Indiana Deals Thread

[slidecage]

not really a deal but Gas in fort wayne is jumping to 3.47 today at noon get it while you can at 3.26

[erehwon]

I dropped by the Target at Glenbrook. The NGS and Folklore dropped to $30. I was tempted to pick up a copy for when I get a PS3, but decided to wait.

[The Mana Knight]

I already have both games and paid $50 for them, lol.

That sucks to hear about gas, but I'm going out tomorrow to ship out tons of games to CAG members.

[englishsandwich]

The Hollywood Video In Mishawaka on McKinley Ave. is closing. Everything in 70-80% off. Just bought about three games and some movies. The games were all 4-5$ and the movies were 3-5$. There were still some good games left for DS, PS2, Xbox (original). The manager said they would be closing this weekend. Of course, all the fixtures are for sale...if you need a candy rack or something.

[slidecage]

The Hollywood Video In Mishawaka on McKinley Ave. is closing. Everything in 70-80% off. Just bought about three games and some movies. The games were all 4-5$ and the movies were 3-5$. There were still some good games left for DS, PS2, Xbox (original). The manager said they would be closing this weekend. Of course, all the fixtures are for sale...if you need a candy rack or something.


if you go back and see any DS games for 5 or under (besides ping pals. sprung or older sports game) let me know i buy them off of you + shipping + extra for your time

Ps2 Rpg games (let me know before buying on ps2 games)

BUt i will buy almost any ds game besides the ones i said

Will also toss in a 1 month 2 games at a time 30 day pass to gamefly.

[arbiter]

Target on Coldwater has some PC stuff marked down.
I noticed Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Universe at War, and the expansion for SW: Empire at War. I think most of them were $12.99, but I'm not sure about Quake Wars.

[arbiter]

Southtown Wal-Mart has Wii Classic Controller Glove / Points card packs for $10 on sale. (a bunch left, maybe 20 or so). They have Classic Controller / glove packs for $10 as well. Looked like there were maybe a dozen controllers left.

[arbiter]

I need an arcade stick for original xbox.
If someone sees a used one somewhere or has one to trade or sell, let me know.

[depascal22]

I need an arcade stick for original xbox.
If someone sees a used one somewhere or has one to trade or sell, let me know.

A couple people have the SF stick on the trade forums. It's not great but there aren't any great mass produced sticks for the original Xbox.

[depascal22]

The Indianapolis Star has the Meijer coupon in it today. It's $5 off any video game $49.99 and up.

I might use it on Rainbow Six if I don't drag myself all the way up to the Fry's in Fishers.

[JP]

Living in Indianapolis and I'm looking for either a Sega Saturn RF adapter or RCA adapter. I prefer the RCA one, but relatively not picky. I just pulled my Saturn out of storage and my original adapter is practicly useless.

[Don Chubo]

I need an arcade stick for original xbox.
If someone sees a used one somewhere or has one to trade or sell, let me know.

I have a Nuby (I think, will check if you are interested) one that has been used only once, still in box. Will let go for cheap!

[The Mana Knight]

Living in Indianapolis and I'm looking for either a Sega Saturn RF adapter or RCA adapter. I prefer the RCA one, but relatively not picky. I just pulled my Saturn out of storage and my original adapter is practicly useless.Unfortunately, I gave my Saturn cable to the one who bought my Saturn recently. Don't remember having another one.

I'm going out to the Lafayette CC just after 2pm looking for Hot Shots Golf: OoB. I might go to GS again today and get ripped off trading in a few games no one has picked up.

[arbiter]

Atomic Hobbies and Games is discounting all their consoles. They are going to only carry games and no hardware. They told me on wednesday that they had a Saturn for $25. I thought someone here might be interested.

Disc Replay has some Saturn games in. Mostly common stuff. They had 3 or 4 tg16 hucards too.

I also decided this week that I'm going to start collecting old games again. I used to have about 130 Atari carts but I sold them when I graduated. So starting over I'm looking for old systems if and games if anyone is trading, selling, or junking them.

I have my nes torn open. I'm going to have to order a new 72 pin connector.

[Don Chubo]

I also decided this week that I'm going to start collecting old games again. I used to have about 130 Atari carts but I sold them when I graduated. So starting over I'm looking for old systems if and games if anyone is trading, selling, or junking them.



I have a boxed Colecovision with 2 expansion modules, Super Action Controllers, and 20 or so games, along with a boxed Vectrex and 4 or so boxed games to sell.

I also have a Microsoft Strategic Commander sealed that I want to get rid of.

[The Mana Knight]

I'm trying to get rid of most of my classic games. I already got rid of a few consoles and still working on getting rid of more stuff.

[arbiter]

PM's sent and thanks guys!

I should clarify. I collect games to play them. So I'm not hung up on boxes. I have kids...and they get to play the classics too! :)

[erehwon]

Atomic Hobbies and Games is discounting all their consoles. They are going to only carry games and no hardware. They told me on wednesday that they had a Saturn for $25. I thought someone here might be interested.

Disc Replay has some Saturn games in. Mostly common stuff. They had 3 or 4 tg16 hucards too.


What other kinds of hardware did they have? It's been awhile since I've gone there. I doubt they have any of the more obscure systems, which is what I have left to look for.

I think I have almost all of the systems from the major game companies, except the 32X. I only have two systems that are of the more obscure type: JVC X'Eye, and a Vectrex. I'm wanting to find the Sega Nomad, CDX, and the Turbografx-16. I would love to find some of those systems, but I'm more focusing on games right now. I'm really wanting to collect for the snes, saturn, and ps1. I'm especially wanting to get some of the Working Designs games for the ps1. Those are going to be hard to get complete.

[slidecage]

diggin in my basement last week found an atari jag. complete with box .... with A Vs Pred. game

wonder if AVP is still worth a pretty penny

too bad it wasnt a Dreamcast for 25. I got around 4 Saturn systems just lying around

[The Mana Knight]

What other kinds of hardware did they have? It's been awhile since I've gone there. I doubt they have any of the more obscure systems, which is what I have left to look for.

I think I have almost all of the systems from the major game companies, except the 32X. I only have two systems that are of the more obscure type: JVC X'Eye, and a Vectrex. I'm wanting to find the Sega Nomad, CDX, and the Turbografx-16. I would love to find some of those systems, but I'm more focusing on games right now. I'm really wanting to collect for the snes, saturn, and ps1. I'm especially wanting to get some of the Working Designs games for the ps1. Those are going to be hard to get complete.I've told a bunch I'm selling my Turbo 16 Grafx w/ 5 games; however, one person kind of has it on hold right now and we'll see if he decides to go with it.

I use to have a Sega Nomad last year, but sold it off.

[Sinnbox]

Atomic Hobbies and Games is discounting all their consoles. They are going to only carry games and no hardware. They told me on wednesday that they had a Saturn for $25. I thought someone here might be interested.

Disc Replay has some Saturn games in. Mostly common stuff. They had 3 or 4 tg16 hucards too.

I also decided this week that I'm going to start collecting old games again. I used to have about 130 Atari carts but I sold them when I graduated. So starting over I'm looking for old systems if and games if anyone is trading, selling, or junking them.

I have my nes torn open. I'm going to have to order a new 72 pin connector.

Are you the guy that contacted me on Craigslist this week? I called Atomic Hobbies and they said someting about geting back into games in april, I'm gonna head up there and check them out, I can't believe i have passed such a cool place and never even noticed it was there.

[Sinnbox]

Originally Posted by erehwon http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4117761#post4117761)
What other kinds of hardware did they have? It's been awhile since I've gone there. I doubt they have any of the more obscure systems, which is what I have left to look for.

I think I have almost all of the systems from the major game companies, except the 32X. I only have two systems that are of the more obscure type: JVC X'Eye, and a Vectrex. I'm wanting to find the Sega Nomad, CDX, and the Turbografx-16. I would love to find some of those systems, but I'm more focusing on games right now. I'm really wanting to collect for the snes, saturn, and ps1. I'm especially wanting to get some of the Working Designs games for the ps1. Those are going to be hard to get complete.

I found an X-eye in marion this summer, it was there for like 5 months then i realized how rarer it was and the guy sold it the day before i went to get it....boo.

[arbiter]

What other kinds of hardware did they have? It's been awhile since I've gone there. I doubt they have any of the more obscure systems, which is what I have left to look for.

Disc Replay had a couple of top load NES, an SNES, some N64's, Dreamcast, PS1 and PS2's.
I think their DC was only $20 or $25, but I'm not sure. The NES was $60.

They have a ton of NES, SNES, and Genesis carts. I didn't dig through their PS1 stuff.

I spoke with Atomic on the phone, they said they had some N64's and I think an Xbox, and the Saturn.

[arbiter]

Are you the guy that contacted me on Craigslist this week? I called Atomic Hobbies and they said someting about geting back into games in april, I'm gonna head up there and check them out, I can't believe i have passed such a cool place and never even noticed it was there.

Yep, that's me. I wondered if you were a CAG member.

Atomic is a pretty cool gaming store. It's small, but their prices seem decent, and the selection isn't bad on the miniature and collectable games. Their gaming area is clean. (As opposed to the Keep where someone pissed all over the bathroom floor last time I was there)

[erehwon]

Yep, that's me. I wondered if you were a CAG member.

Atomic is a pretty cool gaming store. It's small, but their prices seem decent, and the selection isn't bad on the miniature and collectable games. Their gaming area is clean. (As opposed to the Keep where someone pissed all over the bathroom floor last time I was there)
The Keep has games? I never knew that. I've never actually been in there.

[arbiter]

Nah, The Keep is a RPG, CCG, Miniatures store, tabletop games. Atomic is mainly collectable card and mini games and RC stuff, but Video Games too. But it's a way nicer store, and the gaming area is cleaner.

[floormat]

in case anyone was still wondering. the wii kiosk at the south walmart is gone. they have some of the game bundles off to the side and the lunch boxes for 10. All the wii point cards are gone. Wasn't able to get out there for a week so I new I was out of luck. Thought I would let you all know.

[Don Chubo]

Nah, The Keep is a RPG, CCG, Miniatures store, tabletop games. Atomic is mainly collectable card and mini games and RC stuff, but Video Games too. But it's a way nicer store, and the gaming area is cleaner.

Is Jay still one of the owners of The Keep?

[slidecage]

at glenbrook in fort wayne target


custom robo arena for ds 9.99


poker 2008 14.99


2 copies of robo left. 2 copies of poker



if poker was 9,99 i would of grabbed it. but since i already have 2006 its not worth it

[arbiter]

Yeah, that lunchbox deal is kinda sweet since the box is probably collectable, and it includes the car charger for the DS.

BTW, I can't usually post on the forums easily during the day, so if I see a deal, I've been doing an e-mail post from my phone to my blog. I added a link in my sig that will take you to just the posts tagged w/ "CAG".

[arbiter]

BTW, I made the rounds on the north side of town on lunch this week.

Atomic Hobbies & Games:
I spoke w/ the staff. They confirmed that they're getting out of gaming hardware, and are going to start a big push on just games in Apr. They've reorganized and set aside about half the store with empty shelves for video games. They had a stack of PS1's and N64's for $20 each in the case, some loose controllers, a couple of Atari carts. They had a Genesis and N64 missing accessories for $10. They did have a gigantic original Gameboy case (the one that looks like a giant Gameboy). I didn't see a price. They said they are actively buying games right now.

Disc Replay:
They have a decent stock of NES stuff right now. The manager says he's seen at least one guy coming in with a big binder of prices and bulk buying stuff there to trade in at McVans. He said classic systems have been in short supply, he's only seen 1 TG16 and 2 Saturns since they opened, but lots of NES, SNES, Genesis, PS1, PS2, systems. He has big bins of accessories behind the counter, so if you're looking for specific controllers or adapters, ask to see the bin for that system. They had two Genesis2's and 1 original one in the case, $16 each.

[LPS]

Is Jay still one of the owners of The Keep?

No Jay is no longer one of the owners...

[LPS]

Also a spot to check is Lev's Pawn shop on North Wells Street for all you watchers online. They carry all systems and all games if they can. Nice selection of NES titles along with much more. Prices might be a bit steep, but working on more solid prices.

[arbiter]

I talked to the guy there today. He has a Saturn for $40. Also a SNES2 for I think it was 30.
He says to check back around Tuesday because he has a big batch of carts that will clear and be avail to sell.

[erehwon]

I talked to the guy there today. He has a Saturn for $40. Also a SNES2 for I think it was 30.
He says to check back around Tuesday because he has a big batch of carts that will clear and be avail to sell.
I got some books I'd like to sell at the book store over there. I might check that pawn shop out. I haven't been there in a little while.

[The Mana Knight]

I talked to the guy there today. He has a Saturn for $40. Also a SNES2 for I think it was 30.
He says to check back around Tuesday because he has a big batch of carts that will clear and be avail to sell.I actually sold my Saturn for half that price, but then again I'm too nice (with no games).

I'm going home to Fort Wayne this weekend, so I'll be around.

[slidecage]

Also a spot to check is Lev's Pawn shop on North Wells Street for all you watchers online. They carry all systems and all games if they can. Nice selection of NES titles along with much more. Prices might be a bit steep, but working on more solid prices.

best find i ever found there

super mario and the 7 stars rpg game for the SNES. 5 days after it came out. got it complete for 15 bucks.


ever since then never found any real good deals. but then around 1998

did get a few Ripped off SNES systems from them (cops came to my house) and never went back

[Don Chubo]

Wait a minute. LPS posting about Lev's Pawn Shop? Coincendence?

[LPS]

best find i ever found there

super mario and the 7 stars rpg game for the SNES. 5 days after it came out. got it complete for 15 bucks.


ever since then never found any real good deals. but then around 1998

did get a few Ripped off SNES systems from them (cops came to my house) and never went back
Things have changed they are under new managment, and these guys know a bit about the older systems, I should know I am him...

[depascal22]

I picked up the last 360 HD DVD at K-Mart. Not bad getting a drive, remote, and movie for 40 bucks after taxes.

EDIT -- The K-Mart on U.S. 31 in Greenwood

[LPS]

At Lev's Pawn North Wells just put out about 40 ps2 titles, $10 and under.

[arbiter]

I got my NES working, woohoo.
I picked up a replacement 72pin connector on ebay and it works really well now.
Games still need cleaned because the pins are tarnished, but the system is working.
I was suprised that my Zelda 2 cart's battery still works.

[jlseal]

I got my NES working, woohoo.
I picked up a replacement 72pin connector on ebay and it works really well now.
Games still need cleaned because the pins are tarnished, but the system is working.
I was suprised that my Zelda 2 cart's battery still works.
Was it difficult to do?
I've been wanting to do this with my NES but have always been afraid its beyond my abilities.

[arbiter]

Not hard at all. Actually I'm putting together a "how to" video that I'm going to post online.
I'll post here when it's done in case you want to check it out.

here is a guide with decent pictures if you want to see how it's done.
http://classicgaming.gamespy.com/View.php?view=Articles.Detail&id=256

I've heard some people say the replacement connectors wear out faster than the originals, I don't know how true it is, but they're only $5 - $10, so even if you do have to change them again it's not a big deal.

[JP]

Yeah, it's definitely worth it if you have to replace it every 2-3 years or so. I replaced mine about 2 months ago and the games play perfectly right after it was replaced.

[Don Chubo]

I'll have to get one of those too. I bought my girlfriend a NES from someone on here and although I specifically said I wanted one that didn't flash, I got one anyway.

Arbiter, did your connector come with instructions? Did you need any special tools?

[arbiter]

It came with basic instructions, but I thought those online ones were better.
You just need a philliips head screwdriver with at least a 3 or 4 inch shaft.

[erehwon]

It came with basic instructions, but I thought those online ones were better.
You just need a philliips head screwdriver with at least a 3 or 4 inch shaft.

I would recommend the special security bits so you can open nes games. You can get those off of ebay as well. It's good to have a clean connector and clean games.

I really need to get one of those new connectors as well. I have two non-functioning NES systems in my closet.

[arbiter]

Yeah, you can clean NES gams w/o the security bit thought, but you'd need it if you want to change a battery inside one.

You should clean all your games before using them with a new NES connector or you'll just crud up the new one. I wonder if that's why people complain the fix is temporary. Perhaps they end up putting their 20 year old dirty Mario / Duck Hunt carts in the new connector.

To clean a NES game, try cutting a "pink pearl" type eraser into a wedge shape so it'll fit in the mouth of the cartridge. Use that to buff the heavy crud off the connector. Then use a qtip dipped in rubbing alcohol to remove any residue. Make sure the game is dry before use.

[donaldtrunk]

OK, which one of you bought all of the Nintendo figurines from Toys R Us? I stopped by after class today to find that they were sold out! Who ever heard of 4'' Nintendo figurines selling out? And I really wanted a Toad one. *sad face*

But seriously, any other non-Fort Wayne-area members near a Toys R Us willing to pick one up for me? I'll be glad to compensate you for your time for a Mario and a Toad figure.

[arbiter]

Wasn't me. :)
South Town Wal-Mart has DS accessory kits w/ a game packed in for $10. Looks like it's that board games 3 pack that includes battleship, or Elite Beat Agents in each pack.

In other news a family friend gave me a working Saturn for free. If anyone sees accesories in a local game / pawn shop, give me a shout or PM. I'm looking for another controller, and AV cable if possible. (system came with RF adapter)

[slidecage]

Wasn't me. :)
South Town Wal-Mart has DS accessory kits w/ a game packed in for $10. Looks like it's that board games 3 pack that includes battleship, or Elite Beat Agents in each pack.

In other news a family friend gave me a working Saturn for free. If anyone sees accesories in a local game / pawn shop, give me a shout or PM. I'm looking for another controller, and AV cable if possible. (system came with RF adapter)


MAn why cant appleglen or coldwater have those game packs for 10.

[arbiter]

I think the south store overstocked on bundles for Christmas.
They've had something on sale every week for the last 3 weeks. This deal carried over from last week.

[JP]

Wasn't me. :)
South Town Wal-Mart has DS accessory kits w/ a game packed in for $10. Looks like it's that board games 3 pack that includes battleship, or Elite Beat Agents in each pack.

In other news a family friend gave me a working Saturn for free. If anyone sees accesories in a local game / pawn shop, give me a shout or PM. I'm looking for another controller, and AV cable if possible. (system came with RF adapter)

I searched for a good while on the A/V cables and could never come across any. When I mentioned that anywhere they all laughed at me. I finally had to go to eBay, $7 shipped and they are working great though.

[arbiter]

I finished the NES repair video. It's on my blog (http://macrogeek.blogspot.com), and here on Revver (http://revver.com/video/783465/affiliate/166850/nes-repair-tutorial-72-pin-connector-replacement/).

[Don Chubo]

Great video! I may try to change the connector in my girlfriend's NES - or pay you to do it.

[jlseal]

Yeah, that video didn't make it look too hard. guess I've got a new project for this summer.

[LPS]

Just a note on Kmarts web site a bunch of ps1 titles only 19.99 most rpgs sorry not ff vii but not bad new...

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/s_10151_10104_Computers+%26+Electronics_Video+Game s_PlayStation+Games

[slidecage]

not a deal but they got a cute hot asian chick working at Eb games at glenbrook.

walked in looking for some games and saw her behind the counter....

got to say so far shes the best looking that ever worked at eb

now watch everyone go out and stare at her LOL

[Rictor]

Great video! I may try to change the connector in my girlfriend's NES - or pay you to do it.

It's not worth paying to do...I replaced one myself last year...cost me $5-6 shipped from Ebay and took me all of 5 minutes to replace using instructions off the web.

[arbiter]

I finally traded someone for a PSP. I'm new to the system so I don't know if this is a new deal or not but...
Target on Coldwater has a few titles for $15 each. Capcom Legends Reloaded, some kind of Sega Genesis collection, Street Fighter (didn't write down which version), and MegaMan: Maverick Hunter X.

[erehwon]

I finally traded someone for a PSP. I'm new to the system so I don't know if this is a new deal or not but...
Target on Coldwater has a few titles for $15 each. Capcom Legends Reloaded, some kind of Sega Genesis collection, Street Fighter (didn't write down which version), and MegaMan: Maverick Hunter X.

I've seen those games there at that price for a while. If I ever get psp, I would want to pick up that sega genesis collection. It'll be a while before I ever get a psp since I just got a ps3 off of gamefunk. So far, I haven't been able to locate any cheap ps3 games in the area. I've just been playing ps2 and ps1 games. PS3 games cost way to much at the moment.

Just curious, what model of psp did you get?

[The Mana Knight]

I've seen those games there at that price for a while. If I ever get psp, I would want to pick up that sega genesis collection. It'll be a while before I ever get a psp since I just got a ps3 off of gamefunk. So far, I haven't been able to locate any cheap ps3 games in the area. I've just been playing ps2 and ps1 games. PS3 games cost way to much at the moment.

Just curious, what model of psp did you get?There's a few cheap PS3 games if you know where to look, I just gotta see what you may like. Although not the best game, I remember you said you like RPGs and Enchanted Arms is just $20 new. I'll be on the watch out for cheap PS3 games since I tend to look at PS3 games most.

I know I've posted this in just about all areas of the forum I'm close to, but I realized I never told you, it looks like I was scammed along with many other CAGs: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178802

I tried calling their PD, but they told me I'm suppose to call our local one and they'll relay to the PD in AZ. Yeah, it sucks hard, but glad I didn't get screwed as bad as some.

Arbiter, I actually made a list of good PSP games somewhere around the forum. If I can find the link, I'll let you know. I'm pretty familiar with it, but I don't know that custom firmware or whatever (I just run official firmware and play all my games off of UMD or download games off the PS Store for PC).

[slidecage]

bad thing about the sega collection that on mostly all of the RPG games the background blurs or turns dark.

paid 30 bucks for it on day 1 and probally only played it once or twice.

its worth 15 bucks just for Phantasy star 2 3 and 4

[The Mana Knight]

I wish I still had my copy, since I would have rather have sold to him than GS.

[SteveMcQ]

I guess I'll ask you guys here first instead of creating a new thread: For selling game lots on eBay, how do you guys organize the games? A mix from every genre and release year or lots by genre? I'm gonna try and get rid of my old PS2/Xbox games on there.

[The Mana Knight]

I guess I'll ask you guys here first instead of creating a new thread: For selling game lots on eBay, how do you guys organize the games? A mix from every genre and release year or lots by genre? I'm gonna try and get rid of my old PS2/Xbox games on there.I would try to do genres, but the best way to get rid of a lot is to put in at least one game many may want, only if some games are tough to sell.

[depascal22]

Anyone know where I can find a decent Home Theatre in a box around Indy?

[E_G_Man]

Anyone know where I can find a decent Home Theatre in a box around Indy?

I am not sure about any sales, but how much are you looking to spend?

[arbiter]

I guess I'll ask you guys here first instead of creating a new thread: For selling game lots on eBay, how do you guys organize the games? A mix from every genre and release year or lots by genre? I'm gonna try and get rid of my old PS2/Xbox games on there.

Put a bunch of stinkers with one that you know has a decent value.
Genres are probably helpful. Then list as something like "PS2 Platform game lot, "Popular Title, etc"

[arbiter]

Just curious, what model of psp did you get?

It's one of the original black ones. I think the motherboard says C1003 or something upside down in the UMD door.

I haven't tried downgrading or custom firmware or anything. I don't want to screw it up.

[depascal22]

I am not sure about any sales, but how much are you looking to spend?

Less than $300. I had a good system that I gave to someone as a gift since we were moving in with family. Now we're getting our own place again and I'd love to have a little surround sound with my games again.

[The Mana Knight]

I was at Target and there was a bunch of games on Clearance at Glenbrook location.

Naurto: Ultimate Ninja (PS2) = $5
Formula One: CE (PS3) = $15 (The game is really good IMO, and was worth the $50 I paid).
Genji: Days of Blade (PS3) = $20.98 (I kind of like it, but has some flaws).
NBA Street: Homecourt (PS3) = $20.98
F.E.A.R. (PS3) = $20.98

and there was more on all platforms.

[strummerbs]

I was at Target and there was a bunch of games on Clearance at Glenbrook location.

Naurto: Ultimate Ninja (PS2) = $5
Formula One: CE (PS3) = $15 (The game is really good IMO, and was worth the $50 I paid).
Genji: Days of Blade (PS3) = $20.98 (I kind of like it, but has some flaws).
NBA Street: Homecourt (PS3) = $20.98
F.E.A.R. (PS3) = $20.98

and there was more on all platforms.

How many were left? I might make a run out there tomorrow.

[SteveMcQ]

I was at Target and there was a bunch of games on Clearance at Glenbrook location.

Naurto: Ultimate Ninja (PS2) = $5
Formula One: CE (PS3) = $15 (The game is really good IMO, and was worth the $50 I paid).
Genji: Days of Blade (PS3) = $20.98 (I kind of like it, but has some flaws).
NBA Street: Homecourt (PS3) = $20.98
F.E.A.R. (PS3) = $20.98

and there was more on all platforms.This....

[slidecage]

might hit up target in an hour and report around 3pm est....going out to colliusem to pick up walking with dino tickets

[The Mana Knight]

How many were left? I might make a run out there tomorrow.
F1: CE, there was only one copy left. I know there was two copies of NBA Street left, but Meijer has it for the same price too. I was there around 6pm.

I went to GS yesterday in the Glenbrook Mall just before 6:30pm and I did not see that girl slidecage was talking about. Well, I did go there to trade-in Virtua Tennis 3 and Super Swing Golf. So, I trade in both games and was told I got $14 store credit, and I knew something wasn't right, and come to find out the employee forgot to give me the bonuses (He was a bit chubby and wore thick glasses, and looked kind of young). So I ran back to GS to tell them this, so he voided my previous transaction and re-did my store credit. While I was there, I decided to pick up DW6 PS3 since they had a used copy in and I had a 25% coupon off of used PS3 games. So okay, I buy the game and he gets the store credit, all Edge bonuses/discounts right, and 25% discount right. So I leave the store to check the condition of the disc, he forgot the disc in the case, so I had to run back to GS to get it in. It sucks because I was thinking this would go quick (I was getting late for a haircut too). Lol, just letting you know to watch out for this employee. He was working with that bald short guy at our GS who tends to be very pushy.

[erehwon]

I have a quick question. What is the cheapest place in Fort Wayne for game rentals? I got a ps3 and I want to try some games, but I don't want to spend $8 that hollywood video or blockbuster want for game rentals.

[floormat]

I have a quick question. What is the cheapest place in Fort Wayne for game rentals? I got a ps3 and I want to try some games, but I don't want to spend $8 that hollywood video or blockbuster want for game rentals.

library. free. Many branches have them. Hit and miss of course though.

[slidecage]

library. free. Many branches have them. Hit and miss of course though.

i didnt know the library carried games. I went down there the first day the downtown one opened up and they said they dont carry games


Anyone going to the WALKING WITH DINOSAURS,...live event at the colisuem....

if your going opening night tell them

CLAW when you buy your tickets.... it knocks 10 bucks off the tickets


middle price tickets come down to 34.50 from 44.50.....


OPENING NIGHT ONLY

[arbiter]

Downtown didn't used to have anything but pc software. But many branches have console titles. Waynedale and Aboite have good selections.
Also, if you have titles you can't trade in or sell, you can donate them to the library for a tax write off. (get a receipt)

[slidecage]

Downtown didn't used to have anything but pc software. But many branches have console titles. Waynedale and Aboite have good selections.
Also, if you have titles you can't trade in or sell, you can donate them to the library for a tax write off. (get a receipt)

wonders if you can request them online and have them sent to the local places

one i mostly visit is

littile turtle (since near work)

that one on east state by the candy store (near florida)

and gerogetown....

do they carry PSP or DS games

[erehwon]

I tried putting a hold, but it looks like you can't. It's too bad that you can't since there isn't that much at the Dupont or Georgetown locations.

I'm looking at cleaning out some of my garage sale finds and was wondering how I should sell some extra consoles. I got a boxed NES and a loose dreamcast to get rid of.

[slidecage]

I tried putting a hold, but it looks like you can't. It's too bad that you can't since there isn't that much at the Dupont or Georgetown locations.

I'm looking at cleaning out some of my garage sale finds and was wondering how I should sell some extra consoles. I got a boxed NES and a loose dreamcast to get rid of.

disc replay sells dreamcast for 20...so i be shocked if you get offered much for it... i think mcvans give 5

i would say peddlers post but that just went to hell

[erehwon]

disc replay sells dreamcast for 20...so i be shocked if you get offered much for it... i think mcvans give 5

i would say peddlers post but that just went to hell

What do you mean about peddler's post? Has something happened to it? I'm asking since I don't look at it very often.

[depascal22]

Why don't you sell you consoles at a big garage sale? Wouldn't that be ironic....

[floormat]

how much for the dreamcast. not dying to get one just wondering.

[Don Chubo]

Don't know if this has been discussed, but apparently McVan's will not give a refund for defective items. My GF bought 2 NES games that I could not get to work, and they would not give her the money back. She had to take store credit, so we went yesterday and got enough to take care of that.

They'll never see another dime of hers - or mine. I didn't like them much anyway, and the assholes working at the Georgetown location have only cemented it for me. The employees there are the most rude I have seen in quite a while - especially the chunky guy with dark shaggy hair and beard. Special "Tool" award to him. Avoid.

[E_G_Man]

Don't know if this has been discussed, but apparently McVan's will not give a refund for defective items. My GF bought 2 NES games that I could not get to work, and they would not give her the money back. She had to take store credit, so we went yesterday and got enough to take care of that.

They'll never see another dime of hers - or mine. I didn't like them much anyway, and the assholes working at the Georgetown location have only cemented it for me. The employees there are the most rude I have seen in quite a while - especially the chunky guy with dark shaggy hair and beard. Special "Tool" award to him. Avoid.


Yeah I hate to deal with the employees at McVan's. I only go there as a last resort to find a game I am looking for.

[slidecage]

What do you mean about peddler's post? Has something happened to it? I'm asking since I don't look at it very often.


the owners sold out about 5 years or so ago. Thing has gone down hill big time.. There used to be 40 to 60 Video game listings per week... last i check it was like 8 to 12.

[slidecage]

Yeah I hate to deal with the employees at McVan's. I only go there as a last resort to find a game I am looking for.


funny story about mcvans...


the only time i deal with mcvans when i know i can make a profit


trade 2 100-150 Goozex pt games for a game that fetches 500+

they got a few games on the washington center road one that fetches 400 pts but not worth my time.

we really need another video game company that runs just like mcvans (flat trade fee) maybe then the SOBS will finally be ran out of business...

[erehwon]

how much for the dreamcast. not dying to get one just wondering.

What's a good price for a loose dreamcast? I'm wondering if would be easier to just keep it as a backup.

[arbiter]

You could probably move a boxed NES on ebay, or GameTZ to someone who is collecting.
I don't know if Disc Replay would give you more for it with the box. Probably not.

[erehwon]

You could probably move a boxed NES on ebay, or GameTZ to someone who is collecting.
I don't know if Disc Replay would give you more for it with the box. Probably not.

The problem is that the box isn't in that great of condition and it didn't have the power adapter. I probably would be better off trading it with a collector. I just don't look forward to having to ship it. I wonder if I should try craigslist or digital press.

[arbiter]

Check with disc replay. They had RF adapters in their NES accessory bin, they might have an ac adapter too.

[JP]

I might have a spare NES power adapter if you need one. Depending upon how quickly you need it of course. In the process of moving and not entirely sure which box it is in.

[The Mana Knight]

The Sears in Lafayette, IN has memory card adapters for PS3, selling at $7.49.

[erehwon]

I don't know if any of you other guys in Fort Wayne noticed, but that xarcade place closed down. I had to drop by the Georgetown library and noticed a new sign was up. I'm not sure what's going in its place. I never went to that place, but it's sad to see one of the more interesting places there to close.

[slidecage]

I don't know if any of you other guys in Fort Wayne noticed, but that xarcade place closed down. I had to drop by the Georgetown library and noticed a new sign was up. I'm not sure what's going in its place. I never went to that place, but it's sad to see one of the more interesting places there to close.


what was it?? i know that shuffleboard place shut down (knew it had no chance)

i feel sorry for people today at mcvans... dude sold them the old Pokemon dungeon game for 30 buck saying all of the kids are playing it..

i though they had the new game in hand but when i saw them leaving i told them they got the asses ripped (well didnt use those words) told them that game came out years ago and everyone wants the new game that came out today..... Also told him you could find it very easy for under 20

dude was pissed and slammed the door

#$#$#$ Mcvans.

[arbiter]

anyone in ft Wayne have an original psp battery for sale or trade?

[erehwon]

Nope. I missed the ones at Kmart. Could have gotten them at $10, but I heard some Kmarts had them for $4 and missed them waiting for that price. I don't remember if TRU had any. It seems like the TRU here really doesn't want to clearance stuff out any more.

[Sienna]

Hey all, anyone in the Indy area looking to buy a DS may want to check the FYE at Castleton mall. They're marked down to $102 for some reason. Possibly a dyslexic employee?

[LPS]

But hey you guys are all saying it, #%#^ McVans... What would somone need to do to thow them out... What could a "new" store due to get the CAG along with the die hard plastic fans in the doors... Do you think Fort Wayne could even support another resell and trade place... Why don't one of you guys do it....??? I am just wondering and picking ideas...

[slidecage]

But hey you guys are all saying it, #%#^ McVans... What would somone need to do to thow them out... What could a "new" store due to get the CAG along with the die hard plastic fans in the doors... Do you think Fort Wayne could even support another resell and trade place... Why don't one of you guys do it....??? I am just wondering and picking ideas...


answer your questions

1 ... What would somone need to do to thow them out..

answer.... About 10 to 30,000 bucks to start to get a major inventory. There is a nice building for rent right next to mcvans on east state for 290 a month...

2.....What could a "new" store due to get the CAG along with the die hard plastic fans in the doors.


break into their houses and drag them into your store in the middle of the night... LOL
Mostly really do touraments. Be nice to is customers.. Dont rip them off.

3....Do you think Fort Wayne could even support another resell and trade place..


answer...... Nope. We have 3 mcvans. at least 3 to 5 pawnshops ..... 2 gamecrazies. and at least 3 to 5 other places like this ..... It would be hard but if someone had major cash they could afford to lose short term then it could happen, but if your looking for a fast return less then 2 years forget it..

4.......Why don't one of you guys do it

I did do it From 1995 to 1998... This is why i was banned from mcvans for those years. I sold all the games out of my house and was told i was coming in there to spy to see what his prices weree... Though today they great me back with open arms ....

also your going to need to get major Word of mouth out and need around 25,000 to 50,000 bucks

the only reason mcvans is open today is it made Tons of money back from 1994 to 2003 and now can just ride with small deals since it has paid for its inventory 1000x over...


+ mostly idoits go to mcvans


last week saw someone SELL TO MCVANS

Pappon (or whatever its called ) the psp rpg type game 5 bucks and took it

Final fantasy Crisis core 15 bucks and took it

God of war 2 for psp 12 bucks and took it

10 older sort of junkie PS2 games for 6 bucks and took it .... Funny thing is i was told 30 mins later they sold 2 of those games for 22 bucks so they made 16 bucks + have 8 free games


also 90% of their incomes comes from TRADES very few buy and sell happen anymore

so anyone who wants to compete with them need a major inventory... This is why i had high hopes for the VIDEO STOP Game exchange but they hired PURE IDOITS who had no clue on how to run a store

they were buying games for 25 bucks that people could get off ebay for 2 to 3 that is why they went down so fast

personally i would love to open up another game shop but since we are now in the middle of the game life cycle it would be very risky

[arbiter]

I think it would be hard to compete with Gamestop. They just have too much buying power, they're always going to have business on new systems and releases, and they pay next to nothing for their used inventory.

I think you'd have to dig into a niche, like McVans has gone into the discontinued systems. I get the feeling they're living off of PS2, NES/SNES right now. I think if you can carry the classics and the slightly out of date systems like PS2 and Xbox, you'd have a shot. You'd have to either be cheaper than Gamestop on used games, or have higher trade in values. McVans has the disadvantage that their "dot" system is confusing and stupid. If I knew I could trade a game in for 1/2 of resale value, I might do it, but I'm not going to trade them to GS if I'm only going to get 1/4 to 1/8th of what they turn around and sell it for.

Probably doesn't hurt to have DVD Movies too...gets people in the doors. I think Disc Replay is getting business on video games because the parents come in for the DVD's. At Christmas they were stacked 10 deep at the checkout.

[LPS]

Talking about a niche, would you say then the older systems would not do the job... Would you HAVE to get the new games in the most... Where do you see the money in the new or the old...??? Then would you say Mcvans w/ a bit of Disc Reply or Disc Reply w/ a touch of Mcvans...???

[Don Chubo]

I would also suggest hiring employees that have good hygeine and either come with good customer service skills or can be taught said skills. I don't need the aggravation of wanting to smash some jackass in the face because of his piss-poor attitude when I'm shopping for something.

[LPS]

I would also suggest hiring employees that have good hygeine and either come with good customer service skills or can be taught said skills. I don't need the aggravation of wanting to smash some jackass in the face because of his piss-poor attitude when I'm shopping for something.


Well said...LOL...Then you'd have to wash your hands as well...

[Don Chubo]

True. I used to talk to McGowan when he first started McVan's, back before they even had a store. They used to sell and trade out of one of the conference rooms at the Coliseum. He seemed to have his head on straight, and I patronized McVan's for a couple of years until they were overrun with smart-ass punk kid employees.

I wonder how involved McGowan is these days. The other guy, the big dude with the dreads that was married to Shannon Norris, I think he got out of his side of the business. I'm pretty sure I saw him working at a Blockbuster a few years ago.

[LPS]

True. I used to talk to McGowan when he first started McVan's, back before they even had a store. They used to sell and trade out of one of the conference rooms at the Coliseum. He seemed to have his head on straight, and I patronized McVan's for a couple of years until they were overrun with smart-ass punk kid employees.

I wonder how involved McGowan is these days. The other guy, the big dude with the dreads that was married to Shannon Norris, I think he got out of his side of the business. I'm pretty sure I saw him working at a Blockbuster a few years ago.

McGowan sold out last year to some guy in Fishers, IN. Sold store w/ all inventory...

[Don Chubo]

Interesting. So no "Mc" or "Van" is involved any longer. I wonder if the new owner ever tours his stores. Perhaps he should take a look at what's going on.

[The Mana Knight]

True. I used to talk to McGowan when he first started McVan's, back before they even had a store. They used to sell and trade out of one of the conference rooms at the Coliseum. He seemed to have his head on straight, and I patronized McVan's for a couple of years until they were overrun with smart-ass punk kid employees.

I wonder how involved McGowan is these days. The other guy, the big dude with the dreads that was married to Shannon Norris, I think he got out of his side of the business. I'm pretty sure I saw him working at a Blockbuster a few years ago.The other guy was Rob. I remembered him pretty well (he knew me well too). I remember Rob working at Blockbuster on Jefferson once. I use to rent a bunch of games there and he remembered me well. While working at Blockbuster, he removed the dreadlocks.

I remember him driving a Lexus 4X4.

[falcon815]

Don't see anything about this, so I'll get this out there for the Indy-area peoples...

There's a set of six Indy area Gamestops that have a 50% trade bonus coupon that is good until the end of August. Here are the locations:

1) Willow Lake West (2902 W 86th St, south side of the road)
2) College Park (3269 W 86th St, north side of the road)
3) Keystone Crossing Shops (3329 E 86th St.)
4) Castleton Square Mall (self-explanatory)
5) Southport Pavilion (SE side of intersection of Emerson and Southport - it's the "...and movies too" branch in front of Meijer)
6) Emerson Commons (NE side of intersection of Emerson and Southport - across the street from Target, right by Quizno's and Pizza Hut)

Just a bit abusable, considering that with this coupon + edge, Brawl currently trades in for $56... it should be a fun trading summer in Indy. Especially if you can find lenient employees who won't make you turn in the coupon and/or you live on the north side. Other rules: limited to five games, does not stack with any other promotions (except Edge, of course).

The same coupon flyer has one for 10% off a new game and +$30 on "any game system but GBA/SP/Micro and Gamecube" trade-in as well, but those aren't exactly the stars of the show.

Good luck!

[Yo_Soy_Legendo]

Don't see anything about this, so I'll get this out there for the Indy-area peoples...

There's a set of six Indy area Gamestops that have a 50% trade bonus coupon that is good until the end of August. Here are the locations:

1) Willow Lake West (2902 W 86th St, south side of the road)
2) College Park (3269 W 86th St, north side of the road)
3) Keystone Crossing Shops (3329 E 86th St.)
4) Castleton Square Mall (self-explanatory)
5) Southport Pavilion (SE side of intersection of Emerson and Southport - it's the "...and movies too" branch in front of Meijer)
6) Emerson Commons (NE side of intersection of Emerson and Southport - across the street from Target, right by Quizno's and Pizza Hut)

Just a bit abusable, considering that with this coupon + edge, Brawl currently trades in for $56... it should be a fun trading summer in Indy. Especially if you can find lenient employees who won't make you turn in the coupon and/or you live on the north side. Other rules: limited to five games, does not stack with any other promotions (except Edge, of course).

The same coupon flyer has one for 10% off a new game and +$30 on "any game system but GBA/SP/Micro and Gamecube" trade-in as well, but those aren't exactly the stars of the show.

Good luck!
Do I find these coupons when I walk in the store?

[slidecage]

McGowan sold out last year to some guy in Fishers, IN. Sold store w/ all inventory...

Are you sure about that.. I saw him at the maplecrest store around xmas.. They do own storesin fishers so maybe you heard He was down at fishers and though they said he sold out.

last time i saw rob he was working at the south blockbuster about 3 years back.


i think the dot system is the best around

take a game in and trade it for another game for 5 bucks... there isnt another store anywhere here were i can take a game and trade a game for 5 bucks

[The Mana Knight]

Are you sure about that.. I saw him at the maplecrest store around xmas.. They do own storesin fishers so maybe you heard He was down at fishers and though they said he sold out.

last time i saw rob he was working at the south blockbuster about 3 years back.


i think the dot system is the best around

take a game in and trade it for another game for 5 bucks... there isnt another store anywhere here were i can take a game and trade a game for 5 bucksIt was longer than that slidecage, I'd say it was back in 2003 for sure.

I saw how gas prices jumped quite a bit.

[falcon815]

Do I find these coupons when I walk in the store?

Both stores on Emerson and Southport had a box full of them that they were handing out to customers. I'd wager all you have to do is ask for one, if they don't offer you one out of the gate.

[slidecage]

It was longer than that slidecage, I'd say it was back in 2003 for sure.

I saw how gas prices jumped quite a bit.


i know i saw the owner at the maplecrest story back around xmas... mabye he was just there talking to the workers but he was behind the counter helping people...

dave was his name i think

[Don Chubo]

i think the dot system is the best around

take a game in and trade it for another game for 5 bucks... there isnt another store anywhere here were i can take a game and trade a game for 5 bucks

Are you talking about the low level dots? I thought it got pretty expensive to trade a white or orange dot game, and it seems to be "whatever the hell the sales person feels like it at the time" as to what dot level a game is.

[Don Chubo]

i know i saw the owner at the maplecrest story back around xmas... mabye he was just there talking to the workers but he was behind the counter helping people...

dave was his name i think

Dave McGowan.

[LPS]

Are you sure about that.. I saw him at the maplecrest store around xmas.. They do own storesin fishers so maybe you heard He was down at fishers and though they said he sold out.

last time i saw rob he was working at the south blockbuster about 3 years back.


i think the dot system is the best around

take a game in and trade it for another game for 5 bucks... there isnt another store anywhere here were i can take a game and trade a game for 5 bucks

Yes, he was there as part of the sale he agreed to stay on for a few months to help with the transition...

[floormat]

was at best buy (fort wayne)4-23-08 and they said they were going to put out a bunch of wii's last night at 6. dont know if they would still have some but thought I would let you all know in case your still looking. Prob just call to save a trip if intrested.

[Yo_Soy_Legendo]

Both stores on Emerson and Southport had a box full of them that they were handing out to customers. I'd wager all you have to do is ask for one, if they don't offer you one out of the gate.
Cool, I was going to go to one of the Emerson stores and use the $30 coupon and trade in my Xbox.

[foltzie]

Yes, he was there as part of the sale he agreed to stay on for a few months to help with the transition...

I wonder who the new guy is and if the sale included the Fishers and Evansville stores.

[LPS]

I wonder who the new guy is and if the sale included the Fishers and Evansville stores.
The new guy is out of fishers... He bought the whole lot...

[slidecage]

that might be why the dot system is so #$#$# up now. i know dave use to have a program they paid montly for to get the dots from.. the new owner probally said to hell with this and stopped paying for the sevice.

It also shows some light why the company has gone downhill big time in the last year... dave would never put up with half of the crap the workers pull....te one on washington the workers just stand around talking to people not even helping people

[The Mana Knight]

that might be why the dot system is so #$#$# up now. i know dave use to have a program they paid montly for to get the dots from.. the new owner probally said to hell with this and stopped paying for the sevice.

It also shows some light why the company has gone downhill big time in the last year... dave would never put up with half of the crap the workers pull....te one on washington the workers just stand around talking to people not even helping peopleI remember people at McVan's just playing Halo multi-player and not helping.

I still remember that Asian guy who worked at the one on Washington Ctr (who was kind of crazy).

[arbiter]

Not sure if you guys saw it or not, but Team Fortress 2 is free this weekend. You can download it via Steam and play for free all weekend. Monday it'll disable itself. I enjoy this one a lot. It's my 2nd favorite to Portal out of the Orange Box.

[Peyton Manning]

any one have a scan of the indy gamestop coupons

[E_G_Man]

Not sure if you guys saw it or not, but Team Fortress 2 is free this weekend. You can download it via Steam and play for free all weekend. Monday it'll disable itself. I enjoy this one a lot. It's my 2nd favorite to Portal out of the Orange Box.

Thanks for the heads up! :D

[foltzie]

Shameless self plug.

I have a Panasonic Q, 2 boxed Samba De Amigo Maracas + game, and a Green Halo Edition Xbox for sale in the trading forums (CML).

Willing to deliver locally to reduce the price of shipping.

[Benisjamin]

I'm looking for a deal on internet service, I'm in Lebanon 46052
The only places I can find are ATT, Verizon, and Comcast, all about $30
Anyone know of any deals or anything?

[JP]

To any Evansville, IN CAGs, the Gamestop in the Eastland Mall is doing the Buy 2 Get 4 Free on all dvds. They will let you stack the edge card, but not the extra 10% Off coupon.

[depascal22]

I'm looking for a deal on internet service, I'm in Lebanon 46052
The only places I can find are ATT, Verizon, and Comcast, all about $30
Anyone know of any deals or anything?

I'm using Comcast for internet. It's fast but their customer service sucks balls.

[arbiter]

I'm looking for a deal on internet service, I'm in Lebanon 46052
The only places I can find are ATT, Verizon, and Comcast, all about $30
Anyone know of any deals or anything?


I'm on Verizon FIOS. I'm not sure if they've run it out into your area yet, but it rocks. It's helluva fast, and they don't seem to be screwing with our traffic like Comcast. I used to use their DSL and it was great if you didn't want cable.

[E_G_Man]

If anyone is in the market for a Dualshock 2 controller for the PS2, the Best Buy in Fort Wayne near Jefferson Point had about 8 of the emerald ones on sale for $12.99.

[Shawn1150]

Not to get off topic, but any of you people in Indiana looking forward to Indiana Jones 4? I think it looks pretty sick.

[arbiter]

Yes, IJ4 looks cool. I saw the trailer before Iron Man...which was also awesome.

[The Mana Knight]

I'm looking for a deal on internet service, I'm in Lebanon 46052
The only places I can find are ATT, Verizon, and Comcast, all about $30
Anyone know of any deals or anything?I go Verizon, even though it's just DSL. Very few disconnections and I've always been happy with them. However, part of that has to do with my Dad worked at Verizon for years (one of the management), retired because of a big package, and now works there again. My Mom worked there for a short time and my sister works at a Verizon Wireless in Carmel, IN.

I'm on Verizon FIOS. I'm not sure if they've run it out into your area yet, but it rocks. It's helluva fast, and they don't seem to be screwing with our traffic like Comcast. I used to use their DSL and it was great if you didn't want cable.Yeah, I have FiOS and love it. My Dad is part of the FiOS project right now, and it's ONLY in Fort Wayne right now (as far as the Midwest is concerned). The next city which is most likely to get it next is Lafayette/West Lafayette, according to him. He said it will be a while until FiOS expands, because they gotta lay the fiber line around a city.

If anyone is in the market for a Dualshock 2 controller for the PS2, the Best Buy in Fort Wayne near Jefferson Point had about 8 of the emerald ones on sale for $12.99.Yeah, I've seen, but right now I'm in the market for a Dual Shock 3. ;)

I kind of wanted to mention, I finally did graduate from Purdue this Spring, so I'm back home in Fort Wayne right now. Just kind of waiting for my Bachelors degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology to arrive at home (got the Diploma yesterday). Took me a year longer than expected due to Senior Project problems, but I'm finally done. Still got a GPA above 3.5, although that's disappointing to me (since I tried to get a 4.0, but never made it). I had to go to graduation yesterday. Sucked because I had to be there at 8:30am, so my family had to leave Fort Wayne at 6am. :-( I'm about to job search soon. My goal is to stay in the state of Indiana (I'll probably end up in Indy, since Fort Wayne doesn't have a lot). Although, my favorite Professor is trying to convince me to go to Grad School, but I'm kind of sick of school after going for 20 or more years in a row, and I want more money (instead of losing it). But since I'm not really sure where I'll end up, it may be a good option, but it's probably better for me to gain more work experience.

So anyway, I'll be more active in Fort Wayne looking for deals.

Oh yeah, just wanted to share a short experience which probably happened to a few while living in Indy. When I went to Circuit City there on Friday, there were a ton of open spaces up closer, but a Rolls Royce parks right next to me. I was taking a look (first time I ever saw one in person), and was amazed seeing the car doors open the opposite way. Then, when investigating the price of the car, my jaw dropped. Those must be the same people who could easily spend over $5000 in Sak's Fifth Avenue.

[E_G_Man]

Congrats on the graduation Mana, I hope to be graduating from Purdue at the end of next year.

And I am very excited about Indiana Jones 4. Fairly good summer for movies IMO.

[JP]

But they named the dog Indiana!!

[slidecage]

NEW VIDEO Game trade store in fort wayne???

Next to golden corral on Lima road...


Was going down the road and saw 5 little signs that said

VIDEO GAME TRADER with an arrow pointing towards the little strip mall next to golden corral.... didnt have time to look over since i was going 40 mph.... I got to take my cousin to work tomorrow and will be coming down that road again around 7am... hopefully can pull into the drive and see what it is

[foltzie]

Interesting note, the Indy Craigslist is showing that someone with an 812# is offering to buy game collections to start a game store. Curious if its a local fellow or McVans looking to expand....

[erehwon]

Is it just me or does seem like the TRU and Sears here in Fort Wayne have been pretty picked over?

[The Mana Knight]

NEW VIDEO Game trade store in fort wayne???

Next to golden corral on Lima road...


Was going down the road and saw 5 little signs that said

VIDEO GAME TRADER with an arrow pointing towards the little strip mall next to golden corral.... didnt have time to look over since i was going 40 mph.... I got to take my cousin to work tomorrow and will be coming down that road again around 7am... hopefully can pull into the drive and see what it isI'll have to check.
Congrats on the graduation Mana, I hope to be graduating from Purdue at the end of next year.

And I am very excited about Indiana Jones 4. Fairly good summer for movies IMO.

I won't reveal to you how commencement really is. ;)

[slidecage]

NEW VIDEO Game trade store in fort wayne???

Next to golden corral on Lima road...


Was going down the road and saw 5 little signs that said

VIDEO GAME TRADER with an arrow pointing towards the little strip mall next to golden corral.... didnt have time to look over since i was going 40 mph.... I got to take my cousin to work tomorrow and will be coming down that road again around 7am... hopefully can pull into the drive and see what it is

phone number 484 8000 is anyone wants to call and see what they carry before driving all the way over there.. Seems somoene forgot to turn off their open sign cause i doubt they were opened at 5am in the morning. might call them up later today and see how they run the store.

its just called VIDEO GAME TRADER....

where its located at i be shocked if they are still there in 3 months since no1 would even see the shop (its right past golden corral few doors down from that copy place in the same strip mall)

[depascal22]

Congrats Mana.

[falcon815]

I kind of wanted to mention, I finally did graduate from Purdue this Spring, so I'm back home in Fort Wayne right now. Just kind of waiting for my Bachelors degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology to arrive at home.

Oh yeah, just wanted to share a short experience which probably happened to a few while living in Indy. When I went to Circuit City there on Friday, there were a ton of open spaces up closer, but a Rolls Royce parks right next to me. I was taking a look (first time I ever saw one in person), and was amazed seeing the car doors open the opposite way. Then, when investigating the price of the car, my jaw dropped. Those must be the same people who could easily spend over $5000 in Sak's Fifth Avenue.

Hey, another Indiana engineer. Cool. ChemE '03 from Rose here, working in Indy as a chemist.

And yeah, you see stuff like that occasionally here, especially on the north side. Were you at the CC up by Castleton? Some of the people up there have more money than they know what to do with... a single coworker of mine that lives up in that area bought her grandson a 60 GB PS3 with two games and a 32" HDTV for his 10th birthday. Insane.

[The Mana Knight]

Hey, another Indiana engineer. Cool. ChemE '03 from Rose here, working in Indy as a chemist.

And yeah, you see stuff like that occasionally here, especially on the north side. Were you at the CC up by Castleton? Some of the people up there have more money than they know what to do with... a single coworker of mine that lives up in that area bought her grandson a 60 GB PS3 with two games and a 32" HDTV for his 10th birthday. Insane.I believe it too.

Anyway, did anyone see gas prices around Fort Wayne today? I was just out and saw one station was at $3.97 per/gallon.

[AquaHaute]

Yeah, gas is right around that here in the south Indy suburbs too.

(Hi Falc!)

[JP]

The prices are still 3.71 or so in Evansville.

[slidecage]

phone number 484 8000 is anyone wants to call and see what they carry before driving all the way over there.. Seems somoene forgot to turn off their open sign cause i doubt they were opened at 5am in the morning. might call them up later today and see how they run the store.

its just called VIDEO GAME TRADER....

where its located at i be shocked if they are still there in 3 months since no1 would even see the shop (its right past golden corral few doors down from that copy place in the same strip mall)


MORE INFO

seems some ripped off their signs out of the ground last night so your going to have to pull into that strip mall or you wont see it.

HOURS OPEN
WEEKDAYS 11 am to 7pm
WEEKENDS 11 am to 5 pm

How trades work

They give you 50% of whatever they sell the items for so if they sell an Item for 50 bucks they will give you 25 for it.

I might swing by thursday or saturday (with gas being 4 bucks now its not worth running out there tonight )

they said since they just opened up their selection is very small they said this is their 3rd store and they mostly been doing business in OHIO

STill like to know why another store hasnt ripped off the Mcvans DOT system.


so if you have a 20 buck game and want another 20 buck game you will have to give them YOUR GAME + 10 bucks

Compair to mcvans

Give them your game + 6 bucks.....


Top level game could be harder to swallow there though

MCVANS Your game + 9 bucks
THIS ONE Your game + 25 bucks OUCH

[erehwon]

I dropped by that store while running around this afternoon. It looked okay, though I didn't examine trade policies since I rarely trade anything. I also dropped by atomic hobbies and games. They're getting some more games. I saw some master system, sega CD, and saturn games which I don't see often.

I went to Sears as well. They moved the games around to against the wall. They did have a bin of games and other items. There was a sign that said pink tagged items were 50% off. I got .hack // G.U. Vol. 3 for $12 after 50% off. I also got Burnout Revenge PH for around $2.50 after 50% off. They only had one other of the .hack games, but several of the Burnout. They had another bin of games, but I don't think they were 50% off.

[LPS]

So what is anyones thought about VIDEO GAME TRADER... I really do not think they will last unless the change it up a lot... But then again I have only been to stores in the Fort Wayne area for the most part... VERDICT...???

[slidecage]

I dropped by that store while running around this afternoon. It looked okay, though I didn't examine trade policies since I rarely trade anything. I also dropped by atomic hobbies and games. They're getting some more games. I saw some master system, sega CD, and saturn games which I don't see often.

I went to Sears as well. They moved the games around to against the wall. They did have a bin of games and other items. There was a sign that said pink tagged items were 50% off. I got .hack // G.U. Vol. 3 for $12 after 50% off. I also got Burnout Revenge PH for around $2.50 after 50% off. They only had one other of the .hack games, but several of the Burnout. They had another bin of games, but I don't think they were 50% off.

Cleanned out at Seards.

Grabbed
Last Dot hack 3 for 12.50

Last 2 copies of burnout (sorry but gamefly is giving 12 bucks each for these. free month of gamefly for 5 bucks couldnt pass it up

Tiger woods 07 ps3 4.98 will probally return it

MLB the show 2007 PSP 3.48 Playing right now

they must of just moved the games into that bin cause they had nothing sunday. wonder if there was anyting good in there


What does VIDEO GAME TRADER need to change? I havent been in there YET maybe tomorrow if i feel better. ran out to Golden corral and ate too much LOL

[The Mana Knight]

I saw .Hack at Sears yesterday, but passed. I don't need it. Burnout on 360 was tempting, but I don't need a game I won't touch.

[erehwon]

Do any of you guys know where I could find a NES power adapter for cheap in Fort Wayne? I need one for to complete this system I'm planning on selling. I don't want to spend much since I'm planning on ordering a replacement connector to put in it before I sell it. I've already tried the nearest Goodwill and might try a couple others.

[JP]

Well if you don't find one locally, I think I have a spare one lying around. I can double check once I get off work.

[arbiter]

Disc Replay. Ask if they have any in the parts bin.

[arbiter]

Disc Replay has a big batch of PS1 games about to go into stock.
I also saw one pile of Dreamcast, and one of Saturn games.

They said they'd go into stock by Friday or so as there are a bunch to work through. http://bp1.blogger.com/_iRYrfDu7Jr4/SDRW_gwtguI/AAAAAAAAAFw/Hq9xt5oAyYI/s400/discreplay.jpg

[erehwon]

Disc Replay has a big batch of PS1 games about to go into stock.
I also saw one pile of Dreamcast, and one of Saturn games.

They said they'd go into stock by Friday or so as there are a bunch to work through. http://bp1.blogger.com/_iRYrfDu7Jr4/SDRW_gwtguI/AAAAAAAAAFw/Hq9xt5oAyYI/s400/discreplay.jpg

Did you see any good PS1, saturn, or Sega CD games in that pile? I'm always on the look out for any RPGs for those old systems, since that is my favorite genre.

[Don Chubo]

So where is Disc Replay? I might have to check that place out. Maybe trade in my Vectrex + games and Colecovision + tons of stuff I have for that.

[erehwon]

So where is Disc Replay? I might have to check that place out. Maybe trade in my Vectrex + games and Colecovision + tons of stuff I have for that.

It's in the shopping center off of coldwater rd with a rallys, quizno's, and a shoe carnival. What Vectrex games do you have? I found a system at a garage sale a while back for $2, but it didn't have any games.

[arbiter]

Did you see any good PS1, saturn, or Sega CD games in that pile? I'm always on the look out for any RPGs for those old systems, since that is my favorite genre.

Sorry, it was behind the counter so I didn't get a great look at the titles.
I know there was at least one stack about a foot and a half tall that was all original PS1 games in the long black boxes before they switched to jewel cases.

In the picture the first stack on the left is all Dreamcast, next to it is Saturn, and then everything in the back is PS1 to the end of the bench.

[The Mana Knight]

I should ditch my Turbo 16 Grafx there along with the remaining of my older games (like Saturn, PS1, Dreamcast, etc.). I barely care if I get much for them, I just want a lot of stuff out.

[erehwon]

I should ditch my Turbo 16 Grafx there along with the remaining of my older games (like Saturn, PS1, Dreamcast, etc.). I barely care if I get much for them, I just want a lot of stuff out.
You should maybe put up a list of what you got. Someone on the thread might be interested in something. I would be tempted by saturn games or the Turbo. The turbo is one of the few systems I don't have. I should probably save my money for my MGS4 LE pre-order (my first PS3 game).

If you do trade them in, atomic hobbies and games is taking games again. You might want to check with them to see who would give more.

[slidecage]

i stopped past that video game trader next to golden corral.... tey will be long gone before xmas.

30 bucks for a used pokemon peral LOL if you have diamond and want peral you have to give them YOUR GAME + 15 compair to mcvans 6 bucks

[depascal22]

I threw my old Saturn games on my trade list and I've barely heard a peep. You guys want anything before I trade it into estarland.com?

[arbiter]

I'd trade for a TG16, depending on what it's worth to you.
I just hardly every have cash to buy systems with.

[arbiter]

Has anyone found Wii Fit in stock local to Ft. Wayne?

Southtown Wal-Mart is out. Hasn't received any since launch day.
(also out of Mario Kart Wheels)

[arbiter]

Target at Glenbrook:
No Wii Fit.

Discount end cap on the end of the computer isle had:
Various PC games.
2 copies Jeanne d' Arc PSP - $20.97
1 x Final Fantasy I PSP - $20.97
Several value packs of Logitech mic / earphone headsets bundled with a Labtec webcam. USB headsets are $20. Plain old headphone jack sets were $12.

[floormat]

wii fit

walmart on coldwater (5 left as of 6:30 pm)
walmart apple glen 1 left as of 5pm or so

tru = none
target glenbrook = none
Gamestop glenbrook = none



Kmart south

PS3

NBA 2007 for $15 i think
another game for $10 can remember

couple of games marked from $3.00-$10 or so on clearance. Nothing to run out there for but possibly worth looking at if your out that way.

[Sinnbox]

Blockbuster in Bluffton Has Wii's in stock, but call before you go to make sure they arent sold out!!

[The Mana Knight]

I threw my old Saturn games on my trade list and I've barely heard a peep. You guys want anything before I trade it into estarland.com?Same, I haven't heard a thing about my Saturn games.

I should let everyone here know, that if there is anyone looking for Guitar Hero on PS2 cheap (w/ wired guitar. No stickers or anything on it...barely played it even), I'd be willing to sell mine cheap since I'm about ready to trade it into GS sometime (I'm looking for someone locally since I don't feel like paying the price and finding a box for the guitar to ship it in). Not sure about pricing, but possibly as low as $25-$30. I'm obsessed with wireless guitars and rarely play my PS2 now.

