Washington D.C. Metro area.

[Tron999]

Yeah, dave and buster's naturally.

Have you been to that store on port royal? My parents live close by to there. Is it past the UPS depot?

[sidlon]

Yeah, dave and buster's naturally.

Have you been to that store on port royal? My parents live close by to there. Is it past the UPS depot?

It's been years since I went there, but they were on the 2nd floor of one of the buildings at the end of the street.

http://www.yellowpages.com/sp/moreinfo/index.jsp?id=78249837&q=Amusement%20Places%20Arcades

[lurknomore]

So let's start seriously talking about a CAG meetup? Anyone want to throw out some places and/or dates? I'd like to get something done before Valentine's weekend....as if it doesn't happen before then, I'm thinking that it will never happen. Anyhow, so what are we thinking?

I know that we've tossed around the idea of the Dave & Buster's in Rockville/N. Bethesda....any other ideas?


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[maxgle]

besides location, what are we going to be doing??

[abhinav]

So let's start seriously talking about a CAG meetup? Anyone want to throw out some places and/or dates? I'd like to get something done before Valentine's weekend....as if it doesn't happen before then, I'm thinking that it will never happen. Anyhow, so what are we thinking?

I know that we've tossed around the idea of the Dave & Buster's in Rockville/N. Bethesda....any other ideas?


///

I would want dave and busters, we can get something to eat and then game at the arcade for a while and gang rape pick clean EB games or something. Hey lurk if your going to the fred Walmart snag a few extra Micro's and i know i would like to pick one off you at the meeting.

[CaucAZN]

How about Union Jacks???

[thebob101]

I am up for anything, D & B wouldn't be bad, gives us something to do and maybe we could trade/sell some games to each other, talk about helping each other out with deals, etc.

[emd081603]

I would participate. It would be a great way to trade/sell games to each other.

[lurknomore]

I think that D&B's is the place. There was only one exception to the place, and that was before we started talking seriously about a meetup. Anyhow, this will allow our fellow CAGers who are not of legal age to join us...and we'll have something to do, if we don't care to actually hang out with one another. :) I haven't been there in ages, nor have I been to an arcade in ages either. Anyway....let's throw out some times and dates of interest, and we can hammer that out also.

[adidas]

i dont be on the forums like that but would be intrested in join up too... but D&B or ESPN Zone......

[thebob101]

Okay, who is organizing this thing?

I am usaully out and about with my band (The Vicious Martinis) playing so anyone interested in meeting, just shoot me a message and I will get try to get you on the guest list to one of our shows.

Let's make an agenda of what we hope to get accomplished by meeting. The idea of meeting is cool because we all like gaming (to some degree), we all should be able to get along (everyone should display their best behavior) and not ditch each other (unless someone is a total creep) and have a good time meeting other CAG folk. At least it will be good to set up a network to help each other out with deals.

So, let try to get something together.

[jaeguyoon]

anyone have a DS LITE they'd like to sell to me during this meet?

[lurknomore]

I entirely agree with theBob101. I think that we should work out what we want to do, an agenda...not to be nerdy about it, just so that it's not a total waste of anyone's time...and that we can get somethings accomplished. So let's throw some ideas as to what we want to do....I'd like to swap emails, tradelists, gamertags....play some DS and PSP games....

Anyhow....it looks like D&B is the place. There will be no more talk of that. Let's talk dates now. This way we'll have some more motivation to get together and plan for things. How does Saturday, February 24th sound? It is the weekend after Valentine's Day weekend....and a month gives us more than enough time for us all to schedule to be there. How's that sound....

[thebob101]

Feb. 24 sounds good to me.

I would like to exchange Live gamertags, possibly trade some games and meet everyone, not to mention I love their buffalo chicken wrap! I don't have a PSP or a DS, but that doesn't bother me if everyone else does.

We should also put our trade lists up (I know some of you have yours posted already, but this would make it easier for us folks). I would be looking for some guides.

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Hey I just added a bunch of you guys to my Live Friends list. I would definitely be interested in trading some games. I've had some nice hauls of xbox,ps2,gc, ds, psp lately and need to unload them. That date sounds good. Hey not sure if you guys know this or not but you can add people via you avatar LIVE link by double clicking on it. It brings up your gamercard and allows you to add to your friends or etc. Cool never noticed that before!

[cleaver]

Let's say 1 PM at D&B on 2/24, or is everyone thinking later?

[thebob101]

I don't know if I have class that day or not. If I do, it would have to be a bit later. Probably around 3:00 pm.

[lurknomore]

I don't know if I have class that day or not. If I do, it would have to be a bit later. Probably around 3:00 pm.

Because you thebob101 have shown interest and initiative about this, I say that 3:00pm be the time.

Where: Dave & Buster's, White Flint Mall, Rockville/N. Bethesda, MD

When: Saturday, February 24th @ 3:00 pm


I suggest that anyone that is interested in coming to go to the Dave & Buster's website, and sign up for their loyalty or whatever program. I looked at it briefly and it mentioned something along the lines of a free $10 powercard for their games. I'll post more details when I get home.

[abhinav]

Isnt 3pm a bit late if we want to eat at D&B?

[boozi]

Snowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Just wanted to say that XD

[abhinav]

Snowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Just wanted to say that XD

HOOOORAY! I <3 Snow!

[thebob101]

Isnt 3pm a bit late if we want to eat at D&B?

I have to see if I have class, if the rest of you meet earlier so be it. I will get there when I am able. It's not a big deal, hopefully, most of you will still be there.

Does anyone else have a time problem. Let's start posting a confirmed attendee list.

Also, post agenda topics and things you would like to trade/receive so we don't go into this blind.

[thebob101]

So far. we have myself and lurknomore confirmed for Feb. 24, 2007 time to be determined (somewhere between 1 & 3 pm).

Anyone else, trade lists, wants/needs, etc...

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Weather permitting, I will make the trip to Rockville from Northern VA. My wants and haves are below. Used for my new is fine as long as they are in excellent condition. THanks

[abhinav]

The 24th is the weekend correct?

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Yeah Saturday.

[luffy_kun]

Nice description of interests lurknomore " Baseball, Fantasy Sports, Video Games, Sports". Sounds like we have a lot in common, ha. I'm in NOVA so I may swing by. Hard to pass up a trip to D&Bs.

[adidas]

i need a nintendo wii to buy by wednesday i can offer 300 any takers please...

[cleaver]

I'll be there, I live less than a mile away.
My tradelist should be up to date

[jgamezcua]

i need a nintendo wii to buy by wednesday i can offer 300 any takers please...

PM sent Adidas

[StealthGear]

Hey I think I can make it too. I have some import games, I'll make a trade list. D&Bs is fun, they have tons of light gun games.

[Sc4rfac3]

i'll be there

[abhinav]

I will try my best to be their (as i probably already mentined) but on a better note, GO BUY PHOENIX WRIGHT! It is a great game, so far it's not as funny as the first game but it has new features so i am not complaining. Anyways go buy it.

[simpsonps121]

Hi Guys,
I have a favor - is anyone close to the Beltsville CC? Their inventory tracker says they have Wii's in stock, but they claim not to have any when I call. It is about 35 minutes away from me, so I can not make a "run" down there. Anyone else willing to check on this?

Thanks,
matthew

[HarassmentPanda]

Long story short: I bought a Wii, thought it was broken, bought another one, found out only the remote was messed up on the first one, returned the broken remote in my spare remote packaging, and now I have another Wii brand new, unopened in the package. I'm in DC (NW U-Street area), is anyone here looking for one? I'd love to put it in the hands of another CAG instead of a random on Craigslist.

On a side note, I'll see if I can make the D&B trips.

[simpsonps121]

Contact "crunchewy" I know he was looking for one...

Matthew

[jgamezcua]

FYI for any CAGs who like to hit up the Rockville CompUSA

I was there this weekend and saw they have a new clearance bin of console/PC games. Some for $5 or less I think

The only ones worth mentioning were Mercenaries (PS2 & Xbox), City of Heroes, Batman Begins, FFXI Chains of Promanthia.

They had several diff games but those were the only ones that caught my attention.

[abhinav]

Anyone near an EB games or Gamestop please check up on these games when you go next time, i am trying to get them USED on the Xbox with their recent deal (B2G1):

mercenaries
fable lost chapters
Indigo Prophecy
Psychonauts
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
Phantom Dust
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

[simpsonps121]

I saw Mercenaries, and FLC yesterday. I hope to be able to get back out today. If I do, I will let you know.
matthew

[thebob101]

Less than 3 weeks till the meetup! I am putting together a trade list, but mostly just want to meet other CAG folk, have a few beers and play some games.

[thebob101]

1st Washington DC area CAG meetup

Where: Dave & Buster's, White Flint Mall, Rockville/N. Bethesda, MD
Map (http://www.yellowpages.com/sp/maps/maps.jsp?linkType=13&rurl=t%253D0%2526v%253D2%2526s%253D1%2526q%253Ddav e%252Band%252Bbusters%2526ci%253DRockville%2526st% 253DMD%2526_requestid%253D151894&impressionId=4&listingId=75211028&id=75211028)
D & B website
(http://www.daveandbusters.com/Locations/Default.aspx?Loc=0009)
When: Saturday, February 24th @ 2:00 pm

Bring items for trade or sale. Check lists to know exactly what you would like from someone or just bring yourself to meet and greet.

