Ohio CAGs...UNITE!

[dmdragon]

Wilson road columbus here

[daminion]

Steelyard Commons Target in Cleveland Ohio has 3 Wii's sitting in the case as of 12:30 EST 5/19

[dmdragon]

By the way, the target on W broad street near wilson had like 5 copies of Jeanne D'arc for psp at 15 bucks the other day. May be lower now.

[CYRiX]

What an epic thread I created.

[JDN169]

The Game Haven in Dayton has two used PS3 Rock Band Special Editions for $64.99 each.

[life.exe]

Finally got a copy of the EB/GS coupons I posted about earlier.

It has 50% Extra Trade-In credit on all games, Extra $30 Trade-In credit on any game system, and 10% off any new game. Ends 8/31/08.

These are valid at the Eastgate Mall store and the Eastgate Square store (the one by the Super-Walmart). They were handing them out.

[rpepper]

Had a funny experience at the Taylor Square Gamestop in Reynoldsburg a couple weeks back during the B1G1 Xbox sale. I was getting an EDGE card (hadn't had one in a while) and they had one of the PSone/LCD combos with a $29.99 tag on it. I asked if the EDGE would work on that and was informed that it was brand new. :shock:

Needless to say it's mine now and it was their last, but you might want to ask around next time you're in...some other locations in c-bus might still have some.

[SolidMetal]

anyone know where I can find a deal on legendary halo 3 edition? or if any stores have the halo 3 special edition 360 in the cincinnati area?

[Ink.So.Well.]

What an epic thread I created.

Oh, very. I'm surprised by how many of us exist on this website, haha. Akron/Barberton, Ohio CAG newbie here. Ugh, I should have posted my original list of Cuyahoga Falls GS available games during Game Sale here. My bad. Anyway if anyone is in the Montrose area and in dire need of a PSP 2200 mAh battery the TRU has them in stock. Of course the deal for $10 is long gone, but $18 isn't too shabby for a great battery.

[radjago]

anyone know where I can find a deal on legendary halo 3 edition? or if any stores have the halo 3 special edition 360 in the cincinnati area?
I don't know if it's the best price around, but the local Game Crazy in Dayton had a few Legendary editions for $79.99.

[SolidMetal]

eh my dad works in dayton but I'm already gettin both of that stuff. I decided to order it off buy.com and luckily they had both in stock and I received them in 2 days lawl.
But i can't get them till the 16th,which is my 16th birthday lol. I'm also getting a capture card I bought off ebay WOOT 16.99+13.99shipping(2-3 day).

[bill123]

Hey all thought Id post. If your looking for a MGS4 PS3 bundle still the Circuit City I work at (polaris) got an internet purchased one returned to the store. Just thought I'd let you all know.

bill123

[wickedEdges]

Originally from Toledo, Oh. I live in Alaska now, but I'm moving to Pittsburgh next spring! Do I still count? :(

*cough* Go Blue! *cough*

(now I know I'm disqualified....heh heh heh)

[rpepper]

Originally from Toledo, Oh. I live in Alaska now, but I'm moving to Pittsburgh next spring! Do I still count? :(

*cough* Go Blue! *cough*

(now I know I'm disqualified....heh heh heh)

You're from Toledo, so you're close enough that Michigan sympathizing is merely a misdemeanor and not punishable by death like it is elsewhere in the state. We understand that you can't help it. :-P

Whereabouts in Toledo? My wife went to grad school there and just moved back. She lived in/near Holland by the University.

[zaw73]

Meijer stores in Toledo area have "value software" in their Super sale flier for buy 1 get second for $1. Friday and Staurday only, sale starts at 6 am on Friday!

[radjago]

This thread is dead. Anyone find any good local deals lately?

[jam3d]

Nothing recently that is local. I was going to check out micro center for there half off used deal, but it sounded like shipwreck already cleared it out.:)

But, no nothing too great as of late.

We should have a local cag get together in Cincinnati. Either at Dave and Busters or Gameworks. D&B would work better for Dayton and Columbus Cags since its on the northside of cincy. Would be nice to trade games and have a meet and greet. Maybe even ship and ms. ship can come and get some feedback or record (probably would be terrible sound quality).

Make a post to let me know if your interested.

[ewto16]

Nothing I have seen

[SolidMetal]

eh idk seeing as I'm 16...

[JDN169]

We've got used Wii's for $225 at the game haven but that's not really a killer deal. We also just got a used FF Tactics that's going for $40. We usually have pretty awesome black friday sales, i'll keep the thread posted when i know what they are as long as everyones fine with it (i hate to sound like i'm advertising but i can't help that i work in a game store).

[radjago]

Any good trade deals, JDN169?

[SolidMetal]

do you think you guys will have any sales on zunes? I know alot of people are wanting to buy those for christmas, including zune30s so I would recommend that to the owner or manager of the place.

[shipwreck]

Nothing recently that is local. I was going to check out micro center for there half off used deal, but it sounded like shipwreck already cleared it out.:)

But, no nothing too great as of late.

We should have a local cag get together in Cincinnati. Either at Dave and Busters or Gameworks. D&B would work better for Dayton and Columbus Cags since its on the northside of cincy. Would be nice to trade games and have a meet and greet. Maybe even ship and ms. ship can come and get some feedback or record (probably would be terrible sound quality).

Make a post to let me know if your interested.

If you consider buying Two Worlds and Final Fantasy Tactics clearing Micro Center out... well, you're right, they didn't have much.

[radjago]

On another note, if I go to another bachelor party at Dave and Busters, I think I'm going to cash in my tickets and leave.

[JDN169]

Any good trade deals, JDN169?

Right now we're running trade in two 360/wii/PS3 games for an extra $10 store credit. This includes pretty much any game (sans the burger king ones), even old sports titles. They must have their original cases and instructions though.

We're also doing Buy one get one on DVD's (no box sets or Blu Rays though).

And yesterday we had some neat PS1 trade ins including: a MINT GH FF7, an incomplete Suikoden 2, FF8, FF9, and Breath of Fire IV. We price in-line with ebay though so be warned.

[wgpfly]

Heh I figured I should post in this being from Ohio..South Of Columbus But it works. Figured I should actually post here. Been a member since May and just never felt a need to log in here

[jeffispiked]

I was just at the Lennox Target in Columbus, buying some half-price Halloween Candy, and I thought I'd give a heads-up. They had the Warhawk bundle with headset for $30. I don't know if that's a good price at this point, though.

[wgpfly]

I saw at the Grove City Target: Ninja Gaiden 2 and Frontlines both on clearance. NG2 was 41 and Frontlines was 29.

[SolidMetal]

Gears of War was on clearance at Target in Bridgewater falls for 27 bucks
They had lots of games on clearance like Warios game for DS for 14 bucks, FFTactics for psp 13 bucks, and some others.

BF:Bad Company was $34 there too.

[RanCham]

There's a lot of CAG's from Ohio. I live in southwest Columbus, but I work in Cincinnati so my shopping radius covers a large portion of the state. :)

Wow, my dad does like the like exact opposite of you. Goes from Cincinnati up to Columbus (OSU) for work. And he gets most Fridays to work from home. So weird! haha.

[shipwreck]

Wow, my dad does like the like exact opposite of you. Goes from Cincinnati up to Columbus (OSU) for work. And he gets most Fridays to work from home. So weird! haha.

Thankfully, I don't have to do that anymore as I live in Cincy now. I kind of miss that staying at home on Friday gig though.

[RanCham]

Yeah I don't know how your or my dad do it. 3-4 hr trip in the car to and from work. I doubt I would be able to do that.

[JDN169]

OK, finally got a black friday sales list for The Game Haven:

25% off used DS, PSP, PS1, PS2, PS3, XB, 360, GC, and Wii games
NES, SNES, N64 games buy one get one (includes rare games)
Genesis games buy 2 get 3 free
10% off new games
10% off new accessories
used XBOX systems 39.99
Used PS2 systems 74.99
Used PSPs 99.99
25% off used accessories (controllers, etc)
50% off used strategy guides (normal price is 7.99)
25% off new strategy guides
Halo 3 Legendary edition 79.99 (have one left)
N64 systems 24.99
Wall scrolls 14.99
TV/Movie box sets 25% off
10% off D&D books
20% off board games
20% off magic packs
10% off magic singles
DVDs buy one get one free
Mini boosters 25% off
25% off card carrying accessories
20% off magic fat packs

[Composure]

Youngstown. :D

[mikek1975]

I haven't checked in here even though I've been on the site almost 6 months. I'm in the eastern suburbs of Cleveland. The only current system I don't have (and don't want, really) is a PS3. Happy holidays and good luck on finding games on the cheap.

[zachyounkin]

Delaware here!

Got a PS3 and two Nintendo Wii's if anyone is looking for one.

[spideymike]

I picked up the Lego Indy/Kung Fu Panda 360 Pro game used at the local Parma Heights The Exchange (I still call it the Record Exchange) for $20 used. Not bad at all for $10 for each game.

[happyone]

Hey fellow Ohio CAG's!

Anyone in Columbus come across a cheap copy of Pure for the XBOX 360?

[Drunken1]

Another Clevelander here, Maple Hts (suburb)


Crying over missing out on that 40 buck SF4 arcade stick from barnes and Noble on here yesterday. Good Hunting Everyone!

[radjago]

happyone, check the Target clearance thread. I know it's been on clearance, but I couldn't say if there are any in the Columbus area.

[jam3d]

im stealing you midwest cag logo radjago. very nice

[happyone]

They canceled the orders for the $40 sf4 arcade stick!

[SirDaShadow]

They canceled the orders for the $40 sf4 arcade stick!

I knew it was too good to be true :bomb:
I'm near Portsmouth here...I cover some of WV, KY and OH...

[Filbert]

Hmm, I don't think I ever posted here.

I'm from Warren (just north of Youngstown).

[radjago]

im stealing you midwest cag logo radjago. very nice

You wouldn't be the first. It's actually a recoloring of onetrackmind's rainbow peacock design. Read the thread that's linked in my signature for that logo. It tells the story better then I can.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1398396&postcount=106

[jam3d]

You wouldn't be the first. It's actually a recoloring of onetrackmind's rainbow peacock design. Read the thread that's linked in my signature for that logo. It tells the story better then I can.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1398396&postcount=106

I like your version better. If I had the time I would do my own color scheme. Maybe one day when I am bored or not busy at work.

[Genocidal]

The Severance Center Radio Shack has literally 4 video games left, including a Rock Band bundle for PS3 for $70.

[spacebooger]

raised in Barberton, now work and live in Akron

[radjago]

I once read that Akron has the highest suicide rate in the country per capita. Is that still true?

[chimpster1313]

so who of all these ohioans lives in cincy? i just moved here about 2 weeks ago and i have no friends and i have NO idea where to meet people, and i don't wanna go to a bar because you usually don't meet friends there. i'm sure you know what i mean. hopefully there's a cincy local on here who can help me out, it'd be much appreciated!

[Ink.So.Well.]

I once read that Akron has the highest suicide rate in the country per capita. Is that still true?

I wouldn't be surprised as most parts are utterly depressing. I hate Akron.

[DaddySasquatch]

I'm a CAG from Xenia Ohio. Playing Fable 2 pretty heavy right now. Shout out to all you Buckeye CAGs!

[jam3d]

I'm a cincy local CAG. Playin some bioshock now on PC and getting ready for fallout 3 on 360 after that.

If your new to cincy familiarize yourself with Micro Center, its being getting better deals on games recently.

[frankstudent]

dayton in the house!

[SolidMetal]

cincinnati.

[radjago]

Also, WKRP.

[jousley]

does anyone in the Cincy area know if Game Junkie is still open?

[jam3d]

According to there website they are still active. http://www.gamejunkie.com/

I'm not sure about the store, because i have never been there. But google has two listed stores, and it looks from there website that one of them is still open.

[radjago]

According to their site, they closed their stores at the end of June 2008, but they are keeping the site up for the community that formed around the store.

[jousley]

It's a shame that the store closed. It was a neat place to go that sold import, domestic games and other game and anime related items such as figures. I mean I can see WHY it might have been closed. Their prices for new and used stuff was a bit high....but still its a shame that its gone.

They must have updated the site recently, because when I asked the thread, they didnt have info up about the store closing and when i called the number in the phone book, it was redirected to a private line. Than ks for the info, guys.

[thehoweller]

Any CAGs in Northeastern Ohio, I'm in Wooster, myself.

[thehoweller]

I wouldn't be surprised as most parts are utterly depressing. I hate Akron.
I'll be starting at Akron University next semester, going for International Business.

From a few semesters ago, I know what you're talking about. Akron's a giant hole in the ground, the center of town's decent, everything else is a ghetto.

[Quillion]

I live in Dayton right now, but I'm actually moving to Cincinnati at the end of this month to attend UC. Been in state here for about 5 years now, Dayton's a pretty fun town.
Dayton's a hole.

I moved from Dayton to Cincy about four months ago, after four years there. I also lived in Cbus for five years before that, and attended school there.

I technically live across the river in Covington, KY but definitely still consider myself an Ohioan.

[chimpster1313]

yeah, i moved to cincy 2 months ago. it's pretty damn boring.

[jousley]

I live just east of Cincy....yeah it was cooler when i moved here 8 years ago....not so much now

[guruoftime]

I'm in Cincy at UC (CCM) for school. I'm from Colorado, though.

[SolidMetal]

oh yeah? how you liking UC? Party enough?

[chimpster1313]

I'm in Cincy at UC (CCM) for school. I'm from Colorado, though.

do you have any rock band nights or anything like that ever? i am always bored, and if you have one and need a drummer, i would definitely make myself available.

[bjstucker]

Perrysburg here. K-mart is going out of Buissness, cheap games (20% off) including new ones (Killzone 2/RE5)

[lottidaryl]

Originally from Indiana, but just moved recently down to Athens, OH.

I miss Indiana. There are like zero game stores or anything in this town :(

[Sgt Barone]

Mentor, Ohio here

[extzed]

Originally from Indiana, but just moved recently down to Athens, OH.

I miss Indiana. There are like zero game stores or anything in this town :(

Yeah Athens and most of SE Ohio is basically a whole lot of nothing - OU can be fun around halloween though :)

[evildeadjedi]

Delaware, Ohio just north of C-bus here. Any C-bus area cags have any pluck with Target? I can not for the life of me ever find any clearance games there.

[FaintDeftone]

I live in Xenia, Ohio (about 20min from Dayton). The town known for tornadoes and the movie Gummo (which unfairly portrays the city as a shit hole full of human filth).

I do all of my CAG shopping in Beavercreek.

[FaintDeftone]

I'm a CAG from Xenia Ohio. Playing Fable 2 pretty heavy right now. Shout out to all you Buckeye CAGs!

Hey a fellow Xenia CAG. Alright! *thumbs up*

[Ink.So.Well.]

I'll be starting at Akron University next semester, going for International Business.

From a few semesters ago, I know what you're talking about. Akron's a giant hole in the ground, the center of town's decent, everything else is a ghetto.

Correct. I've had the displeasure of living here for the past several years and during that time period I honestly can't recall a moment where I didn't regret it. The campus is straight and fairly safe for the most part though with a rare cutie here or there (most of them Canton, Cuyahoga or Fairlawn bred). So long as you mind your own business you won't have much to worry about in other parts of the city. They're only half as dangerous as people say if you actually live there and pop off at the mouth.

[chimpster1313]

I live in Xenia, Ohio (about 20min from Dayton). The town known for tornadoes and the movie Gummo (which unfairly portrays the city as a shit hole full of human filth).

I do all of my CAG shopping in Beavercreek.

my friend goes to cedarville, so i'm up in xenia every now and then. you have about 3 stores that i always try to hit. that pawn shop on main street has some sweet deals every so often.

[DaddySasquatch]

I live in Xenia, Ohio (about 20min from Dayton). The town known for tornadoes and the movie Gummo (which unfairly portrays the city as a shit hole full of human filth).

I do all of my CAG shopping in Beavercreek.

I can relate to what you say. When they found out at work I lived in Xenia, one of the women I work with just looked at me and said "Gummo". Oh, shit.

Anyway, I'm sure we hit many of the same stores for our CAG deals.

[FaintDeftone]

my friend goes to cedarville, so i'm up in xenia every now and then. you have about 3 stores that i always try to hit. that pawn shop on main street has some sweet deals every so often.

Really? The last time I was in that pawn shop they had little to nothing good. I was there about a year ago looking at their used guitars and when I glanced at the games, it was all junk.

I used to go there many years ago and buy NES games for a buck a piece though.

By the way, I'm still convinced the Kmart in this town is the worst I've ever been to.

I can relate to what you say. When they found out at work I lived in Xenia, one of the women I work with just looked at me and said "Gummo". Oh, shit.

Anyway, I'm sure we hit many of the same stores for our CAG deals.

