Tampa Bay Area CAGs...

[Otherguy676]

Found Suikoden Tactics today at Brandon CC, check your CCs if you want the game, there were definitely shipments of it.

[Roufuss]

Damn Gamestop's store locator. Said the Dale Mabry Gamestop had both Suikoden 1 & 2 in stock, i remembered seeing it all the time behind the glass (they were disc only so i didnt bother), and of course now that i want the game to sell (disc only copy of Suikoden 2 goes for 80+), it appears they shipped off all of there valuable PS1 games...

Is this the one in the Kash and Karry shopping complex next to the Best Buy and all that jazz? That game was there for almost a year, it's no wonder they shipped off their games someplace that would sell ;)

[elmyra]

Is this the one in the Kash and Karry shopping complex next to the Best Buy and all that jazz? That game was there for almost a year, it's no wonder they shipped off their games someplace that would sell ;)
I was at that location for B2G1F sales a couple of times this year. Even though the online inventory system always said they had Suikoden 2, it wasn't anywhere I could see it and the clerks couldn't find it for me. Are you guys sure you actually saw that game? I assumed it had been sent back as defective or an employee was keeping it in the back room for (much) later purchase.

[Bezerker]

I was referring to the Northpoint Gamestop - in the Publix/Walmart shopping center accross from Target. The EB is the one all the way down dale mabry by Kash & Karry, Best Buy, old TRU, etc.

I went in yesterday asking a different person (that store has gone to hell since Megan left and i wouldnt trust any of those fat nerds as far as i could throw them), and they actually told me it was shipped off to the Citrus Park location. Ill probably head up there in a bit, but im not really expecting anything.

*Edit*

I skipped the Citrus Park trip for a trip to the TRU on Fowler looking for the Xbox 360 camera, no luck. Anyone find any at another TRU?

[Roufuss]

I was at that location for B2G1F sales a couple of times this year. Even though the online inventory system always said they had Suikoden 2, it wasn't anywhere I could see it and the clerks couldn't find it for me. Are you guys sure you actually saw that game? I assumed it had been sent back as defective or an employee was keeping it in the back room for (much) later purchase.

Yea, I know it was there because half the time I ask for it, they said they had it... I think it all depended on who you talked to. One guy just told me it was disc only, another guy once told me it was "disc only, scratched up, he wouldn't pay $60 for it" and it was a refurb sent in by corporate.

Other times, employees told me it was an "error in the system" and "they didn't have it". This was sandwiched in between the two times they told me they did have it. I just think they didn't keep it on the floor and maybe 1/2 the employees didn't know it existed... that store is kind of stupid.

About the XBL Camera, the local TRU here is generally on the ball with things like that so I highly doubt they broke the street date.

[AngellicLulu]

For those interested metrocon is going to have a special spinoff con coming up in October called Amano's World. That's right Yositaka Amano will be in Tampa. I preordered the VIP passes because I'm anticipating a long line for autographs from him. I missed Metrocon in June so I'm very excited about this.
www.metroconventions.com

[Roufuss]

For those interested metrocon is going to have a special spinoff con coming up in October called Amano's World. That's right Yositaka Amano will be in Tampa. I preordered the VIP passes because I'm anticipating a long line for autographs from him. I missed Metrocon in June so I'm very excited about this.
www.metroconventions.com

What is this, exactly? I know it's got Amano, which is cool, but is this all it is, a show dedicated to him?

Formal ballroom dance? Ooookkk.... dosen't really seem like my thing, Amano or not, espically if its anime, which it is, so thanks but no thanks.

[Bezerker]

I just want to apologize to anyone in the Brandon area looking for one of the Xbox Live Vision cameras. I snagged all 4 that i could find, and have put them up on ebay. I've got a nice $1,500 dentist bill on the 29th and need as much cash as i can possibly get (im not even saving one for myself). Believe me if i didnt have the dentist bill i'd offer the 3 extras to the locals here.

[Roufuss]

I just want to apologize to anyone in the Brandon area looking for one of the Xbox Live Vision cameras. I snagged all 4 that i could find, and have put them up on ebay. I've got a nice $1,500 dentist bill on the 29th and need as much cash as i can possibly get (im not even saving one for myself). Believe me if i didnt have the dentist bill i'd offer the 3 extras to the locals here.

Heh, I don't care, more props to you, I would have done the same thing except offer one up to a CAG I know personally.

How many other TRU's did you hit / call up, just Brandon and Citrus?

I just called Clearwater (guy said they didn't receive any in yet) and Tampa (guy just kinda said no real fast and hung up on me) so I guess I'll try Clearwater again tommorrow.

The douche at the Saint Petersburg store started going off about "how he dosen't know why people are calling for it so much because it dosen't come out until the Fall and they won't have any for a long time". Surrrrrrre buddy.

[Bezerker]

I went to the Brandon & Fowler ave (tampa) one.

You probably got the same guy in Tampa that i dealt with, kinda rolled his eyes as i asked him (i still looked in about every corner and crevice on both the floor and behind the glass, nothing). I'm tempted to call the St Pete location and ask just to piss the guy off.

[Segasonic01]

hey, everyone. I was a "lurker" who decided to join after I found this Tampa thread.

Anyways, haven't found many good deals lately except for the $4.98 Xbox mem card at the Water& Henderson Target. I also took advantage of Rhino's B2G1 deal on Dreamcast games (RE3, RE:CV & Toy Commander). Also got the TR: LEgend & KH2 guides for $1.99 each.

So where are the good pawnshops around here?

[leadfootedfool]

Did you meet a guy at the Rhino in tampa who mentioned this site to you?

[Segasonic01]

no, I found the site myself. The only one I ever talk to at Rhino is the manager, cuz he actually knows about games, unlike an EB manager I know

[Roufuss]

So, for anyone looking for Saints Row early, here is a list of stores that WILL NOT SELL IT -

All three Target's in Saint Petersburg... tried every single one of them tonight.

The Wal-Mart on US 19 and 30th Ave South has them in the case on the bottom, spine down, but the register won't allow the sale of them. