish I would have saw your post before I left. They had 1 copy of SH (they had at least 20 this morning) that I was going to buy in case anyone wanted it. My gut told me to buy it and I left it.

[Amerijapoxicano]

The Golf Mill Best Buy was basically ransacked. I picked up a copy of Hellboy for PS3 cuz my bro likes the movies. Still think it'll be horrible. I thought it was funny that the QOS bundle was $10, but the game alone was still $30 or whatever it was. What a gyp.

[slowdive21]

I have everyone's wants written down, so I will check out BB tomorrow to see what I can find. I am looking for Infinite Undiscovery if anyone can find an extra one or 007 with tee on PS3.

[dpac]

I will be on the look out (sent a PM)

Thanks for looking. The North Side BBs are pretty much cleaned out, at least of SC4 for the 360, so any help you can give would be appreciated (and considered a very pleasant surprise).

[Blackout]

I have everyone's wants written down, so I will check out BB tomorrow to see what I can find. I am looking for Infinite Undiscovery if anyone can find an extra one or 007 with tee on PS3.

Thanks! Lemme know if you're able to scoop up the two I mentioned (or Bourne Conspiracy for 360) and like I said I'll get them at the meet up or something. I'm going to hit up more BBs later in the week, but I think they all will be cleaned out by then. I'll be on the look out for Soul Cal dpac. ;)

[dpac]

I'll be on the look out for Soul Cal dpac. ;)

Thanks for the consideration, Blackout! If slowdive can find me a copy tomorrow, however, I'll definitely let you know.

[CAG 79]

I know I'm like super-late but if anyone managed to snag extra copies of Soul Calibur 4 (360) please let me know. I would throw in a little extra money.

I was out of town in Champaign for the weekend and went to the nearest BB there at around 11:30AM but since that is mostly a college town, all the good games were gone. By the time I got back to Chicago, I didn't even bother checking the BBs here since I assumed that most of them were picked clean.

[slowdive21]

I hit another BB a few minutes ago and no luck. The guy said Too Human has been gone for weeks. SH was gone as well as SCIV and 007. I have 2 more stores I am going to try to hit this week. I'll keep you posted if I find anything.

[Blackout]

Does anyone know the radio station in Chicago (or Illinois for that matter) that plays Old Time Radio (the stories, etc etc). I can't find any information on it. Does anyone know?

[dfg]

Does anyone know the radio station in Chicago (or Illinois for that matter) that plays Old Time Radio (the stories, etc etc). I can't find any information on it. Does anyone know?

NPR maybe? You could try emailing them too, or going through the links at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Time_Radio

[Blackout]

NPR maybe? You could try emailing them too, or going through the links at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Time_Radio

What is This American Life? Is that stories or something? The reason I ask what station plays that Old Time Radio is because I have a final tomorrow and for extra credit on the test, you just have to find which station plays that stuff in Chicago.

[SakBee]

Hey guys, long time CAG member, 1st time forum poster. Just want to say hi to eveyone and hope to make a contribution here.

If anyone is looking for a SFIV TE stick for the X360, the Game Crazy at Lake in the Hills have one in stock as of 5:30 PM. I'm sure if you call ahead of time, they will hold it for you.

Nice meeting all of u guys!

[chicagoz]

Hi SakBee. Welcome to the social. (Nuk nuk.)

[shieryda]

Most recent member of the ChiCAGo group buys the drinks at the next meet-up!

[SakBee]

Where do u guys meet up usually and how often?

[shieryda]

Where do u guys meet up usually and how often?

I can answer the second part: "not often enough".:D

We may try and do a lakefront cook-out when the weather gets nicer. Or even at a park that is accessible for most.

We have a few minors, so the bar meet-ups are usually attended by only the seniors of the group.

[Blackout]

When's the next meet up happening? Seems like we've been talking about it for months! :)

[jalopez86]

anyone seen a copy of silent hill in one of the best buys.

[Johnny Postman]

Quick heads up that the Brickyard Gamestop has some of the recent penny guides, most hard to find.