Yeah, my girlfriend is from West Carrolton and she thought Xenia actually was like how it was portrayed in Gummo (which is a horrible and pointless film BTW). Then she met me and came to Xenia and found out the opposite.

[bigjunior]

Never seen Gummo, but I dated a girl from Xenia... I'll leave it at that.

LOL actually she wasn't bad at all, just nothing there worth working for. And driving from West Carrollton to Xenia sucks. big time.

[JDN169]

The Game Haven in Dayton is having a buy one get one free sale on used regular XBOX games this weekend.

Still waiting on confirmation but looks like next week all new games will be 10% off (and we do get most new releases).

[tieegg]

I live in Xenia, Ohio (about 20min from Dayton). The town known for tornadoes and the movie Gummo (which unfairly portrays the city as a shit hole full of human filth).

Nothing personal, but I never seen that movie and that's how I feel, mostly due to my dads ex. Sorry for the crappy intro, but I'll try to keep my ear on the grapevine in central ohio to make up for it.

[bigjunior]

ok seriously. who bought all the PS3's at the Madison kmart??! I wanted one damnit!!

[JDN169]

New store just opened up on at the corner of Woodman and Dorothy in Dayton where CD connection used to be.

It's called Game Swap, seems like a cool store, OK prices, guy running it seemed cool. They've games for all the new and old systems and some random ones (Sega CD, Saturn, Atari).

I picked up a mostly complete Virtual Boy for $40, and Baldur's Gate PC for $3.

[kylerg]

In Cbus here.

[evildeadjedi]

Just north of Cbus here.

[radjago]

New store just opened up on at the corner of Woodman and Dorothy in Dayton where CD connection used to be.

It's called Game Swap, seems like a cool store, OK prices, guy running it seemed cool. They've games for all the new and old systems and some random ones (Sega CD, Saturn, Atari).

I picked up a mostly complete Virtual Boy for $40, and Baldur's Gate PC for $3.

If that's with box, untorn eyeshade, unbroken stand, AC Adapter, and battery pack, that's a good deal.

There's a new-ish place around the corner from the old CD Connection store by the Dayton Mall called Disc Exchange. Their prices are alright and they have a decent selection, including lots of accessories and older consoles.

[Survivalism]

I live in Xenia, Ohio (about 20min from Dayton). The town known for tornadoes and the movie Gummo (which unfairly portrays the city as a shit hole full of human filth).

God, I hate that movie so much.

[SolidMetal]

lol

[Bucknut]

Southeast of Columbus here, found afro samurai for 14.99 at the OSU campus target today, good find as i found the demo pretty good.

[dabamus]

Checking back into this thread, still from the Akron area.

I went to all the local targets last week to get stuff, and will again this coming week, so if any local CAGs are looking for something on clearance there, let me know and I will try to find it for you. :)

[sav2880]

New store just opened up on at the corner of Woodman and Dorothy in Dayton where CD connection used to be.

It's called Game Swap, seems like a cool store, OK prices, guy running it seemed cool. They've games for all the new and old systems and some random ones (Sega CD, Saturn, Atari).

I picked up a mostly complete Virtual Boy for $40, and Baldur's Gate PC for $3.

Old guy or younger guy running the place? They have these in Cincy and Northern Kentucky when I lived there, my feelings on the chain are mixed. Great deals on sometimes off the wall stuff, but sometimes, lousy deals on current gen.

Bucknut: That Target is BY FAR the best in town to get good clearance stuff.

[JDN169]

Old guy or younger guy running the place? They have these in Cincy and Northern Kentucky when I lived there, my feelings on the chain are mixed. Great deals on sometimes off the wall stuff, but sometimes, lousy deals on current gen.

Bucknut: That Target is BY FAR the best in town to get good clearance stuff.

Younger guy, he had long hair.

FWIW the Half Price Books by the Dayton Mall is moving to Beavercreek this September. Awesome for me as that means it'll be a lot closer.

[dabamus]

FYI, all Northeast Ohio CAGs, if you are looking for something that is in the Target clearance, let me know and I will see if I can find it tomorrow. I'm getting up and hitting all the Akron/Canton/Streetsboro/Stow/Niles Targets.

PM me if you want me to look for something.(I'll check my PMs before leaving tomorrow morning)

[radjago]

Younger guy, he had long hair.

FWIW the Half Price Books by the Dayton Mall is moving to Beavercreek this September. Awesome for me as that means it'll be a lot closer.
Any idea exactly where in Beavercreek?

I need to update my Dayton shopping thread. There's been at least half a dozen places that have closed and a few that have opened in the last year or so.

[SolidMetal]

Gameswap is in Tri County mall.

[forumboarder]

Youngstown!

[JDN169]

Any idea exactly where in Beavercreek?

I need to update my Dayton shopping thread. There's been at least half a dozen places that have closed and a few that have opened in the last year or so.

I want to say they're moving to Pentagon Dr (ave?) off N. Fairfield.

[nnthomas]

If anyone from Toledo reads this... have you checked out "Replay Games" on Alexis? It is on the whitmer side, at that small complex with H&R Block.

They have a site-

www.replayoftoledo.com

Curious if they have anything interesting, or their trade values are good.

[JDN169]

For anyone interested The Game Haven in Dayton is hiring, feel free to drop off a resume. Gotta be at least 18 though.

[dabamus]

Reminder for Northeast Ohio CAGs: I'm going pillaging at BB tomorrow and will hopefully pick up a bunch of Fallout 3 LE guides and PoP LE guides. PM me if you want me to get one for you.

[Ink.So.Well.]

A Fallout guide sounds pretty good. How much are they? I'm in Akron btw so meeting you to pick one up wouldn't be an issue. Let me know if you're interested man.

[dabamus]

I've yet to determine how much I would sell them for.

The reason I would try to make a profit is because the goal is to get money so I can go back to college in the fall.

[bigjunior]

FWIW the Half Price Books by the Dayton Mall is moving to Beavercreek this September. Awesome for me as that means it'll be a lot closer.


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO:bomb::bomb::bomb:
not that I go there a lot... at all...

[notwen]

I'm in Cinci, more specifically up around the Mason/Deerfield burbs.

[netspyder5k]

im from mansfield ohio and i work in a video game store in shelby called Stickman's Video games. we sell tons of stuff... for cheap... anything from atari to 360, RPGs to crap sports games hah! seriously check us out... if you mention cheap ass gamer and ill give you a discount \\:D/

[Xiados]

If anyone from Toledo reads this... have you checked out "Replay Games" on Alexis? It is on the whitmer side, at that small complex with H&R Block.

They have a site-

www.replayoftoledo.com (http://www.replayoftoledo.com)

Curious if they have anything interesting, or their trade values are good.

That's right by Biglots and House of Meats and I'd never noticed it.

[Droogs]

Went to Village Discount Outlet thrift store in Dayton on Linden ave while visiting my family...Scored a PSone for $6. It had everything but the box. I finally have a use for those $10 PSone lcd screens from the old kmart clearances.

[nnthomas]

That's right by Biglots and House of Meats and I'd never noticed it.

It's fairly recent. I plan on checking it out this Tuesday.

[radjago]

Went to Village Discount Outlet thrift store in Dayton on Linden ave while visiting my family...Scored a PSone for $6. It had everything but the box. I finally have a use for those $10 PSone lcd screens from the old kmart clearances.
That's actually a decent store to score older stuff. I picked up an NES, 2 controllers, and a NES Advantage all for under $7. I guess people bring their stuff into Gamestop expecting to cash out, find that they don't accept older games, and dump their stuff next door.

[zaw73]

It's fairly recent. I plan on checking it out this Tuesday.

Is it better then Video Game underground off Sylvania? Site looks pretty cool...

[nnthomas]

I've never actually been to VGU. The commercial made sure I never step foot in there.

I went to Replay but I guess they were moving (next door...) so they were closed. So FML wasting gas. I will try to check it out sometime this week.

[Cindaddy]

I'm in Cinci, more specifically up around the Mason/Deerfield burbs.

Me, too.

[finsfan0210]

in from lancaster just south of columbus. All we have here is a couple of shitty pawn shops

[Hockey37]

Is there still that little shop on 5th Ave in Columbus, near the campus area? It was in the plaza with Mark Pi's on the other end. They always seemed to have some decent stuff. I might be heading back there soon for a few days and was just curious.

[nnthomas]

I went to Replay today (Toledo area), just to follow up on my last posts.

Great place, lots of inventory. Quality of products varies, but they are used products so you have to fish through. There were multiple copies of a game, but some would be great others not so much. Great prices too, imo. I was looking at their N64 games and most were hovering around the $3 area for a cart. They have lots of boxed games. They even had a sealed (well, could be re-sealed) NES game (it was Anticipation, dont get too hyped).

They have the "shining grail" shelf filled with the "Rare" items. I rolled my eyes at the $40 Nocturne guide. Maybe I'm not up to speed on that but I'm sure you can get that cheaper... w/e though.

I chatted with the owners, and they were busy running around trying to get ideas for their commercial. I chimed in and said "don't do it like VGU... please". They also gave me a punch card, for every $5 you spend you get a punch. When you fill it, you get $5 off your next purchase. This sounds good but there are a lot of punches to fill before you get the discount... they should up the discount, or lower the punches.

They said they've been around for at least the past 2 years... I said I had never heard of them. I asked if they would do a system like special orders, where they could call you if they ever came across a certain game, which they said they were going to, it just wasnt set up yet.

Overall, a pretty decent place and alternative to Allied Jacked Up Price Record Exchange. IF you are in the area, definitely check them out.

Here is their website-

http://www.replayoftoledo.com/

[dabamus]

For anyone looking to get a 360 copy of Section 8 early, the Target at Niles(Eastwood Mall) had two copies in the glass case leaning up against the display 360.

[radjago]

The new Half Price Books location in Beavercreek is having its Grand Opening over the Labor Day weekend. 20% off everything according to the email I got. It's in the shopping center with Chipotle across from the mall.

Oh, and JDN, I was right about the third Layton already being out in Japan.

[JDN169]

The new Half Price Books location in Beavercreek is having its Grand Opening over the Labor Day weekend. 20% off everything according to the email I got. It's in the shopping center with Chipotle across from the mall.

Oh, and JDN, I was right about the third Layton already being out in Japan.

Is that the shopping center in front of the wal mart? Not gonna lie, i'm pretty pumped about Half Price Books being in Beavercreek.

Crazy we're just getting Layton 2 now...

[JDN169]

done!

[dabamus]

Is anyone else planning on going to the Halo ODST event up at the Gamestop in North Olmsted today?

[radjago]

I'll repost this from the GameCrazy thread.

I called today to confirm and the store on Harshman Rd in Dayton, Ohio is closing. Liquidation starts Monday.

The stores on Patterson in Dayton, Ohio, E Alex-Bell in Centerville, Ohio, Hiawatha in Springboro, OH, and Towne in Franklin, Ohio should all be okay. The clerk said the closest store closing is the one on N Cable Rd in Lima, Ohio, but I haven't called to confirm that.

[AionTelos]

I'll be going to gamecrazy before school monday morning :3c

[windsmere]

I'm in Colerain Cincinnati

[windsmere]

the gamecrazy store near me on Winton Road is going out of business

[SolidMetal]

Yeah I live by there too, why is that? They were doing so well.

[JDN169]

The Game Haven sales for black friday

Used 360, PS3, and Wii games 20% off
Used PS2, PS1 and XBOX games Buy 2 get 1 free
Used Gamecube games 20% off
Used Game Boy Advance games 40% off
Used PSP and DS games 20% off
DVD Box sets 25% off
25% off D&D books
25% off Board games
10% off new Video Games
10% off new Video Game Accessories
20% off magic booster packs
Used DS Lite systems 59.99
Used PS2's 29.99
Used PSP's 74.99
25% off used accessories
50% off strategy guides
Halo 3 legendary edition 49.99
N64 systems 14.99
Miniature boosters 10% off
25% off card carrying accessories
Wall Scrolls 14.99
25% off novels and D&D books
Used Gamecube systems 19.99
Used PS1 systems 7.99

[JDN169]

ok, actual confirmed sale list posted

[SnoT]

Guess I can chime in...
Lakemore, just outside of Ellet/Akron (Basically springfield)

[radjago]

A moment of silence for another local record shop.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/gem-city-records-in-oregon-district-closing-449978.html

Article says 30-50% off until they close on Jan 29th.

[zaw73]

In NW Ohio Appliance Center has Modern Warfare 2 for $42. Cheapest I have seen it around here.

[Reaper0294]

Anybody know of any stores like Target or whatever that actually go and do the clearances in Canton?

I swear the ones I've gone to haven't had them. One blockbuster for sure, Sears I didn't think did but I never got a price check because I'm kind of scared for some reason of saying "oh no, sorry thought it was going to be cheaper or something." then walking away when the price is on it.

Also, would anybody be interested in me making a new thread for Ohio CAG's? With some good info from others I could post a list for each city of the places that do go on Sale etc.

[lobito72]

Sounds good, although I have yet to see the great clearance items I always read about here. My Target sucks!:bomb:

[Survivalism]

im from mansfield ohio and i work in a video game store in shelby called Stickman's Video games. we sell tons of stuff... for cheap... anything from atari to 360, RPGs to crap sports games hah! seriously check us out... if you mention cheap ass gamer and ill give you a discount \\:D/

I've been meaning to check out this store for quite a while, but there's no sense in doing that when I'm the big broke-ass I am. Shelby is kind of a pain-in-the-ass drive, though. I should also just beg you for a job while I'm there, that solves all of my problems.

If anyone else is around here, the Goodwill in Ontario has a pretty huge pile of sealed PC games for $5 each. They all have Best Buy stickers on them, I don't know why they would have them, but you can score Oblivion and Shivering Isles for $10.

Anyway, I've unfortunately resorted to selling off my DVDs and what little games I have as of late. I went to Buybacks twice, and got a pretty decent deal once and completely hosed the next. I don't have anything else I'm willing to sell, so I guess the two trips balance each other out. I felt like I couldn't say no the second time, because the girl spent a good 20 minutes scanning everything and, quite frankly, I'm a sucker for a cute girl in a nerd store. I really wish they'd have given me a receipt with everything on it, the first time I went out there I ended up with $50 even on a total of 17 bargain-bin DVDs and Xbox games Gamestop won't take. I guess like every other store out there, it's hit-or-miss, both on their prices and TIVs. I wanted a copy of Casino on DVD but it was $7 where the rest of the DVDs are $3, and in this day-and-age it's pretty hard for me to pay for a DVD. I guess it's fair that it's twice as much since it's twice as long, I just didn't have that much to spare.

The first thing I noticed having not been there since before Christmas was that the console case was PICKED CLEAN. The NESes, SNESes, 64s, and PSXs were all gone, as were the all the current-gen systems, all that's left are PSPs and PS2s. I was looking for a SNES so that bummed me out, they had at least 7 of them. I didn't know there were so many people who wanted a Super Nintendo for Christmas.

I kind of resent the place a little because I applied for a job there when they first opened and the guy only hired hot girls, but it's either them or FYE. So, it's them.

[chimpster1313]

if anyone lives in or around canton, the fye in the belden village mall is closing and everything is basically 50% off. i was just in there today and got mirror's edge, earth defense 2017, blue dragon, halo 3 (LE), and gta 4 for a little less than $50. the 360 games and a lot of other things are really picked over, but if you live within driving distance, there were some hidden gems (as well as some bonkers prices like tony hawk project 8 for $30 AFTER the 50% off). damn msrp.

[snives]

I'm here from Canton, right between Canton Center and the Strip. I go to college in Akron, and semi-frequently drive out to the Salem/Lisbon area so I have a pretty solid 30mi radius.

Anybody know of any stores like Target or whatever that actually go and do the clearances in Canton?

I swear the ones I've gone to haven't had them. One blockbuster for sure, Sears I didn't think did but I never got a price check because I'm kind of scared for some reason of saying "oh no, sorry thought it was going to be cheaper or something." then walking away when the price is on it.

Also, would anybody be interested in me making a new thread for Ohio CAG's? With some good info from others I could post a list for each city of the places that do go on Sale etc.

The Target out by Beldin(Mallet, whatever)/Strip had some great clearances this past fall, but I actually had even better luck with the one on Tuscarawas/Lincoln Way down in that pit or whatever you want to call it. The Blockbuster by that Target is decent, but the Blockbuster that was down Tusc. towards Aultman Hospital/Canton Center/on the way to downtown was the best in Canton till they closed down.

The Sears at Beldin does do clearances, although they are definitely a pain to check. I grabbed an Eye of Judgement pack there for ~$7, and a friend got Ghostbusters PS3 on a PM from the GC ad for $12 ($15 - .1 * $30). From time to time they actually dump all of their clearances into a bin up in the gaming area that is either back by the wall with xbox memory cards/silicon skins/etc hanging on it, or right up against the registers in the gaming area. I've been pretty hesitant myself as well to hunt down an employee in order to have the cases opened and have random items checked, lol. Unless I REALLY want something I probably won't bother going through all of that for one of their sales. I mainly just check them when I am out about the mall already.