Will Attend:

thebob101
lurknomore
cleaver
StealthGear
Sc4rfac3
FRUAD_WHATS_THAT
Mark from Goozex

Maybe-

luffy_kun
abhinav
HarassmentPanda
boozi
Tron999
goosedude

Unknown-

jaeguyoon
adidas
emd081603
CaucAZN
maxgle
sidlon
jgamezcua

Not Attending-

simpsonps121

[simpsonps121]

Alright - I saw FLC, but there was no instruction manual. There are lots of Mercenaries available. What other 17.99 games would you want?

Matthew

[thebob101]

I PM'ed Cheap D to tell him about our gathering and this is his response:

Awesome! Please take photos and/or video!

[boozi]

Wow, it'll be sort of weird, but what the fuck. Put me on the maybes list :P

[thebob101]

You can always just blow us off and pretend you are looking for some other video gamer gathering, lol.

[simpsonps121]

Yea, I am not going to be able to come. I have other commitments that Sat.
:-( But if this happens in the future, I will try to make it.

Matthew

[lurknomore]

Come on fellas. The excitement over this has died down some. What's there to be nervous about? There has to be more in the area that can commit to this.

This meet-up is a great way to say thanks and show our appreciation to CAG and the CAG community, I think. Think about all of the savings. I'm going primarily to hang out, and touch base with some of y'all so that we can help each other out on the major deals in the area. That in and of itself will make the trip worthwhile for me.

Maybe someone wants to make a banner so that we can throw it on our CAG signatures to get the word out on this meet-up. Anyone skilled enough, or have the time?

[thebob101]

Come on fellas. The excitement over this has died down some. What's there to be nervous about? There has to be more in the area that can commit to this.

This meet-up is a great way to say thanks and show our appreciation to CAG and the CAG community, I think. Think about all of the savings. I'm going primarily to hang out, and touch base with some of y'all so that we can help each other out on the major deals in the area. That in and of itself will make the trip worthwhile for me.

Maybe someone wants to make a banner so that we can throw it on our CAG signatures to get the word out on this meet-up. Anyone skilled enough, or have the time?

I couldn't agree more. Other areas have tried to set up meetups with no success. As I said earlier, I PMed Cheapy and he is pretty stoked about it. I owe a lot to CAG and so does my wallet. I couldn't imagine going back to paying full price for games. I don't think any of us will bite so come on out and match faces with screen names.

[jmiller80]

I just stumbled upon this local thread again.

A meetup sounds like a fine idea. I'll try to make it, too.

Edit: Another thought
You might want to contact the Goozex guys. They are local, and more importantly, they are gamers and CAG sponsors.

[thebob101]

I just stumbled upon this local thread again.

A meetup sounds like a fine idea. I'll try to make it, too.

Edit: Another thought
You might want to contact the Goozex guys. They are local, and more importantly, they are gamers and CAG sponsors.

I will do that. Thank for the info and I look forward to meeting you.

Edit- The Goozex folks have been informed and invited. Send a PM a bit ago.

[lurknomore]

Yes, the Goozex people would be great to meet up with. I've emailed quite a few of them, and they are all good folk. Things may be picking up steam in regards to this meetup. This meetup will happen, and I know that at the minimum this will be an opportunity to have a few drinks, some wings, and b.s. about games with a good group of guys. 20 to 1 odds that a Girl gamer shows up. Even my wife doesn't want to go.

[simpsonps121]

Lurk - Who can blame her? hehe

I hope you all have a great time.

Matthew

[thebob101]

Just received a message from Goozex:

Hey Glenn,

That is a very cool idea! You can count me in and I've passed the msg onto the other guys at Goozex (Jon & Valerio)

-mark

[Tron999]

Chalk me up as a maybe. How will we know each other? Are we getting a party room or something? I am not wearing a nametag! lol

[thebob101]

Chalk me up as a maybe. How will we know each other? Are we getting a party room or something? I am not wearing a nametag! lol

We are not getting a party room, we will just meet at a certain place (the bar) and introduce ourselves, have a few drinks, talk video games and deals and then move into the game room (hopefully).

[abhinav]

Who or what is Goozex?

[lurknomore]

Who or what is Goozex?

Some say that Goozex is a cult that gets drunk every other Saturday and glorifies sodomy within its exclusively all-male membership, but they would be wrong.

Check out the Shopping Deals forum. It is a innovative game trading site. And they are actually a great company.

[jmiller80]

www.goozex.com
or
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126606

[jgamezcua]

FYI, any CAGs still looking for Wiis, BB in Gaithersburg got like 8 in this morning. Not sure about other BBs.

[thebob101]

Okay DC folks, who else is coming to the meetup? Check out the list, if you name is not on it, contact me or post. If your status needs to be changed, contact me or post. I am going to bring a camera to record it, but if there is someone else who would like to bring a camera or camcorder, just do it.

I am sure some of you feel funny meeting up, but it's not like we all don't communicate on CAG. This could be the beginning of something beautiful.

[jgamezcua]

I'd like to but I'm in class at that time every Saturday until the end of June I think. I might try to swing by on my way home around 4ish in case anyone is still left, but for now count me out unfortunately.

[thebob101]

Okay, just received this message from Mark @ Goozex:


Hey Glenn,
Another quick question...if possible can I get the usernames of anybody who is a member of Goozex...probably want to do something nice for them...

thanks!
-mark

feel free to have them email me at mnebesky@goozex.com

[lurknomore]

Okay, just received this message from Mark @ Goozex:

Hooray. Should we email him, or do you want us to PM you and then you can send him just one list? Go Goozex. Go Washington DC Metro CAG meetup!

Also....how is it that some of you have classes on a Saturday....is this at MC, UMD-CP, or what? I'm years away from school, but I can't imagine that things have changed that much.

[abhinav]

I should get an account for that place... that new deal on the front page looks interesting

[thebob101]

I am getting my 2nd Masters at CUA. It is every other Saturday.

Just email them, it sounded like Mark wanted to hear from us individually. Should be cool.

[HarassmentPanda]

Wow guys, the meet up sounds great. I just moved up to DC from Florida in August... so this is my first real winter. I'm on the "maybe" list, but I will almost definitely be there. The only reason I would miss it would be a random school obligation... law schools like to do that. I've never been to a Dave & Busters, but it sounds fun... looking forward to it.

Also, I just wrote and posted a Firefox plugin to search the forums, you can check it out here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127472

I'll try and get on designing a banner for the meet up. Hopefully that will help get the word out.

Also, I still have extra brand-spankin-new Wii if anyone is looking for one. I waited in line for a second one because we (my girlfriend and I) thought the first one we bought was broken.... turned out to be a problem with the remote. So, we have one we never even opened. If any of you local CAGs are still searching for one, let me know.

[jgamezcua]

I am getting my 2nd Masters at CUA. It is every other Saturday.



Same here, working on a MA with 2 weekday classes plus a Sat session for a few hours that isn't mandatory, but "really" is. It's one of those math classes (Not intro to addition either) where the problems are insanely hard so you to need attend every extra session to even have a hope of solving them.

[thebob101]

Good grief, had class today (learned absolutely nothing) and told my professor about "my non-gamer plans" on the 24th, she wasn't very happy. She changed the times of the class to meet later in the afternoon and I told her that I would have to leave early. Today she made us stay till 2 pm because her boss spanked her about letting the class leave early for individual "study time."

I am stoked about the meetup, we need to figure out a way to recognize each other. Make sure you email Mark at Goozex before the meetup to introduce yourself and let him know you are a member.

[lurknomore]

I am stoked about the meetup, we need to figure out a way to recognize each other. Make sure you email Mark at Goozex before the meetup to introduce yourself and let him know you are a member.


I think that we'll be fine. I think that if we see a bunch of guys with DSes than we can be safe to assume that that's the group. Does anyone have any standees? Maybe a Mario standee that is life-size. I'll look through my collection to see if there is anything that could distinguish our tables any better.

And yes, I emailed Mark. Haven't heard anything, but it is the weekend.

[lurknomore]

I know that we are all suffering under this ice/snow storm...but it really wasn't that bad. I went into work despite my back aching from lifting the heavy ice/water snow with my dinky plastic shovel.

[HarassmentPanda]

I forgot to mention that I heard back from Mark @ Goozex. Seems like a nice guy.

How's everyone holding up in this weather? Luckily my classes were cancelled today, but I spent the whole day at home preparing for an oral argument anyway.

[thebob101]

It's hella cold out there. We were closed again today. Hope everyone is safe and looking forward to the meetup.

[lurknomore]

Hey thebob101, since you have already been in touch with the Grand Poobah Cheapy D...do you think it would be a good idea if we could get a little front page love about the meet-up? I know that I'll be cool just hanging out with the 7 or so guys that have confirmed that they are going to be there...but I just don't think that the word has gotten out about this. There are definitely more than us CAGers here in the area, and I'm not speaking of lurkers but active members. I know because the deals around here disappear crazy fast...but more seriously, because I've read many, many posters write about the DC metro area.

[thebob101]

Hey thebob101, since you have already been in touch with the Grand Poobah Cheapy D...do you think it would be a good idea if we could get a little front page love about the meet-up? I know that I'll be cool just hanging out with the 7 or so guys that have confirmed that they are going to be there...but I just don't think that the word has gotten out about this. There are definitely more than us CAGers here in the area, and I'm not speaking of lurkers but active members. I know because the deals around here disappear crazy fast...but more seriously, because I've read many, many posters write about the DC metro area.

I totally agree, I will ask the Grand Poobah Cheapy D if we could have some front page love to get the rest of the members in our area involved. He did ask us to take some pictures which sounds like he was going to post something about it, but that would be after the fact.

I will PM him and post his reply. I will also see if Goozex will officially sponser it. If they do, maybe we could get a section reserved at D&B. I wonder if any other local business types would sponser it or maybe that could be something we could do for the next one if this one works out well.

[abhinav]

I'm just making sure here but we got someone above 24 to sign us people in younger then 21 right?

[lurknomore]

I'm just making sure here but we got someone above 24 to sign us people in younger then 21 right?

Yup. I'm 30, and I'm pretty sure that there are others who are of age. But is that age thing really an issue on a random Saturday afternoon. I'll get lunch down there sometime earlier this week and scout the situation out. Maybe there will be a table or section where if necessary we could look out and see under-age CAGers waiting to get signed in. lol

[rhetoric]

Wow guys, the meet up sounds great. I just moved up to DC from Florida in August... so this is my first real winter. I'm on the "maybe" list, but I will almost definitely be there. The only reason I would miss it would be a random school obligation... law schools like to do that. I've never been to a Dave & Busters, but it sounds fun... looking forward to it.

Also, I just wrote and posted a Firefox plugin to search the forums, you can check it out here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127472

I'll try and get on designing a banner for the meet up. Hopefully that will help get the word out.

Also, I still have extra brand-spankin-new Wii if anyone is looking for one. I waited in line for a second one because we (my girlfriend and I) thought the first one we bought was broken.... turned out to be a problem with the remote. So, we have one we never even opened. If any of you local CAGs are still searching for one, let me know.


From where in florida? I just moved here, too, from miami not too long ago.

[HarassmentPanda]

From where in florida? I just moved here, too, from miami not too long ago.

Sarasota, it's on the Gulf about 45 mins- 1 hour south of Tampa. My girlfriend moved up here with me, she's from Ft. Lauderdale.

[abhinav]

well i feel like an idiot... i went to D&B by mistake today instead of next week... We need to have a set place to meet up next week.

[lurknomore]

well i feel like an idiot... i went to D&B by mistake today instead of next week... We need to have a set place to meet up next week.

Did you have fun? That's too funny.

[abhinav]

Did you have fun? That's too funny.

Yeah... i actually spent 30 mins + looking for everyone. I used my sidekick to check the post by bob and then i felt like a tool. I do think we should set something up of where we should meet, their were a TON of people their today but i was never questioned for my age or anything, a ton of kids were just running around (like a horrible chucky cheese that smelled of booze)

[thebob101]

No word from His Cheapness. I PMed him a couple of days ago about a front page blurb, but no response yet. I am going to ask Mark from Goozex if they will officially sponser it, then maybe we will get some attention.

[thebob101]

Just called D&B and they can't reserve anything for us on short notice (should of called earlier, mental note). I don't think we will have a problem hanging at the bar at first and then getting seated (we might have to wait to accommodate all of us if the group gets large).

lurknomore, are you able to get over there and see if there is a location we can meet. If not, let me know and I will try to get over there and post a location.

I have been speaking with Mark from Goozex and they are officially sponsering the event. I have asked Cheapy D to post a blurb on the main page, but have not heard back from him. If anyone that is coming has a camera or digi cam, please bring it, he (Cheapy D) did ask me to take pictures/movies.

If this one turns out well, I am sure we could get more pub and sponsers for the next one. CAG DC should ROK and set an example for the rest of CAG as far as meetups are concerned.

Again, looking forward to meeting you all.

[lurknomore]

lurknomore, are you able to get over there and see if there is a location we can meet. If not, let me know and I will try to get over there and post a location.


I'll try to stop by tomorrow.

Edit: I went by today. And I spoke with the powers that be, etc, etc.

There are two sets of tables in the bar that we could seat ourselves. The table that I am speaking of is this long bar hightable that seats 14 people, 7 a side. There is one table in the front of the bar, right where you come in (Mallside), and the other table is on the rear of the bar. They said that if one of us can get there before the others get there and early enough...that we could keep the entire table to ourselves. If it is indeed busy on a Saturday afternoon, truthfully the bar area isn't that big to begin with though.

[goosedude]

List me as a MAYBE.......as my good college pal CheapyD has been bugging me to attend. My plans to travel to NYC for the Comic-Con and Anime Awards may be kiboshed.

As a longtime veteran of D&B in Rockville (GOLD Level Baby!!)...I will say this...
Depending on the # of people attending...the bar is the most central....and I do highly recommend the Nachos as they stack toppings on each of the chips individually and they also have REALLY Tall SuperSize Beers. HA!!

You should specify which entrance you may want to be closer to as there is a Mall entrance and a Back Main Entrance.

Now if you need room to possibly lay stuff out or a table to arrange......there is a large area for watching sport events with tables which is usually very dead.

Saturdays are hit or miss on how busy they are.......but tends to be on the busy side in the afternoons b/c Kids are still allowed in.

As for items for trade.......as CheapyD will attest to......I have tons of stuff....if you ask I might have it lying around.....likely unopened.

I can think of a used STEEL BATTALION (complete in box) in particular that I have never bothered playing.

[CheapyD]

Sorry, I forgot to post it on the front page...I will do it today.
Thats cool that the Goozex guys will be there and are gonna hook you up with something.

[probablysober]

I have work tomorrow so I won't be making it.

[thebob101]

Sorry, I forgot to post it on the front page...I will do it today.
Thats cool that the Goozex guys will be there and are gonna hook you up with something.

Thanks Cheapy!!!!! I am so stoked. Can't wait to meet everyone and talk/trade video games.

[MaxBiaggi3]

I almost never check the regional deals thread because I'm usually too busy, but with the front page love now in place, I couldn't miss the news. I too will try to stop by on Saturday.

[abhinav]

Hooray for front page. Now with all this trading buisness, i might have to bring a few games but i doubt anyone wants what i have.

[thebob101]

Hooray for front page. Now with all this trading buisness, i might have to bring a few games but i doubt anyone wants what i have.

I am just going to bring what I have and if someone wants it good, if not, no big deal.

[cleaver]

CML, PMed lurknomore

[Sc4rfac3]

i'm gonna be there

[Hoffgod]

*sigh*
I'd love to attend but I'm going to be stuck in Fredericksburg at college. Oh well.
Still, awesome idea. If something like this happens over the summer than I am there.

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

I'll be there tomorrow. It will be nice to check out some local stores around the mall. Don't let me run in to anyone with lists in hand!! LOL

CML I have a huge list of guides and games. I'm trying to bring most of them but it may not be possible.

See yall tomorrow if I don't get lost!

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Oh by the way, if anyone wants Obilvion for the 360 let me know. I can pick you up a brand new Collectors Edition for like $25! Or if anyone wants a PS2 5.6" screen I can either sell it to the highest bidder or will trade it for something sweet. LOL. Let me know I'm picking up this stuff hopefully tomorrow so let me know if you're interested. PM

[thebob101]

Oh by the way, if anyone wants Obilvion for the 360 let me know. I can pick you up a brand new Collectors Edition for like $25! Or if anyone wants a PS2 5.6" screen I can either sell it to the highest bidder or will trade it for something sweet. LOL. Let me know I'm picking up this stuff hopefully tomorrow so let me know if you're interested. PM

I am in, I will bring the cash tomorrow.

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

I will try to bring as much stuff as possible. I really have a bunch of stuff I need to get rid of. Mainly Xbox, PS2, Gamecube, DS, and PSP games.

[greenfox]

Wow...so I've been more or less lurking on this website for years, and I very rarely post, but D&B is literally a 5 minute drive for me. I feel like I can't not attend. I have some stuff I could trade or not (some of it is unopened), and it'd be nice to meet some gamers in the area. My friends are all casual gamers at best.

[thebob101]

Wow...so I've been more or less lurking on this website for years, and I very rarely post, but D&B is literally a 5 minute drive for me. I feel like I can't not attend. I have some stuff I could trade or not (some of it is unopened), and it'd be nice to meet some gamers in the area. My friends are all casual gamers at best.

Casual, hardcore, whatever, I think we all have a connection to this website and it is cool we can meet. If you feel like coming out, we would enjoy your company. Hope to see you there.

[dwhelan]

If no one is in disagreement, I think an old CAG from Delaware, is going to stop by. It sounds like the perfect after a stressful week.

[thebob101]

If no one is in disagreement, I think an old CAG from Delaware, is going to stop by. It sounds like the perfect after a stressful week.

No problem, all CAG members are welcome. Looking forward to meeting you.

[abhinav]

HOoray for the meetup! I thought it went well, sorry that i had to leave early but i had a ton of fun. I hope you guys don't loot all the Best Buy's before tommorow :-p

[boozi]

Hmm... Yeah.... Sorry I didn't show up... I felt like crap since yesterday (bad stomach aches...). Anyways, as I've seen by abhinav's post, it went well, didn't it?

[simpsonps121]

Woohoo!! I am interested to here how it went for everyone. (I was at my daughters AWANA Spark-arama so I could not make it down to DC.)

Matthew

[thebob101]

I thought the first DC Meetup was a total success! Members in attendance were myself, lurknomore, abhinav, cleaver, FRAUD_WHATS_THAT, greenfox, MaxBiaggi3, Mark & Jon from Goozex.

