Washington D.C. Metro area.

[jmiller80]

Signs are pointing to no for my attendance.

Taking off from work early on Friday is one thing. Cutting a swath through Friday rush hour up to White Flint is another.

Have fun, guys! Perhaps the third time will be the charm.

[cleaver]

shit I can't come, I'm going to a Guiness Party 6/1

[MCalvert1]

Signs are pointing to no for my attendance.

Taking off from work early on Friday is one thing. Cutting a swath through Friday rush hour up to White Flint is another.

Have fun, guys! Perhaps the third time will be the charm.

Yeah, that's a good point. Better switch me to a no. I'm coming from over an hour away. The next one should be on a saturday or something.

MjC

[Sc4rfac3]

i'm in i wont be there until 6:30

[ighosty]

Any CAGs from northern VA know a good place to pick up the wireless MS headset and if it is worth it? I have heard mixed reviews from friends and other CAGs some say it great or a wireless and others say you can hear a lot of background noise and friends on XBL can't hear you right.

[thebob101]

If anyone knows someone from the DC area that might not check this thread, please PM them about the meetup on Friday.

[thebob101]

Just a repost of the original announcement:

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:

Mark and Jon from Goozex
jgamezcua
thebob101
abhinav

Maybe-

jlarlee
boozi
lurknomore
iguanaDitty

Not Attending-

cleaver
MCalvert1
jmiller80

[Goozex]

hey guys...we can make it friday...but we might be running late...maybe around 6:00.

Saturday during the day also works for us and might be the best for all the maybes & no's...

does changing it to Saturday afternoon throw things off? If it does, then disregard this question....

[thebob101]

hey guys...we can make it friday...but we might be running late...maybe around 6:00.

Saturday during the day also works for us and might be the best for all the maybes & no's...

does changing it to Saturday afternoon throw things off? If it does, then disregard this question....

I think changing it to Saturday afternoon would be the best thing. What time do you think is best. 3:00, 4:00 or 5:00? I will edit all of the posts once we decide. I will also PM everyone about the change once it is decided.

[abhinav]

Saturday would be fine with me, i would be late on Friday aswell

[lurknomore]

Although I would prefer Friday over Saturday on a personal level, my schedule is pointing to the contrary. I will definitely be able to make it on Saturday whatever the time is....but Friday, I'm still iffy about. Eager to hear what others have to say.

[Goozex]

I think changing it to Saturday afternoon would be the best thing. What time do you think is best. 3:00, 4:00 or 5:00? I will edit all of the posts once we decide. I will also PM everyone about the change once it is decided.

Cool, let's run with 3:00 if that's good. I will also try to get a mass email invite to all our md/dc/va members to come out....hopefully it's not too late.

[thebob101]

Repost with new time-

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: Saturday, June 2, 2007 @3:00 pm

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:

Mark and Jon from Goozex
thebob101
abhinav
cleaver
jmiller80
jlarlee
GloveBox
MCalvert1
MaxBiaggi3
GenDV138

Maybe-

boozi
lurknomore
iguanaDitty
Sc4rfac3

Not Attending-

jgamezcua

[cleaver]

I should be able to make it, switch me to will attend

[jmiller80]

Switch me to "will attend". There's a chance of work getting in the way, but all signs currently point to go.

[Goozex]

"I love it when a plan comes together!"

-Hannibal
A-Team

[Sc4rfac3]

put me down as a maybe

[jgamezcua]

Switch me to "not attending". I'm leaving town sat morning.

[jlarlee]

I'm in and bringing a professional-grade camera. Bring your laptops and I can firewire you the photos at the end

[thebob101]

I'm in and bringing a professional-grade camera. Bring your laptops and I can firewire you the photos at the end

Awesome. I am going to let Cheapy know that we are doing it again. I am stoked to see everyone again. This time I will be prepared with trade stuff and a camera.

Glenn

[lurknomore]

Good deal. Looking forward to good times.

[GloveBox]

I'm fairly new to the CAG but I will show up to show my support. :applause:

[GenDV138]

Not sure if I'll be making it on Saturday, so maybe.

[MCalvert1]

I should be able to attend now. My wife and I are planning to be in Rockville for the weekend. I'll bring some stuff to trade, and wear some kind of video game related T-Shirt. So someone wave me over if you spot a 6' tall scrawy white guy wandering around aimlessly.

MjC

[abhinav]

I got this email from Goozex! Nifty!

This Saturday, Jon and Mark from Goozex and the GoozCast, will be meeting up with friends from the CheapAssGamer community at Dave & Busters in Bethesda, MD.

We are excited for the chance to meet local Goozex members in person and introduce ourselves to you. Now is a great chance to find out about the behind-the-scenes at Goozex and share your feedback about the site.

We understand this is short notice and hopefully you'll be able to stop by and say hello! Please send any questions about this to info@goozex.com

Here are the details:

Where:
Dave & Busters
White Flint Mall
Bethesda, MD
Metro: White Flint (Red Line)
http://www.daveandbusters.com/Locations/Default.aspx?Loc=0009

When:
3:00 pm Saturday, June 2

Who:
Anybody!

See you there!

~Goozex Team~
Go go goozex.

[MaxBiaggi3]

2nd Washington DC area CAG meetup. . .

Exciting stuff. I'll have to dig through my last gen duplicate pile and see what/if anything I have that someone might be interested in. Please CML. :D

[thebob101]

Exciting stuff. I'll have to dig through my last gen duplicate pile and see what/if anything I have that someone might be interested in. Please CML. :D

I take this as a attend. Fantastic, see you then.

[Goozex]

I should be able to attend now. My wife and I are planning to be in Rockville for the weekend. I'll bring some stuff to trade, and wear some kind of video game related T-Shirt. So someone wave me over if you spot a 6' tall scrawy white guy wandering around aimlessly.

MjC

Let's meet at the same place as last time -- by the corner of the bar that is closest to the mall entrance.

[simpsonps121]

Ugh - I will miss this one too - B-Day for my brother...
Thanks,
Matthew

[jlarlee]

Let's meet at the same place as last time -- by the corner of the bar that is closest to the mall entrance.

never been there so I will try to find it. If you see a guy with a big honking black backpack and a redsox hat thats me. I got my camera for class so I will be trying some photo techniques out on you guys. Also if you all know of some good places in the area that I can shoot at in the area let me know.

[GenDV138]

I will definitely be there tomorrow, might bring a friend if he wants to come, looking forward to the meetup!

[thebob101]

I am stoked to meetup again. I just met up with jgamezcua (great to meet you Juan!) and bought some guides (kind of a pre-meetup purchase).

I think meeting at the same corner is great. I don't know what I am wearing, but for those who didn't come last night, I have a goatee, really short dark hair and will have a beer in hand, lol.

[iguanaDitty]

Not going to make it after all. Got some nasty sickness the past couple days and can't really speak at all. Sucks, I was looking forward to it.

...hopefully next time...

Hope it goes well!

[thebob101]

Repost -
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: Saturday, June 2, 2007 @3:00 pm

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:

Mark and Jon from Goozex
thebob101
abhinav
cleaver
jmiller80
jlarlee
GloveBox
MCalvert1
MaxBiaggi3
GenDV138
lurknomore

Maybe-

boozi
Sc4rfac3

Not Attending-

jgamezcua
iguanaDitty

[lurknomore]

Hey Goozex and CAG guys...I had a f-ing great time with you all at Dave & Buster's. I am sorry that I had to jet after only being there for 2 hours. Geez, but it was a great time once again...and I feel like we've got a pretty good thing going. One of these days we'll actually get around to playing games, instead of just drinking $7 beers and shooting the shit.

Thanks to everyone for coming out. You all are really becoming friends. Special shout-out to Goozex for hooking me up again, and....a super-dooper Pokemon hello to our fellow CAG klam and the two chicks.

[abhinav]

I had a great time too, we played some games after you left lurk and i had a great time. I have to remember to bring games for trade next time, meeting up with the goozex folks was great, hopefully we can get the pictures online soon.

[GenDV138]

Yeah, I had a blast hanging out with everyone from CAG and Goozex! Just want to thank everyone for hanging out and Glenn for setting it up, as well as CDs for everyone from his band. I'll try to post more often in this thread. Feel free to add my gamertag if anyone else has a 360 and wants to play some games sometime.

Hopefully, I'll have some stuff to trade/sell next time. I think what was suggested is a good idea, making tradelists for the meetup so everyone knows what everyone has to trade. Looking forward to the next meetup!

Donnie

[thebob101]

It was great again! Hanging with everyone was really cool. The swap meet in the parking lot was totally cool! We should definitely start hooking each other up with deals from our specific areas. Looking forward to seeing all of you again.

[Goozex]

Jon and I had a lot of fun yesterday...awesome to see everyone and best of all is that it got bigger in terms of number people showing up. We had some great crossover from CAG/Goozex/GameTZ...

How's this for the next party -- get your game on at a LAN center -- there is apparently a big one in Rockville.

...for some reason my arm is killing me from playing too much Time Crisis...need to stretch before that game...

anybody else listen thebob's cd? -- great driving cd and why is your singing voice completely different from your speaking one...?

jlarlee sent me the pics and i'll get them posted up somewhere soon...is there a way i can do that here?

[thebob101]

[quote=Goozex;2980936]

anybody else listen thebob's cd? -- great driving cd and why is your singing voice completely different from your speaking one...?
quote]

Thanks, and I get that a lot, lol.

[fenderhutz]

[quote=Goozex;2980936]

anybody else listen thebob's cd? -- great driving cd and why is your singing voice completely different from your speaking one...?
quote]

Thanks, and I get that a lot, lol.

What band are you in?

[thebob101]

[quote=thebob101;2981085]

What band are you in?

The Vicious Martinis (www.theviciousmartinis.com (http://www.theviciousmartinis.com))

[Goozex]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1199/528809704_0cef112245_b.jpg

[Goozex]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1173/528809632_b103395c07_b.jpg

[Goozex]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/252/528809640_90622ee6cd_b.jpg

[simpsonps121]

Ah, looks like I missed another great time. BOOHOO

Oh well, my brother was happy, and we ended up moving into our new house on Sat. (Wife sprung that idea on me...)

Matthew

[cleaver]

Yeah good times were had by all, I'm glad we moved it to Saturday. Thanks to thebob101 and MaxBiaggi3 for hooking me up with some guides.

Noteworthy was the shattering of the record for most females at a DC area CAG meetup with two, truly a Beamonesque jump from the previous record, which was zero.

[Goozex]

Cleaver won the unofficial best t-shirt contest (see his signature)

[lurknomore]

Yeah good times were had by all, I'm glad we moved it to Saturday. Thanks to thebob101 and MaxBiaggi3 for hooking me up with some guides.

Noteworthy was the shattering of the record for most females at a DC area CAG meetup with two, truly a Beamonesque jump from the previous record, which was zero.

50 points for mentioning Bob Beamon.

I'm really looking forward to our next meetup, whether it is in Maryland, Virginia, or DC. thebob you are on the job again. :)

[MCalvert1]

Hey everyone, sorry for the late arrival. I had a great time on saturday. Everyone I talked with was very personable and friendly. Looking forward to the next one.

thebob: Thanks for the CD. Really digging "Wedding Gown" and "Something's Gone Away". And thanks for the work in throwing the event together.

MjC

[thebob101]

Hey everyone, sorry for the late arrival. I had a great time on saturday. Everyone I talked with was very personable and friendly. Looking forward to the next one.

thebob: Thanks for the CD. Really digging "Wedding Gown" and "Something's Gone Away". And thanks for the work in throwing the event together.

MjC

My pleasure and thanks for the kind words. We are just about to sign a deal with Gotham Records out of NYC.

[lurknomore]

My pleasure and thanks for the kind words. We are just about to sign a deal with Gotham Records out of NYC.

thebob101 is going big time. Congrats. We are all happy for you. Does this mean that you will no longer need to be a CHEAP ass gamer.

[tw4win]

I think I'm a bit late to the party here since I really just found this section of the forum tonight. Anyway, is there a good source for import games in the DC/MD/VA area? I live in DC but I'm willing to travel for a good store.

Right now i'm looking for a copy of Super Robot Wars W, and Persona 3 FES.

[elprincipe]

I think I'm a bit late to the party here since I really just found this section of the forum tonight. Anyway, is there a good source for import games in the DC/MD/VA area? I live in DC but I'm willing to travel for a good store.

Right now i'm looking for a copy of Super Robot Wars W, and Persona 3 FES.

Only local place I know is Starland in Annandale. Here: www.estarland.com

[abhinav]

I think I'm a bit late to the party here since I really just found this section of the forum tonight. Anyway, is there a good source for import games in the DC/MD/VA area? I live in DC but I'm willing to travel for a good store.

Right now i'm looking for a copy of Super Robot Wars W, and Persona 3 FES.

If you know the shoppers on rockville pike, there is a japanese store right next to that which sells import games.

[tw4win]

If you know the shoppers on rockville pike, there is a japanese store right next to that which sells import games.

I didn't know about that but I'll check it out. Any clue about their selection?

[lurknomore]

First of all, I didn't realize estarland was located in Annandale. That's neat. Has anyone been to Pandora's Box in College Park? Or any Pandora's Box? How is their selection and how are their prices?

[nuttyturnip]

I don't know about the one in College Park, but the Pandora's Cube in Springfield closed shortly after they were raided by the FBI. The location in the White Marsh Mall (north of Baltimore) stayed open until sometime this year, I think, but the last time I was up there, it was closed as well. Their selection was never as good as Starland, though.

The Baltimore area has a chain called Power Play that sells import games. They have a decent selection, but they're somewhat overpriced. The stores I know of are in the Owings Mills Mall, the Glen Burnie Mall (not Marley Station), Towson Town Center, and Reisterstown Mall (really ghetto). I like to browse in there, and the prices on things besides imports aren't bad.

[MCalvert1]

I don't know about the one in College Park, but the Pandora's Cube in Springfield closed shortly after they were raided by the FBI. The location in the White Marsh Mall (north of Baltimore) stayed open until sometime this year, I think, but the last time I was up there, it was closed as well. Their selection was never as good as Starland, though.

The Baltimore area has a chain called Power Play that sells import games. They have a decent selection, but they're somewhat overpriced. The stores I know of are in the Owings Mills Mall, the Glen Burnie Mall (not Marley Station), Towson Town Center, and Reisterstown Mall (really ghetto). I like to browse in there, and the prices on things besides imports aren't bad.

I didn't know Pandora's in White Marsh closed, but then again I never shopped there anyway. I never found reasonable prices there. And unless they moved, the Power Play (or Power Gamer whatever) in Towson closed. I found some really nice deals at the one in Glen Burnie a couple months ago. They had a 20% off all used games sale, along with a buy 2 get 1 free on all xbox games. Didn't really look at their imports though, small selection and I gave up on import games after Dreamcast.

MjC

[nuttyturnip]

I haven't been up to Towson lately, but last I heard, the store was closing temporarily (possibly moving to another location in the mall) while it was remodeled. They did the same thing in Glen Burnie last year.

[MCalvert1]

I haven't been up to Towson lately, but last I heard, the store was closing temporarily (possibly moving to another location in the mall) while it was remodeled. They did the same thing in Glen Burnie last year.

I stopped in to the Glen Burnie store today while I was over that way for work. The guy there told me they did move the Towson store to another level, but he wasn't sure where. I'll have to look for it next time I'm in Towson. And they have the 20% sale going on (at Glen Burnie) but it's more limited now. PS1, PS2, GBA, DS, PSP, DC, Saturn only (think that's all) and buy 1 get one half price for xbox, GC, and Anime/DVDs. Picked up Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition for under $14 after tax. No deals on Wii, 360, or PS3.

MjC

[GloveBox]

Yeah guys the Pandora's Box in Springfield closed due to some shaddy business going on in there. They were selling modded PS2's and Xbox's like crazy. $250.00 for an Xbox with like 20 games on a 125 gig hard drive. I know plenty people :roll: who got in on that deal. But now you gotta his estarland. That's about the only place to go import....Missed the event due to the job but when are you guys shooting for another meet and greet?.....

[nuttyturnip]

I drove up to Towson today. The mall is under renovation, so the Power Gamer is temporarily located on the 2nd floor, across from the Rainforest Cafe and a few stores down from EB.

The one thing I really hate about Power Gamer is they keep all their new titles, including imports, behind the counter, often spine out. That's fine for domestic titles (I guess) but for the majority of us who don't speak Japanese, it's impossible to browse their imports with just the string of characters on the spine to go on. It's no wonder the Glen Burnie store has had a copy of Sin and Punishment for so long; no one can see it or figure out what it is.

[tw4win]

I'm more than a little disappointed by the import selection in most stores, at least around the DC area. I've been looking for:

Persona 3:FES (PS2)
Super Robot Wars W (DS)

both are VERY popular games in Japan so you would think that stores that carry import games would have them. None do. Starland (well, eStarland.com) is the closest I can get and they are out of stock and don't plan on getting more in. I could have Pandora's special order both games for me but if I'm going to do that I may as well order from Play-Asia.

[lurknomore]

I had to drop my car off at the auto body shop today, and as I was driving around Rockville, I noticed the game/lan place that one of you mentioned at the D&B meet-up. It is called x30-gaming.com and it's right on Rockville Pike, next to the Arby's. It is a small but decent set-up, with pretty reasonable rates. Anyhow, wanted to pass along this little thing that they are running for any gamers that are interested.

"Start: 06/16/2007 - 9:00pm
End: 06/17/2007 - 9:00am
X3O is hosting another one of our popular LockINs. The Welcome to Summer 2007 overnight party begins on June 16th at 9PM and ends the following Sunday, June 17th at 9AM. During the event there will be mini competitions in Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (PC), Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360), and Counter-Strike (PC).

Our LockINs always sell out before the day of the event, so please pre-register/pay to gaurantee your seat in the event."

Sounds like a good time. Would love to hear how things went if anyone can make it.

[HarassmentPanda]

I picked up a used PSP today for really cheap ($60). I'm not really interested in any games for it, but I would like to use to to play emulators. Does anyone locally have an unpatched GTA: Liberty City Stories I can use to downgrade my firmware (I have version 2.81)?

[MCalvert1]

I had to drop my car off at the auto body shop today, and as I was driving around Rockville, I noticed the game/lan place that one of you mentioned at the D&B meet-up. It is called x30-gaming.com and it's right on Rockville Pike, next to the Arby's. It is a small but decent set-up, with pretty reasonable rates. Anyhow, wanted to pass along this little thing that they are running for any gamers that are interested.

"Start: 06/16/2007 - 9:00pm
End: 06/17/2007 - 9:00am
X3O is hosting another one of our popular LockINs. The Welcome to Summer 2007 overnight party begins on June 16th at 9PM and ends the following Sunday, June 17th at 9AM. During the event there will be mini competitions in Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (PC), Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360), and Counter-Strike (PC).

Our LockINs always sell out before the day of the event, so please pre-register/pay to gaurantee your seat in the event."

Sounds like a good time. Would love to hear how things went if anyone can make it.

I'm not going to do the lock in thing, but the place sounds pretty cool. I would definitely be up for a CAG meetup at this place at a later date.

MjC

[stalfosking]

Hi Washington D.C. Metro area CAGers. My girlfriend of 6 years just got accepted into a masters program at Georgetown and I'll be going with her. I'm looking for recommendations on where to look for an apartment, most likely just a 1 bedroom place. We'd like to be in a decent neighborhood that isn't too expensive (we currently pay just under $1400 a month) and isn't too far from the University. We currently live in San Diego so we don't know the area, but we'll be trying to fly out there within a few weeks to find a place to live. Also, anyone know of some companies in the area that I could look into for finding work for myself as a Mechanical Engineer?

[thebob101]

Hi Washington D.C. Metro area CAGers. My girlfriend of 6 years just got accepted into a masters program at Georgetown and I'll be going with her. I'm looking for recommendations on where to look for an apartment, most likely just a 1 bedroom place. We'd like to be in a decent neighborhood that isn't too expensive (we currently pay just under $1400 a month) and isn't too far from the University. We currently live in San Diego so we don't know the area, but we'll be trying to fly out there within a few weeks to find a place to live. Also, anyone know of some companies in the area that I could look into for finding work for myself as a Mechanical Engineer?

Welcome, I am sure someone here in the DC area can help.

[simpsonps121]

Sorry, I only know the Columbia area...

Matthew

[jmiller80]

I don't have a good feel for DC rents (I live in VA), but $1400/mo seems a little low for a trendy area like Georgetown. I think you can get a place for that much in VA, but there aren't any Metro stops near the school. As for MechE jobs, SAIC employs engineers, as do other government and defense contractors. The USPTO is another option.


On an unrelated note, I am looking for a Wii for my sister for her birthday (near the end of the month). I see it is in the CC ad this week and I heard rumor of some up at the Rockville TRU earlier this week. Any better intel is much appreciated.

[stalfosking]

After looking at some listings online it looks like we may be able to live fairly close to the school with a comparable rent to what we are paying now if we live live a couple miles south of DC in VA. Supposedly the Metro stops in Rosslyn and then the walk to the school from there isn't too long. We don't need to live in DC we would just like to be close enough to school where my gf didn't need a car and so we're hoping the Metro will help.

I had looked into SAIC and didn't see anything that seemed to fit me, I'm a pretty recent grad (just a year out of school) so I think I'd basically need an entry level type positions for someone to consider me. Thanks for the recommendation on the USPTO its something I probably would have never thought of, I looked that up and I think I'll end up applying there along with whatever else I find.

[Sc4rfac3]

First welcome to the area i hope you will enjoy your stay.
If your in rosslyn the school is just across the bridge, but depending where in rosslyn you stay this can be a very far walk. If you catch the train the closest station to georgetown is still 20 mins away walking

[nuttyturnip]

Yeah, Rosslyn is a nice area, lots of young folks, and there's great restaurants and a small mall there near the Metro. Don't know about Georgetown, but I've heard other people say it's not near the Metro at all (that's why I've never been).

[elprincipe]

First welcome to the area i hope you will enjoy your stay.
If your in rosslyn the school is just across the bridge, but depending where in rosslyn you stay this can be a very far walk. If you catch the train the closest station to georgetown is still 20 mins away walking

Correct. Even from Rossyln Metro, it is 2-3 blocks to Key Bridge, then over the bridge and another 2-3 blocks (I think) to the university. Unfortunately when they were building Metro Georgetown residents shortsightedly decided not to have the disruption of building it in their neighborhood, and now Georgetown is home to horrible traffic jams and no Metro alternative.

[adamsappel]

If you know the shoppers on rockville pike, there is a japanese store right next to that which sells import games.
I didn't know about that but I'll check it out. Any clue about their selection?
This is a neat little store. Lots of anime and collectibles. I've bought my daughter Hello Kitty stuff and myself some import Dreamcast titles. I know they have other import games, but I didn't really pay close attention at the time. They also had a discreet sign advertising Xbox modding.

[abhinav]

This is a neat little store. Lots of anime and collectibles. I've bought my daughter Hello Kitty stuff and myself some import Dreamcast titles. I know they have other import games, but I didn't really pay close attention at the time. They also had a discreet sign advertising Xbox modding.

haha i love that sign. I asked them about it and if i remember correctly they stopped doing PS2 because they got busted and asked to stop but i guess M$ never caught on.

[lurknomore]

Where exactly is this store? Is this the one that is in the same strip mall as the A&W fast food joint?

[abhinav]

Where exactly is this store? Is this the one that is in the same strip mall as the A&W fast food joint?

Yeap, it's in the same complex. It's an interesting store, not the best one out there by far but it's local atleast.

[jgamezcua]

In case anyone is looking for a Wii, Germantown MD BB had like 10 of them in a glass case earlier today.

[lurknomore]

The Costco Gaithersburg, MD had a whole pallet of Wii bundles. (with LoZ:TP and a Wii Remote)

[GenDV138]

I picked up Virtua Tennis 3 and Just Cause at CC today for $16.96 each. Don't bother checking the one by Tyson's Corner, that one didn't have any clearanced games.

The CC at Tyson's West on Leesburg Pike had 1 Just Cause left, it's behind the Fantastic Four 360 games if anyone checks. They had two DOA XVB games which are also $16.96. No VT 3 copies there.

The CC at Bailey's Crossroads had 3 VT games left and 3 DOA XVB games. No Just Cause copies there.

[boozi]

If you know the shoppers on rockville pike, there is a japanese store right next to that which sells import games.
Shoppers on the pike? You sure it's not off Nicholson Lane/Parklawn Drive? Anyways... Sorry for bailing out (again) on the meeting... Some crap happened and I couldn't come... Hopefully, I'll show up next time :P

[thebob101]

Anyone who is interested, my band, The Vicious Martinis, is playing the 9:30 Club on Friday, July 6, 2007. It's going to be a very cool night of local Washington DC music. Tickets are $10 and the show is ALL AGES!

Thanks in advance anyone who comes out to support a fellow CAG member.

[Crazy Dylan]

If your near Falls Church VA there's a place the CD Cellar. It sells imports and regular video games, cd's and I think DVD's.

Also, after 5 $15 purchases you get $10 off.

Also if you're looking for a wii in Northern VA go to the CC by Tyson's Corner. It's right across from where the new Best Buy opened up and is in the same complex as the conatiner store. Went there this week and they had some wii's.

[jmiller80]

Thanks. I got a Wii in time with the last BBY circular the weekend before last.

[lurknomore]

Hey Washington DC metro....how would we feel about another Cag/Goozex meetup and swap-meet? I've been a bit awol here as I've been over in the Goozex forums. The Goozex community has been blowing up, so we'll be sure to see many more faces, etc.

[cleaver]

I felt like a little bit of a lightweight last meetup as the only one without a PS3, so I've joined the club. Do all Blockbusters have Blu Rays now?

[MCalvert1]

I felt like a little bit of a lightweight last meetup as the only one without a PS3, so I've joined the club. Do all Blockbusters have Blu Rays now?

Not all, but many of them do. The one closest to me doesn't, so I'm at the mercy of Blockbuster online's renters leaving something available for me. I've got a long list of bluray titles in my Q, and Crank is the only thing they've sent so far in 2 months.

MjC

[lurknomore]

I felt like a little bit of a lightweight last meetup as the only one without a PS3, so I've joined the club. Do all Blockbusters have Blu Rays now?

There is nothing better than peer pressure. Now we are all hard-core.

[cleaver]

I was told the Bethesda Road Blockbuster is the only one in my immediate area to carry Blu Rays.

[lurknomore]

I was told the Bethesda Road Blockbuster is the only one in my immediate area to carry Blu Rays.