Valkyria Chronicles
Resistance 2
Prince of Persia Hardcover CE (these aren't on the rotating rack but on another to the right of the registers.)
Mirror's Edge Hardcover

This store is usually impossible to get penny guides from - I had luck today by buying a couple of games along with 1 each of the PoP & ME guides.

Also, this store still has a copy of Valkyria Chronicles in the game day sale bin - at $30 these went fast all over and I think next week GS will start dropping the price even more. If you have a PS3, you should own this game.

Hope this helps - Seems like a lot of Chicago CAGs are out that way.

[ryosnk]

Quick heads up that the Brickyard Gamestop has some of the recent penny guides, most hard to find.

Valkyria Chronicles
Resistance 2
Prince of Persia Hardcover CE (these aren't on the rotating rack but on another to the right of the registers.)
Mirror's Edge Hardcover

This store is usually impossible to get penny guides from - I had luck today by buying a couple of games along with 1 each of the PoP & ME guides.

Also, this store still has a copy of Valkyria Chronicles in the game day sale bin - at $30 these went fast all over and I think next week GS will start dropping the price even more. If you have a PS3, you should own this game.

Hope this helps - Seems like a lot of Chicago CAGs are out that way.


Thanks on the info I picked up three out of four (no mirror edge).

[SakBee]

We should do a meet up at Streets of Woodfield at GameWorks. I ghink it's been discussed here before but we should definitely set up a time in the future.

[ryosnk]

Since the weather is going to get nicer we should have a Chicago style softball game. It could be fun and after that we can get some food or drinks. What do you all think?

[rick3000gto]

Since the weather is going to get nicer we should have a Chicago style softball game. It could be fun and after that we can get some food or drinks. What do you all think?
Sounds like fun. Im down.

[shieryda]

Since the weather is going to get nicer we should have a Chicago style softball game. It could be fun and after that we can get some food or drinks. What do you all think?

Hell yes! Or we could play kick-ball.:D

Kilbourn Park? Does Portage Park have a field?

[Blackout]

Since the weather is going to get nicer we should have a Chicago style softball game. It could be fun and after that we can get some food or drinks. What do you all think?


That sounds pretty good. Food is a must though after a softball ass whuppin'. :D

Portage Park has a couple baseball fields.

[shieryda]

That sounds pretty good. Food is a must though after a softball ass whuppin'. :D

Portage Park has a couple baseball fields.

We should try to get some of the JPAG members from Chicago together, too.

[WeaponX2099]

Basketball, maybe!!

[slowdive21]

We should try to get some of the JPAG members from Chicago together, too.

what's jpag?

[shieryda]

what's jpag?

Joystiq Podcast Appreciation Group.

[Blackout]

Bulls baby!!! What a game!!:applause:

[Xeph820]

haha woot bulls won

[slowdive21]

Free comic book day is tomorrow (SAT 5/2). just a heads up. Oh and Rondo is a bitch.

[chi.bri]

Oh and Rondo is a bitch.
LMAO

[chicagoz]

Too bad the meet up isn't very soon. I'm on vacation from work til the 13th.

And just checking to see if anyone is interested in some various D&D 2nd Edition books. I am getting nudged by the gf to get rid of them. But I don't want to get a dollar for all of them if I haul them to Half Price :) I'm looking to sell them cheap or trade them for other useless stuff that takes up less space (Hahahha).

[dfg]

And just checking to see if anyone is interested in some various D&D 2nd Edition books. I am getting nudged by the gf to get rid of them. But I don't want to get a dollar for all of them if I haul them to Half Price :) I'm looking to sell them cheap or trade them for other useless stuff that takes up less space (Hahahha).

Aw man, you mean there's no ebay market for them? I've also got a crate of 2E books (tons of Forgotten Realms shit) in my basement and another in my parents' basement. A couple of years ago I stopped in at http://www.games-plus.com/ in Mt. Prospect and asked if they bought collections, and they said yes, but it must be left there while they evaluate it. Never got around to it.

[Blackout]

Damn Bulls dropped the ball. :cry:

[shieryda]

Damn Bulls dropped the ball. :cry:

What the heck are you doing up so early, man? At least the Hawks won.

