South Carolina Roll Call!

[pimp tyranny]

btw, i'm from Columbia, lived in blythewood for a year or so as well.

[Scobie]

Dunno about which state is least represented, but I'm down here in SC, too. We're looking like geniuses right about now, too... 65-degrees along the coast today with a gentle breeze.

Meanwhile, the midwest is getting slammed with snow storms and temps in the teens with everything icing over. Life is too short for that kind of crap. :)

[camelking6969]

scobie what part i am from upstate

[HedgeHodge]

myrtle beach here

[Nilbog]

Hey, I'm from Columbia/Lexington area. Its good to know there's at least 5 of us.

[pimp tyranny]

there's another guy too, i think his name's dog patch or something, he lives up two notch road a ways.

[1modernboy]

I'm a GSP boy, myself. Nice to see another upstate resident here, camelking6969 (http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=29271). I guess I just always assumed that all other SC CAGs were from the lowcountry.

[SonicSeoul49]

Charleston, SC right over here..

[ShreeAspenwood]

New to site and from Williamston SC

[Liontamer]

I live in Spartanburg County in the upstate.

[captainfrizo]

I'm just outside of Charlotte in Fort Mill.

[xtchuh]

Myrtle Beach as well.

[cgpwns]

North Charleston, South Carolina

[bladewasp]

Greenville here

[screwkick]

Fort Mill, SC here, same as captainfrizo.

[willwgp]

S'ville, SC, REPRESENT :D

[The_Tick]

Greenville resident. Well, for the most part anyway.

[pimp tyranny]

now i know there are some other people from columbia here. when i stopped by circuit city yesterday, the old guy in the entertainment section had a list in CAG font printed out that someone had brought in. awesome that he had it too, because i was able to pick up Karaoke Revolution, Drill Dozer, Gauntlet Seven Sorrows, Nightmare before Christmas, and a couple other things.

anyway, my haul for collection:

Lunar Dragon Song
Castlevania: CoD ps2
Gauntlet SS PS2/xbox (not sure which i'm going to keep, but my xbox's broken)
Darkstalkers
Drill Dozer
Nighmare Before Christmas PS2/gba
Goku I and II
Gun ps2
Indigo Prophecy PS2 (just so i could play it, have it for xbox)
Driver Parallel Lines
We Love Katamari
Marc Eckoe's getting up (sadly not the LE)
NBA Street V 3 NGC
Karaoke Revolution
SSX On Tour
Matrix Path of Neo

sadly all the Tales of Phantasia were gone, as well as the Halo Triple Packs, and FF IV rang up $29.99.

[HedgeHodge]

anyone know if the cc in myrtle beach has the 8.96 sale going on?

[Example]

Wow, two Greenville residents! I'm in Orlando now, but will be moving there in September. Can't wait.

Any good game stores in town?

A.

[Quintox]

Greenville here too!

[Quintox]

OK so has anyone found any good deals in Greenville area?

[1modernboy]

OK so has anyone found any good deals in Greenville area?

Not so much good deals as great trade-in value: I just dropped a load of old GBC and Saturn/Genesis stuff at Video Game Cavern in Taylors and got $127 in credit. I picked up an import copy of Mario 3-on-3 (as they didn’t have any domestics in stock), and I let the rest ride until later. They aren’t exactly top-shelf when it comes to the newest titles, but they seem to do alright for an indie retailer. Plus their retro selection is fan-fuckin’-tastic and you can’t beat the trade-in!


Where in Greenville/Spartanburg do the rest of you get most of your deals?

[Quintox]

Anyone alive in here? :)

[dolemite]

Columbia here

[Great12k6]

Columbia here

[natendo]

From Rock Hill, but I'm at College of Charleston most of the time. SC Reppin'!

[Darkoshi]

Laurens here...

[Nilbog]

Columbia here

[nharmon91]

Charleston

[wizardofcoz4126]

I am from Orangeburg, SC then I moved to Rock Hill, SC and now I am staying in Knoxville for the time being for college.

[MegoW64]

Spartanburg, here :)

[Ebontide]

I'm from Fort Mill/Lake Wylie, lived in Union/Spartanburg for nearly 6 years.

Currently in South Korea, wonder how far a roll call for here would take me. :roll:

[mercilessming]

Columbia/Lexington Area!

[KrazyNick]

I'm from Columbia. :D

[Quintox]

Alright, anyone from Greenville here, yesterday the Blockbuster at Five Forks (off of Woodruff) had 60gb PS3 in stock, had a sign up on front door. Today, no sign, but I still saw the box in store (may be out though).

I don't want a PS3 but for those who do might be worth checking out if you are close.

[utopianmachine]

Greenville here. I can also vouch for Video Games Cavern. Great retro section. Too bad Rhino Games across the street is going to GameStop. I'll visit today. Probably my last visit until they vanish into the corporate vacuum.

[thefunkyredcaboose]

Anderson, SC over here (near Greenville). I used to frequent Rhino and the Game Cavern, though my retro collection is pretty much done so I don't head that way much any more. The Best Buy in Anderson frequently has a clearance table set up that is actually quite good, though the prices aren't always marked down that much. I have saved at least 10 dollars on a number of pick-ups. Other than that, the well is pretty dry.

[MegoW64]

Everyone from the upstate should get together and have a huge Halo lan party.

That would rock.

[Dogpatch]

:)

Did not realize this thread existed. Pimp was close on where I live. Ridgeway SC here. I try to keep up with deals in northeast Columbia. Kinda lame as of late. To many CAGs around I think. :razz:

[nharmon91]

Any of you guys actually like SC?

[cyborg2040]

Fort Mill SC, born and raised.

Currently residing in WV though.

[Quintox]

If anyone is heading out to Best Buys to get the price dropped games, plz grab a few $1.99 PS2/Gamecube games for me and us SC'ers. You can even keep some of the good ones

[MegoW64]

Any of you guys actually like SC?


I do :) I just moved to Spartanburg this past year and I love it!


I live right in the middle of the Westgate area and couldnt ask for a better location :)

[willwgp]

I love it, I've been here for 20 years. Of course there are times I'd like to move to a different state and see what that's like ... ;)

[Tybalt Flux]

God willing I'll be moving down here for the summer and non-school year, somewhere near Charlotte. How's the shopping, recreation (arcades =D), and fun stuff around here you hopefully-soon-to-be-fellow-South-Carolina-CAG-er's?

[Quintox]

Just curious, who was the selfish one to hoard the games/cleanout the Simpsonville GR?

Thx for leaving everyone else games, no need to buy every copy of Saints Row

[The_Tick]

Just curious, who was the selfish one to hoard the games/cleanout the Simpsonville GR?

Thx for leaving everyone else games, no need to buy every copy of Saints Row

What was the deal there? Anyway, yeah, it's kinda unfair that people do that. I especially felt screwed over during the Rhino Games takeover by Gamestop. Also, during last years Circuit City deal. Luckly, i am walking distance from a Gamecrazy (and a Blockbuster, but they dont have enough retro stuff to keep me interested), so if theres any deals, i'll just pick up what i want, and leave the rest to the other CAG's.

[67Dash]

Spartanburg CAG here. I like SC. Place is a little redneck at times, but hey, who isn't right?

[ahovs]

Moved to Easley 8 years ago and really like South Carolina.

[thefunkyredcaboose]

There is a Gamecrazy in Greenville?? Where?? The only place I know of for Retro stuff is the Game Cavern since Rhino closed down. The Game Cavern is cool but their methods are a little archaic and most of the good stuff is kept in the back so you have to ask for it. For example, I had to wait 15 minutes just for a copy of Sunset Riders on the SNES!

The Greenville Rhino definately got cleaned out, however I was able to pick up about 40 games at the Lexington, SC store. Not crap ones either, we are talking:

Excitebike
Eternal Champions
Super Turrican (SNES)
Bio Hazard Battle
Strider (on NES and Sega)
and many more...

Sorry just had to brag a little. Anyway, I do think it is a little unfair that people (especially employees) get to horde things, but when you consider that their job really kinda sucks it is one of the few perks they get. I work at Best Buy and I will gladly admit to getting some games for myself. Before you yell, if you could pass up Suikoden IV for $1.99 then you are fricking crazy.

Regardless, if you haven't checked out the Game Cavern it's at least worth a look see, I was able to pick up Super Metroid, Contra III, Castlevania IV, and a ton of other fun Super Nintendo stuff last time I was there. Generally their prices are lower than what you would find on Amazon or at pre-merger Rhino stores. A lot of people trade there so they get a lot of good stuff in.

Well anyway, holler!

[The_Tick]

There is a Gamecrazy in Greenville?? Where?? The only place I know of for Retro stuff is the Game Cavern since Rhino closed down. The Game Cavern is cool but their methods are a little archaic and most of the good stuff is kept in the back so you have to ask for it. For example, I had to wait 15 minutes just for a copy of Sunset Riders on the SNES!

The Greenville Rhino definately got cleaned out, however I was able to pick up about 40 games at the Lexington, SC store. Not crap ones either, we are talking:

Excitebike
Eternal Champions
Super Turrican (SNES)
Bio Hazard Battle
Strider (on NES and Sega)
and many more...

Sorry just had to brag a little. Anyway, I do think it is a little unfair that people (especially employees) get to horde things, but when you consider that their job really kinda sucks it is one of the few perks they get. I work at Best Buy and I will gladly admit to getting some games for myself. Before you yell, if you could pass up Suikoden IV for $1.99 then you are fricking crazy.

Regardless, if you haven't checked out the Game Cavern it's at least worth a look see, I was able to pick up Super Metroid, Contra III, Castlevania IV, and a ton of other fun Super Nintendo stuff last time I was there. Generally their prices are lower than what you would find on Amazon or at pre-merger Rhino stores. A lot of people trade there so they get a lot of good stuff in.

Well anyway, holler!

Yeah, there's a gamecrazy in alot of those small shopping districts. The closest one i've seen is right across the street from where i live, which is in Pelham Road. As a matter of fact, i think there are two of them. One near China Wok, and the other in a Publix next to Hollywood Video. Also, where is Game Cavern located? I'm interested in checking it out. Also, do they have games in Mint condition by any chance?

[Liontamer]

Also, where is Game Cavern located? I'm interested in checking it out. Also, do they have games in Mint condition by any chance?

If they're talking about Video Game Cavern, it's on Wade Hampton Blvd (Hwy 29) in Taylors, SC in a little shopping center across the Street from the Taylors Wal-Mart and Bi-Lo. Not sure of the condition of their stuff (haven't bought a lot there), but they usually have some harder to find stuff, and they also usually have slightly better prices on used games than the chain stores.

[The_Tick]

If they're talking about Video Game Cavern, it's on Wade Hampton Blvd (Hwy 29) in Taylors, SC in a little shopping center across the Street from the Taylors Wal-Mart and Bi-Lo. Not sure of the condition of their stuff (haven't bought a lot there), but they usually have some harder to find stuff, and they also usually have slightly better prices on used games than the chain stores.

Thanks alot. I'll be sure to check that place out next time i go there, seeing as i've been to that area a bunch of times, but never quite noticed it before.

[1modernboy]

If they're talking about Video Game Cavern, it's on Wade Hampton Blvd (Hwy 29) in Taylors, SC in a little shopping center across the Street from the Taylors Wal-Mart and Bi-Lo. Not sure of the condition of their stuff (haven't bought a lot there), but they usually have some harder to find stuff, and they also usually have slightly better prices on used games than the chain stores.

My only complaint is that, since they’re an indie retailer, they may or may not have your preferred new release the week of launch. On the plus side, they give excellent trade-in credit.

I like SC just fine. Since I was born in Easley, live in Spartanburg, and work in Greenville; it’s all I’ve ever known, so I reckon I have nothing to compare it to. ;)

[weaponomega2x]

Columbia here...Been living here since '89 and don't mind it at all...

[glennzilla]

Charleston here....

[Quintox]

There is a Gamecrazy in Greenville?? Where??

I know you posted that over a month ago, ( :) ) but anyway, the only one I know is the one right near Haywood Mall, in the little small shopping plaza where a Bruster's is and Moretti's Pizza (spelling). I think a Gator something Bar and Grill is there too

[BCDraven]

I was born in Greenville but am in Liberty right now :P. I've never heard of Video Game Cavern, thanks for the info I'll have to drive down and check it out.

[evilsuperman33]

i live in williamston, sc and hate it here, i visited charleston not too long ago and its so beautiful there

[flywheels]

Moved to Rock Hill from Charlotte a few months ago...

[vickvega]

just joined what up, im from greenville, Been looking for mass effect at every Kmart in the upstate with no luck. but anyway GO TIGERS BITCHES!

[nharmon91]

anyone been to the summerville/ladson kmart to look for mass effect?

[Turbo42]

Yo! Long-time CAG (main page) lurker here.

I'm a junior at USC (Columbia).

[Downhome]

Seneca, SC here - just down the road from Clemson, although I shop around everywhere from Ga on up to the Greenville area.

I just called the Video Game Cavern to see how much they would give me for my original DS (looking to finally upgrade), and would you like to guess how much they would give me for the system, stylus, and charger? Would ya?

They give $20 in store credit, and $10 in cash! That's even worse that GameStop I think, but don't quote me on that one. They're good people though most of the time. If any of you ever go in Anderson, they also have a "store" at the Anderson Jockey Lot that's open on Saturday and Sunday, early all the way until people usually start to leave the JL.

Sometime this year a new indie game store opened up in Powdersville, Darkside Games. I've never been, I don't know anything about it, but here's a MySpace page for it:

http://www.myspace.com/darksidegames

[Foxhoundx]

Seneca, SC here - just down the road from Clemson, although I shop around everywhere from Ga on up to the Greenville area.

I just called the Video Game Cavern to see how much they would give me for my original DS (looking to finally upgrade), and would you like to guess how much they would give me for the system, stylus, and charger? Would ya?

They give $20 in store credit, and $10 in cash! That's even worse that GameStop I think, but don't quote me on that one. They're good people though most of the time. If any of you ever go in Anderson, they also have a "store" at the Anderson Jockey Lot that's open on Saturday and Sunday, early all the way until people usually start to leave the JL.

Sometime this year a new indie game store opened up in Powdersville, Darkside Games. I've never been, I don't know anything about it, but here's a MySpace page for it:

http://www.myspace.com/darksidegames

I've bought a lot of things from the Video Game Cavern booth at the Anderson jockey lot. A lot of boxed NES games and PS2/Gamecube stuff. I've never been to thier actual store though. Think I'll
try to check out the store in Powdersville, sounds interesting.

[Downhome]

I've bought a lot of things from the Video Game Cavern booth at the Anderson jockey lot. A lot of boxed NES games and PS2/Gamecube stuff. I've never been to thier actual store though. Think I'll
try to check out the store in Powdersville, sounds interesting.


I think I've been to the Video Game Cavern once or twice, but it's possible I'm thinking of a store that has since closed down. But yeah, I've dealt with them a lot at the Jockey Lot.

If you check out that store in Powersville let me know what you think, drop me a line on here or AIM or something.

Do any of you remember that store that used to be in Greenville on Woodruff Rd.? Going from the Hollywood 20 towards the area where Best Buy and everything is now, the store was down the road on the right, in a little shopping center. It was very easy to miss unless you knew it was there. They had all kinds of games, and especially dealt with imports. It's been a while ago though. That's where I bought a few of my Dreamcast imports back in the day. It was a pretty interesting store to check out.

[Foxhoundx]

Haven Games?

[Downhome]

Yeah, that's the one.

[The_Tick]

Is it still around by any Chance? Anyway, one day i'm thinking about opening up my own game store. It'll still take me quite a few years to ammount a sizable collection, and get some inventory. But a guy can dream.

[electronicthroat]

I reside in Greenville.

[xtchuh]

Sweet, only 1 other person in Myrtle Beach. I guess that increases my chances in getting a CHEAP deal.

[Tesche]

I'm in Columbia. <----
good to know I'm not alone in the state........alone in being an avid game fan and being cheap.......nice to know there are others just like me......

[flywheels]

Native Charlottean, but moved to Rock Hill, SC last summer.

[Quintox]

Big needed bump

Anyone go to FYE? Is there a sale on used games there?

[udaozzy]

Lexington here. Near the White Knoll High area. This area is starting to boom, bigtime. Walmart and Gamestop have popped up in the last few months and it doesn't look to be slowing down soon (Lowe's is in construction).

As for if I like it... It's alright, I guess. But, after you've lived in Florida, California, and Hawaii, it seems dull in comparison (my dad was in the Navy).

[Gumby the Green]

So hey there guys wondering how many CAGs are in still the Columbia area, seem to missing out on some sweet clearances lately and wondering who is to blame for that :cry:

[SplitFiller]

Anderson here, near Starr/Iva

[mercilessming]

So hey there guys wondering how many CAGs are in still the Columbia area, seem to missing out on some sweet clearances lately and wondering who is to blame for that :cry:

Lexington Area, alot of the Target in lexington deals seem to get gone before they drop to good prices :-( ... Took me awhile to get Timeshift cheap since the timeshifts there got gone before they got below 20$....So it wasn't me getting all the deals. Just seems locals buy up clearance lately without worry of how much more clerance it could be.

[ZeonikFreak]

Seneca, SC here - just down the road from Clemson, although I shop around everywhere from Ga on up to the Greenville area.

I just called the Video Game Cavern to see how much they would give me for my original DS (looking to finally upgrade), and would you like to guess how much they would give me for the system, stylus, and charger? Would ya?

They give $20 in store credit, and $10 in cash! That's even worse that GameStop I think, but don't quote me on that one. They're good people though most of the time. If any of you ever go in Anderson, they also have a "store" at the Anderson Jockey Lot that's open on Saturday and Sunday, early all the way until people usually start to leave the JL.

Sometime this year a new indie game store opened up in Powdersville, Darkside Games. I've never been, I don't know anything about it, but here's a MySpace page for it:

http://www.myspace.com/darksidegames

Yea, im desperate for a good game store in SC. Im about to move in with my parents in Greenwood, so im up for any place that sells games other than the one Gamestop there.

Those game stores sounds alot better than a store i found on Craigslist called "Dawg Gone Fun Games" which is north of Greenville. I though "Your kidding me, this is all this state has?"

The play n trades seem too far a drive for me, so im up for anything close near Greenwood/Abbiville/Ninty Six.

So yea, thats all i got to say...