Mark & Jon brought out a bunch of 360 games for everyone in attendance as well as membership deals to Goozex for CAGs who hadn't registered yet.

We talked, had a few drinks, talked, a few of us took a trip out to FRAUD_WHATS_THAT's car and cleaned his trunk out of games & guides. I walked away with quite a few good deals, not to mention a free 360 game! abhinav had his sidekick and was checking deals on CAG for us. We almost went to BB when he read about the price drops, lol.

We are definitely going to organize another meetup. So, I thought we could start discussing what everyone would like to do at the next one.

When should the next meetup be?
Where would be a cool place to meet?
Should we set something up where we could actually play some games?

Any questions/answers that anyone has please post.

[cleaver]

The meeting was sweet, props to the guys from Goozex bringing the loot.
I scoped out the Laurel Best Buy and all I noticed was a bunch of PoPoLoCrois and a few King Kong for PSP. I'm not optimistic about this clearance.

[thebob101]

The meeting was sweet, props to the guys from Goozex bringing the loot.
I scoped out the Laurel Best Buy and all I noticed was a bunch of PoPoLoCrois and a few King Kong for PSP. I'm not optimistic about this clearance.

I just checked out the BB in Wheaton, MD and there was nothing.

They have about 3 .01 Final Fantasy VII DoC guides.

[HarassmentPanda]

I'm glad to hear the meet up went well! And PLEASE do another one. I got stuck at an ADR competition until 5 pm, so I didn't know if anyone would still be at D&B's. I've got more competition to do today at 3, but I'm going to check out some Best Buy's afterwards and I'll let everyone know what I find. Any games people are looking for specifically? PM me and I'll check them before I head out.

If anyone finds XBOX Psychonauts, PS2 MGS3: Subsistence, or some quality GCN titles... grab me some!

[jgamezcua]

Damn, can't wait till school is over so I can try to catch the next DC CAG meet up.

[greenfox]

Yeah, yesterday was a good time. Thanks to the organizers, everybody that showed up, and the guys from Goozex.

I checked out the Rockville Best Buy yesterday, but they didn't have much stock left in the game department. The section for every system was looking pretty picked over; it seemed like only the games that were released in the last few months had more than 0-1 copies left. My thought is that they probably already sent a lot of their old stock elsewhere. Too bad, I would have liked Advance Wars DS for $2.

[abhinav]

Sucks that the best buys have been cleaned out, i am still going to see if the arundel mills has anything.
Just wondering but what was the deal that the goozex guys gave people that didn't sign up yet?

[thebob101]

Just wondering but what was the deal that the goozex guys gave people that didn't sign up yet?

They gave a promo card with trades & points. PM them and ask if you can get one.

[chris401]

Checked the Falls Church BB but nothing significant on the list for GCN or DS. I am starting to doubt the merits of this clearance in our area. Not worth braving the snow tomorrow?

[simpsonps121]

Checked the Columbia BB. NOTHING at all.

Matthew

[lurknomore]

Yeah, the DC Meetup went off like gangbusters. I went in and showed up on Saturday with the lowest of expectations, but kudos go out to everyone that showed up. Everyone was really cool to hang out with. It was nice just to talk about our passion of video games and our love of all things CAG. A great, great bonus was meeting the guys from Goozex. They are just like us CAGers, and that's a good thing. I had a really good time. I hung out for about 4 hours with the boys, but I felt like the fun was only just beginning. We should definitely set something up again, and I'll be sure to bring my big ol bag of games next time. Thanks again go out to the entire group for making it a great time.

[simpsonps121]

Next time can we run a group closer to the Baltimore area? Maybe Arundel Mill D & B or whatever. :-)


Matthew

[Spruce]

Next time can we run a group closer to the Baltimore area? Maybe Arundel Mill D & B or whatever. :-)


Matthew
I second that...would definitely attend one there if I had the day off from work.

[iguanaDitty]

Columbia BB had MGS3 listed at $34.99 (or something) but rang up as $10. There were 2 left.

BTW, sorry I missed the meetup. Looknig forward to the next one.

[lurknomore]

Germantown BB had nothing. I actually went there this morning for a few HD-DVDs...and I let some little girl with 4 pages of lists do all of the initial walking and searching. It was kinda pitiful. Anyhow, nothing there or at least on the shelf.

[HarassmentPanda]

Tenleytown, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard BBs are out of anything good. I think Tenleytown has one copy of Trapt and Potomac Yard has Zathura. I've been looking everywhere for an MGS3 or Psychonauts. I ran into a fellow CAG at Potomac Yard that bought 3 copies of Psychonauts.... made me sad that I couldn't get one.

If anyone finds a Psychonauts or MGS, please please please grab one for me!

[Goozex]

Hey everyone,
It's Mark from Goozex. Just thought I'd venture out of the Goozex forum to post a big thank you to thebob101 for organizing the DC CAG meetup. Jon and I had a really great time and we want to extend an invitation for the next meet yet to be announced. What we can do on our end is send out a mass invite to our local users and RSVP -- from that we can organize something maybe on a larger scale -- though D&B was a very good choice -- next time we gotta play a few games.

keep in touch and i'll start contributing to this forum.

[aspower]

Germantown BB had nothing. I actually went there this morning for a few HD-DVDs...and I let some little girl with 4 pages of lists do all of the initial walking and searching. It was kinda pitiful. Anyhow, nothing there or at least on the shelf.


Well that saves me a stop on my way home from work.

[cleaver]

Tenleytown had Madden 07 for PSP and that's it, I picked up Tournament Paintball at Rockville and they had 1 copy of Rainbox Six Lockdown XBox.

On the other hand, at Tenleytown I picked up 4 WB BOGO SEs with 4 300 preview DVDs with movie cash.

[HarassmentPanda]

I managed to pick up Scrapland, Counter-Strike, and Unreal Championship 2 for Xbox; Wild Arms 4 and Samurai Western for PS2; and NHL 2k6 for 360 today. Not a bad haul for less than $20, but I'm still sore about the Psychonauts issue. I'm not sure how many of these games I'll actually like, but they were all worth a try at that price. If anyone was looking for any of these games in particular, shoot me a PM and maybe we can work something out. Games are meant to be played and I refuse to hoard them like other people.

[jmiller80]

I'm glad to hear everything went well and it was a good time.

Unfortunately, work built up last week, overtook my weekend (with a little Crackdown to ease the pain), and continues through this week. With luck, I'll make the next meetup.

If we ever meet in VA, I am definitely game, but I'll have to think on the location.


The planets would have to align for it to be worthwhile, but a CAG run up (or down) Route 7 is possible on a deal rich day. It's probably best as an idea for Black Friday (unless AMZN spoils the brick-and-mortar party again).

Going from South to North (Skyline/Alexandria/Falls Church to Tysons/Fairfax/Vienna), you have:
Skyline Target
Baileys GS
Baileys TRU
Baileys BB
Baileys CC
Tysons CC (while it still exists)
Tysons EB
Tysons North EB
Tysons North BB
Tysons North CC

I'm probably missing some prospects (e.g., the terrible Tysons FYEs), but these are my occasional haunting grounds. Any comparable retail concentration in MD?

[lurknomore]

The planets would have to align for it to be worthwhile, but a CAG run up (or down) Route 7 is possible on a deal rich day. It's probably best as an idea for Black Friday (unless AMZN spoils the brick-and-mortar party again).

Going from South to North (Skyline/Alexandria/Falls Church to Tysons/Fairfax/Vienna), you have:
Skyline Target
Baileys GS
Baileys TRU
Baileys BB
Baileys CC
Tysons CC (while it still exists)
Tysons EB
Tysons North EB
Tysons North BB
Tysons North CC

I'm probably missing some prospects (e.g., the terrible Tysons FYEs), but these are my occasional haunting grounds. Any comparable retail concentration in MD?

oh gawd. Yes, there is...up and down I-270 would be comparable....but please kill me if there is ever a deal good enough to warrant such a run. Seriously.

[adamsappel]

I'm sorry I missed this one. I wasn't sure if I was free, and my previous plans fell through, but I spent Saturday thinking there was something I was forgetting. Oh, well, I'll really, really try to make the next time.

[lurknomore]

I went by the Rockville BB taking advantage of the 300 and Movie b1g1 deal...and I saw that there were a few 1.99 and 4.99 titles. Nothing that I wuold bite on even for trade fodder, but nonetheless these cheapo games might be nice for the kiddees.

[abhinav]

Yeah that BG1G movie deal is great, i got two movie tickets Amadeus and Enter the Dragon for $10! With some coupons and a Reward zone thing i also grabbed The Movies for $10.
Bad news is arundel mills BB had shit left as in deals but oh well.

[thebob101]

Sounds like there is nothing at the local BBs. Oh well, I can't buy anymore games I will never play. Just received my Crackdown from Buy.com for $44. Can't wait to play, loved the demo.

Anyway, so what does everyone think about making the next meetup a private event as far as renting some rec hall or if someone has a huge house and set up food, drink, & gaming stations. It would cost, but the more folks in, the less it would be. I believe a rec center rental for 3-4 hours in the afternoon is $200-300. If not, then we can think about having it at the Arundel Mills D&B and calling ahead to reserve a section for us. I could take care of all of that. Gaming would have to be portables and the game room. I will call them and see what something like that runs for.

Post suggestions and when you all think we should have the next meetup.