[depascal22]

The K-Mart in Greenwood had a bunch of the clearance items but the prices are all screwed up. Most of the $10 games still scan as $20+. Luckily, the put the end cap outside the electronics section. I had no problem going down to the bike section to use the price scanner.

[erehwon]

Same, I haven't heard a thing about my Saturn games.

I should let everyone here know, that if there is anyone looking for Guitar Hero on PS2 cheap (w/ wired guitar. No stickers or anything on it...barely played it even), I'd be willing to sell mine cheap since I'm about ready to trade it into GS sometime (I'm looking for someone locally since I don't feel like paying the price and finding a box for the guitar to ship it in). Not sure about pricing, but possibly as low as $25-$30. I'm obsessed with wireless guitars and rarely play my PS2 now.
I took at your Saturn games and didn't see anything I needed. I'm hoping you still have the Turbografx after the start of June. I'm trying to avoid spending money till the start of Gamestop's Gamerdays sale. I'm waiting and hoping we get some of the same deals the Canadians are getting.

[depascal22]

What kind of deals are the Canucks getting?

[erehwon]

What kind of deals are the Canucks getting?

You can see here. http://ebgames.ca/fsi.asp

I'm tempted by the two of the trade in offers. There is a trade six games plus $20 and get a new PSP core unit. There's also a similar one for the DS. I'm wishing we could get those here.

[Don Chubo]

I'm interested in the white PS2 SingStar bundle. Anyone know if we'll be getting that one?

[LPS]

Anyone here that McVans is no longer taking in nes systems and genesis games at all.... Any truth to this...???

[The Mana Knight]

I took at your Saturn games and didn't see anything I needed. I'm hoping you still have the Turbografx after the start of June. I'm trying to avoid spending money till the start of Gamestop's Gamerdays sale. I'm waiting and hoping we get some of the same deals the Canadians are getting.It should still be available, don't worry. Since I badly want it out, I'll most definitely sell it cheap. There are certain things I'd be willing to trade for, if they were stuff like Wii Points, XBLM points, SingStar 90's (PS2), etc.

I really don't have much left on the Saturn anyway (3 games, 2 of which I'd give away for free (one not listed)). Not really a big issue still having them.

[donaldtrunk]

The Apple Glen Best Buy had 7 Wii Fit's at around 6pm tonight.

[Sailorneorune]

Anyone here that McVans is no longer taking in nes systems and genesis games at all.... Any truth to this...???

I haven't heard anything like that... if I make it to the Evansville store, I can ask.

I hope it's not true, because I actually buy Sega games from them... within reason.

[Don Chubo]

How many Fort Wayne CAGs are going to be at EB/Gamestop when they open Monday? Which stores?

[erehwon]

How many Fort Wayne CAGs are going to be at EB/Gamestop when they open Monday? Which stores?
I'm planning on going to the Maplecrest GS. I'll probably only get that Sega collection. There really wasn't much else that interested me. I just wish we were having some of the awesome trade in deals that the Canadians are having. I'd really like to get a PSP or a DS for a good deal.

[floormat]

I'm planning on going to the Maplecrest GS. I'll probably only get that Sega collection. There really wasn't much else that interested me. I just wish we were having some of the awesome trade in deals that the Canadians are having. I'd really like to get a PSP or a DS for a good deal.

I guess I am issing it but uh whats the big draw ¿?

[arbiter]

How many Fort Wayne CAGs are going to be at EB/Gamestop when they open Monday? Which stores?

Why, what is the big event? I'm out of the loop!

[arbiter]

I went to Video Game Trade on Lima and took some pics for those who haven't been there:
http://macrogeek.blogspot.com/2008/05/video-game-trade-store-in-fort-wayne.html

[floormat]

wow thanks for the pics. some potential for us to unload not as much for us to pic up...

[The Mana Knight]

How many Fort Wayne CAGs are going to be at EB/Gamestop when they open Monday? Which stores?I don't really care about the stuff, so I probably won't go. If I'm going to GS, the most likely locations I go to are:

1. Jefferson Pointe
2. Glenbrook
3. Lima
4. Chapel Ridge
5. Northwood Plaza

Btw, did anyone notice the GS in the Glenbrook Mall moved? I was walking around the mall yesterday, and noticed GS was right across from Finish Line. It's a much bigger store and isn't tiny like the previous one.

[slidecage]

I went to Video Game Trade on Lima and took some pics for those who haven't been there:
http://macrogeek.blogspot.com/2008/05/video-game-trade-store-in-fort-wayne.html

i though their prices were high,. i stopped in around the 21th of may.

30 bucks for a used pokemon peral was high. Their Ds prices are very very high. 20 to 30 for cart only.

i be shocked i f they make it though the summer.

[donaldtrunk]

Maybe my eyesight sucks, but are those Wii's marked at 299? I also love how Pokemon Stadium is in the Rare Games section.

[The Mana Knight]

Maybe my eyesight sucks, but are those Wii's marked at 299? I also love how Pokemon Stadium is in the Rare Games section.I thought that's what I was seeing too, but their price markings are weird.

[Don Chubo]

Got Indiana Jones for the 360 at Best Buy today - they broke street date! Also got Raiders of The Lost Ark movie for $4.99 along with it.

[depascal22]

Got Indiana Jones for the 360 at Best Buy today - they broke street date! Also got Raiders of The Lost Ark movie for $4.99 along with it.

How does it play and which Best Buy?

[Don Chubo]

Haven't played it yet - just got home from girlfriend's. It was the BB at Northcrest. It was also at the Meijer on Maysville road.

[Don Chubo]

Also, saw erehwon at GS this morning for the sale. Good to see ya, bud!

[Don Chubo]

Played through the first 4 levels of Lego Indiana Jones. Great fun just like Lego Star Wars - highly recommended!

[floormat]

went to that new game store. not to bad. some potential to get a good deal depending on what it is. Also they didn't have suikoden II in there system so possible treasure find if its ever there.

[Sinnbox]

I'll have to check that new store out next time in up there, I love going to new stores any buying rare stuff before they know it's rare.... I wonder where they got their inventory. I knokow i was at a garage sale in Geneva afew weeks ago and some lady sold me some 2 totes full of gaming stuff and tld me her son was starting a store in Ft Wayne with a friend and that he had tons of other totes in the house and she would give him a call and see what he wanted for them.....maybe i got some of thier inventory....lol. the totes I got were full of systems, AC adapters, games....not at all what you'd expect from your normal gamer...

Why is it that people think that just because a game is popular means it's rare, they ahve Tetris and Dr. Mario ect... on their rare wall...lol. I have like 10 copies of tetris....

And what kind of retards put huge price stickers on the lables of games? that's just retarded.

[depascal22]

It's the same people that put rare in the title of all their listings on ebay. Believe it or not, it actually drives sales. Perceived value and rarity play into any purchase.

We know better. The kid spending his allowance money doesn't. The crackhead looking for a game to play between hits doesn't

[slidecage]

anyone hit up local stores for deals lately.

forgot to stop at kmart by home dep[ot

sears had nothing in their pink 50% off bin (game wise)

Might hit target up by glenbrook today maybe maplecrest tomorrow

[depascal22]

K-Mart in Greenwood is pretty much cleaned out. Haven't checked the Target or Meijer in a couple weeks though.

I did find a crappy mom and pop shop on U.S. 31 (just south of the Greenwood Park Mall). They have games for every system but all it's all sports. Nothing for the 360 or PS3 either. Their rare case has X-Men vs Street Fighter (PS1) for $20 and a copy of Harry Potter on HD-DVD.

[erehwon]

anyone hit up local stores for deals lately.

forgot to stop at kmart by home dep[ot

sears had nothing in their pink 50% off bin (game wise)

Might hit target up by glenbrook today maybe maplecrest tomorrow
I haven't been to Kmart in awhile, but it was cleaned out the last time I went there. I dropped by Sears, TRU, and both Targets on Monday, but didn't see anything interesting. It seems like its been awhile since there's been a good sale over at TRU.

[AquaHaute]

K-Mart in Greenwood is pretty much cleaned out. Haven't checked the Target or Meijer in a couple weeks though.

I did find a crappy mom and pop shop on U.S. 31 (just south of the Greenwood Park Mall).

The Target on 135 is pretty good, we hit it every week - but we cruise it for non-gaming stuff too, so our satisfaction may be higher. What's the mom-and-pop shop you speak of? I can't think of anything like that just south of the mall at all.

[depascal22]

The Target on 135 is pretty good, we hit it every week - but we cruise it for non-gaming stuff too, so our satisfaction may be higher. What's the mom-and-pop shop you speak of? I can't think of anything like that just south of the mall at all.

Head south on 31. Just past the car dealership on the right is a small shopping center. There's an auto repair shop and a Subway.

[donaldtrunk]

I spotted two Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundles at the Glenbrook Target today if anyone is interested.

[erehwon]

I spotted two Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundles at the Glenbrook Target today if anyone is interested.
I would be interested if I hadn't gotten a 60 gig PS3 from gamefunk. I just can't wait for MGS4 to come out.

[AquaHaute]

Okay, we saw the one in by Subway. It's the same one that used to be in the Half-Price Books complex across from the mall. Thanks anyway.

[The Mana Knight]

I spotted two Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundles at the Glenbrook Target today if anyone is interested.I own a PS3, but I would have maybe bought it in case a friend of mine would have wanted it (who might have issues getting the bundle, since there will be just a few).

Oh well, I can't wait for MGS4 anyway. :D I'll be picking up my preorder at the Jefferson Pointe location, but early Thursday Morning (not attending the Midnight launch).

[floormat]

I own a PS3, but I would have maybe bought it in case a friend of mine would have wanted it (who might have issues getting the bundle, since there will be just a few).

Oh well, I can't wait for MGS4 anyway. :D I'll be picking up my preorder at the Jefferson Pointe location, but early Thursday Morning (not attending the Midnight launch).


have 2 $25 dollar gift cards coming in the mail. waiting for those to pick it up. Want to play badly but have so many games that I can wait a few =P

[falcon815]

Okay, we saw the one in by Subway. It's the same one that used to be in the Half-Price Books complex across from the mall. Thanks anyway.

Yeah, that place (Video Game Xchange) has moved twice in three years now. It used to be on County Line, in the same complex as Thai Spice, in front of the Office Max / Credit Union Service Center strip, and then it moved to VH-One Video, in the same complex as Half-Price.