[ExileL]

Yea, im desperate for a good game store in SC. Im about to move in with my parents in Greenwood, so im up for any place that sells games other than the one Gamestop there.

Those game stores sounds alot better than a store i found on Craigslist called "Dawg Gone Fun Games" which is north of Greenville. I though "Your kidding me, this is all this state has?"

The play n trades seem too far a drive for me, so im up for anything close near Greenwood/Abbiville/Ninty Six.

So yea, thats all i got to say...

Hate to break it to you but I have lived in Greenwood since I was born and all we have here is Gamestop, Blockbuster/GameRush, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart (Which has a pretty good selction of the stuff that is usually listed in the clearance thread.) Other than that there is practically nothing.

Pretty cool little town if you don't come from a big metropolis. It gets a lot more fun when college starts back in Sept. and you get a lot more younger people back in town. :D

[ZeonikFreak]

Hate to break it to you but I have lived in Greenwood since I was born and all we have here is Gamestop, Blockbuster/GameRush, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart (Which has a pretty good selction of the stuff that is usually listed in the clearance thread.) Other than that there is practically nothing.

Pretty cool little town if you don't come from a big metropolis. It gets a lot more fun when college starts back in Sept. and you get a lot more younger people back in town. :D

What part of greenwood do you live near? im going to be living at Regency Park where my parents are staying, which is the apartment complex next to Super WalMart.

Hopefully, that Hollywood Video will go outta business, they got some sweet stuff there i would definetly buy...

[ExileL]

What part of greenwood do you live near? im going to be living at Regency Park where my parents are staying, which is the apartment complex next to Super WalMart.

Hopefully, that Hollywood Video will go outta business, they got some sweet stuff there i would definetly buy...

Yeah, you will be in the thick of "New" Greenwood which is really good. Most all your major stores and restaurants are right beside or near that Wal-Mart. That Hollywood video is a pretty nice place to rent a game but I really have no clue about their selection due to the fact that I usually have some credit from flipping from GS to Blockbuster so I just rent from there. :D

As for me I live by Emerald High School for now but I am probably about to move closer to Lander University as my lease is up on my apartment.

[ZeonikFreak]

Yeah, you will be in the thick of "New" Greenwood which is really good. Most all your major stores and restaurants are right beside or near that Wal-Mart. That Hollywood video is a pretty nice place to rent a game but I really have no clue about their selection due to the fact that I usually have some credit from flipping from GS to Blockbuster so I just rent from there. :D

As for me I live by Emerald High School for now but I am probably about to move closer to Lander University as my lease is up on my apartment.

I do gotta know about Pawn Shops in the area too. The only one ive been too was the Gun and Pawn shop near Lander and i found a complete green label of Chrono Cross for like 2 bucks with Bushido Blade. The guy there has a bunch of Xbox and PS2 games i need to look at next time im there.

Yea, i know the area on that highway pretty well. Big Lots has some stuff from time to time, like i bought the City of Villians DVD collection there, and the KMart is there for deals if they still carry the games (which im sure they do), and Wal Mart as well.

Ah, ill find some...

[FatalT]

Fort Mill/Rock Hill here.

[publiicprivates]

rock hill here, what area are you at fatal?

[brobi38791]

This is Daddy Dawg, Owner of Dawg Gone Fun Video Games in downtown Travelers Rest SC. I realize that i am the little dog in SC but, you cant find a nicer, more fair trades, or better customer service than us. We pride ourselves in people leaving happy. IF the travel to Travelers Rest SC the problem holding you back then email us and see what we can get the game to you for. Also check us out on ebay. If you have trades, we are there for you also with higher trade values. How can we do this you ask, we have little overhead. We currently are open in the evening only until 10 pm, all day saturday, and sunday. email address is dawggonefungames@aol.com ebay name is dawg-gonefunvideogames come check us out.

[Cmosfm]

This is Daddy Dawg, Owner of Dawg Gone Fun Video Games in downtown Travelers Rest SC. I realize that i am the little dog in SC but, you cant find a nicer, more fair trades, or better customer service than us. We pride ourselves in people leaving happy. IF the travel to Travelers Rest SC the problem holding you back then email us and see what we can get the game to you for. Also check us out on ebay. If you have trades, we are there for you also with higher trade values. How can we do this you ask, we have little overhead. We currently are open in the evening only until 10 pm, all day saturday, and sunday. email address is dawggonefungames@aol.com ebay name is dawg-gonefunvideogames come check us out.

Look man, I drove way out of my way to visit your store once, after reading all of the craigslist ads about how you have all these "great deals". I was pretty pissed when I got there and the only decently priced stuff you had were a few systems that were about 10 bucks less than ebay.

But the games, everything you had was priced at LEAST 5.00 OVER the highest ebay price. I can't inform people over craigslist but I can at least inform people here on Cheap Ass Gamer.

If you want to stay in business, price stuff competitively, NOT over ebay value. Because I sure a hell aren't going to pay 10.00 for Ducktales on the NES or 30.00 for Metal Gear Solid for the PS1, and neither are other CAGs.

[ZeonikFreak]

Look man, I drove way out of my way to visit your store once, after reading all of the craigslist ads about how you have all these "great deals". I was pretty pissed when I got there and the only decently priced stuff you had were a few systems that were about 10 bucks less than ebay.

But the games, everything you had was priced at LEAST 5.00 OVER the highest ebay price. I can't inform people over craigslist but I can at least inform people here on Cheap Ass Gamer.

If you want to stay in business, price stuff competitively, NOT over ebay value. Because I sure a hell aren't going to pay 10.00 for Ducktales on the NES or 30.00 for Metal Gear Solid for the PS1, and neither are other CAGs.

Dude, the name of the store said it enough for me.

If im going outta my way for a game store from greenwood, id go to Play n Trade in Aiken. Of course, i probably call first before going there, if there is anything they might have...

[upstateschere]

It is ok that you feel that way. We all have opinions, however, please get yours correct if you are making one about Dawg_Gone. For you see, you must have failed yourself by not asking for the Dawg-Gone discount. Here at Dawg-Gone we have a 10% discount on every game, everyday! No membership needed. Also, with all systems, you get a free game of your choice. There are also flyers in the shop to inform all about these things for example. As for craiglist, my number is on there. Did you call first?