That is really hard to believe. I think that you should drop in on a few of them as their reach in my neck of the woods is prominent. Even a bumfuq Blockbuster in a horrible location had two shelves of Blu-Ray movies.

[cleaver]

If anyone wants to trade for/buy my Blu Ray PS3 rebate LMK; according to the form it has to be sent to the same state as where it's bought and I bought it in Maryland.

[thebob101]

If anyone wants to trade for/buy my Blu Ray PS3 rebate LMK; according to the form it has to be sent to the same state as where it's bought and I bought it in Maryland.

Use them, I used Google Checkout and got a bunch of Blu Rays for $3 each. The rebates come pretty quickly.

Lurk, I am totally up for another meetup. I still have a ton of stuff to trade.

[INCyr]

Hey guys, I'm a new DC/NoVA CAG'r, just dropping in to say hi.

I've got a question though - my 360 finally went red on me this week, so while I'm sending it back for repairs, I figured it'd be a good time to grab a Wii. I saw that they're in the circulars at best buy this week, but I'm wondering - anyone have any idea what time you need to get to the stores these days? Do I still need to get out of be at like 6, or should I be okay if I wander down around 9? I'm planning on dropping in on the BestBuy at Bailey's Crossroads, although I might head down to Springfield, since they're bigger - maybe I'll have a better chance down there.

Any suggestions or tips? It's so frustrating this area is so devoid of Wii's. Stupid Nintendo.

[cleaver]

Use them, I used Google Checkout and got a bunch of Blu Rays for $3 each. The rebates come pretty quickly.

Lurk, I am totally up for another meetup. I still have a ton of stuff to trade.
I meant the deal where they send you 5 Blu Rays, you pick 1 from catagory A, 1 from category B, etc. There isn't one on the list that I would actually buy otherwise.

It looks like there will be a Microcenter where the CompUSA was on 355.

[thebob101]

It looks like there will be a Microcenter where the CompUSA was on 355.

I saw that the other day. Wonder what they will be like?

Anyone had any luck with the 1600 ms point cards at CC? I have read they have been denying folks. I was able to get the deal at Wheaton, but they only had 3, I had to buy a 3 month card as well. The CS girl just manually price adjusted it after she asked the manager. She was very cool about it. I think I read Hyattsville denied a CAG.

[GenDV138]

Anyone had any luck with the 1600 ms point cards at CC? I have read they have been denying folks. I was able to get the deal at Wheaton, but they only had 3, I had to buy a 3 month card as well. The CS girl just manually price adjusted it after she asked the manager. She was very cool about it. I think I read Hyattsville denied a CAG.

I tried at the two CCs and BB at Tyson's Corner, no luck there, CCs only had one card or were out and BB wouldn't let me price match it. I'm going to have to try a different BB and CC tomorrow or Wednesday.

[jmiller80]

I figured it'd be a good time to grab a Wii. I saw that they're in the circulars at best buy this week, but I'm wondering - anyone have any idea what time you need to get to the stores these days? Do I still need to get out of be at like 6, or should I be okay if I wander down around 9? I'm planning on dropping in on the BestBuy at Bailey's Crossroads, although I might head down to Springfield, since they're bigger - maybe I'll have a better chance down there.

Any suggestions or tips? It's so frustrating this area is so devoid of Wii's. Stupid Nintendo.

When I picked up one for my sister last month, I got to the Baileys Crossroads BBY somewhere between 8 and 8:30, and I was eighth in line. I swung by the Tysons BBY just before and the line there was around 15-20. Baileys had 18 or so in stock and the last two weren't claimed until about 45 minutes before the store opened. As you know, there were way more people than Wiis by opening.

About an hour before opening, an employee hands out tickets that allow you to leave and come back as long as you checkout in the first 1/2 hour after the store opens. Until someone came with the tickets, all the employees I saw were clueless.

Baileys was a good place to sit in line as it was in the shade. (The Tysons line was directly in the sun.) Also, the CC across the way had a few unadvertised Wiis that Sunday. (CC opens earlier than BBY on Sundays, and a lucky father picked up his son who was in line at BB). Good luck, INCyr!



lurk: I'm up for another meetup/tradeoff. The last one was fun, but I can only make it to Maryland if it's during the weekend.



cleaver: I don't have a PS3. It's on the agenda, but I just bought a house.

Perhaps after I finish remodeling and get moved in, a CAG BBQ / meetup is in order (if local CAGs are amenable to Arlington)? But not 'til Labor day at the earliest.

[thebob101]

lurk: I'm up for another meetup/tradeoff. The last one was fun, but I can only make it to Maryland if it's during the weekend.


Perhaps after I finish remodeling and get moved in, a CAG BBQ / meetup is in order (if local CAGs are amenable to Arlington)? But not 'til Labor day at the earliest.

BBQ would be cool. We could have more time working out deals and such.

[hostyl1]

I was able to have the Springfield CC 'special order' a couple of the 1600pt cards for me. As for Wiis, I've seen them in the Springfield Target and the Hybla Valley Target. But if you look for them at those places, check during the middle of the week (today might be good) preferably in the middle of the day.

[MCalvert1]

Perhaps after I finish remodeling and get moved in, a CAG BBQ / meetup is in order (if local CAGs are amenable to Arlington)? But not 'til Labor day at the earliest.

That's a really generous offer. I would be willing to travel to Arlington if it were on a weekened. And I'd be game for helping out with it too (bringing food, beer, sodas, games, etc). PM me if you want any help like that.

MjC

[lurknomore]

Bounds and bounds of Wiis at the Germantown BB. I asked how many they had when I went in to pick up another HDTV set, and they said that they had the 6 that were in the cage and then about 15 in the garage area. Geez.

So are we thinking of doing another meet-up in preparation of the BBQ? I'd be down with that. Maybe we could commit to things to help out for the BBQ then.

[thebob101]

So are we thinking of doing another meet-up in preparation of the BBQ? I'd be down with that. Maybe we could commit to things to help out for the BBQ then.

I am down with that.

[GenDV138]

A CAG BBQ and meet-up to prepare sounds good, I'd be happy to help out. I also have to see what I've got to trade, mostly last gen/portable games (PS2, Xbox, GC, PSP, DS).

[thebob101]

Just got back from the BB in Rockville and they had a bunch of Wii's for anyone interested. I must be the only one without a Wii.

[burr22]

hey im a cagamer i vienna va, holler at me

[jgamezcua]

Best Buy in Rockville has 12 Wiis stacked on the floor in their case for anyone looking to get one

[cleaver]

Lots of Lumines II for $8.48 at the Gaithersburg Toys R Us, and a few Rumble Roses for 360 for the same price.

[Sc4rfac3]

When I picked up one for my sister last month, I got to the Baileys Crossroads BBY somewhere between 8 and 8:30, and I was eighth in line. I swung by the Tysons BBY just before and the line there was around 15-20. Baileys had 18 or so in stock and the last two weren't claimed until about 45 minutes before the store opened. As you know, there were way more people than Wiis by opening.

About an hour before opening, an employee hands out tickets that allow you to leave and come back as long as you checkout in the first 1/2 hour after the store opens. Until someone came with the tickets, all the employees I saw were clueless.

Baileys was a good place to sit in line as it was in the shade. (The Tysons line was directly in the sun.) Also, the CC across the way had a few unadvertised Wiis that Sunday. (CC opens earlier than BBY on Sundays, and a lucky father picked up his son who was in line at BB). Good luck, INCyr!



lurk: I'm up for another meetup/tradeoff. The last one was fun, but I can only make it to Maryland if it's during the weekend.



cleaver: I don't have a PS3. It's on the agenda, but I just bought a house.

Perhaps after I finish remodeling and get moved in, a CAG BBQ / meetup is in order (if local CAGs are amenable to Arlington)? But not 'til Labor day at the earliest. i'm down especially if its labor day weekend. Let me know what i could bring

[lurknomore]

So do we have a weekend in mind pre-BBQ? Are we thinking D&B's once again, or do we want to check out that place on Rockville Pike that we can actually game at...or something else entirely.

[Crazy Dylan]

I meant the deal where they send you 5 Blu Rays, you pick 1 from catagory A, 1 from category B, etc. There isn't one on the list that I would actually buy otherwise.

It looks like there will be a Microcenter where the CompUSA was on 355.
That makes me so happy Microcenter ftw

[MCalvert1]

So do we have a weekend in mind pre-BBQ? Are we thinking D&B's once again, or do we want to check out that place on Rockville Pike that we can actually game at...or something else entirely.

I vote for the LAN place over D&B, but either is fine. I should be available on the 26th if that works for anyone else. Other than that, my weekends are pretty full into September.

MjC

[thebob101]

I have a fantasy football live draft on August 25 & 26. My band is having our CD release at Iota in Arlington, VA if anyone is interested. It is August 17, 2007.

[lurknomore]

Does anyone else want to throw out any dates? Otherwise we'll have to just go with one...

[MCalvert1]

I'm pretty sure I'd be available the weekend after labor day (8th & 9th). Maybe throw out 2 or 3 dates and take a vote from everyone interested?