There is a hollywood video that used to have a GameCrazy attached out on Cleveland Ave. that before GC closed was great, but I haven't checked them out since. There is also a Blockbuster within 2 minutes of it so the next time I see a great sale there I will probably check back over to see if that Hollywood is doing gaming things now for themselves.

I can confirm that the Best Buy here in Canton DOES NOT have clearances (I asked a manager that I had been joking around with for a bit when taking in my fiance's laptop).

I have also found a few jewels, although not lately, at The Exchange out by the mall. It is under the Beldin glass tower, in that little plaza with Starbucks/Robecks. They have reasonable prices normally, but not amazing good ones. The BuyBacks out there has been a complete dry spot for me, and they have never even been close to reasonable on either their pricing or TIV in my experience.

[Reaper0294]

Made what can hopefully become the new big Ohio thread. here it is (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249561)


Hope that's okay with everyone. :)

[mrwogs2]

Hey Ohio CAGs! I live in the northern Cincinnati area - Hamilton/Fairfield. Please CML, I'd be happy to do local pickup deals - no shipping!

I also have a PC for sale, quad core, 4gb RAM, 160GB HD, Windows XP, custom built. PM me if you want specs.

Thanks!

[Pango5k]

I'm here from Canton, right between Canton Center and the Strip. I go to college in Akron, and semi-frequently drive out to the Salem/Lisbon area so I have a pretty solid 30mi radius.



The Target out by Beldin(Mallet, whatever)/Strip had some great clearances this past fall, but I actually had even better luck with the one on Tuscarawas/Lincoln Way down in that pit or whatever you want to call it. The Blockbuster by that Target is decent, but the Blockbuster that was down Tusc. towards Aultman Hospital/Canton Center/on the way to downtown was the best in Canton till they closed down.

The Sears at Beldin does do clearances, although they are definitely a pain to check. I grabbed an Eye of Judgement pack there for ~$7, and a friend got Ghostbusters PS3 on a PM from the GC ad for $12 ($15 - .1 * $30). From time to time they actually dump all of their clearances into a bin up in the gaming area that is either back by the wall with xbox memory cards/silicon skins/etc hanging on it, or right up against the registers in the gaming area. I've been pretty hesitant myself as well to hunt down an employee in order to have the cases opened and have random items checked, lol. Unless I REALLY want something I probably won't bother going through all of that for one of their sales. I mainly just check them when I am out about the mall already.

There is a hollywood video that used to have a GameCrazy attached out on Cleveland Ave. that before GC closed was great, but I haven't checked them out since. There is also a Blockbuster within 2 minutes of it so the next time I see a great sale there I will probably check back over to see if that Hollywood is doing gaming things now for themselves.

I can confirm that the Best Buy here in Canton DOES NOT have clearances (I asked a manager that I had been joking around with for a bit when taking in my fiance's laptop).

I have also found a few jewels, although not lately, at The Exchange out by the mall. It is under the Beldin glass tower, in that little plaza with Starbucks/Robecks. They have reasonable prices normally, but not amazing good ones. The BuyBacks out there has been a complete dry spot for me, and they have never even been close to reasonable on either their pricing or TIV in my experience.


This has been my experience around the area as well.

[tankexmortis]

I'm in the Dayton area and looking for an NES top loader, are there any game stores that'd have one or am I better off getting one online?

[JDN169]

I'm in the Dayton area and looking for an NES top loader, are there any game stores that'd have one or am I better off getting one online?

I work at the Game Haven on Airway and we have two of them. Sadly they aren't cheap. Like $125 not cheap.

[radjago]

Saw this posted on Craigslist today.

New Game Store Trade offer (The Greene Beavercreek)

We are offering 60% minimum trade in for al ps2 - ps3 - wii - 360 - DS games when you use them as store credit. (Consoles included) This weekend only Thurs - Fri - Sat - Sun until Mar 14 2010
So if we sell it for 10.. you will get minimum of 6 for it. (08 and prior sports titles excluded)

Call us for details

78 Magnolia Ln
Beavercreek, OH 45440
937-320-6230

[FaintDeftone]

Saw this posted on Craigslist today.

New Game Store Trade offer (The Greene Beavercreek)

We are offering 60% minimum trade in for al ps2 - ps3 - wii - 360 - DS games when you use them as store credit. (Consoles included) This weekend only Thurs - Fri - Sat - Sun until Mar 14 2010
So if we sell it for 10.. you will get minimum of 6 for it. (08 and prior sports titles excluded)

Call us for details

78 Magnolia Ln
Beavercreek, OH 45440
937-320-6230

I saw that too. Is it actually INSIDE of The Greene or is it in one of those run-down looking shopping centers down the street?

[DrBrianFields]

Hey Cincy area CAG'ers! I'm trying to sell off my NES collection, would be great if I could do so locally to dodge the shipping costs of a heavy ass box of NES cartridges!

Anyone interested, CML. Thanks!

[Xeno G]

I would, if you'd take $150 for everything.

[kermit036]

For all northeast Ohioans. Gamecrazy in Berea, Ohio on Bagley Rd is closing. Nothing spectacular though. At least not yet. Only 10% off so far. Just waiting til that gets higher...

[radjago]

I saw that too. Is it actually INSIDE of The Greene or is it in one of those run-down looking shopping centers down the street?

I'm not sure. I haven't been down there to check it out yet. They do have a site up. It looks like they have a store in the Columbus area too.

http://capitalgames.net/

[Zann]

For all northeast Ohioans. Gamecrazy in Berea, Ohio on Bagley Rd is closing. Nothing spectacular though. At least not yet. Only 10% off so far. Just waiting til that gets higher...

Has anyone stopped by recently? I went by last week and I believe they were at 30% off. I wonder if it's going to be 40% off this week.

[kermit036]

Has anyone stopped by recently? I went by last week and I believe they were at 30% off. I wonder if it's going to be 40% off this week.

I also checked last week and they are up to 30%. They said the GameCrazy part is closing down this Thursday but will just move the stuff to the Hollywood video part. Sales should increase...I'll probably check back sometime this week.

[dabamus]

FYI, the store in Willoughby(HWV/GC) won't be closing for another 4-5 weeks according to what they told me on the phone yesterday.

Also the HWV in Niles won't be closing for a long time since they said blank cases won't go from 10/$2 to 10/$1 for at least 4 weeks. :(

[dabamus]

Anyone know if the Blockbuster on Graham and Darrow is closing? It's no longer listed on the BBV website.

[daminion]

Kmart in Wadsworth, OH is closing. Stopped in last week and games were 40% off. PSP Go was 20% off.

They didn't have any of the newest releases, but there were some decent titles. Unfortunately the starting price for most was $60.

[Survivalism]

I was just in Buybacks trying to make money and I noticed a copy of Amped for Xbox at the low, low price of $67.99, and Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions for PSX for $72.99. So if you've got a copy of either of those, I guess dump them. Although, I was told they pay no more than a dollar for old games, so I'm wondering if they gave someone a dollar for MGS and then marked it up to $73. I'd like to see that guy's reaction.

[kermit036]

Not sure how long this is going on but It's About Games on Pearl Rd in Parma is having a buy 2 get 1 free sale on all used games. The store is slightly over priced but this sale should offset that. I picked up DKC 2 & 3, and FF Disidia for about $34.

[Pango5k]

The K-mart in North Canton has Super Street Fighter 4 out early if anyone is interested. I picked up the 360 version, that had about 5 total. Not sure if the PS3 version is there, but it may be a safe bet.

Not really a deal, but just a heads-up if anyone wants it early.

[radjago]

With all these stores closing, where am I going to find clearance deals anymore?

[ccc2021]

Middletown, Ohio here.

Does anyone on here check the Lebanon Target store? I dont get there too often but I've heard that had some good clearance games recently. Can anyone confirm?

[radjago]

The used game section of the Sharonville Micro Center was absolutely barren today! What happened to that store?

[rocko34]

New CAG here, I live in southern Ohio near Portsmouth, however work alot in CBUS, my wife is from Mentor/Cleveland, so go up there alot to0. Former Otterbein grad aswell I have noticed a few of you on here.