[Cmosfm]

It is ok that you feel that way. We all have opinions, however, please get yours correct if you are making one about Dawg_Gone. For you see, you must have failed yourself by not asking for the Dawg-Gone discount. Here at Dawg-Gone we have a 10% discount on every game, everyday! No membership needed. Also, with all systems, you get a free game of your choice. There are also flyers in the shop to inform all about these things for example. As for craiglist, my number is on there. Did you call first?

I bought a system, I wasn't offered a free game. If all systems come with a free game, and I bought one, and wasn't offered one...don't you think that's kind of a deceptive sales tactic? Besides, let's bring up a hypothetical situation, say I bought one of your 30.00 SNES systems and I wanted a game that was priced in your store at OVER 30.00, what would happen? Would I get that game? I seriously doubt it, so I think your advertisements are lacking in information.

Also, I wasn't offered a 10% discount, I shouldn't have to just "know" about this. If you get this discount everyday than it's YOUR job to inform the customers while they are in the store and not just blindly expect us to just KNOW something. And 10% off a game that's priced at over ebay prices, AFTER shipping, doesn't do me a bit of good.

I didn't see any flyers, besides, I'm in a game store looking for games...I sure as hell aren't paying attention to flyers.

And why should I call? "Hi, are you games reasonably priced? Less than ebay?" What would you say? "oh, no, no they aren't". I don't think so.

I think my opinions about "Dawg-Gone" are correct, and besides that, it's an opinion...MY opinion...so you telling me to get my "opinion correct" is almost an insult. Maybe you meant that I should get my FACTS correct. Either way, I think both are correct at this point.

Oh, and I'm not one for attacking petty things, but your store name is ridiculous. As you see someone in this thread didn't even bother going to your store just because of the name alone. It sounds like a kids store, it doesn't even sound remotely like anything a self-respecting adult would want to shop in. Also calling yourself Daddy Dawg makes you sound like a pedophile.

And ONE more thing, the one time I was in there, I was the only customer there and I STILL had to squeeze my way through your entire family that seemed to be digging through games on the sales floor. Not even organizing or putting games out for sale, just looking at games. I honestly got so fed up with it that I just stopped trying to look at one shelf because your family and kids weren't considerate enough to move and you, who were staring right at them, weren't consider enough to TELL them to move!

I can easily tell this is the first time you've ever been in this business, and you have a lot of changes to make if you want to stay open past the holiday season.

[Quintox]

Anyway...
So who is the other CAG'er that often visits the Blockbuster near Bi-Lo at Five Forks? I know you're there, I see all the high TIV games sitting on the shelf (Octomania, for example)

:D
I honestly don't care, I'm just very curious who you are

[ZeonikFreak]

Also, I wasn't offered a 10% discount, I shouldn't have to just "know" about this. If you get this discount everyday than it's YOUR job to inform the customers while they are in the store and not just blindly expect us to just KNOW something. And 10% off a game that's priced at over ebay prices, AFTER shipping, doesn't do me a bit of good.


Oh, and I'm not one for attacking petty things, but your store name is ridiculous. As you see someone in this thread didn't even bother going to your store just because of the name alone. It sounds like a kids store, it doesn't even sound remotely like anything a self-respecting adult would want to shop in. Also calling yourself Daddy Dawg makes you sound like a pedophile.



I would visit this place if i ever happen to be on that side of the world for whatever reason. As for "willingly" wanting to go there, not anytime soon unless there something i would drive there for.

And you got a point. If you want customers to know about the "deals" of your store, then tell them when they are up at the counter with their games. Also, this guy and the guy at the Raleigh Flea Market in North Carolina seem to have a lot in common, since they both sell games at ebay prices. If your going to do that, the close your store down, and just sell on ebay, or call it "Dawg Gone we sell games at Ebay prices".

Then again, this sounds alot like a game store that was shut down in raleigh for a ton of complaints: http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/05/06/news_6123802.html Ive only been there like twice.

The funny thing is, like 20 precent of the games that are at Play n Trade stores near raleigh, all have the Buy Rite sticker on them.

Well, i hope hollywood video in greenwood goes out of business, they have a ton of games that i really want...

[Hyruu]

I live in Easley and work in Greenville so most if not all my video gaming buying is done in the Easley Gamestop or Bestbuy on Woodruff (work kinda near there)

[Hyruu]

Greenville here. I can also vouch for Video Games Cavern. Great retro section. Too bad Rhino Games across the street is going to GameStop. I'll visit today. Probably my last visit until they vanish into the corporate vacuum.

I was in Rhino Games ONCE and vowed never to go back there. They were rude and kinda stupid when it came to simple game questions.

[ZeonikFreak]

My brother got a card from a regional person from Play n Trade in this state, and from what he told me, they might possibly are going to try to open a Play n Trade in this area.

I just hope they move right next door to gamestop, where the old ATnT store was, or next to Marble Slab on Hwy 72, which is right near my apt complex!!!!

That would be great...

[electronicthroat]

Did anyone hear about the Gamestop in the Verdae shopping center on Laurens Rd in Greenville got robbed a couple of weeks ago?

I was in there a few days ago and they were talking about it. Some guy came in with a gun and got a 360, around $800, and a used game.

I've always thought that location would get robbed someday. It's in such a hidden away place. Not very visible from the road.

[Quintox]

Did anyone hear about the Gamestop in the Verdae shopping center on Laurens Rd in Greenville got robbed a couple of weeks ago?

I was in there a few days ago and they were talking about it. Some guy came in with a gun and got a 360, around $800, and a used game.

I've always thought that location would get robbed someday. It's in such a hidden away place. Not very visible from the road.
Didn't hear bout that

So who cleaned the Movie Gallery out of good used games on Old Spartanburg Rd? I don't care at all just am very curious what you managed to snag

[electronicthroat]

I haven't been to a Movie Gallery in ages. I didn't even know they sold used games.

[PopcornBandit]

I'm from Spartanburg myself.

[ZeonikFreak]

Hollywood Video has games on clearance for 3.99 in Greenwood. I was able to pick up Silent Hill 2 a couple of weeks back.

The lady that worked there said something that they may sell all the gamecube stuff when it comes time or something like that if they decide to liquidate their racks.