MjC

[cleaver]

I think Labor Day weekend might be a bad idea; I second the weekend after Labor Day.

[jmiller80]

Oops, Labor Day weekend won't work for me -- got a wedding to attend. The following Satudays work for me 9/8, 9/15, 9/22.

Is there a quorum for a D&B or "LAN place" meetup before then?

[thebob101]

I say D&B.

[lurknomore]

Oops, Labor Day weekend won't work for me -- got a wedding to attend. The following Satudays work for me 9/8, 9/15, 9/22.

Is there a quorum for a D&B or "LAN place" meetup before then?

jmiller80, are you mentioning the weekends that you are free...or for the cook-out at your place? Again, I think that we all would understand if decide to back out of that, but by the same token, we all would be excited about that possibility. Obviously, it wouldn't be an entirely open, open invitation and we could work to get it to be a manageable turnout of reasonable characters, etc.etc. I think that meeting up before hand would be a good idea for that reason, also we could also meet to commit to help out for the cook-out.

I don't know my schedule off-hand, as my wife and secretary, two different people, take care of that relatively unbeknownst to me. But I am really flexible. I'm down with either place. D&B would be good as alcohol is served there as well as food. The LAN place would be cool as we can actually game on consoles as well as computers. I'll find a link for that lan place so you all can check it out. And though there is no food there, they are cool to ordering food to the place and pigging out that way. But there would be "cover" charge, of course to game.

http://www.x3o-gaming.com/center

Continue posting your thoughts and days, etc.

[jmiller80]

jmiller80, are you mentioning the weekends that you are free...or for the cook-out at your place?

Those are all potential BBQ / cookout days at my place. I wasn't sure of the exact date when I first posted the BBQ idea because there was still a fair amount of pre-move-in housework (and a few weddings I hadn't added to my schedule). As soon as we pick a date, then I can start getting a headcount.

As for the pre-BBQ meetup, I vote for D&B (and hope I can make it).

[coalhalo]

Anyone in the D.C. area been able to confirm the Bioshock release date being broken by TRU? I'm not in the mood to drive all over town unless I can actually buy a copy.

[GenDV138]

I'm free pretty much any weekend for the meetup and BBQ, don't really have a preference on D&B or the X30 place, either is fine with me.

[lurknomore]

Anyone in the D.C. area been able to confirm the Bioshock release date being broken by TRU? I'm not in the mood to drive all over town unless I can actually buy a copy.

Gaithersburg TRU was a no go. I'd love to get my hands on this and Madden, both at a discount. Oh well.

[thebob101]

I played the Bioshock demo last night and good grief it was sweet. I believe this will be a game I will pay full price for, but hopefully someone will have a bit of a discount on it.

[lurknomore]

I learned today that the Rockville TRU sold its entire shipment of Bio-shocks yesterday with the Madden deal. Rats. Too bad that I missed that. Got to wait a week or longer now.

[thebob101]

I pre-ordered the LE at GameStop the other day. Going to pick it up after work on Tuesday and then start playing the minute I get home.

[jmiller80]

I pre-ordered the LE at GameStop the other day.

I did the same after one demo playthrough. My 360 started the red-ring dance though . . .

[coalhalo]

Those are all potential BBQ / cookout days at my place. I wasn't sure of the exact date when I first posted the BBQ idea because there was still a fair amount of pre-move-in housework (and a few weddings I hadn't added to my schedule). As soon as we pick a date, then I can start getting a headcount.

As for the pre-BBQ meetup, I vote for D&B (and hope I can make it).

You can add me to the list of bbq attendees. I live in N Arlington, so it would be convenient for me to come by, bring stuff, and help set up. I went out of town this past weekend, so my upcoming weekends should be open for awhile.

When you are refering to D&B, is that a "Dave & Busters"? Isn't there is one on Rockville Pike? I've never been to a D&B before, and I don't go to Rockville Pike very much since Y&T records died, but I'm pretty sure thats gotta be the place at White Flint you're referring to. Am I right?

[lurknomore]

Why yes, it would be. We are referring to the D&B on the top floor of White Flint Mall.

[terpkristin]

I might be up for something. I'm out near Dulles Airport, but I'm willing to drive to Rockville for D&B or something. I guess I should start paying more attention to this thread. :)

/tk

[Rafael122]

CAG in DC. Question...does anyone know in which Best Buy the $10 coupon off of FOX TV DVDs work? I'm near 3 of them: Pentagon City, Wheaton, and the one on Wisconsin Avenue. Just curious to see if anyone has tried that coupon in any of those locations. I ask this because I've read that some stores don't recognize the coupon.

[nuttyturnip]

I can't comment on the DVD coupon, but I've used the GamePro $5 off coupons at the store on Wisconsin Avenue with no problems.

[cleaver]

CAG in DC. Question...does anyone know in which Best Buy the $10 coupon off of FOX TV DVDs work? I'm near 3 of them: Pentagon City, Wheaton, and the one on Wisconsin Avenue. Just curious to see if anyone has tried that coupon in any of those locations. I ask this because I've read that some stores don't recognize the coupon.
Worked in Rockville on a few seasons of Buffy.

[cleaver]

Does anyone know if there are any deals to be had at FYEs, supposedly clearancing out their video games?

[GenDV138]

Does anyone know if there are any deals to be had at FYEs, supposedly clearancing out their video games?

No, but I might check the store at Tyson's Corner tomorrow if I pass by after my interview and let you guys know what I find out.

[GenDV138]

Checked the Tyson's FYE today, didn't look like they were clearancing or discounting any of the video games. No signs or anything about it and it looked like they were still taking pre-orders for games.

[Shadowedge]

I was in the BestBuy at the Inner Harbor tonight and while browsing the PS3 section a worker made some room and put out Tiger Woods 2008.

I waited around a little longer to see if he would do the same for the Wii, but he didn't come back.

Also, they had about 10 Wiis out on a table, if anyone is still looking in the area. :)

[MCalvert1]

Hey, I know this is pretty late to even mention this, but if anyone is near C-Mart in Joppa, MD (the first thing you get to in harford county if you're traveling on Pulaski Highway eastbound) they bought the inventory of some Gamestop that had a fire. Everything is 50% off Gamestop's marked prices (except their copies of Madden 08, which are 25% off) The sale started on thursday morning, so most everything great is gone. I didn't even find out about it until thursday night, and by friday midday I found very little current gen stuff. They did however have a very large selection of used xbox and PS2 games, along with a ton of used xbox and gamecube systems. Here's the link to their site so you can drool over what we all missed:

http://www.cmartdiscount.com/items/detail.aspx?id=11229&store=BA

Also keep in mind that basically all games have water damage. This means pretty much all case inserts are wrinkled and/or moldy, and a lot of games are missing manuals, even if marked as new. My only find to brag about is a complete and undamaged copy of Puzzle Quest DS for $15.

MjC

[lurknomore]

That C-Mart sale looks ridiculous. Wow. I am too lazy to drive all that way...but I think that this could be an exciting shopping experience.

[cleaver]

I got my dining room table at C-Mart; they have great deals on furniture.

[thebob101]

I have never heard of C-mart. Sounds like I am going to miss out on a great sale!

[MCalvert1]

Don't feel too bad, there's really nothing exciting left. The guy there told me they had people lined up at 7am last thursday. This isn't the first time they bought the remains of a Gamestop that had a fire. About this time last year they had the same deal, but not really any consoles. More new and sealed games though. Here's the CAG link to the story from last time:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101245

I guess Gamestops are prone to fires or something?

MjC

[cleaver]

If Circuit City runs out of Metroid Prime 3 today, they'll give out a $20 gift card. I know we're supposed to boycott Circuit City for speedy, but it's more like stealing than shopping.

[jgamezcua]

If Circuit City runs out of Metroid Prime 3 today, they'll give out a $20 gift card. I know we're supposed to boycott Circuit City for speedy, but it's more like stealing than shopping.

I was at the Gaithersburg CC today around 2:30 and they had about 15 copies of Metroid Prime 3.

I kinda doubt they will sell out today.

[jmiller80]

If Circuit City runs out of Metroid Prime 3 today, they'll give out a $20 gift card.

Have you, or anyone you know locally, gotten a gift card when they run out of a game on release day?

I recall some forum posts saying that they only give the card out if they fail to put any copies of the game on sale by a certain day and time. If the game sells out, no card for you -- it WAS on sale. Sounded like a worthless policy to me, if true, but CC has done and continues to do dumber things.

[lurknomore]

I have never been able to get the $20 gift card from C.C. They play ignorant to the promo.

Anyhow, if any local person is looking for a brand new Wii, I have one that I'll unload at cost. PM me in the next few days or it is going back.

[paki123]

anyone know any good deals in arlington,va? I am looking for wii games and ps3 games. and anyone know where i can sell my games for at a resonable price?

[thebob101]

I have a brand new 360 HD-DVD addon if anyone is interested. I want $159 for it. PM me if interested, if not it is going on eBay.

[Crazy Dylan]

Anyone know where I could get Blitz the league for 360 in Falls Church, VA?


When I go to Bestbuy they don't have it.