Side note, Have any of you heard of the Grandview weekend outlets? They seem to mostly in southern Ohio, with one as far north as Circleville in the old Walmart building. They usaully pop in old Kroger or department store buildings. Apparently when items do not sell at Target they send them to a warehouse and sell palettes of old merchandise at auctions. These Grandview stores buys these items and turn around and sell them at their outlets, usually pretty cheap. I have found opened copies of COD MW2 for 14.99, PS3 Memory card adapters for 6.99-which were flipped on Amazon for 30 a piece, Various strategy guides for 2.99 and etc. Basically they go down to the Target auctions during the week and buy a whole bunch of palletts bring them back, throw the junk on the shelves ( I mean throw too!) and open on friday, sat and sun. When they open on Friday at 10 it is like shopping market sweep with a bunch of old ladies with carts trying to buy depends and crackers. Luckily for us, most do not go to buy games so you do not have to go right when they first open to get the best deals on games and electronics. They seem to have no pricing strategy as prices vary store to store. For example COW MW2 was 10 at some and 25 at others, I guess it depends on the knowledge of the associate at time they price it. I found many great Amazon flips in these stores, not just in video games as they carry everything that a Target carries. I have even found a coleman camping tent for 15 bucks that sells online for over 200!
*****Word of caution- alot of stuff is opened box returns so be sure to make sure it is complete or works-they let you plug in stuff to test as cash back returns are not an option.
The best part is sometimes you can even haggle the price with them!

[radjago]

I always thought Target sold it's unsellable returns and old clearance merchandise to Goodwill.

[osugsxr]

cincy kmart in blue ash had some decent games today.... havent really been searching around lately

[JDN169]

Checked out a Grandview Weekend Outlet in Trotwood. Strange place. All they had gamewise was some 360 Guitar Hero WT for $10. Still, i'll check occasionally since it seems like what they have is entirely dependent on when you go.

[wgpfly]

Checked out a Grandview Weekend Outlet in Trotwood. Strange place. All they had gamewise was some 360 Guitar Hero WT for $10. Still, i'll check occasionally since it seems like what they have is entirely dependent on when you go.

I've never heard of any of these any word on how to find out about them

[lobito72]

Definitely YMMV, but in Northeast, OH, Marc's has the Dark knight "special Target DVD" (the one with the batmask) for $4.99. And they have lots of them!

[radjago]

Checked out a Grandview Weekend Outlet in Trotwood. Strange place. All they had gamewise was some 360 Guitar Hero WT for $10. Still, i'll check occasionally since it seems like what they have is entirely dependent on when you go.

Is this a flea market? I saw a video on Youtube of a game booth at a flea market in Huber Heights that looked decent.

[selu21]

I'm from Northeast Ohio, specifically Wooster. We have a Gamecrazy, which is attached to a Hollywood video. Both are doing 20-30% off all game liquidation deal. I'm hoping that things get cheaper as the deadline gets closer, as bad as that makes me feel to hope for. The Gamecrazy here was always a great alternative to Gamestop, which makes me sad to see it go.

[RAZORLAND]

Hey! I'm from Cleveland, about an hour west of Youngstown! Graduated from the U. of AKRON also; I consider myself representing two cities.

this thread's an oldie but a goodie.

[chimpster1313]

I'm from Northeast Ohio, specifically Wooster. We have a Gamecrazy, which is attached to a Hollywood video. Both are doing 20-30% off all game liquidation deal. I'm hoping that things get cheaper as the deadline gets closer, as bad as that makes me feel to hope for. The Gamecrazy here was always a great alternative to Gamestop, which makes me sad to see it go.

Thanks for posting this. That one and the one from New Philly are both closing, and I am also kinda waiting for the next level (40-50%) at both stores. If you see it hit 40-50%, can you send me a PM?

[JDN169]

Rocko34's post clued me into the Grandview place.

It's kind of like a ghetto Big Lots. Lots of random overstock and returns from other stores. Make sure you check the expiration dates if you buy food. I bought some boxes of mini chocolate bars for a quarter each only to discover they expired four years ago! Seems like it would be a good place to stop by every week of two.

Here's the link to their website with locations:

http://grandviewoutlets.com/

Also anyone looking for universal TV remotes should check meijers. I bought a Harmony 610 remote for $40 at the one in Beavercreek, i didn't see any more.

[selu21]

Thanks for posting this. That one and the one from New Philly are both closing, and I am also kinda waiting for the next level (40-50%) at both stores. If you see it hit 40-50%, can you send me a PM?

Will do. I'm probably going to start checking in at the start of each week until they close. I'll let you know if they drop prices if I see them.

[wgpfly]

Went to Grandview Outlet in Circleville today. Pretty different place ended up looking at both copies of MW2 for 30. One was ringed and the other looked pretty new. so I was happy overall gettting one of them

[equality]

Not sure if anyone is from the Blacklick/Reynoldsburg/Gahanna area but I went into a little shop called Ultimate Video Game Connection off East Broad and was pretty impressed with their prices.

Picked up Mirror's Edge for PS3 for 7.99 and noticed a fair amount of other games similarly priced. Didn't check out their 360 selection but would imagine the pricing is similar.

[wgpfly]

Not sure if anyone is from the Blacklick/Reynoldsburg/Gahanna area but I went into a little shop called Ultimate Video Game Connection off East Broad and was pretty impressed with their prices.

Picked up Mirror's Edge for PS3 for 7.99 and noticed a fair amount of other games similarly priced. Didn't check out their 360 selection but would imagine the pricing is similar.
is this the new place ive heard about close by the target?

[work88]

Just moved from Cleveland to Columbus. Moving makes you realize how much stuff you've accumulated over the years. That being said I have a few games and controllers that are just sitting in a box (ps2 and original xbox stuff).

Is it appropriate to post a list in this forum of the stuff I want to get rid of? I only ask because I was going to put everything on Craigslist but thought a CAG might want first crack at it.

[equality]

is this the new place ive heard about close by the target?

Yes, it's a real small place. Wouldn't have noticed it if I hadn't driven by.

[JDN169]

Looks like they opened up a Buybacks in Beavercreek behind Chilis where Rex used to be. Think i'll check it out today.

[radjago]

Just moved from Cleveland to Columbus. Moving makes you realize how much stuff you've accumulated over the years. That being said I have a few games and controllers that are just sitting in a box (ps2 and original xbox stuff).

Is it appropriate to post a list in this forum of the stuff I want to get rid of? I only ask because I was going to put everything on Craigslist but thought a CAG might want first crack at it.

I'd say the trading forum would be the place to post that, but you could certainly put a link to it on here. Craigslist will definitely give you a wider audience.

[JDN169]

Stopped in Buybacks in Beavercreek, pretty much just like the one by the Dayton Mall.

I like Buybacks because they're generally cheap but they have the occasional game/movie that's ludicrously expensive for no apparent reason.

[FaintDeftone]

Stopped in Buybacks in Beavercreek, pretty much just like the one by the Dayton Mall.

I like Buybacks because they're generally cheap but they have the occasional game/movie that's ludicrously expensive for no apparent reason.

The Beavercreek one is a lot bigger and has more stuff though. I like Buybacks, I find some pretty good stuff there sometimes. I went in there and bought Aladdin for the Genesis complete for only 5 bucks.

[Survivalism]

Stopped in Buybacks in Beavercreek, pretty much just like the one by the Dayton Mall.

I like Buybacks because they're generally cheap but they have the occasional game/movie that's ludicrously expensive for no apparent reason.

This, it's incredibly hit or miss. The other day I found a Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Collector's Edition for $22 after I had just paid $17.99 for the standard edition at Gamestop. Not only that, Gamestop switched the copy I picked out with some beat-ass copy they had hidden behind the desk. But, I split the difference by picking up a Red Alert 3 for $6.99. Meanwhile, there's a VHS copy of Return of the Living Dead for $56.99.

One thing about them, though, is their standards are so high that I almost never trade there but I also never worry about buying from them, not only the discs but the cases as well. That's something I hugely appreciate, especially with Gamestop's new case-switching tactic.

But, alas, I still can't get over charging $45 for a barebones SNES, even if they're the only SNES in town.

[radjago]

I can think of 3 or 4 other places you can get SNES stuff around town, although all of them are charging something similar. Seeing as they go for about $40 shipped on ebay, craigslist, and other online stores, it's not so bad.

[raregamergirl]

The Ultimate Video Game Connection store is mine :) If anyone from here goes in, you can get an extra 15 percent off any of the used games. Just mention that I (Sara) said you could get a CAG discount (or you can get 15 percent extra in trade, which is obviously good towards anything).