They might as well just close the store. Theres games and anime/movies there that i want...

[defiance_17]

Sorry to thread-jack, but I'm looking for a little help from anyone familiar with the Myrtle Beach area. I'm from Minneapolis, and will be down there for the weekend. Any recommendations for a single, 25-year-old guy? Thanks in advance.

[PopcornBandit]

Anyone been to The Video Game Cavern in Taylors? They have some pretty good deals on older games and systems.

[ZeonikFreak]

Where is it? I would gladly drive that way if its on the west side of SC...

[PopcornBandit]

From their website:

"We’re located in the Hampton Corner Shopping Center on Wade Hampton Boulevard (Hwy 29 N) towards Taylors. We’re directly across the street from Brunswick Bowling and next door to Eagle Printing. Other landmarks close by are the Texas Roadhouse and the Taylors Walmart."

[Cmosfm]

Anyone been to The Video Game Cavern in Taylors? They have some pretty good deals on older games and systems.

They were decent when they first opened, and I would spend at LEAST 50-100 every time I went in there. As of the last couple of years, anything remotely "rare" goes in a glass case and gets marked up well over what it's really worth. If you want some obscure older games for around ebay prices, sometimes a little less then it's worth checking out. Rarely you can find a really good deal or two if they aren't aware of what they have, which is few and far between these days.

Also I'm not very happy with their staff, seems to be run by a handful of kids who act like their shit doesn't stink because they work in an indie game store.

I know, I may complain a lot, but it's REALLY hard to find a great game store anymore. Seems as if everyone thinks their store is ebay-lite or something, most of them sell off the really good stuff on ebay. Once at the Video Game Cavern I asked the price of an item that wasn't marked (a TI-99 Multi Game Tap). He took it in the back to the owner to find out, he came out with an odd price of 12 bucks or something. I found it odd that they came up with such an odd price, so I asked him bluntly how they came up with that price, and he told me he wasn't allowed to say. I said "ebay, right?". He smirked and turned away.

[ZeonikFreak]

They were decent when they first opened, and I would spend at LEAST 50-100 every time I went in there. As of the last couple of years, anything remotely "rare" goes in a glass case and gets marked up well over what it's really worth. If you want some obscure older games for around ebay prices, sometimes a little less then it's worth checking out. Rarely you can find a really good deal or two if they aren't aware of what they have, which is few and far between these days.

Also I'm not very happy with their staff, seems to be run by a handful of kids who act like their shit doesn't stink because they work in an indie game store.

I know, I may complain a lot, but it's REALLY hard to find a great game store anymore. Seems as if everyone thinks their store is ebay-lite or something, most of them sell off the really good stuff on ebay. Once at the Video Game Cavern I asked the price of an item that wasn't marked (a TI-99 Multi Game Tap). He took it in the back to the owner to find out, he came out with an odd price of 12 bucks or something. I found it odd that they came up with such an odd price, so I asked him bluntly how they came up with that price, and he told me he wasn't allowed to say. I said "ebay, right?". He smirked and turned away.

Ouch, but i guess im not surprised.

Sounds like the Play n Trade i went to last weekend to Evans GA, they pretty much have the "rare" games behind the case, and of course, jacked up anything thats an "import game". I only really bought Phantasy Star for Sega Master System for 20 bucks because i wouldnt mind having it in my collection. They had Shining force for 40 with get this, a game and a case, its not even complete and they charge that much. I paid 20 for just the game over a year ago. They also had Time Gal for 20, which i retardedly picked up, which i cant get that much on ebay for just "disk only". Yea, the game isnt that great, and the only FMV game i really wanna try is Road Avenger for Sega CD.

But you go to Aiken SC, and i found Monster Rancher 2 and 3 for 5 bucks each, and Medievil 2 for 5 bucks for just disk only, and just sold it on ebay for 15. And i did pick up Silent Hill also for 25 behind the case there, so im trying to sell that right now in ebay.

So now it seems that Play n Trade stores are more "reliying" on ebay prices now... which is a scary thought...

[Cmosfm]

Ouch, but i guess im not surprised.

Sounds like the Play n Trade i went to last weekend to Evans GA, they pretty much have the "rare" games behind the case, and of course, jacked up anything thats an "import game". I only really bought Phantasy Star for Sega Master System for 20 bucks because i wouldnt mind having it in my collection. They had Shining force for 40 with get this, a game and a case, its not even complete and they charge that much. I paid 20 for just the game over a year ago. They also had Time Gal for 20, which i retardedly picked up, which i cant get that much on ebay for just "disk only". Yea, the game isnt that great, and the only FMV game i really wanna try is Road Avenger for Sega CD.

But you go to Aiken SC, and i found Monster Rancher 2 and 3 for 5 bucks each, and Medievil 2 for 5 bucks for just disk only, and just sold it on ebay for 15. And i did pick up Silent Hill also for 25 behind the case there, so im trying to sell that right now in ebay.

So now it seems that Play n Trade stores are more "reliying" on ebay prices now... which is a scary thought...

Yeah, I was in there today actually, since I was near the area. I surprisingly got very lucky and caught something that slipped by them. Spider-Man Web Of Fire for the 32X, Complete and mint, 4.85!

That's the first thing I've gotten from them in a while. The prices are still ridiculous and it seems as if they have lots of backstock but not much new. It's been a while since they've gotten anything new in actually!

[ShreeAspenwood]

Kinda funny how you want to bag on a store but continue to shop there. I have been a customer of the Cavern for well over 4 or 5 years. Yes some prices have went up but so has the collectability of older video games has also increased. You say that it is cheaper to get items from Ebay but I disagree. The prices at the Cavern are lower than ebay, your buying from a local store, and have a warranty on your items. You cite the "all the good things are in a glass case". Well do you have an issue with a family owned store making a profit on merchandise that they spent money buying, testing and standing behind.
I buy all my new games here as they are 5 dollars cheaper than anywhere else. They do preorders and will special order games for people. I have had them order many hard to get games for myself and they are very diligent in their efforts to help a customer get what they want. And the glass case(just to bring it up again) I have been in the store many times and have seen people go to that case and without batting an eyelash say I want that game.
Sounds to me like your just ticked because as their business has grown your place of getting cheap games to make a profit from has gone away, and instead a place for getting quality merchandise and standing behind their products has taken it's place and you don't like it.