Does anyone have the Eternal Sonata strategy guide?

[slowdive21]

I hit 4 BB and 3 sears and I was only able to get an extra SCIV for PS3. When I went in Sears the employee said a guy was there and bought about 40 games (multiple copies).

The GI Joe Chicago show is today in Algonquin:

Sunday May 3, 2009
Chicago G.I. Joe and Action Figure
Show 2009
Harry D. Jacobs H.S.
2601 Bunker Hill Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102

[chicagoz]

I have no Eternal Sonata guide, but I wouldn't mind having one...

I'm not used to having sunday off work. What do you normal folk do for fun on a Sunday? Hahaha!

[Blackout]

What the heck are you doing up so early, man? At least the Hawks won.



Schools out for summer. Schools's out fooorrreeevvver! I usually stay up pretty late everyday. :)



I'm not used to having sunday off work. What do you normal folk do for fun on a Sunday? Hahaha!

Game it up.

[CAG 79]

I hit 4 BB and 3 sears and I was only able to get an extra SCIV for PS3. When I went in Sears the employee said a guy was there and bought about 40 games (multiple copies).


Are you selling that one?

[ryosnk]

I hit 4 BB and 3 sears and I was only able to get an extra SCIV for PS3. When I went in Sears the employee said a guy was there and bought about 40 games (multiple copies).

The GI Joe Chicago show is today in Algonquin:

Sunday May 3, 2009
Chicago G.I. Joe and Action Figure
Show 2009
Harry D. Jacobs H.S.
2601 Bunker Hill Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102




I did not know their was a dedicated show for GI Joe. I'm a transformers fan but I would of check this out since they might do something cool for the movie coming out. Did you go slowdive21 and if so any pics?

[shieryda]

If you guys want to play softball, we could meet at the Disney II school on Grace (near Pulaski). Smoque barbeque is right around the corner.

[dark79]

Anyone from the Chicago area manage to get anything from the BB sale they're wanting to trade? I'm looking for Infinite Discovery (360), Soul Calibur 4 (either version), Devil May Cry 4 (either version), Pure (either version). I picked up 2 copies of Quantum of Solace (360) on the last day of the sale (right before the store closed) to trade for the ones I really wanted.

I also have a sealed Rock Band Special Edition (PS3) that I'd like to trade for Rock Band Special Edition (360) or anything else decent so long as you're close enough for a local trade as I'd hate to ship the huge box =)

[52club]

I've been wanting to try smoque for a while. I wouldn't mind a softball game.

[slowdive21]

Are you selling that one?

Yes and I can deliver it at the next CAG meet up. PM an offer for soul Calibur 4 (PS3)

I did not know their was a dedicated show for GI Joe. I'm a transformers fan but I would of check this out since they might do something cool for the movie coming out. Did you go slowdive21 and if so any pics?

I did go, but it was pretty weak this year (no pics). There is one transformers guy who had a booth. It was in half of a school gym and most of the sellers had large joes, not 3 3/4 inch. The big GI joe con is in Kansas City this year. Best bet for transformers movie stuff is Wizard World or the Botcon (official transformers convention) in CA. http://www.botcon.com/BotCon09/


I picked up 2 copies of Quantum of Solace (360) on the last day of the sale (right before the store closed) to trade for the ones I really wanted.


I think blackout wanted bond on 360 with the t-shirt.

[Blackout]

Anyone from the Chicago area manage to get anything from the BB sale they're wanting to trade? I'm looking for Infinite Discovery (360), Soul Calibur 4 (either version), Devil May Cry 4 (either version), Pure (either version). I picked up 2 copies of Quantum of Solace (360) on the last day of the sale (right before the store closed) to trade for the ones I really wanted.

I also have a sealed Rock Band Special Edition (PS3) that I'd like to trade for Rock Band Special Edition (360) or anything else decent so long as you're close enough for a local trade as I'd hate to ship the huge box =)

I'm interested in Bond, but I have nothing to trade. Would you sell it?