If you are interested in vintage stuff, be sure to ask if you can check out the back :)

[wwe101]

The Ultimate Video Game Connection store is mine :) If anyone from here goes in, you can get an extra 15 percent off any of the used games. Just mention that I (Sara) said you could get a CAG discount (or you can get 15 percent extra in trade, which is obviously good towards anything).

If you are interested in vintage stuff, be sure to ask if you can check out the back :)

do you have a copy of red seeds profile for ps3 by any chance?:)

[chimpster1313]

Come on Ohio, we need to get our asses in GEAR bump

[DrMunkee]

Sorry. The Dayton Mall area has been dry recently.

[chimpster1313]

Amish country is still pretty barren, so I was basically talking out of my ass up there, haha.

[bigjunior]

Sorry. The Dayton Mall area has been dry recently.


agreed!

Hey neighbor!! WC here

[evildeadjedi]

Just got an email from:

Play N Trade of Dublin
7593 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, OH
In the Kroger Marketplace Plaza
(614) 889-6991


They are having a promo the 27-29th:

Applies to ALL used games, accessories, and game systems:

Spend 19.99 get $5 off
Spend 39.99 get $10 off
Spend 59.99 or more get $15 off

[jacobeid]

Just got an email from:

Play N Trade of Dublin
7593 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, OH
In the Kroger Marketplace Plaza
(614) 889-6991


They are having a promo the 27-29th:

Applies to ALL used games, accessories, and game systems:

Spend 19.99 get $5 off
Spend 39.99 get $10 off
Spend 59.99 or more get $15 off

Is that store any good? I work out at lifetime fitness right next door basically so I always see it, but I never go in.

[evildeadjedi]

Is that store any good? I work out at lifetime fitness right next door basically so I always see it, but I never go in.

It's not bad at all, I have been there a few times and bought some items. Definitely, worth checking out since you're in the area.

[jacobeid]

I'll be here for a few more weeks until I head back to school. With most of my friends already back, I'll definitely have to check it out, even though my backlog is huge.

[evildeadjedi]

I'll be here for a few more weeks until I head back to school. With most of my friends already back, I'll definitely have to check it out, even though my backlog is huge.

Last time I was in there they had a mint Zelda Ocarina of Time in the case. I told one of the employees how me and a buddy used to believe his n64 would break due to how heavy the cartridge was (the thing is like a brick :lol:)They carry just about every game system plus new and used titles for wii, ps3, 360, used blu-rays and HDDVDs too.

[DrMunkee]

agreed!

Hey neighbor!! WC here

Hooray! I'm not the only one around here.

Springboro/Miamisburg here, until I go back to school.

[life.exe]

Anybody know any places around the Cincy area that sells games early? :D

[windsmere]

Anybody know any places around the Cincy area that sells games early? :D
Wish I knew there have been a few times I have been looking to get a game a few days early and I can never find anywhere

[Survivalism]

There's not a single copy of Hitman: Blood Money in this entire town, but I did manage to find a used Halo Reach at Buybacks for $47, lulz.

[SolidMetal]

Anybody know any places around the Cincy area that sells games early? :D
You just have to be bros with the people who work at GameStop, that's how my friend gets his early.

[rocko34]

Last time I was in there they had a mint Zelda Ocarina of Time in the case. I told one of the employees how me and a buddy used to believe his n64 would break due to how heavy the cartridge was (the thing is like a brick :lol:)They carry just about every game system plus new and used titles for wii, ps3, 360, used blu-rays and HDDVDs too.

They are a cross of a mom and pop store and a gamestop. They are a franchise, so the owner and staff are flexible in what they can do versus a corporate Gamestop. They have over all comparable prices to Gamestop, usually a few bucks cheaper and they also have a discount card like Gamestop. They do have the best sales! Earlier in the year they had a spring sale and it was amazing, they had many brand new 360 and ps3 games for 50% off, I got the TEKKEN 6 limited edition bundle that comes with the fighting stick for like $40 brand new, and this was in early 2010, crazy. Its worth stopping to see when they will have thier next big sale.

[jacobeid]

Yup, I stopped in one day after my workout and had a lengthy talk with one of the workers and bought a couple small things. Looked like a good place to me.

[evildeadjedi]

Got an email yesterday from:

Play N Trade of Dublin
7593 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, OH
In the Kroger Marketplace Plaza
(614) 889-6991

ALL USED GAMES $25 and UP - 25% OFF!!

ALL USED GAMES $10 to $24.99- 50% OFF!!

ALL USED GAMES $.99 to $9.99 - 75% OFF!!


This Friday, Sept. 24th thru Sunday, Sept. 26th ONLY!

If you head over be sure to stop by Graffiti Burger for an awesome burger!

[jacobeid]

Graffiti burger is the best. Menchies has some great froyo as well.

I might have to head back from campus to Dublin to check out those sales.

[wwe101]

any places around parma that might be selling nba 2k11 early?

[daminion]

There is a B2G1 free sale at the new Gamestop by great northern mall on brookpark by target. Right next to Jimmy John's.

Pretty sure this is the store:
Game Stop 6691
(440) 734-4275
25102 Brookpark Rd
North Olmsted, OH 44070

[MCHamster]

Reporting in from Cincy, Also from the Dayton/Msbg area.

[sethrhf]

I'm in the Dayton area

[bigjunior]

dayton area too. yippee!!

[kermit036]

I'm not sure if these DS titles I found at Five Below (Brooklyn) are at all Five Belows. They have Dragon Ball Origins, Honeycomb Beat, and New International Track & Field for $5 each. Picked up DB:Origins not sure about the others...

[JDN169]

The Blockbuster on Airway rd in East Dayton is closing in a couple days. Used DVD's were $3.99 each when i was in there last. Blu-Rays were still overpriced.

Cashlands in East Dayton are giving $5 cash for ANY 360, PS3, and Wii games as well as Blu-Rays. They are also giving $2 for PS2 games and $1 for DVD's.

The Game Haven is doing DVD price drops (finally). We're going down the alphabet and have A's and B's done. Prices now range from .99 to 9.99 with a fair amount on the cheaper end. We're not discontinuing the Buy one get one free sale until price drops are finished. This means that there are plenty of .99 and 2.99 movies that are BOGO to boot.

Jacques

[DrMunkee]

They are opening ANOTHER Gamestop across the street from the Target by the Dayton Mall. That makes 3 within walking distance of one another - One in the Mall, one beside Target, and now one across the street from Target. I thought it was bad when they had two in the mall, but this is just odd. The guy in the old one beside Target said that they plan to keep them all open.

I don't know if they'll have any grand opening deals, but I think it opens on Thursday.

[evildeadjedi]

They are opening ANOTHER Gamestop across the street from the Target by the Dayton Mall. That makes 3 within walking distance of one another - One in the Mall, one beside Target, and now one across the street from Target. I thought it was bad when they had two in the mall, but this is just odd. The guy in the old one beside Target said that they plan to keep them all open.

I don't know if they'll have any grand opening deals, but I think it opens on Thursday.

This reminds me of this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT-1NIByIes&feature=related

[JDN169]

They are opening ANOTHER Gamestop across the street from the Target by the Dayton Mall. That makes 3 within walking distance of one another - One in the Mall, one beside Target, and now one across the street from Target. I thought it was bad when they had two in the mall, but this is just odd. The guy in the old one beside Target said that they plan to keep them all open.

I don't know if they'll have any grand opening deals, but I think it opens on Thursday.

They will be closing the one that was by Half Price Books, the DM mentioned that when I interviewed for an assistant manager position there.

[raregamergirl]

Hello all, here are some of Ultimate Video Game Connection's black friday deals.

All New
Call Of Duty Black Ops (360, PS3) $44.99
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (360, PS3) $44.99
Fallout New Vegas (360, PS3) $39.99
Fable III (360) $39.99
Sony Move Sports Champions Bundle (PS3) $89.99
Gran Turismo 5 (PS3) $44.99
Also,
20 Percent Off All Used Games

Some other deals too, still finishing it up, lot of the usual games for $39.99 that everyone seems to have on sale (Need for Speed, Madden, Fifa 11, NHL 11 etc etc).

Thanks all :)

[DrMunkee]

They will be closing the one that was by Half Price Books, the DM mentioned that when I interviewed for an assistant manager position there.

Bummer. That was my favorite one. They always seemed to have what I wanted, and the people who worked there were pretty nice (and consistent).
Every time I go into a Gamestop there seems to be a new employee that I have never seen. I don't blame them though - I know how hard it is to find good help.