[PiROCLA5M]

First off, hi. I'm not really new, I just usually troll about the boards to check out various deals; but after I flipped through these past few posts, I have to vent somewhat, especially since it's about a store I like to visit often because of the treasure goodies they have, as well as an old friend of mine working there. (and I do realize that this could be considered troll flaming but I don't really care since I only read here.)

As of the last couple of years, anything remotely "rare" goes in a glass case and gets marked up well over what it's really worth.

I have two things to say about this, first off you must not have a basic concept of collectibles. Usually with most things (not always true with some goodies) as it ages, it increases in value, so obviously prices are going to go up.. (also take into account economic fluctuations.)

Rarely you can find a really good deal or two if they aren't aware of what they have, which is few and far between these days.

This explains alot about you. Based off that, you're most likely a collector who looks for things to resell and turn profit. That's all well and good that you do that, but don't take it out on them for trying to make a living. It could be much worse, they could jack up games that have a market value of $5 to say $30 like I've seen some private dealers do.

Also I'm not very happy with their staff, seems to be run by a handful of kids who act like their shit doesn't stink because they work in an indie game store.

This here is what pissed me off. First off, it's not nice to talk about someone behind their back. Secondly, it's not nice to talk negatively against someone you do not even know. This in itself shows your own immaturity, especially if you don't try to do anything about it. Now the only reason I'm venting specifically here is I personally know one of the people that work there, and he's a sweetie at heart. He can be cranky at times, but he does try to help people to the best of his extent regardless of how bad they annoy him or are just outright rude. So if you're gonna talk smack, at least make sure it's justified, and don't be a douchbag mcasshat about it.

Once at the Video Game Cavern I asked the price of an item that wasn't marked (a TI-99 Multi Game Tap). He took it in the back to the owner to find out, he came out with an odd price of 12 bucks or something. I found it odd that they came up with such an odd price, so I asked him bluntly how they came up with that price, and he told me he wasn't allowed to say. I said "ebay, right?". He smirked and turned away.

I can kind of see where you're coming from here.. I do know on occasions they've been bad about this before.. but no one is perfect. I did address it to the manager when I stopped in to see him after reading this and the manager assured me that when they handle obscure trades, they usually check several sources for market value to get a reasonable selling price, then lower it and figure up a trade value (makes sense, no?). So if you're taking something up there and expecting to get the full value for what it's worth, then I have to say you mr/miss/whatever are retarded.

Kinda funny how you want to bag on a store but continue to shop there.

Enough said here. If you don't like it then don't go. You can do your shopping at thrift stores and flea markets. If you do go that route, more power to you, if not.. then don't shit-talk the store and people there, it's just simply not cool. Well I've said my peace I'm actually gonna go hang out with the dude I was talking about that worked there.

-<3Ladria

[Cmosfm]

Looks like I hit a nerve. :)

Regardless, I buy and resell for a living, if I didn't shop there it would just be one less source of income for me despite how much I dislike the way they handle their business. I try not to let personal vendettas come in between me and profit. So, that's why I shop there, because it's yet another source for me to make a living on.

Now, as for everything else:

I understand the concept of the "glass case", I do not understand the concept of charging 20.00 for Ninja Gaiden 2 though, sorry.

The employees, there was one guy in there today that I have never seen before, and he was absolutely awesome and I have nothing bad to say about him. But there is one large bearded guy that seems to be always there, and I've seen him be a complete douche to customers, talk shit behind peoples back (much like you are berating me for) and he's been rude to me on multiple occasions as well. This is the employee I am talking about, particularly. The other guy that I had in mind doesn't seem to work there anymore.

Anyway, I don't have a problem with family owned businesses making money, but have you seen their inventory!? They have TONS of games (classic games, that is), they aren't moving, they haven't for years. They just sit there. Why? The prices.

Want to know what happened? Rhino Games closed. They used to be right across the street from them, so they had competition, and had to "keep up with the Joneses". Now they have no direct competition, so Super Mario World is 15.00 or so, and Super Mario Bros. 3 goes in the "rare" case. And their inventory sits there, and even from a non-profiteering standpoint, the games may be a tad bit less than ebay after shipping but that still doesn't make it a good price. I'd personally want to move some inventory if I were them.

[ShreeAspenwood]

Could it be that they have a large inventory because they actually take in the classic games on trade unlike most places. And since you hardly go in there how do you know how much of their inventory moves. I have been in the store and seen people bring in 100+ games, multiple systems and accessories for trade or sale. I have also seen people leave with 20+ games at one time, so I guess their inventory is moving just might not look like it to you since you rarely go in there.
And you complain about therer pricing, last year I traded over 130 ps2 and ps1 games. I was able to get a new 360, 15 games, several of the rare you cited as being to much and well over 300 dollars in cash. So yeah I would like to see you do that elsewhere. As to Rhino games keeping the Cavern's prices in check, I don't know if you realize Rhino prices on the classics was just like Gamestops and always higher than the caverns until they clearenced it all out.
As a matter of fact rare ps1 games were still more at Rhino in its hayday then most are at the Cavern now. It is in your right to not like someplace, but to bash it and make others decide not to go there because of you opinion kinda sucks. Like the other poster said if you don't like it or the staff stay away. I'm sure with the attitude you've shown about the store here you probably deserved some attitude if you have gotton any.
Also if the employees have been rude to you why don't you speak with the manager about it. The only way the issues can be corrected is if the management knows that there is an issue. I know he will be in the store all day Friday.

[PiROCLA5M]

*bearded dood posting*

God I should have read this sooner and responded. Just let me start off by saying this, if I have in any way been a douchebag to you, I'm totally sorry for it. I try to be as nice as I can to everyone because it's my job, but I do tend to have off-days or moments.... especially if someone has just gotten done yelling at me over something stupid, or I've been working on an xbox360. god.. I HATE XBOXES!!!!!!! So, If I did treat you badly, I'm sorry and I'd like you to come talk to me about it, I'll be in tomorrow. I always like feedback from the customers so I know what I can do to be a better clerk and make the store the best it can be. Also, don't mind her too terribly much, I agree with some of the stuff she said, but as a collector I can somewhat see where you're coming from.