It used to be pretty cool, before it got bought out by VH-One video. I picked up a Ghaleon punching puppet from the PS1 Lunar 1 release there, and they used to have all kinds of good stuff on Genesis and SNES.

I gave up on them a year or so ago when they had a crappy Dreamcast puzzle game that eBayed for $2-$3 sitting on their shelf for $15. :roll:

[LPS]

FYI Lev's Pawn Shop on Wells St just put out over 150 nes games... Fair prices I would like to think if you come to check them out please feel free to give some pointers... Oh yea and the new Zelda for Game cube used $30....

[LPS]

If anyone is looking for a used wii system, I just put one out at Lev's Pawn Shop on Wells St... $300 comes with 2 sets of controllers wii sports and set of nyko rechargable batts w/ charger...

[slidecage]

If anyone is looking for a used wii system, I just put one out at Lev's Pawn Shop on Wells St... $300 comes with 2 sets of controllers wii sports and set of nyko rechargable batts w/ charger...

sort of high if you ask me. what would this run new?

isnt the Wii with sports 249 new.... so your getting one extra controller say 30 bucks

280 new want 300 used ?

[LPS]

Hey man, considering you can not find any new right now, and don't forget about the nyko charger w/ 2 rechagable batteries... so...

Wii System: 249
nyko charger set: 29.82
Wii remote: 39.76
Wii chuck: 19.87

Total: 338.45

So used and instock @ $300 I think is really fair... Crazy if I use ebay pricing... Just trying to throw you guys good deals....

[Peyton Manning]

hey anyone know if any stores in central indiana are getting mario kat wii

[slidecage]

Hey man, considering you can not find any new right now, and don't forget about the nyko charger w/ 2 rechagable batteries... so...

Wii System: 249
nyko charger set: 29.82
Wii remote: 39.76
Wii chuck: 19.87

Total: 338.45

So used and instock @ $300 I think is really fair... Crazy if I use ebay pricing... Just trying to throw you guys good deals....

if you buy used do you still get the 1 year warrenty from nintendo (doubt it)

not worth it one bit just sayin my side....... and im a major cheap ass...... but i do like levs pawn shop... they sold me mario 7 stars 3 days after it came out complete for 15 bucks : )

man those were the days

[JP]

How would Nintendo know you bought it used?

[floormat]

How would Nintendo know you bought it used?


would'nt typically matter. I had a DS that was 1.5-2 years old with a broken hinge. Didn't have the receipt around when I called. They asked for the serial number which they said could tell them the manufacture date and a good guess at the sold time . They said close enough and to send it in.

Bigger thing would be to find out when it was manufactured so you could have a better guess on how much time you have left.

[depascal22]

I just found a much better second hand game/video place on the southside. It's next to the Wal-Mart on U.S. 31. They had a pretty good selection of games from the Atari to 360/PS3/Wii. They even had a used copy of National Treasure 2 on Blu-Ray for $17. The bonus is that there's a Gamestop and a comic shop right next to it. Oh, and Hooters is in the same complex. Nothing like gutted games at Gamestop and overpriced overcooked wings at Hooters......mmmmmm.

[AquaHaute]

Yeah, Disc Replay is good. It's where we found the first three volumes of Haruhi, and where we recently finally got a copy of Mario All-Stars. They had Mario RPG a few weeks ago, probably gone now.

[LPS]

Today we just put out a PS3 40gb for only $300...

[Rictor]

Indiana Beach coupons

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Not really video game related (except they do have a fairly nice arcade at the park), but I figured some fellow Hooisers might be interested in these coupons. They are from the Noblesville Daily Times newspaper (http://www.noblesvilledailytimes.com).

[Don Chubo]

I'm taking my kids next week. Wonder if they'll accept a printout of this?

[depascal22]

Looks like you can make reservations online. Put the coupon code there and just pick up your passes at the Will-Call or whatever the equivalent is.

Oh, and thanks Rictor. I'll be going at least once this year.

[floormat]

Indiana Beach coupons

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Not really video game related (except they do have a fairly nice arcade at the park), but I figured some fellow Hooisers might be interested in these coupons. They are from the Noblesville Daily Times newspaper (http://www.noblesvilledailytimes.com).



thanks a lot. been thinking about going this year and this will go a long way. got 4 kids = P

[Don Chubo]

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[Rictor]

Well, you can have a copy of the Daily Times mailed to your house for like $1 if you don't live close enough or know anyone who lives near Noblesville (northern suburb of Indianapolis).
They'd probably take a printout.

317.770.7777 is their phone number. Tell them to mail you a copy that has the Indiana Beach ad. It ran on Monday, June 17, but seems to run at least a couple times a week.

[Don Chubo]

Thanks for the info. Getting extra papers sent in case this is a one-time coupon. With everyone that is going, we could be saving over $200. Crazy.

[slidecage]

i remember going there 28 years ago. I was about 5 or 6.... the people driving couldnt find the stupid place and we turned down one road that said Indiana beach this way..... STayed at the hotel at the start of the road and they said it was right there down the road... LOL


got to wonder if that little hotel is even still there anymore.. doubtful

[The Mana Knight]

I went by Indiana Beach once a while ago.

I was at the GS at Glebrook, and they had SIX employees there working, WTH? I went their to buy a Nyko Frontman PS3 guitar.

I'll be going to Louisville, KY for two days to attend a funeral. First time I'll be without internet access for over a day since 2002.

[arbiter]

BTW, if anyone was going to get those NYKO wireless nunchucks, you should pick one up now. Nintendo is suing them and trying to get a cease and desist on sale of the unit for infringing Nintendos design.

[slidecage]

I went by Indiana Beach once a while ago.

I was at the GS at Glebrook, and they had SIX employees there working, WTH? I went their to buy a Nyko Frontman PS3 guitar.

I'll be going to Louisville, KY for two days to attend a funeral. First time I'll be without internet access for over a day since 2002.

i went there last weds (gs at glenbrook) it was funny watching 2 workers fight over how much the game informer book was ...

[erehwon]

I did some running around today and saw MGS4 PS3 bundles at both Targets on the North side of Fort Wayne. I'm kind of tempted to pick one up to ebay, but I'm not sure if I feel like it. I think I also saw a few Wiis at one of the Targets. I'd like to pick up one of those sometime, but the only game on the Wii that interests me is No More Heroes.

[depascal22]

I went into Video Game Exchange in Greenwood last week just to check out what they had. Didn't have much but the owner says he's going to start holding tournaments and call the the Indiana State Video Game Championships. I almost laughed but he seemed serious and I didn't want to hurt his feelings. He did say Tecmo Bowl and Street Fighter II would be the first two tourneys to go sometime ths summer.

[briansraregames]

Hey fellow Indiana CAGs. I snagged an extra Nights for Wii from the Meijer sale...$10 shipped if any of you guys want it. PM me if interested.

[erehwon]

If anyone in Fort Wayne wants Ikaruga for the Gamecube, the GS on Lima has a copy.

[LPS]

If anyone in Fort Wayne wants Ikaruga for the Gamecube, the GS on Lima has a copy.

How Much was it do you remember...???

[erehwon]

How Much was it do you remember...???

It was $39.99. I thought I'd point it out for any of you that would prefer to have the actual disk vs the downloadable version on Xbox live. I got copy a while back, though I never progressed very far, since I'm not that that great at shooters.

[falcon815]

If anyone in Fort Wayne wants Ikaruga for the Gamecube, the GS on Lima has a copy.

And now, with the 30% off used GC games coupon, it's not that horribly overpriced!

[Rictor]

Hey fellow Indiana CAGs. I snagged an extra Nights for Wii from the Meijer sale...$10 shipped if any of you guys want it. PM me if interested.

I missed this one...Meijer had a Wii game for less than $10? Dang, and I have 3 Meijer stores near me and 2 more I pass on the way to work.

[floormat]

BB in jefferson in Fort wayne was honoring the TRU B2G1 on DS games sale if anyone cares... The guy said we dont normally honor these kind of sales but did it anyway so might be YMMV. Good Luck.

[The Mana Knight]

I forgot to mention, I saw the 80GB PS3 with MGS4 at Wal-Mart, near Jefferson Pointe.

I haven't been to TRU yet in Fort Wayne, to check anything out. I did not see NiGHTs on Wii, at Meijer on Illinois Rd.

[erehwon]

I forgot to mention, I saw the 80GB PS3 with MGS4 at Wal-Mart, near Jefferson Pointe.

I haven't been to TRU yet in Fort Wayne, to check anything out. I did not see NiGHTs on Wii, at Meijer on Illinois Rd.
The Meijer on Lima had a sticker advertising the $2.99 price, but they didn't have any. The Meijer on Maysville Rd didn't have any either.

I picked up Every Extend Extra at TRU. I passed on Jean D'Arc game. I didn't look for Oblivion on the PS3, since the PS3 version probably doesn't support mods.

[slidecage]

The Meijer on Lima had a sticker advertising the $2.99 price, but they didn't have any. The Meijer on Maysville Rd didn't have any either.

I picked up Every Extend Extra at TRU. I passed on Jean D'Arc game. I didn't look for Oblivion on the PS3, since the PS3 version probably doesn't support mods.

someone went in there monday night and grabbed every single Jean arc game *unless they put more out since tuesday

I didnt see EEE at TRU

[Don Chubo]

I was at TRU yesterday and saw 3-4 copies of EEE.

GF snagged 3 DS games for $40, and I got a pretty good haul:

Meet The Robinsons 360 - $7.98
Enchanted Arms 360 - $7.98
WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2007 - $7.98
Parappa the Rapper PSP - - $7.98
Jam Sessions DS - $5.00
Hot Shots Tennis PS2 - $5.00

And I snagged a new Taiko Drum Master w/ Drumcon package at Gamestop for $39.99. Didn't really want to pay that much, but I didn't figure I'd find a new one anywhere else any time soon.

[The Mana Knight]

I just created a social group for Indiana CAG members:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/group.php?groupid=29

I might have forgotten some of you (I listed some I knew off the top of my head), but feel free to join. :D

I was at Sears over the weekend and say 64MB memory cards on 360 for $4.97. They also had Xbox 360 Media Remote for $6.97. They had blue and pink 360 wireless controllers for $34. Great deals, but I only bought Moto GP 07 for $4.97.

[Don Chubo]

I may have to snag a pink controller. My daughter has been after me to get her one for the 6 minutes per month she plays 360. :roll:

[depascal22]

Yeah, my daughter has been begging for a damn pink controller too. It might be worth it just so she doesn't have to get mine all dirty and sticky. I swear I get her to wash her hands and two minutes later it looks like she's been working 40 years in a coal mine.