[dark79]

I'm interested in Bond, but I have nothing to trade. Would you sell it?

Just sent you a PM =)

Also I picked up FarCry 2 (360) if anyone's interested. Still want the same games I mentioned above except for Infinite Undiscovery since I went to eBay for it. Will be willing to check out your trade lists though.

On another note, are all the meetups usually in Chicago? Would like to go, but I live in the suburbs for a reason ;)

[SEGA128DC]

Hmm, I don't remember FarCry 2 (Xbox 360) being on the list of games on sale at Best Buy?...#-o

[dark79]

Hmm, I don't remember FarCry 2 (Xbox 360) being on the list of games on sale at Best Buy?...#-o

I picked it up at Target and quickly traded it off ;)

[shieryda]

24th Annual West Walker Garage Sale

Saturday, May 16th
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!

Don't miss out on the oldest, largest garage sale on the northwest side! There will be something for everyone and bargains galore! In the alleys of West Walker, Pulaski to Central Park, Montrose to Irving Park.

[Blackout]

24th Annual West Walker Garage Sale

Saturday, May 16th
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!

Don't miss out on the oldest, largest garage sale on the northwest side! There will be something for everyone and bargains galore! In the alleys of West Walker, Pulaski to Central Park, Montrose to Irving Park.


Have you checked this out before? How is the games/music quality?

[shieryda]

Have you checked this out before? How is the games/music quality?

I had planned on it last year, but then forgot about it. If you want to meet up next weekend, we can go check it out.

[Blackout]

I had planned on it last year, but then forgot about it. If you want to meet up next weekend, we can go check it out.

Yeah I'll hit it up with you. I'll let you know if I have cash and/or not busy then :)

[Amerijapoxicano]

Have you checked this out before? How is the games/music quality?

This sounds like it could be good. Post reminders about this as the time gets closer. I might be down for this, too.

[chi.bri]

I remember a while back we had a discussion about where to get Mexican Coca-Cola. Well, I strolled over to Costco (Lincoln Park) yesterday and found 24-pack's on sale for less than $20. A good price in my opinion since I pay a little over $1 per bottle at the local carniceria.

[dfg]

I found one of those Motorola "NFL Head Coach" headsets (PS2 / USB) at my closest GS (Howard and Clark) for $1, and then later at the Howard Best Buy I noticed they actually had price tags for their penny guides. Two were labeled which game (Bad Company and Spider-Man Web of Shadows) but 4 others didn't say which game and the kiosk SKU look-up didn't help. How long have they been doing that?

[ethwang]

24th Annual West Walker Garage Sale

Saturday, May 16th
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!

Don't miss out on the oldest, largest garage sale on the northwest side! There will be something for everyone and bargains galore! In the alleys of West Walker, Pulaski to Central Park, Montrose to Irving Park.


This sounds fantastic--I will be hitting this up for sure.

[chuckywang]

I remember a while back we had a discussion about where to get Mexican Coca-Cola. Well, I strolled over to Costco (Lincoln Park) yesterday and found 24-pack's on sale for less than $20. A good price in my opinion since I pay a little over $1 per bottle at the local carniceria.

Thanks, I only thought west coast Costcos sell Mexican coke.

WARNING: I found Mexican coke 355mL made with high fructose corn syrup. The bottle was slightly different than the normal Mexican 355mL bottle made with sugar. So just a warning. Always look at the ingredients before you buy.

Also, I noticed that Produce World on Cumberland sells 24 packs of 500mL bottles of Mexican coke for something like $28. The per unit price is on par with Costco. I would have bought it if it weren't for all the Passover coke I stocked up on.

[Kush]

Wow...I can't believe I never noticed a thread dedicated to Chicago until right now! I may have to hit up this Garage sale this weekend...might be a few hidden gems in the mix.

[shieryda]

Doesn't look like we'll get maps for the garage sale until Saturday AM. Check Hoy, Red Eye, Chicago Tribune, Reader and Craigslist.

[Blackout]

Doesn't look like we'll get maps for the garage sale until Saturday AM. Check Hoy, Red Eye, Chicago Tribune, Reader and Craigslist.