[greenfox]

Hey all. The Best Buy on Rockville Pike is selling the new PSP Daxter bundles. They have a lot of copies locked up in that little cage they keep the systems in. What's really sweet is that I was able to pricematch the Target website deal there, so I got the bundle for $170. I'm pretty happy.

[lurknomore]

greenfox, so what are your first person impressions of the psp refresh? Is it cool worthy? I'm really thinking about it with the Target pricematch.

[terpkristin]

greenfox, so what are your first person impressions of the psp refresh? Is it cool worthy? I'm really thinking about it with the Target pricematch.

I'm very interested to know what people are thinking about it, too.

/tk

[greenfox]

greenfox, so what are your first person impressions of the psp refresh? Is it cool worthy? I'm really thinking about it with the Target pricematch.

So far, I'm pretty happy with it. However, I never had the original PSP, and only played one once, so I really compare the two. It's definitely lighter than I remember the original being.

It feels comfortable in my hands (my hands cramp up on some games on the DS), and none of the buttons feel cheap or unresponsive. I've gotten used to the little analog nub faster than I thought I would. The screen looks great. I was mildly worried about dead/stuck pixels when I bought it, but I seem to be in the clear there.

I messed around with the web-browser a bit today to try to get some demos. It's not super fast, but it's not much slower than the browsers on the Wii and the PS3. I haven't gotten the Remote Play function to work yet, but I'm sure I'll be able to get it going when I have some more time to mess around with it this weekend.

The battery seems decent, if not spectacular. It hasn't run out yet; that's about all I can say about it so far.

It doesn't come with the cable to connect it to my TV. I find this odd, since this is supposed to be one of its biggest new features. Frankly, it seems like too much of a novelty for me to spend the $20 on it. Maybe once they get clearanced I'll try it out.

If there's anything else you want to know about it, just let me know.

[jgamezcua]

The battery seems decent, if not spectacular. It hasn't run out yet; that's about all I can say about it so far.

It doesn't come with the cable to connect it to my TV. I find this odd, since this is supposed to be one of its biggest new features. Frankly, it seems like too much of a novelty for me to spend the $20 on it. Maybe once they get clearanced I'll try it out.

If there's anything else you want to know about it, just let me know.

Actually, the connect to TV feature is one I'd be more interested in. Too bad it's a seperate purchase. Any idea if the old psp will get sort of firmware update to allow it output to tv? Or is it a totally new output port on the new psp?

[greenfox]

Actually, the connect to TV feature is one I'd be more interested in. Too bad it's a seperate purchase. Any idea if the old psp will get sort of firmware update to allow it output to tv? Or is it a totally new output port on the new psp?

I have absolutely no idea.

[lurknomore]

Actually, the connect to TV feature is one I'd be more interested in. Too bad it's a seperate purchase. Any idea if the old psp will get sort of firmware update to allow it output to tv? Or is it a totally new output port on the new psp?

It's a new port that has been placed on the PSP refresh. So I am thinking that a firmware update won't change that... Can a USB port allow for video out...'cause that would be the only way...unless you hacked apart and open your PSP and jacked in the video out on the inside.

[thebob101]

We should set up a meetup soon. I am itching to trade/buy some stuff.

What about D&B again on a Saturday soon. Any dates that should be crossed off because folks can't make it?

[MCalvert1]

I know for sure the first weekend in October is out for me, but I think I could work out something for any remaining weekend in September.

MjC

[cleaver]

I can't go September 29th; there's a Taste of Lexus event at FedEx. It's free, you test drive Lexi on cone courses, and they feed you.

[Admiral Moo]

If anybody is looking for a DS travel case/accessory kit, the Target in Greenbelt at Beltway Plaza has a pretty nice deal.

It's a DS case that comes with a car power adaptor, USB charger, case for a couple of DS games, AND 1 pre-packaged DS game. I saw three different ones, including:
DBZ: Super Sonic Warriors 2
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

All of that is hidden away in the electronics department's clearance aisle for $14.98. I thought it was pretty sweet myself, even moreso for a kind of DS starter kit.

[tsmvengy]

Anyone know of any B&M stores with decent selections of GBA games? I live in DC but I don't have car access, so something near a metro would be nice. Open to all suggestions though.

Thanks!

[decon]

Finally found this thread!

I'm a Rockville, Maryland CAGer. Ex-FW, Semi-SD.

Got some nice deals on PSP games last week at CC in Rockville and Gaithersburg.

Have you guys noticed the BBs in this area don't have any good Frontlane games and the Sears don't have clearance prices?

[MCalvert1]

Hey, I just got an email from C-mart again. Looks like they're doing some more games, this time at their washington dc location. Here's the link to the page. Same photos as from the baltimore sale:

http://www.cmartdiscount.com/items/detail.aspx?id=11229&store=WA

Starts this thursday. If anyone goes, let us know how you do!

MjC

[GenDV138]

Hey, I just got an email from C-mart again. Looks like they're doing some more games, this time at their washington dc location. Here's the link to the page. Same photos as from the baltimore sale:

http://www.cmartdiscount.com/items/detail.aspx?id=11229&store=WA

Starts this thursday. If anyone goes, let us know how you do!

MjC

Hmm, I might check it out, but I'm not sure yet. Thanks for the heads up!

[technomage]

Hey, another Rockville Cagger here.

Does anyone know if any BB or Gamestop in the area is doing a midnight launch for Halo 3?

Thanks

[MCalvert1]

Hey, another Rockville Cagger here.

Does anyone know if any BB or Gamestop in the area is doing a midnight launch for Halo 3?

Thanks

The list for Best Buy has Waldorf and Bowie on it. Here it is for reference

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6639/halo3edit3lgzr0.jpg

[decon]

The list for Best Buy has Waldorf and Bowie on it. Here it is for reference

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6639/halo3edit3lgzr0.jpg

You figure there would be more people if it was in the Montgomery County area!

[Punk_Raven]

DC CAG right here.

Any mom and pops in this area?

[lurknomore]

Did anyone go to C-mart? I was too lazy, and with this TRU deal-io I really don't have the cash for anything else.

So let's put our heads together and simply find sometime. How about one of the first three weekends of October....I'll be ready to trade Warhawk and Lair by then.

[cleaver]

I went to CMart, picked up Art of Fighting Anthology for PS2 for $7.50. They had Project Slypheed for $17.50 and $20, Bullet Witch for $15, TMNT for $25, Call of Juarez for $30, Star Trek Legacy for $20, NCAA and FF11 for cheap, all for 360, all with water damage. Maybe some other less noteworthy games I can't remember. They had 3 or 4 FF12 LE guides for $15 I almost bought. No Wii, PS3, PSP, DS, or GBA games. A bunch of XBoxs and Gamecubes for $50 and $25 if I understood correctly. Some GOW faceplates for $10, a Forza one for $5 or $7.50, a Mass Effect one for $15.

[GenDV138]

Did anyone go to C-mart? I was too lazy, and with this TRU deal-io I really don't have the cash for anything else.

So let's put our heads together and simply find sometime. How about one of the first three weekends of October....I'll be ready to trade Warhawk and Lair by then.

I didn't go either, I was also lazy and figured there probably wasn't anything I really wanted to warrant a 30-40 minute drive. Plus with all the new games coming out in the next few months, I should probably save up for those.

Right now, I should be free any weekend in October for the next meet-up as I don't have anything planned then.

[ighosty]

I went to CMart, picked up Art of Fighting Anthology for PS2 for $7.50. They had Project Slypheed for $17.50 and $20, Bullet Witch for $15, TMNT for $25, Call of Juarez for $30, Star Trek Legacy for $20, NCAA and FF11 for cheap, all for 360, all with water damage. Maybe some other less noteworthy games I can't remember. They had 3 or 4 FF12 LE guides for $15 I almost bought. No Wii, PS3, PSP, DS, or GBA games. A bunch of XBoxs and Gamecubes for $50 and $25 if I understood correctly. Some GOW faceplates for $10, a Forza one for $5 or $7.50, a Mass Effect one for $15.

mass effect faceplate :shock:, may have to pick that up

[tsmvengy]

Just noticed this craigslist ad for a yard sale this weekend w/ a bunch of stuff in Springfield, VA. I don't have a car so I can't get out there but the rest of you have at it!

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/tag/428099303.html

[FlamingMoogles]

Anyone in the DC Metro area on the Maryland side might wanna note a good retro store called Gamer Junction. Its in Gaithersburg and I get alot of great deals there almost weekly.

They got everything from nes to genesis to 360. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. Prices are normally reasonably low also. You can find some REALLY good deals on older stuff. Worth a look. I'm a regular there.

[jgamezcua]

Anyone in the DC Metro area on the Maryland side might wanna note a good retro store called Gamer Junction. Its in Gaithersburg and I get alot of great deals there almost weekly.

They got everything from nes to genesis to 360. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. Prices are normally reasonably low also. You can find some REALLY good deals on older stuff. Worth a look. I'm a regular there.

I've seen that place a couple of times. Is it like off of Goshen Rd?