For the other thing, yes.. I'm guilty of that. Particularly to once again the people that yell at me over idiotic things, or someone being extremely dumb. I -will- make an effort to keep my thoughts to myself, and not let it happen again. Thanks for your input on that.

[Cmosfm]

*bearded dood posting*

God I should have read this sooner and responded. Just let me start off by saying this, if I have in any way been a douchebag to you, I'm totally sorry for it. I try to be as nice as I can to everyone because it's my job, but I do tend to have off-days or moments.... especially if someone has just gotten done yelling at me over something stupid, or I've been working on an xbox360. god.. I HATE XBOXES!!!!!!! So, If I did treat you badly, I'm sorry and I'd like you to come talk to me about it, I'll be in tomorrow. I always like feedback from the customers so I know what I can do to be a better clerk and make the store the best it can be. Also, don't mind her too terribly much, I agree with some of the stuff she said, but as a collector I can somewhat see where you're coming from.

For the other thing, yes.. I'm guilty of that. Particularly to once again the people that yell at me over idiotic things, or someone being extremely dumb. I -will- make an effort to keep my thoughts to myself, and not let it happen again. Thanks for your input on that.

I appreciate the apology, and the acknowledgment of your behavior, thank you. But I don't think I need to come in and talk to you. Especially considering what I do for a living, I'd prefer to stay anonymous.

[studlyduffman]

Hey guys I have lived here since the summer, in downtown greenville. I do look for any place that sells videogames/dvds whatever.

Pawn shops (Cash America):
Some of them are decent for dvds, but used video games are no better than prices at gamestop.

Video Game Cavern:
The store does have some decent prices for games, it can vary from being less or more than gamestop, but they do have a good selection. As in retro games, the prices are ok but Cmosfm is absolutely right in that the retro games in the glass case have prices that are outragous. SNES Link to the Past for 20, PS1 FF tactics for 30? Yikes.

Dawg Gone Fun Games:
This place has awful prices. They do have a great selection of retro games, but Cmosfm isn't exaggerating when he talks about the prices. When I go to any store, I really look at basically every game, and I know the going rate of a lot of games. The store is out in the middle of nowhere, but no CAG should even bother since their prices are just insane.

Darkside Video Games::applause:
I really like this store. It not only sells video games, but specialty action figures, comics to basically what any nerd would like. The video game prices (games from current to ps2) are decent since they have a buy 1 get 1 half off. Their small snes/64/atari selection is all in a small location that everything there sells for $5 straight up. I have bought games such as Kirby Superstar Saga, Link to the Past, Mario World for only $5. Plus some of the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

Family Video:
Cheaper than blockbuster renting dvds/games and sometimes has good sales on games. I know if you re a new member, you get 1/2 all rentals. The amount of games for sale aren't that big and vary from time to time.

Circuit City (Haywood Mall and Woodruff):
Both stores are at 30% dvds, 30% video games, 40% preplayed games, and Woodruff has a better selection that isnt completely picked clean. Still for my cheapass, there wasnt much for me since I only like to spend less than $10 for certain games. I got TMNT for the gba for $8 + tax. But there were a few games discounted that included: No more heroes (preplayed - 8), Nights (preplayed - 6), Phoenix Wright: Justice for All (new - 8). But Im still waiting for more discounts.

Blockbuster (any):
Recently blockbuster has really decent prices on new and used games. I just want another buy1 get 1 sale soon!

[PopcornBandit]

Where is Darkside Video Games located?

[studlyduffman]

215 Pelham Rd # B109, Greenville, SC‎ - (864) 271-0095

Its in the Publix shopping center, but its along the street where the light/intersection is.

[Cmosfm]

215 Pelham Rd # B109, Greenville, SC‎ - (864) 271-0095

Its in the Publix shopping center, but its along the street where the light/intersection is.

I've never heard of this place, I'll check it out tomorrow! Thanks!

[ruiner999]

Hey guys, Easley native familiar with the Greenville area.

There's also a Darkside Games of off 153 that organizes tournaments and the like. Really friendly staff and a decent enough clientele from the usual clueless bunch you see at the Gamestop here and off of White Horse Road.

[Cmosfm]

Hey guys, Easley native familiar with the Greenville area.

There's also a Darkside Games of off 153 that organizes tournaments and the like. Really friendly staff and a decent enough clientele from the usual clueless bunch you see at the Gamestop here and off of White Horse Road.

Got an address?

I went by the one in Greenville, awesome place, picked up an Alucard figure for 16.99. The people there were exceptionally friendly. I wholeheartedly recommend the place. Kinda hard to find though, which is a bummer, I imagine they lose business being in the little hole in the wall they are in.

[ZeonikFreak]

This here is what pissed me off. First off, it's not nice to talk about someone behind their back. Secondly, it's not nice to talk negatively against someone you do not even know. This in itself shows your own immaturity, especially if you don't try to do anything about it.


But wait, isnt this the internet?

And i missed the soap opera drama, darn.:applause:

Oh yea, anyone been the PnT in Colombia. I was able to snag Panzer Dragoon Saga (yes, complete mint copy) for 143 with a 10 precent discount. The guy there had to keep the game in a case in the back.

He also had Bomberman and Dragon Force for Saturn, which i would have no problem snatching up, but Dragon Force wasnt complete selling for 60 something, and Saturn Bomberman was around the same price. The owner seemed pretty cool but i really dont like how they are priced, doesnt really help ebay people out/ getting a good deal on somethings. Its more of a store that has alot of great stuff but its more of a "only benifit is to keep". I did buy other stuff from him that i made some money off of, but its a great store if they happen to have something you might like but wont feel like putting the effort in to going to ebay to buy since its a few bucks cheaper.

I might go back sometime when i have another chance. I also need to check out evans and aiken again too...:bouncy:

[pandanaut]

I used to live in Aiken and go to school at USC.

I always use to go to the Rhinos in Lexington before it got taken over. Before I moved I usually found almost any and everything I needed at a store in Aiken, whether it was one of the Gamestops or the store in the mall (the name escapes me).

[B1gg Randall]

Im from Charleston,SC

[kennyrulez25]

I'm from sc too live in the red bank area of Lexington woundedful down here just awesome weather 4 da pool

[PSonic]

I live on Hilton Head Island.