[abhinav]

Sounds like there is nothing at the local BBs. Oh well, I can't buy anymore games I will never play. Just received my Crackdown from Buy.com for $44. Can't wait to play, loved the demo.

Anyway, so what does everyone think about making the next meetup a private event as far as renting some rec hall or if someone has a huge house and set up food, drink, & gaming stations. It would cost, but the more folks in, the less it would be. I believe a rec center rental for 3-4 hours in the afternoon is $200-300. If not, then we can think about having it at the Arundel Mills D&B and calling ahead to reserve a section for us. I could take care of all of that. Gaming would have to be portables and the game room. I will call them and see what something like that runs for.

Post suggestions and when you all think we should have the next meetup.

I think that is a good idea but we need something along the lines of Friday afternoon. That way there will be less people in teh D&B (ie Kids) and we can actually play games in peace.

[simpsonps121]

Once again, I can get the use of my church. There would not be any rental cost for this, but there would be some requirements.

No beer being the big one. :-)

Matthew

[jgamezcua]

I managed to pick up Scrapland, Counter-Strike, and Unreal Championship 2 for Xbox; Wild Arms 4 and Samurai Western for PS2; and NHL 2k6 for 360 today. Not a bad haul for less than $20, but I'm still sore about the Psychonauts issue. I'm not sure how many of these games I'll actually like, but they were all worth a try at that price. If anyone was looking for any of these games in particular, shoot me a PM and maybe we can work something out. Games are meant to be played and I refuse to hoard them like other people.

PM sent about trading for some games

[cleaver]

Gaithersburg BB had nada.
I think Green Turtle in Laurel would be a decent place to meet up; I'd rather meet up at a church or food court or something versus dropping $20. I am a cheapass after all.

[sidlon]

It looks like every CompUSA in DC and NoVA are closing (and all but 2 in MD).

http://www.compusa.com/locations/store.asp
http://www.gearlog.com/2007/02/cheap_geek_compusa_closures_me.php

So has anyone been by the local stores yet to check for deals?

[thebob101]

Went to the BB in Bowie, MD and picked up Trapt for the ps2 and Fight Night Round 3 for the Xbox. The games were marked on the divider and there were a few more titles (Barbie and Poker games).

Other than that, nothing. They did have 3 copies of Prey LE for the 360 at $29.99.

What does everyone think of meeting in a church?

[Hoffgod]

Anyway, so what does everyone think about making the next meetup a private event as far as renting some rec hall or if someone has a huge house and set up food, drink, & gaming stations. It would cost, but the more folks in, the less it would be. I believe a rec center rental for 3-4 hours in the afternoon is $200-300. If not, then we can think about having it at the Arundel Mills D&B and calling ahead to reserve a section for us. I could take care of all of that. Gaming would have to be portables and the game room. I will call them and see what something like that runs for.

Post suggestions and when you all think we should have the next meetup.
I was unable to make it to the meetup as I'm stuck at college, hope it all went well.
Anyways, that sounds like an awesome idea. I know I'd be game. Want to make it really fun? Get some gaming tournaments going. Not sure how to work out prizes, but that would be awesome.
So, as long as it's during the summer (mid-May to mid-August), I'm up for the next meetup.

[thebob101]

I was unable to make it to the meetup as I'm stuck at college, hope it all went well.
Anyways, that sounds like an awesome idea. I know I'd be game. Want to make it really fun? Get some gaming tournaments going. Not sure how to work out prizes, but that would be awesome.
So, as long as it's during the summer (mid-May to mid-August), I'm up for the next meetup.

Gaming tourney is a great idea. Maybe we could set something up with Mark and Jon from Goozex. Maybe we could get more sponsership with cool prizes. I will PM Mark and see. Maybe the church (Where is the church located?) would work out for that and some of us could go out afterwards.

[simpsonps121]

The church is in Columbia MD, right off of Route 29. (Rt 29 and 108)
www.harvester.org should give you directions.

The church has run gaming nights a couple of times in the past. Ran a GT3 tournament open to the community a couple of years ago, and the teens typically have a game night every year.

Let me know,
Matthew

[Tron999]

Has anyone gone by CompUSA to see if there's any deals going on?

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Thanks guys, had a good time last weekend. Thanks BOB for helping clean out my trunk full of games. This is really not me selling empty 360's! Bad joke.

http://sethoscope.net/thegame/photos/car.jpg

Thanks sethscope! whoever you are? Thanks guys but I just checked out that church and it's like 60+ miles so I'm definitely out if that's the final place. Even though a gaming tournament would be awesome. I might reconsider but we'll see if my CO (wife) allows it.

Hey everyone,
It's Mark from Goozex. Just thought I'd venture out of the Goozex forum to post a big thank you to thebob101 for organizing the DC CAG meetup. Jon and I had a really great time and we want to extend an invitation for the next meet yet to be announced. What we can do on our end is send out a mass invite to our local users and RSVP -- from that we can organize something maybe on a larger scale -- though D&B was a very good choice -- next time we gotta play a few games.

keep in touch and i'll start contributing to this forum.

Thanks again Mark for the awesome gift. I will definitely sign up this weekend and try to list most of my games. Thanks for taking time out of your guy's schedule to hang out with such cheap arses!

Thanks to everyone who attended. Had a good time and didn't play one game. Chatty kathys I guess. (That sounded a wee bit...) nevermind.

Best buys have manly been a bust from Manassas - Woodbridge - Tysons but some deals were found. Picked up a couple Darkwatch's for Xbox but not much else. Blockbuster/Gamerush deal is somewhat of bust too because most Blockbusters don't sell many new games anymore. Check out my previous posts about some info on Compusa. Mainly 10% game stuff. Wrists starting to hurt bad! Me caveman no like to type. Sorry late.

Thanks again guys for the meet up had an awesome time.

And no this was no translated via speak & spell, WTF.

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Best buys have manly been a bust from Manassas .....

That's some funny sheite there...


DO WHAT?

[abhinav]

This isnt a deal but a heads up to anyone who sometimes gets motion sickness from games:
Call of Duty 3 on the Wii will make you puke. The game just feels wrong to me, gameplay is ok but the graphics are crap and playing it with the motion controls just does not work. Bah off to goozex this goes.

[Green Giant]

Has anyone gone by CompUSA to see if there's any deals going on?
I went to the CompUSA in Gaithersburg today and all videogames & accessories are 10% off ORIGINAL prices. No great deals....

[thebob101]

I went to the CompUSA in Gaithersburg today and all videogames & accessories are 10% off ORIGINAL prices. No great deals....

I hit the one in Rockville yesterday and it's the same deal. Found a Blu-Ray for $20 (Memento) and some guides for $2.50. CS said they were closing in 90 days or when all the crap is gone.

[Tron999]

I guess we'll have to wait a few weeks for better deals.

[HarassmentPanda]

My 360's DVD drive decided to stop working the other night. So, if anyone sees some good local deals on a 360 (CompUSA included), let me know! Until then all I can do is play Live Arcade games and HD-DVD movies.

[HarassmentPanda]

Rumor has it that video games are now 20% off at CompUSA. Can anyone tell me where the locations that are closing are? I'm still relatively unfamiliar with the area.

[thebob101]

Rumor has it that video games are now 20% off at CompUSA. Can anyone tell me where the locations that are closing are? I'm still relatively unfamiliar with the area.

Rockville, MD is closing.

[MCalvert1]

Hey DC cags. I only found out about the D&B meet from the frontpage post, and it was too late to arrange anything. I live in Southern PA, but my wife is from Gaithersburg/Rockville so we're there fairly often. I would definitely be interested in a meetup for gaming, be it tournaments or just for fun. I could bring my xbox or xbox 360 if anyone is thinking of doing a LAN. And I've met Matthew before, he's a good guy. I'll keep an eye on this thread for updates.

MjC

[sidlon]

Rumor has it that video games are now 20% off at CompUSA. Can anyone tell me where the locations that are closing are? I'm still relatively unfamiliar with the area.

Anything that isn't on this list will be closing:
http://www.compusa.com/locations/store.asp?ref=cj

In other words any store in NoVA or DC is gone, and MD will only have stores in Columbia and Towson.

I stopped at the Alexandria branch (near the Landmark mall) last week and an employee said they'd be open until late april.

[Yertle]

I'm not going to miss them at all, but I look forward to how this will change the dynamic in the cafe over at the Barnes & Noble near Fair Oaks. The only reason free Wifi has been available there has been because of the CompUSA's network reaching through the wall. With it gone, perhaps *gasp* people will have to pay for Wifi access there. That will certainly be fun to see when I work there again this summer

[lurknomore]

The Gaithersburg CompUSA was the same thing that it was pre-clearance/closing prices. Yes, there were up to 20% prices everywhere...but hardly anything was a deal. Apple stuff was only a 5%, so it'll all be awhile before anything is priced great. I couldn't believe all of the yokels buying cart loads worth of stuff though....idiots.

[lurknomore]

I've got an idea...a project or proposal perhaps. As we all know from the deals pages, the store that we most miss out on in these parts is Fry's. They have incredible deals, really incredible deals on brand newly released games. I was thinking that perhaps we could set up a system where we could have group buys by a friend, relative, or a responsible CAG from a location near a Fry's...who would buy certain sale games in bulk and then send it to one of us...to then distribute to us DC metro gamers. I'm sure that the savings would still be worth it if we could commit enough people. I have faith in the DC CAG community, and we could then get in on some of these mind-blowingly good Fry's deals.