What are the offers like on trade ins?

[decon]

Got a phone number and address for Gamer Junction?

Edit: Found it

Gamer Junction
Address: 9122 Rothbury Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20886 Phone:(301) 527-0314

[FlamingMoogles]

The trade in value is relatively high. Higher than gs/eb at least. The catch is you gotta do store credit on that. There are also different levels of credit. Like you can't trade in a ps1 game for a ps2 game. Its gotta be on the same level. I think ps2 and ps3 are on the save level tho along with 360, xbox, gc, wii, ds, and psp. Everything below that is another level. Or something like that. Its on the sign when you walk in.

I tend to get good deals there regardless. Just get store credit and trade instead of cash. Cash is always less.

[FlamingMoogles]

Got a phone number and address for Gamer Junction?

Yup. Lemme find my business card.

9122 Rothbury Drive
Montgomery Village, MD 20886

Phone: 301-527-0314

Its right off of Goshen Rd. in Goshen Shopping Center. Thats the one with the cvs. Its across hte intersection from Safeway and acrosss the street from Giant.

[lurknomore]

Gamer Junction is ok. It is one of the few Mom and Pops in the area, and in fact it is only a handful of miles from my home. I used to go there and b.s. about games, but there is really not much of a collection imho. Just my two cents. Haven't been there in about 6 months, so maybe it has gotten better. They are good people though.

[MCalvert1]

Gamer Junction? I'll have to check it out next time I'm down that way.

As for the meetup, I'm no good for the 13th/14th. Maybe the first weekend. I'll check my schedule.

MjC

[FlamingMoogles]

Gamer Junction is ok. It is one of the few Mom and Pops in the area, and in fact it is only a handful of miles from my home. I used to go there and b.s. about games, but there is really not much of a collection imho. Just my two cents. Haven't been there in about 6 months, so maybe it has gotten better. They are good people though.

Yah, I remember when it was like that too. Recently however they've had a big growth in their inventory so every day it seems to get better and better.

[MCalvert1]

My schedule now makes me unavailable for the next 3 weeks for any meetups. So it looks right now like the 20th of October would work for me.

MjC

[lurknomore]

How does the late afternoon of the 20th of October sound? We could do Dave and Buster's again. It would be a Saturday....that would give us all about a month to get our act together, our stuff together for trading and swapping....

We haven't had much talk so I'll just throw out this date and see if it sticks. We can't accommodate everyone, but I think that this is the best way to do things...otherwise we will never get anything done.

[decon]

What time do you guys usually start and finish?

I don't get off till 6PM that day, but would like to attend.

[jmiller80]

The 20th should work for me.

I still would like to do a local CAG BBQ / cookout at my place, but work and home improvements have otherwise distracted me from event planning. Perhaps we can lay the plans at the meetup.

[GenDV138]

The 20th of October will probably work for me, Dave and Buster's again or something would be cool. I don't have any plans right now, any weekend is pretty much free for me at the moment.

[lurknomore]

Dave & Buster's - Rockville, MD - CAG Meet-up / Swap
How does 4:30 pm onward sound...(we have been going 2-3 hours+)

Saturday, October 20

who plans to attend-
Lurknomore
jmiller80
GenDV138

[jgamezcua]

Out of town on Oct 20, DAMN IT!!!!

Seriously have been wanting to make one of these at some time

[lurknomore]

Out of town on Oct 20, DAMN IT!!!!

Seriously have been wanting to make one of these at some time

Sorry, but that is inevitable...HOWEVER, if this is more interest for another date, then a change is still possible. We shall see from the response that we get the coming week.

[decon]

I wouldn't mind another date besides Oct. 20th. Any other Saturday is fine with me.

[thebob101]

Dave & Buster's - Rockville, MD - CAG Meet-up / Swap
How does 4:30 pm onward sound...(we have been going 2-3 hours+)

Saturday, October 20

who plans to attend-
Lurknomore
jmiller80
GenDV138

I am in and Lurk, thanks for setting this one up. I have been behind in about every aspect of life lately.

[MCalvert1]

I'm not available either of the first 2 weekends in Nov either, but I I'd be available for the 27th of Oct if it worked better for people. Put me on the list if it's going to be either the 20th or 27th.

Also, has anyone noticed this thread yet?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152861

Sounds like a really sweet way to unload some worthless games.

MjC

[jgamezcua]

Is the Microcenter in Rockville open yet?

[MCalvert1]

Is the Microcenter in Rockville open yet?

Website claims mid October, so I would guess not.

MjC

[lurknomore]

Is the Microcenter in Rockville open yet?
I subscribe to Microcenter email newsletters, and they sent me an invitation for employment....so I'm figuring that it is not open quite as of yet.

[coalhalo]

October 20th at 4:30? I'll make the trek from Arlington. So you can add me to the list.
coalhalo

[lurknomore]

***updated

Dave & Buster's - Rockville, MD - CAG Meet-up / Swap
4:30 pm onward ...(we have been going 2-3 hours+)

Saturday, October 20

who plans to attend-
Lurknomore
jmiller80
GenDV138
thebob101
MCalvert01
coalhalo

[Johnny-C]

Damn, I've wanted to check one of these out, but I'm going to be out of town on the 20th as well. I'll look out for the next one, though.

[Sc4rfac3]

same here i'm outta town on the 20 but any other time i'll be there

[lurknomore]

Thanks CheapyD for the shout-out. We'll be sure to be the largest congregation of freaks and geeks now that we got some CagCast love. Scary, but much appreciated.

*******************
Dave & Buster's - Rockville, MD - CAG Meet-up / Swap
4:30 pm onward ...(we have been going 2-3 hours+)

Saturday, October 20

who plans to attend-
Lurknomore
jmiller80
GenDV138
thebob101
MCalvert01
coalhalo

[crunchewy]

Does anyone coming to the gathering have any interest in a lot of Atari Lynx games, many complete? I also have two systems, though only one is working, and I believe I overclocked both way back when. I also have various accessories - cases, link cables and a battery pack (D cells). If there's interest I'll come and bring it with me.

[thebob101]

Thanks CheapyD for the shout-out. We'll be sure to be the largest congregation of freaks and geeks now that we got some CagCast love. Scary, but much appreciated.

*******************
Dave & Buster's - Rockville, MD - CAG Meet-up / Swap
4:30 pm onward ...(we have been going 2-3 hours+)

Saturday, October 20

who plans to attend-
Lurknomore
jmiller80
GenDV138
thebob101
MCalvert01
coalhalo

Did Cheapy give the meetup some love? Did I miss it?

[GenDV138]

Did Cheapy give the meetup some love? Did I miss it?

Yeah, he mentioned it in the latest CAGcast which was pretty cool to hear!

[decon]

I'll be attending depending on if I get off work early that day.

[CheapyD]

I don't see a Rockville location on the website. Is it this Bethesda one?
http://www.daveandbusters.com//Locations/Default.aspx?Loc=140

[lurknomore]

I don't see a Rockville location on the website. Is it this Bethesda one?
http://www.daveandbusters.com//Locations/Default.aspx?Loc=140

Yes, it is the Bethesda Dave & Buster's location. North Bethesda to be exact. For some of us who have lived here for ages, we still view the White Flint Mall that the D&B's is located in as Rockville. I don't know exactly when the name change happened, but I do know that it coincided with property tax and home price increases. I presume that N. Bethesda carries more cache than Rockville (regardless of R.E.M.'s homage to the girl from said city).

[CheapyD]

Cool, I'm about to give you some front page love. Can you update the OP with all the meetup details?

[lurknomore]

The 3rd DC Metro area CAG Meet-up/Game Swap

Dave & Buster's
White Flint Mall - 3rd Floor
11301 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda , MD 20895

4:30 pm onward ...(we have been going 2-3 hours+)

Saturday, October 20

who plans to attend-
Lurknomore
jmiller80
GenDV138
thebob101
MCalvert01
coalhalo
decon
Abiggs

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

And finally, come prepared to talk about our next CAG meet-up. jmiller80 has volunteered his home and grill, and we will discuss plans for CAG Cook-out. Bring your calendars, fellas and lady.

[Indifference]

Hailing from Bowie, I will be there

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

Will Wombat be there? If not, I won't even bother to sharpen my love knife.

[PrarieD0G]

Hmmm... I'm near Richmond, but my mom would never let me go. Oh well... maybe next year.

[jsmith4042]

Pencil me in!

[Oktoberfest]

don't mean to spam... but CML for a Dave and Busters Power Card ;)

[Xrazor]

Im in!

[WiiGame]

wow strangers meeting up together... scary... :cold:

[lurknomore]

The power of CheapyD and front-page love......

The 3rd DC Metro area CAG Meet-up/Game Swap

Dave & Buster's
White Flint Mall - 3rd Floor
11301 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda , MD 20895

4:30 pm onward ...(we have been going 2-3 hours+)

Saturday, October 20

who plans to attend-
Lurknomore
jmiller80
GenDV138
thebob101
MCalvert01
coalhalo
decon
Abiggs
jsmith4042
Xrazor

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

And finally, come prepared to talk about our next CAG meet-up. jmiller80 has volunteered his home and grill, and we will discuss plans for CAG Cook-out. Bring your calendars, fellas and lady.