How many houses/people usually put stuff out?

[shieryda]

How many houses/people usually put stuff out?

Not sure. It appears that I'm not going to be able to make it this year. Also going on this Saturday is the book sale at Disney II Magnet School:

THOUSANDS of books, videos, and DVD's to choose from in every category ranging from cooking to baby board books, NY Times bestsellers to parenting books, etc. Why pay full
price when you can recycle & reuse perfectly good used books? Please join us:

Disney II Magnet School Community Book Sale
Saturday May 16th, 2009
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
3815 N. Kedvale
Outdoors, under tents, on the Disney II property, weather permitting –
otherwise in the gym

All books, videos, and DVD's are priced from $.50 - $3.00
(All merchandise ½ price for the last hour!)

[Blackout]

Half Priced Books is still better. :D

[WeaponX2099]

If anyone is looking for one here are some local Play N trades:



Search Results

Evergreen Park IL, Illinois (http://www.playntrade.com/storefinder/235)
2509 W 95th St, Suite 104, Evergreen Park, Illinois, 60805, United States of America
PHONE: 708-636-GAME (4263)
Crown Point, Indiana (http://www.playntrade.com/storefinder/274)
10771 Broadway Suite E, , Crown Point, Indiana, 46307, United States of America
PHONE: 219-663-PNT1 (7681)
NAPERVILLE, Illinois (http://www.playntrade.com/storefinder/217)
2879 95th St, Suite 123, Naperville, Illinois, 60564, United States of America
PHONE: 630.961.9200
Elmhurst, Illinois (http://www.playntrade.com/storefinder/289)
158 N. York Road, , Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126, United States of America
PHONE: 630-993-9600
Bloomingdale, Illinois (http://www.playntrade.com/storefinder/308)
158 Gary Ave, , Bloomingdale, Illinois, 60108, United States of America
PHONE: 630.690.2464
Aurora IL, Illinois (http://www.playntrade.com/storefinder/254)
1460 N. Orchard Rd Unit 102, , Aurora, Illinois, 60506, United States of America
PHONE: 630-907-9991

[stewie75]

I went to the Play N Trade in Elmhurst once, it seemed pretty douchey. I had some guy trying to convince me that $100 for a disc only copy of Marvel VS Capcom 2 :ps2: was an awesome deal, and that he saw the same thing going for over $200 on ebay.. What a dumbass.

[shieryda]

Half Priced Books is still better. :D

I need to make a trip up there to check out their paltry selection of strategy guides.

[Blackout]

I need to make a trip up there to check out their paltry selection of strategy guides.

Every time I've gone there its always been solid.

[ryosnk]

Just to let everyone know that the friday edition of Red Eye contains a $10 off any wii game priced $49.99 good from 5/19 - 5/23/2009. It has a front cover of a new best buy opening. This would be good to use it on punch out.

[Amerijapoxicano]

24th Annual West Walker Garage Sale

Saturday, May 16th
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!

Don't miss out on the oldest, largest garage sale on the northwest side! There will be something for everyone and bargains galore! In the alleys of West Walker, Pulaski to Central Park, Montrose to Irving Park.


Is anyone going to this?

[Blackout]

Anyone find anything good at that yard sale? I didn't get a chance to go.

[jjjbadboy32]

WeaponX, I see that you go to the same game stores as me. No wonder I can never find any good clearance games at Target in Matteson xD

I got R6V2 for 9.98 a while back , and have never seen anything good for PS3 since.

I never knew there was a regional board on this site. It's pretty cool.

[Darkside Hazuki]

Anyone found a Wal-Mart with one of those new-fangled trade-in kiosks?

[wowzors]

anyone found Infamous early around the chicago land area? I have been checking the Naperville Meijer but no luck.

[saturnotaku]

Bloomingdale, Illinois (http://www.playntrade.com/storefinder/308)
158 Gary Ave, , Bloomingdale, Illinois, 60108, United States of America
PHONE: 630.690.2464


Will have to check this one out. This chain doesn't sound terribly promising based on what I've read about it, but it never hurts to look.