[simpsonps121]

that is fine with me. I have no relatives on the West coast though...

Matthew

[lurknomore]

We have to find a state with a Fry's with the lowest sales tax...and of relative proximity to the DC metro area. I'l; do some research later tonight.

[thebob101]

I've got an idea...a project or proposal perhaps. As we all know from the deals pages, the store that we most miss out on in these parts is Fry's. They have incredible deals, really incredible deals on brand newly released games. I was thinking that perhaps we could set up a system where we could have group buys by a friend, relative, or a responsible CAG from a location near a Fry's...who would buy certain sale games in bulk and then send it to one of us...to then distribute to us DC metro gamers. I'm sure that the savings would still be worth it if we could commit enough people. I have faith in the DC CAG community, and we could then get in on some of these mind-blowingly good Fry's deals.

One of my brothers lives in Southern California (SD) and the other one lives in Orange County and both are gamers. I just checked and there is a Fry's near both of them. I could ask them if they are willing to pick stuff up for us at Frys.

The closest Frys to us is GA.

[thebob101]

Also, just a heads up if anyone is interested. My band is opening up for 3 Days Grace at the 9:30 Club tonight. Should be a great show.

[jtbradford]

Also, just a heads up if anyone is interested. My band is opening up for 3 Days Grace at the 9:30 Club tonight. Should be a great show.

Wow - that's a nice venue to play at, congrats on that ;). A friend of mine wanted to see 3DG, but we were too late to pick up tickets.

Has anyone heard any word on if/when the CompUSAs in the area are going to up the discounts? I hadn't known they were closing until recently, and 10% off regular price games is garbage :)

[jgamezcua]

Nope, just checked Gaithersburg today and still at 10%

[lurknomore]

Saw signs as I drove by CompUSA gaithersburg for up to 30%....I'm presuming that that means another drop to probably 20% for games and 10% for Apple items. Again, just my speculation. In my opinion, still not hot enough for a visit.

[jgamezcua]

Checked again yesterday and all games are still 10%

The sign for 30% is what got me to go in. Is Rockville the same?

[thebob101]

Checked again yesterday and all games are still 10%

The sign for 30% is what got me to go in. Is Rockville the same?

Went to Rockville CompUSA yesterday and it was still 10% games, 20% off guides and movies, and 10% off accessories. I really couldn't find anything that was 30% off. It still looked like it had the same stuff since last week.

[lurknomore]

CompUSA is teh suck. Good riddance. Once the sale gets good and going, all that there will be left will be their own crap brand line of computer accessories.

[jgamezcua]

Dang, when is CompUSA gonna increase the clearance % on games!!

Has Rockville changed lately?

[lurknomore]

Dang, when is CompUSA gonna increase the clearance % on games!!

Has Rockville changed lately?

Just stopped by today...and everything was the same as before. No movement yet. However, I did see that they were readying new stickers and tags...just don't know when these will be applied. The Rockville store seemed to be pretty well stocked with the exception of dig. cameras.

[jgamezcua]

I don't know what's up with the people in Gaithersburg b/c that store looks like it's being pretty successful at selling off it's inventory at current reduced prices. The game section, laptops, and printers section has taken a respectable hit since they started the close out sale. Sounds like Rockville is where I need to be going.

[jmiller80]

On the VA side, the deals at the Vienna/Tyson's CompUSA aren't all that much better. Games were 10% off last weekend, which translates to ~5% off after tax. Bleh. The stock of PC games was great and only okay for the consoles/handhelds. Current gen systems have been picked over pretty well, but most still have some games.

Store was busy and lines were long for the higher discounted computer junk. You won't find a retail copy of Vista any cheaper. Here's hoping for higher discounts before the other fools pick the store clean.

[cleaver]

I was just at the EB in White Flint looking for the $5 UMDs and I bought Dawn of the Dead for me but they also had a used copy of Akira, which IMO is by far the best UMD (and I have 25+ and used to review them for videogametalk.com) for $3.99 - EDGE discount.

I was going to send this to abhinav but his PMs are full.

[abhinav]

I was just at the EB in White Flint looking for the $5 UMDs and I bought Dawn of the Dead for me but they also had a used copy of Akira, which IMO is by far the best UMD (and I have 25+ and used to review them for videogametalk.com) for $3.99 - EDGE discount.

I was going to send this to abhinav but his PMs are full.
Oh god i want that UMD. Pick it up or something i want that UMD!

[hostyl1]

Are any of the Best Buys in the area (particularly NoVA) stocked with GGCs? I havent had any luck in finding them.
T.I.A. (Thanks in Advance)

[HarassmentPanda]

I'm pretty sure the Pentagon City Best Buy has a bunch of GGCs.

[lurknomore]

I guess that there isn't much of a want for a Fry's drop-ship. Oh well.

[jmiller80]

Are any of the Best Buys in the area (particularly NoVA) stocked with GGCs?

Saw a couple GGCs in Baileys Crossroads this weekend. Noticed two on an endcap (end towards the wall) in the music section. I've found the BBYs in NOVA stocked pretty well in the usual locations (near checkout and/or near games), but I haven't gone searching for them lately.

[jmiller80]

I guess that there isn't much of a want for a Fry's drop-ship. Oh well.

Not a bad idea, but it's tough to herd cats.
-- A regular schedule of good deals that we can't get anywhere else is what you need.

A couple of problems:
-- Fry's deals depend on release schedules, which are erratic
-- Fry's deals are good but aren't consistently the best around
-- Fry's deals are sometimes available online (e.g., God of War 2 @ $39.99 shipped)

-- (I signed up with Gameznflix, so I am buying fewer games)


That said, I'm happy to go in on a good deal if it comes up.

[Yertle]

Isn't another problem with some Fry's deals that many of them can be in the form of rebates? Rebates are swell and good, but make for an ackward deal. I almost think our efforts would be better placed trying to convince Fry's to open a Northern Virginia store, especially with CompUSA on the way out. We do have one of the few Microcenter locations so I guess anything is possible

[mrplow1817]

Are any of the Best Buys in the area (particularly NoVA) stocked with GGCs? I havent had any luck in finding them.
T.I.A. (Thanks in Advance)

Tysons Best Buy is out of GGCs. They've been consistently stocked with them for a long time up until about a week ago. Looks like they might be starting to phase them out with the coupon expiring in only a few months.

[jgamezcua]

Tysons Best Buy is out of GGCs. They've been consistently stocked with them for a long time up until about a week ago. Looks like they might be starting to phase them out with the coupon expiring in only a few months.

Same in Rockville and Gaithersburg, haven't seen GGCs in over a month now

[abhinav]

Same in Rockville and Gaithersburg, haven't seen GGCs in over a month now

Yeah i was about to post that i was at Rockville and i couldnt find a GGC. Bah i am running out of these again :cry:

[cleaver]

Picked up Black for XBox for $7.04 and Hellboy DVD with bust $7.88 at Gaithersburg Sams Club

[Tron999]

Does anyone know if the CompUSA's are all closed now?

[MCalvert1]

If anyone is interested in an 27" HDTV CRT for pickup, I'm trying to sell one. Here's the thread:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12898

I'd be open to trades for it as well, if we can work something out before there's any bids.

MjC

[abhinav]

BUmp for the B1G1 at all TRU's for games under $10, anyone find anything good? We can do a meet and trade at our next event if we do.

[maiku]

I was out at the Fair City Mall GameStop in Fairfax this past Tuesday. They're closing tomorrow (Sun 4/8), probably because there's an EB at the Pickett Shopping Center right across the street.

The bad news...no liquidation, they'll just pack everything up and ship it back to EB/GS. The good news...as a sign of apprecation they're offering a 20% off coupon good for one total purchase at the Pickett EB. The person that gave it to me said it was good for any used games/accessories and that they were looking into extending it to cover new games too. The coupon expires on 4/22 and mentions that systems are *not* included.

I'm not sure if a purchase is required to get the coupon or how many they have. I went in for Battalion Wars and the guy offered it to me on the way out. It's a B&W full-page printout. Might be worth checking out if you're nearby.

[thebob101]

What is the status with the CompUSA's in the area? Last I heard, the markdowns weren't that great. They should be closing soon.

[maiku]

What is the status with the CompUSA's in the area? Last I heard, the markdowns weren't that great. They should be closing soon.

This thread in the Southeast section covers the DC-area CompUSAs. I guess DC is NE and NoVA is SE?

http://www.cheapyd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130077

[Yertle]

I was out at the Fair City Mall GameStop in Fairfax this past Tuesday. They're closing tomorrow (Sun 4/8), probably because there's an EB at the Pickett Shopping Center right across the street.

I knew one of those locations was going to have to go eventually. I'm just glad the superior store is the one that's surviving. It wouldn't surprise me if all the construction going on at Fair City played a contributing factor.

I think we need to make an official distinction on where NoVA goes in the forum descriptions. Apparantly having DC seperate from Virginia is too confusing. Northern VA should go in NE imho.

[thebob101]

I think we need to make an official distinction on where NoVA goes in the forum descriptions. Apparantly having DC seperate from Virginia is too confusing. Northern VA should go in NE imho.

I agree, NOVA is in the DC Metro area. I am in Maryland and still always post in this thread. When we had the meetup it was CAG members from the Washington DC Metro area (MD, VA, DC, almost had someone from DE). It seems that a few of the NOVA folks don't want to be considered DC, they would prefer to be considered VA and post in that thread. Totally confusing when they are closer to DC than Richmond.