[SanjiX]

I've been here before, and I have to say the Fish & Chips are awesome. All I did was play House of the Dead 2 & 4 the whole time though. I had enough refills of Coke to last me a lifetime and time flies past there like theres no tomorrow.

Only negative? You gotta have someone 23 years old or older to bring in younger CAGs. We got some guy to get us in when we went. :lol:

[AlphakirA]

someone bring this to NY!

[coalhalo]

Yes, it is the Bethesda Dave & Buster's location. North Bethesda to be exact. For some of us who have lived here for ages, we still view the White Flint Mall that the D&B's is located in as Rockville. I don't know exactly when the name change happened, but I do know that it coincided with property tax and home price increases. I presume that N. Bethesda carries more cache than Rockville (regardless of R.E.M.'s homage to the girl from said city).

When did White Flint Mall get a Bethesda address? I grew up in DC, and to me and my friends White Flint Mall was always in Rockville. I was poking around google and I noticed that Borders bookstore gives it's location in White Flint Mall a Kensington address. What gives? I know it's not a big deal, but to people not familiar with the area it must get a bit confusing.

And in response to Lurknoemore's presumption about Bethesda vs. Rockville; you absolutely correct my friend. Bethesda will always trump Rockville in the eyes of people who care about such things around here. It's like McLean compared to Vienna in VA. Or Georgetown vs Foggy Bottom.

[dwhelan]

Put me down for 1, I will make the drive from Delaware to hang out with some CAGs

[thebob101]

Just had a buddy of mine make a sig for the meetup. If you want to use it, the link is http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/thebob101/CAG/dcsig.jpg

This is very cool, think we will have more folks than last time.

Anyone bringing items to sell/trade, park in the top level of the garage in front of the Dave & Buster's entrance.

Look forward to seeing everyone!

[SHADYMILKMAN]

ill try and make it out, if im not drooling over the nissan GT-R

[MCalvert1]

Put me down for 1, I will make the drive from Delaware to hang out with some CAGs

I think you might beat me for being the farthest away. I'm at about an hour and a half out, but I cheat since my in-laws live about 20 mins from D&B and I'll be staying there for the weekend.

MjC

[jmiller80]

FYI, the Bailey's Crossroads Best Buy had about 12 Wiis as of last night (endcap of games aisle, middle of store). It seems like most people that want them have them, but now is the time if you want one before the holiday madness.

Also, that Best Buy kept their PC copies of Orange Box in the back, so I had to ask for it. Perhaps they are trying to wait out the CC pricematch, which is what I was there for.

[greenfox]

Sorry guys, regrettably I can't make it this time (even though this is within walking distance of my apartment). I have company that weekend.

[abhinav]

i am going to try and show up but i might not able to... i dunno at this moment.

[GloveBox]

Lurk put me down for the 20th gotta make it this time to see my peeps!!!

[decon]

Should we all wear our Green CAG Wristbands? :)

[kofiguy]

I'm going to try and make it. I don't suppose there is anyone here that still hasn't bought Halo 3 and wants to make a trade for Bioshock . . .

[animallyson]

de-lurking to say I'm in. I'm schlepping a bunch of classic plastic & some genny systems, amongst other things.

and a bunch of Lynx stuff too, hahah.

[lurknomore]

UPDATED*****

The 3rd DC Metro area CAG Meet-up/Game Swap

Dave & Buster's
White Flint Mall - 3rd Floor
11301 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda , MD 20895

4:30 pm onward ...(we have been going 2-3 hours+)

Saturday, October 20

who plans to attend-
Lurknomore
jmiller80
GenDV138
thebob101
MCalvert01
coalhalo
decon
Abiggs
jsmith4042
Xrazor
whalen
SHADYMILKMAN
abhinav
GloveBox
kofiguy
animallyson
robbway

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

And finally, come prepared to talk about our next CAG meet-up. jmiller80 has volunteered his home and grill, and we will discuss plans for CAG Cook-out. Bring your calendars, fellas and lady.

To make trading easier, please park your car on the third level of the mall just outside of the exterior entrace of D&Bs. This will make swapping easier. Please also be sure to securely lock your valuables in the parking lot (as this is an "open" forum).

[lurknomore]

Received a coupon in the mail saying that the NEW Microcenter on Rockville Pike is now open. The coupon was for a free Flashcard or a USB thingy. Anyhow, the Microcenter has replaced the CompUSA that was in Rockville. I won't be able to make it down until our meetup on Saturday, but I'd love to hear how it looks...how the trade-ins there were, etc.

[MCalvert1]

Does anyone have interest in buying or trading for an original 1.5 FW PSP? I've got a 512 meg card for it too. I'll bring it with for the meetup. I'm thinking $120 for the PSP, battery, charger, leather case and mem card. PSP is very much like new, and was hardly used since I got it at launch.

MjC

[decon]

I'm going to be fashionably late due to work and will be coming down from Baltimore area.

Which area of D&B do you guys hang out at and how can I identify CAGers?

*Green wrist bands?*

[lurknomore]

I'm going to be fashionably late due to work and will be coming down from Baltimore area.

Which area of D&B do you guys hang out at and how can I identify CAGers?

*Green wrist bands?*

We usually sit up front at the long bar table, near the entrance that leads you out into the mall. All in all, you won't have trouble finding us though. We all don't look like stereotypical gamer-nerds, but the conversation will definitely be. Just look for the group that is having the most fun, and join them.

[zabari]

I wanna go!, I wanna go!

[jgamezcua]

Received a coupon in the mail saying that the NEW Microcenter on Rockville Pike is now open. The coupon was for a free Flashcard or a USB thingy. Anyhow, the Microcenter has replaced the CompUSA that was in Rockville. I won't be able to make it down until our meetup on Saturday, but I'd love to hear how it looks...how the trade-ins there were, etc.

Checked it out today.

Place looks nice. Game section is kinda small, but this is the only Microcenter I've ever been to so I don't know how it compares.

They aren't accepting trade ins right now. The manager said they'll prob starting taking them in November, unfortunately after the current trade in deal ends.:cry:

[thebob101]

Unfortunately, I am out. Can't believe I am going to miss this one. You guys have a great time.

[cleaver]

That sucks thebob. I'll probably be there, but I might go to the Caps or Terps game.

[lurknomore]

Unfortunately, I am out. Can't believe I am going to miss this one. You guys have a great time.

That sucks. thebob101, you are one of the founding fathers of this thing. Sorry that we are going to miss you.

[abhinav]

Unfortunately, I am out. Can't believe I am going to miss this one. You guys have a great time.

I wont be making it ether... someone get trashed and cause a scene on my behalf.

[lurknomore]

Despite the recent run on cancellations, we are still anticipating a great, great turn-out. Please do not feel the obligation to bring trade goods or even to RSVP. Simply show-up, and I will personally guarantee a good time. I will re-post all details once again, either late tonight or first thing tomorrow morn.

If you are underage and concerned about getting into D&Bs, have no fear. You can either PM and I'll provide you my cell phone number, and I'll walk you in. Or simply come to the Mall-side entrance of D&Bs and holler at one of us to bring you in. No worries. The last event we had, we had a 12 year old come to hang.

This is going to be a great opportunity to meet some local CAGs, and to hang out with most of the Goozex team...as they have long since confirmed their attendance.

So, looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow. There is no reason to be shy or be intimidated with the gaggle of strangers...you'll quickly come to realize that we have a lot in common (beyond cheap ass gaming) and everyone, so far, has come with a uber-friendly attitude and of good cheer.

[GenDV138]

I'll most likely be there tomorrow, looking forward to my second time getting together with local CAGs! I'll probably wear a shirt with the same design in my avatar, so you guys should be able to recognize me easily.

[lurknomore]

The 3rd DC Metro area CAG Meet-up/Game Swap

Dave & Buster's
White Flint Mall - 3rd Floor
11301 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda , MD 20895

4:30 pm onward ...(we have been going 2-3 hours+)

Saturday, October 20

who plans to attend-
The GOOZEX Guys/Team
Lurknomore
jmiller80
GenDV138
cleaver
MCalvert01
coalhalo
decon
Abiggs
jsmith4042
Xrazor
whalen
SHADYMILKMAN
abhinav
GloveBox
kofiguy
animallyson
zabari
thebob101
&~some members from the Goozex forums~

BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.

And finally, come prepared to talk about our next CAG meet-up. jmiller80 has volunteered his home and grill, and we will discuss plans for CAG Cook-out. Bring your calendars, fellas and lady.

To make trading easier, please park your car on the third level of the mall just outside of the exterior entrance of D&Bs. This will make swapping easier. Please also be sure to securely lock your valuables in the parking lot (as this is an "open" forum).

[thebob101]

This just in, I am an idiot and got my dates mixed up so I AM GOING TO BE THERE with bells on and a shit ton of things to trade/sell. Put me back on the list Lurk!