[Number83]

Anything good going on in Strongsville over Black Friday?

[dabamus]

Hey raregamergirl, are there any discounts for mentioning CAG? I'm coming down to Columbus today, and figured I'd stop by if I can get out there.

[raregamergirl]

Hey there, you can have 15 percent off any used games :)

If interested in any of the retro stuff, make sure you ask about it (we have to keep it all in the back, we have tons of it, but have lists up front).

[dabamus]

Ok, thanks. Are you working this afternoon?

I'll be in a (somewhat) dirty Indians jacket and a 4th of July Columbus Clippers hat most likely.

[jacobeid]

I'm in Columbus (on campus) and haven't heard of Ultimate Video Game Connection. Where is the store located?

[raregamergirl]

Hey there, unfortunately not today. I don't work weekends at the store really. My boyfriend's younger brother will be working, I will give him the heads up about any sort of a discount :) If you see anything you think is too high and you are interested in it, just ask too.

As for the store, we opened a bit under a year ago. We didn't choose the greatest spot, but it isn't horrible either (located down E Broad directly next to the Target in Reynoldsburg). our address is

8112 E Broad St
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (if using GPS, it may claim Columbus, zoning is really weird in that area)

Phone number is 614-501-3095

We have new releases every week at $55 and always try to give top dollar in trade (I know there are better deals to be found on new releases with some work, but I just can't compete with the big box stores on those deals sadly, I basically sell at cost to get them out to the consumer).

[dabamus]

If I can get my cousin or mom to drive me over there, since I didn't drive down myself, then I'll stop by this afternoon.

I was gonna see what the offer for a hannah montana PSP w/box and manuals would be. Any ideas?

[raregamergirl]

Hey there, as long as it has everything, it would be between $100 and $110 in trade, depending on condition.

[dabamus]

One final question: do you carry any used DVDs or CDs?

[raregamergirl]

No on CD's at all. We do carry used DVD's, but not TOO many (we are running out of space, dvd's don't sell too well for us). Our normal DVD's are all 4 for $10 (or $3 each), though. We have a decent amount out on the wall.

[dabamus]

Ok, thanks for the info.

Hopefully last question now: I will try to stop by tomorrow before going home, but I can't promise. What time are you open tomorrow though?

[raregamergirl]

Hey there, we are open 12 to 7 on Sunday.

[raregamergirl]

Here is our complete ad, for anyone interested :) Hope to see some of you there

40 % off all used Playstation 2 games
20 percent off all other used games
XBOX 360 system USED for $99.99
Nintendo Wii System USED for $99.99

The games below are all brand new and factory sealed
Assasin's Creed Brotherhood (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
Call Of Duty Black Ops (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
Bloodstone (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $40
Dragonball Raging Blast 2 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
Fable III (XBOX 360) ($40)
Fallout New Vegas (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $40
Fifa 2011 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $40
Halo Reach (XBOX 360) $40
Madden 11 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $40
Medal Of Honor (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
NBA 2k11 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
NCAA Football 11 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $40
Need for Speed High Stakes (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $40
NHL 11 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
Rock Band 3 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
Shaun White Skateboarding (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
The sims 3 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
Star Wars Force Unleashed II (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $45
WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2011 (XBOX 360 or Playstation 3) $40
Sony Move Sports Champions Bundle (Playstation 3) $90
Wii Party (Nintendo Wii) $40
Alvin And The Chipmunks The Squeakquel Blu Ray/ DVD Combo Pack $10
Beauty And The Beast Diamond Edition Blu Ray/ DVD Combo Pack $17
Final Fantasy 13 (XBOX 360 and Playstation 3) $25
Mafia II (XBOX 360) $35

[equality]

Aw, did you take GT5 off the list? I was just going to head over there to grab it. :oops:

[radjago]

They are opening ANOTHER Gamestop across the street from the Target by the Dayton Mall. That makes 3 within walking distance of one another - One in the Mall, one beside Target, and now one across the street from Target. I thought it was bad when they had two in the mall, but this is just odd. The guy in the old one beside Target said that they plan to keep them all open.

I don't know if they'll have any grand opening deals, but I think it opens on Thursday.
That shopping center is a pain in the ass to get in and out from the mall side.

[dabamus]

Does anyone in the Akron/Canton/Cleveland area want a Halo ODST Standee?

I have one I'm trying to get rid of to free up space in my room, so if someone wants to meet me somewhere in the area and give me like $10-$15 to cover gas and my time and effort, then it's your's!

Send me a PM please.

Thanks!

[radjago]

Cashlands in East Dayton are giving $5 cash for ANY 360, PS3, and Wii games as well as Blu-Rays. They are also giving $2 for PS2 games and $1 for DVD's

Where is this Cashlands and is there a limit on this promotion?

[radjago]

1. Today's Groupon for Dayton is half off gaming time at the Chaos Room in Centerville. Has anyone been there.

2. I just heard there's a fire in the Page Manor shopping center. Any word on the Game Haven?

[gargus]

Anyone around cincinnati/nky want to grab a beer and hit a arcade sometime? Shoot me a pm.

[JDN169]

The Game Haven dodged a bullet and is already re-open, if a bit smoky smelling.

[DrMunkee]

Blockbuster in Springboro, OH is closing (South of Dayton).

Haven't been in, but I'm sure that they have some discounts.

[evildeadjedi]

Blockbuster in Dublin, OH near the Dublin center(before 161) is closing.

Haven't been in, but I saw signs posted on the windows.

[jacobeid]

The one on sawmill? The one at perimeter is closing too. I may want to stop in tomorrow since I'm on break from OSU.

[evildeadjedi]

The one on sawmill? The one at perimeter is closing too. I may want to stop in tomorrow since I'm on break from OSU.

Correct, I'm not sure about the one near Bethel Rd. Oh man they are dropping like flies around here. :(

The one off Powell Road not far from the Columbus Zoo doesn't even have a sign anymore.

[jacobeid]

The one off Powell Road not far from the Columbus Zoo doesn't even have a sign anymore.

That one has been dead for years. Even when they were open they never had anything decent there.

[evildeadjedi]

That one has been dead for years. Even when they were open they never had anything decent there.

Yes, that is very true, the location was not convenient at all.

[raregamergirl]

Been a bit since it happened, but Ultimate Video Game Connection now has two locations. We purchased Capital Games in Gahanna, OH. Sign/ name hasn't changed yet, but will be soon.

Work in progress (changing things completely), but check it out if you get a chance.

As always, we give the best trade in town and try to keep our selection right at the top of the list as well as prices.

Will be hosting some game tournaments there in the future, any recommendation on what to do first? I was thinking something to do with Mortal Kombat and have it around the launch of the upcoming MK.

Thanks, hope to see you there :)

[evildeadjedi]

Been a bit since it happened, but Ultimate Video Game Connection now has two locations. We purchased Capital Games in Gahanna, OH. Sign/ name hasn't changed yet, but will be soon.

Work in progress (changing things completely), but check it out if you get a chance.

As always, we give the best trade in town and try to keep our selection right at the top of the list as well as prices.

Will be hosting some game tournaments there in the future, any recommendation on what to do first? I was thinking something to do with Mortal Kombat and have it around the launch of the upcoming MK.

Thanks, hope to see you there :)

Where is this located in Gahanna?

[JDN169]

Borders in the Dayton Mall is going out of business. They had DVD's, Blu Rays, Box sets, and books 50% off as of Sunday.

[raregamergirl]

Hey there, it is
216 Granville St
Gahanna, OH

It is located very close to the high school, directly across from the post office.

Thanks
Sara

[natiev]

xbox games are gone

sooo. yea. moving back to cincinnati in a few weeks, can't wait

[jousley]

I live in Clermont county, just East of Cincy. I have a Japanese Neon Genesis Evangelion 5 pachinko machine I am wanting to sell. Its too bulky to put on Ebay and I would rather have a fellow CAGer enjoy it than some Craigslist reseller. It is the modern machine with the nice sized LED screen as the background and has a robotic Eva that opens its mouth and screams when you get into the win mode. BEAUTIFUL and awesome machine. Also have about 6-700 pachinko balls that come with it. Would like to get $400 for it. If interested, PM me. Thanks!

[Sgt Barone]

I live in Chardon, OH (30 miles east of Cleveland in Geauga County) but I go to school at Otterbein University in Westerville, OH (north-side of Columbus).

I like to frequent the only two Play-N-Trade stores in the state, which are located both where I live and where I go to school (Willoughby and Dublin). They have great selections of classic games.