[elprincipe]

I agree, NOVA is in the DC Metro area. I am in Maryland and still always post in this thread. When we had the meetup it was CAG members from the Washington DC Metro area (MD, VA, DC, almost had someone from DE). It seems that a few of the NOVA folks don't want to be considered DC, they would prefer to be considered VA and post in that thread. Totally confusing when they are closer to DC than Richmond.

Why are Virginia and Maryland/DC in separate regions anyway (in the forum descriptions)? It makes no sense at all. There should be "Mid-Atlantic" with PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, maybe WV.

[thebob101]

Okay, been a couple of months since our last meetup. What is the interest in meeting up again? We have had suggestions to meet at a church in Columbia, MD or we can meet at D&B in Rockville, MD again. This time is seems we have more of a clue what is going on. We can bring trade stuff, I will ask the guys from Goozex to invite their folks and make it a party. I know this time I will bring a bunch of stuff to trade or sell.

[Goozex]

hey that's great...just give me a heads up on when and where and I can send out a mass email to our members in MD, DC, VA

[abhinav]

Okay, been a couple of months since our last meetup. What is the interest in meeting up again? We have had suggestions to meet at a church in Columbia, MD or we can meet at D&B in Rockville, MD again. This time is seems we have more of a clue what is going on. We can bring trade stuff, I will ask the guys from Goozex to invite their folks and make it a party. I know this time I will bring a bunch of stuff to trade or sell.

I am down for it again :) I would prefer D&B again as it was a great place. We could also play more games and get some trading done, the only thing i would be against is not for anything in early may.

[thebob101]

hey that's great...just give me a heads up on when and where and I can send out a mass email to our members in MD, DC, VA

Love you guys, just made my first two trades on Goozex. I find myself watching my library and want list like crack!

[cleaver]

Man, 2 months on Goozex and I've got one hit :( someone trade me DDRU

White Flint D&B gets my vote

[thebob101]

Man, 2 months on Goozex and I've got one hit :( someone trade me DDRU

White Flint D&B gets my vote

I have found it depends on the game, I have a couple up on Goozex, but no one is biting. I have found that even though the game is requested, that doesn't mean yours will get taken. Still learning how the whole system works, but it is very cool. Just received a sealed Godfather for the 360.

I think D&B would work the best as well. It is basically in the middle of NOVA & Baltimore, but still close to DC. I still don't think a lot of local CAG folk check this thread. Will have to think of a way to make it more known.

[jgamezcua]

I vote for sometime in May or June since I'm busting out my Thesis until then. I'd like to try to attend this time if the time works.

[Jagwarlord]

Anyone know which Gamestops in Maryland/DC has N64 games? I raped a few stores but I looking for more:D I fould a crapload in Ellicot City and some in Annapolis. Anymore out there or did you guys clean them out?

[abhinav]

Man i love goozex. I love it. I have traded in Import Tuner Challenge (x360), Call of duty 3 (Wii) and Trauma Center (Wii).
I have gotten:
Matrix Path of Neo (PS2)
Ultimate Spiderman (DS)
Deathrow: Underground Team Combat (XB)
Prince of Persia Revelations (PSP)
Mad Maestro (PS2)
And Motorstorm (PS3) arriving in the mail!

All games so far have been in mint condition and have played perfectly. Shipping has been fast and people on the other side of the transaction where great when one of my deliveries was being slow. I can happily say that unless gamestop has an amazing deal i doubt i will ever use any other video game trading service again.

[s0undwav3]

What is this meetup, I live in Arlington, VA.

anyway, on another topic, where the hell can I find a Wii? I've been searching for months and can't find one. I had a chance to get one once at Toy's R' US on a Sunday and when I got there, the line was already too long to get one. That was last sunday!

[jgamezcua]

What is this meetup, I live in Arlington, VA.

anyway, on another topic, where the hell can I find a Wii? I've been searching for months and can't find one. I had a chance to get one once at Toy's R' US on a Sunday and when I got there, the line was already too long to get one. That was last sunday!

Check speedy's new post on video game ads for the week of 4/22/07. Wii is supposed to be at CC. I had to get there 2 hrs before the store opened to even have a chance of getting one.

[thebob101]

What is this meetup, I live in Arlington, VA.

About 10 of us and the guys from Goozex got together at Dave & Busters in Rockville, MD and had a few drinks, ate some food, and talked and traded/sold games. It was a very cool time.

[simpsonps121]

N64 - The store off of St. Johns Lane had a ton of them.... So did the store off of 40 across from the Double T Diner...

Matthew

[Jagwarlord]

N64 - The store off of St. Johns Lane had a ton of them.... So did the store off of 40 across from the Double T Diner...

Matthew

What city's? I suck with roads

[cleaver]

$25 LOTR:BFME2 for 360 at Gaithersberg Sams Club

[MaxBiaggi3]

N64 - The store off of... 40 across from the Double T Diner...

Selection is pretty weak at this point unless you're looking for old sports titles. Forget about getting anything with a box or instructions manual either.

[simpsonps121]

What city's? I suck with roads
I guess it is Ellicott City... It is near Columbia.

Off of 40, near the 29 interchange.

Matthew

[ihadFG]

Anyone know which Gamestops in Maryland/DC has N64 games? I raped a few stores but I looking for more:D I fould a crapload in Ellicot City and some in Annapolis. Anymore out there or did you guys clean them out?

Most of the one's around here sent them out to other stores or something I think because the Prince Frederick one got rid of all theirs...the Annapolis one is the only one I've seen that still has them.

[greenfox]

Hi all, I haven't looked at this tread in a while. I was at the last get together and it was a pretty good time. I would definitely be down for another one.

The CompUSA in Rockville is down to it's last 8-9 days. I picked up the WOW expansion pack, The Burning Crusade, for $14 dollars there today. It's definitely the best game deal there, and they still have a huge stack of copies, as of this morning. I don't know why. Everything else is getting to be pretty picked over. They still seem to have a pretty decent stock of 360 games, but even at 30% off it's nothing too spectacular, and I already have a few games in the backlog. Keep in mind that all sales there are final.

On another note, does anyone know if any of the Circuit City's around here have the $8 Starcraft battlechest? My disc from way back in the day is worn out, and I've been waiting to snag another copy on the cheap. The Rockville and Mannassas (I have a buddy down there) stores don't have it. I'm gonna hit up Wheaton and Gaithersburg tomorrow. I still run through strategies for that game in my head sometimes, which is pretty bizarre.

[HarassmentPanda]

Sorry greenfox, haven't seen the Starcraft Battlechest, but I'll take a look next time I'm at Circuit City.

On another note, now that my law school exams are winding down (1L year is over on Thursday!!) I'm thinking about building an arcade cabinet with a MAME setup over the summer. My ultimate goal is to rig up both a computer and my modded Xbox so that I can play MAME games as well as games like SF: Anthology over Xbox Live. Has anyone locally ever gotten involved in a project like this that can give me some words of advice?

I've got a pretty solid plan together and drew up some plans for the cabinet, but an ad for a pair of ultra-cheap arcade cabinets came up the other day. So, I'm thinking about buying one of those and modding it because it'll be a lot cheaper and more authentic.

I'll be sure to document my progress and when I get done maybe I'll have a small CAG get together to break it in. I've got a couple of 360 if people want to play those too. Also, if anyone else is interested in doing something like this over the summer, I can pick up both arcade cabinets cheap and ordering further parts (joysticks, buttons, etc.) will be cheaper to do as a pair in bulk.

There's been a lot of talk about another meetup; anything planned? I was really bummed to miss the last one because of school, but I would love to make the next one!

[Sc4rfac3]

Sorry greenfox, haven't seen the Starcraft Battlechest, but I'll take a look next time I'm at Circuit City.

On another note, now that my law school exams are winding down (1L year is over on Thursday!!) I'm thinking about building an arcade cabinet with a MAME setup over the summer. My ultimate goal is to rig up both a computer and my modded Xbox so that I can play MAME games as well as games like SF: Anthology over Xbox Live. Has anyone locally ever gotten involved in a project like this that can give me some words of advice?

I've got a pretty solid plan together and drew up some plans for the cabinet, but an ad for a pair of ultra-cheap arcade cabinets came up the other day. So, I'm thinking about buying one of those and modding it because it'll be a lot cheaper and more authentic.

I'll be sure to document my progress and when I get done maybe I'll have a small CAG get together to break it in. I've got a couple of 360 if people want to play those too. Also, if anyone else is interested in doing something like this over the summer, I can pick up both arcade cabinets cheap and ordering further parts (joysticks, buttons, etc.) will be cheaper to do as a pair in bulk.

There's been a lot of talk about another meetup; anything planned? I was really bummed to miss the last one because of school, but I would love to make the next one!

thats so cool man i wanna build one in the future let me know when you finish it or if u need some help putting it together.

[abhinav]

If anyone sees the starcraft battlechest gimmie a heads up too, i never played the games. I have also been looking for the Shadow Hearts: Covenant, Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga, and Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne new or used (Trying to get it under the B2G1 sale for EB.) If anyone sees them please gimmie a heads up. Also, anyone find anything cool while hunting?

[jgamezcua]

I haven't seen a Starcraft battle chest at a CC in a long time.