[dfg]

Will have to check this one out. This chain doesn't sound terribly promising based on what I've read about it, but it never hurts to look.

From their website:

"Hello and welcome to our web site, we are shooting to be open around late may, keep checking the web site for updates as we receive new information we will add it to ..."

Might wanna call first.

[Blackout]

The weather is getting warmer and the chicks are wearing less clothes. Seems as good a time as ever to do the CAG meet up. :D

[Rahxephon91]

anyone found Infamous early around the chicago land area? I have been checking the Naperville Meijer but no luck.

Would really like to know also.

[WeaponX2099]

WeaponX, I see that you go to the same game stores as me. No wonder I can never find any good clearance games at Target in Matteson xD

I got R6V2 for 9.98 a while back , and have never seen anything good for PS3 since.

I never knew there was a regional board on this site. It's pretty cool.

Hey, that's not just me. There are others. But welcome.

How is half price books prices on guides, because I have a lot of old guides that no one wants.

[chicagoz]

Hey, that's not just me. There are others. But welcome.

How is half price books prices on guides, because I have a lot of old guides that no one wants.

What guides you have? Maybe u should save them for the next meet up?

[WeaponX2099]

What guides you have? Maybe u should save them for the next meet up?

I mean guides like SSX 3, Goldeneye:Rogue Agent and X2: Wolverines Revenge. Nobody really wants those.

[chicagoz]

I mean guides like SSX 3, Goldeneye:Rogue Agent and X2: Wolverines Revenge. Nobody really wants those.

Oh.

Well, I took some brand new, shrink wrapped books in to Half Price, and they gave me a little less than $2 for them. Never taking books to them, again (unless I REALLY need to get rid of them).

[saturnotaku]

From their website:

"Hello and welcome to our web site, we are shooting to be open around late may, keep checking the web site for updates as we receive new information we will add it to ..."

Might wanna call first.

I have to head over to the Meijer/US Bank on Gary this afternoon (gotta pay the mortgage). It's only about another 0.5 mile to the PNT. If they're open, great. If not, no big deal.

[chicagoz]

If anyone is looking for those Hori EX sticks, the Toyr R Us at Riverview (Western Av.) had 4 of them as of yesterday afternoon. Think they were $59.99. I wanted one, but I just couldn't pull the trigger for some reason.

[shieryda]

If anyone is looking for those Hori EX sticks, the Toyr R Us at Riverview (Western Av.) had 4 of them as of yesterday afternoon. Think they were $59.99. I wanted one, but I just couldn't pull the trigger for some reason.

Did you happen to notice if they had a clearance bin for games?

I always forget about this store...

[chicagoz]

Did you happen to notice if they had a clearance bin for games?

I always forget about this store...

They had one bin that I saw of, filled with all the crap Game Boy games that store has been trying to get rid of for months (years?) now. They did have one copy of Avatar (Xbox 360) for $5 but I already have the achievements from it so I passed.

[dfg]

Speaking of stores not being open, or there for that matter, the Gamestop in Evanston (not the downtown one) at Dodge and Dempster is gone. I thought the company was opening more stores, not closing them. o_O

[WeaponX2099]

Has anyone found the 6.99 BBV games in or outside the city?

[shieryda]

Has anyone found the 6.99 BBV games in or outside the city?

What is this that you speak of?

[dpac]

What is this that you speak of?

There was a separate Blockbuster thread goin' for a while there, but it might've been merged into the main BB/GR Thread XXI that now notes the new shipments of cheap used games in the OP (you might have to dig deeper for the actual lists of games found):

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216693

I haven't been to any BBs in the area in the last week, so I don't know how many stores have gotten anything in. Maybe I'll check out a local store in the next few days, but it'll take some really great finds to get me off my buy-new kick. Happy hunting, all.

[chicagoz]

What is this that you speak of?

Wow. I think I saw you at the Tap Room for UFC?