I think anyone's best bet to find one this week is to go on BB website and search on location to price match the CC ad.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=3598770&st=starcraft&type=product&id=1051806262714

[abhinav]

I haven't seen a Starcraft battle chest at a CC in a long time.

I think anyone's best bet to find one this week is to go on BB website and search on location to price match the CC ad.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=3598770&st=starcraft&type=product&id=1051806262714

Good idea, might as well try it.

[lurknomore]

I haven't been around these boards as much as I have wanted. Been busy trying to get rid of my video game collection, at least the stuff that I absolutely won't touch any longer..anyhow, how is the whole gang here doing? We should get together again. Had a good time the time before.

[simpsonps121]

Hi Lurk,
You really do live up to your name, don't you?

Things are settling down for me again. In time to get ready for the summer business. :-)

Matthew

[thebob101]

Matthew, thanks for the positive comment and tip on Goozex.


I am going to start trying to set up another meetup. School is winding down so I will have some time soon.

[abhinav]

man i love goozex, i got a mint condition of Shadow hearts, woot to that.

[jgamezcua]

Are all the compusa's closed now in the md and va areas?

[lurknomore]

I went by the Rockville CompUSSR and it is now gone. They did have signs showing that a Microcenter will be coming in. This is a definite upgrade, methinks. No longer having to trek down to VA for Microcenter deals. Hooray. It's a good space too.

[Crazy Dylan]

Man im in Falls Church, VA about 15 minutes away from DC. We probably get more crap than you.

[thebob101]

I went by the Rockville CompUSSR and it is now gone. They did have signs showing that a Microcenter will be coming in. This is a definite upgrade, methinks. No longer having to trek down to VA for Microcenter deals. Hooray. It's a good space too.

What is a Microcenter? Sorry if I sound like a noob.

[Goozex]

What is a Microcenter? Sorry if I sound like a noob.

lol...i had the same question...

[lurknomore]

Microcenter is a computer-related supplies store, much like CompUSA, with great deals more often than CompUSA. Quality products at fair prices for all things computer or electronics related. They have recently made a push into console video gaming, even the used business. Should be a good thing for Marylanders.

www.microcenter.com
Check it out.

[jmiller80]

Microcenter is another electronics/computer big-box chain, but one with only a handful of stores.

http://www.microcenter.com

They have periodic ads that are sometimes so dense they look like classified ads with pictures. There are occasionally wicked deals to get people in-store, but they often sell out.

[jlarlee]

about to spend 2 months at Fort meade for training. Any required stores to visit?

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

Hey fellas, been awhile for me as well. Been busy with work and the twins lately. I thought one baby was crazy! Anywho, we should definitely meet up again. I think we should pick a place somewhere between MD & VA. Seen a few Nova's expressing interest. Crap, I hope I can make it. I've played my 360 like a total of 2 hours in the last month! Gotta go, later and hope we can meet up again. I still have some swag I need to unload. Goozex can only take so much.

Edit: Sorry had to remove the Tootles, sounded a little gay, not that there's anything wrong with that..

[thebob101]

I am going to start thinking of a date for our next meetup. Is everyone agreed that Dave & Busters is a good middle location? If not, make suggestions. I was thinking the end of June on a Saturday.

Let me know and I will start planning. Mark, you still in for the Goozex folks? By the way, love your site, addicted, like video game trading crack.

[Goozex]

I am going to start thinking of a date for our next meetup. Is everyone agreed that Dave & Busters is a good middle location? If not, make suggestions. I was thinking the end of June on a Saturday.

Let me know and I will start planning. Mark, you still in for the Goozex folks? By the way, love your site, addicted, like video game trading crack.

Yeah of course Goozex is in! This is assuming that we are in town. Btw, if anybody sees me out tomorrow night in Baltimore, I'm not on company time...

[thebob101]

Yeah of course Goozex is in! This is assuming that we are in town. Btw, if anybody sees me out tomorrow night in Baltimore, I'm not on company time...

Let me know a good date for you guys because we definitely want you all to come!

[Goozex]

I'll let you know next week. I know in mid to late June we'll be down in Florida. There might also be something happening in NYC that we may need to catch.

[thebob101]

As soon as I get word from the Goozex folks, we are going to set up the next DC meetup. Start posting if you can make it.

[HarassmentPanda]

I'd love to go! I'll be out of town from this Friday - Wednesday (a little vacation on LBI), but I'm game after that!

[Goozex]

As soon as I get word from the Goozex folks, we are going to set up the next DC meetup. Start posting if you can make it.

Actually, thanks for reminding me...I'll talk to Jon about it tomorrow. I think we're flexible with next Friday & Saturday (June 1-2). What would people prefer, evening or daytime?

[jgamezcua]

I'm down for next friday, daytime, June 1

Out of town next sat though.

D&B in white flint sounds good as well.

[thebob101]

Actually, thanks for reminding me...I'll talk to Jon about it tomorrow. I think we're flexible with next Friday & Saturday (June 1-2). What would people prefer, evening or daytime?

What time are we thinking. I think a lot folks have to work during the day so maybe afternoon/happy hour time.

[HarassmentPanda]

What time are we thinking. I think a lot folks have to work during the day so maybe afternoon/happy hour time.

I agree that happy hour time is probably the best time. I have to work until 6 on Friday, so I won't be able to comeuntil after then.

[lurknomore]

I think Happy Hour would be the best time...after all we are Cheap ass gamers..plus D&B's, if that is the place, offers pretty decent Happy Hour specials for food, drink, and games.

[abhinav]

Sounds good to me, we will need people to sign us "minors" in during the weekdays but other then that it sounds good.

[thebob101]

2nd Washington DC area CAG meetup

Where: Dave & Buster's, White Flint Mall, Rockville/N. Bethesda, MD
Map (http://www.yellowpages.com/sp/maps/maps.jsp?linkType=13&rurl=t%253D0%2526v%253D2%2526s%253D1%2526q%253Ddav e%252Band%252Bbusters%2526ci%253DRockville%2526st% 253DMD%2526_requestid%253D151894&impressionId=4&listingId=75211028&id=75211028)
D & B website
(http://www.daveandbusters.com/Locations/Default.aspx?Loc=0009)
When: Friday, June 1st @ 5:30pm

Bring items for trade or sale and this time, someone needs to bring a camera. Check lists to know exactly what you would like from someone or just bring yourself to meet and greet. Last meetup, a couple of purchased a bunch of stuff. I have already hooked up a guide purchase.

Also, if you have a lot of stuff to trade/sell, think about parking in the top floor of the parking garage with the D&B entrance. That would be the easiest if everyone parked there and we could have all of the cars around each other to get our stuff. I know I have a ton of guides and games I am going to bring and I have too many to bring into D&B.

So, now we will start the attending/not attending list:

Will Attend:

thebob101
Mark and Jon from Goozex
jgamezcua
abhinav

Maybe-

jlarlee
boozi
lurknomore
iguanaDitty

Not Attending-

cleaver
MCalvert1
jmiller80

[MCalvert1]

Put me down for a maybe. If I can get there, it wouldn't be earlier than 6-6:30. If I come, I'll have a bunch of stuff to trade. I could even bring a 26" Panasonic HD CRT if anyone wants to buy it.

MjC

[jlarlee]

2nd Washington DC area CAG meetup

Where: Dave & Buster's, White Flint Mall, Rockville/N. Bethesda, MD
Map (http://www.yellowpages.com/sp/maps/maps.jsp?linkType=13&rurl=t%253D0%2526v%253D2%2526s%253D1%2526q%253Ddav e%252Band%252Bbusters%2526ci%253DRockville%2526st% 253DMD%2526_requestid%253D151894&impressionId=4&listingId=75211028&id=75211028)
D & B website
(http://www.daveandbusters.com/Locations/Default.aspx?Loc=0009)
When: Friday, June 1st @ 5:30pm

Bring items for trade or sale and this time, someone needs to bring a camera. Check lists to know exactly what you would like from someone or just bring yourself to meet and greet. Last meetup, a couple of purchased a bunch of stuff. I have already hooked up a guide purchase.

Also, if you have a lot of stuff to trade/sell, think about parking in the top floor of the parking garage with the D&B entrance. That would be the easiest if everyone parking up there and we could have all of the cars around each other to get our stuff. I know I have a ton of guides and games I am going to bring and I have too many to bring into D&B.

So, now we will start the attending/not attending list:

Will Attend:

thebob101
Mark and Jon from Goozex
jgamezcua
abhinav

Maybe-



Unknown-



Not Attending-

I'm in town for a photojournalism course, I should have my camera by then. But I will definetly try to come regardless

[boozi]

Woah, I haven't been here in a while and it seems like a 2nd meeting has been planned XD Anyways, it's good to be back... School's been so stressful the last month, I wasn't able to visit here.... Finally done with school, so I might come to the 2nd meeting :P Put me on the maybe list. Hopefully, I won't forget about it like last time XDDDD

[lurknomore]

I'll have to check in with my secretary...so put me in for a maybe. I really have no idea where I should be without the help of my wife or my secretary (or whatever the f-ing PC term for the bitch would be). :) Just one of those days.

[iguanaDitty]

might be doable. put me down for 'maybe'. hope to make it this time!

[thebob101]

I'll have to check in with my secretary...so put me in for a maybe. I really have no idea where I should be without the help of my wife or my secretary (or whatever the f-ing PC term for the bitch would be). :) Just one of those days.

lurk, you gotta come!