[dpac]

There was a separate Blockbuster thread goin' for a while there, but it might've been merged into the main BB/GR Thread XXI that now notes the new shipments of cheap used games in the OP (you might have to dig deeper for the actual lists of games found):

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216693

My bad, here's the other thread just about that clear-ance:

New Shipments of Prepack Games should be in Blockbuster stores. LOTS of good
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225086

[shieryda]

Wow. I think I saw you at the Tap Room for UFC?

Dude! Why didn't you come over and say hi?:bomb::D Chi.bri was there, too. I almost called you last night on the way there to see if you'd be interested in coming up there.

[dpac]

I mean guides like SSX 3, Goldeneye:Rogue Agent and X2: Wolverines Revenge. Nobody really wants those.

By the way, I picked up a penny guide for Battlefield: Bad Company over at the Best Buy in Evanston on Howard Saturday night with that T3 DVD with the Terminator Resurrection movie cash in it (which is only good till the end of the month). The B:BC book was even labelled with a penny price tag in the game-guide section. There were two left after I'd gone. If anyone wants my Bad Company guide (for trade or sale?), let me know.

[chicagoz]

Dude! Why didn't you come over and say hi?:bomb::D Chi.bri was there, too. I almost called you last night on the way there to see if you'd be interested in coming up there.

I go there all the time for the bigger UFC fights or boxing matches. Except Pacquiao fights, which I order at home now. I had get-togethers for his last two fights, and if I knew you were a fan of fighting, I for sure would have invited you.

Danny's Tap Room was one of my regular drinking spots when I lived in the Humboldt Park area. I don't go as often as before since I moved to the Six Corners area. And I noticed you when you were walking to the door but I wasn't quite sure (darn alcohol) so I didn't want to make an ass of myself if it wasn't you.

[shieryda]

I go there all the time for the bigger UFC fights or boxing matches. Except Pacquiao fights, which I order at home now. I had get-togethers for his last two fights, and if I knew you were a fan of fighting, I for sure would have invited you.

Danny's Tap Room was one of my regular drinking spots when I lived in the Humboldt Park area. I don't go as often as before since I moved to the Six Corners area. And I noticed you when you were walking to the door but I wasn't quite sure (darn alcohol) so I didn't want to make an ass of myself if it wasn't you.

Cool. I'll have to give you a call when the next few UFC ppvs are coming up. I want to see that Forrest Griffin fight.

[dfg]

I was at the Half Price Books in Niles (Village Crossing) last nite to grab some 20% off goodies, and I was shocked to see they had a copy of Planescape Torment in the old big fat box, a copy of FF7 GH, and a copy of Lunar 2 Eternal Blue. Then I saw the prices: 50, 75, 75. They must reference eBay or something. I settled for 2 strategy guides (Disgaea 2 and Baldur's Gate 2 TOB). I picked up a guide for SMT: DS at the one in Highland Park on Friday. I like the selection at the VC one better. So... yeah.

[chicagoz]

Wow. Lunar 2 for PSOne is rare? I got a copy sent to me from Goozex last year.

[dfg]

Did it have all the goodies? Also, they have most of their console games in a locked cupboard, and there was a stack of PS2 games with only the spines showing, and there was one game that had the PS2 label and the SL# but didn't have the title. It was City Crisis and was about $20. I don't think that one's rare, judging by eBay.

[WeaponX2099]

Yes, Lunar 2 is rare. The Sega Cd is rarer.

[Blackout]

I was at the Half Price Books in Niles (Village Crossing) last nite to grab some 20% off goodies, and I was shocked to see they had a copy of Planescape Torment in the old big fat box, a copy of FF7 GH, and a copy of Lunar 2 Eternal Blue. Then I saw the prices: 50, 75, 75. They must reference eBay or something. I settled for 2 strategy guides (Disgaea 2 and Baldur's Gate 2 TOB). I picked up a guide for SMT: DS at the one in Highland Park on Friday. I like the selection at the VC one better. So... yeah.

They had another % sale this weekend?

[WeaponX2099]

They had another % sale this weekend?

Yeah, That why I got up there on Thursday!!

[dfg]

Yeah, Memorial Day, bless their hearts (except for those prices)!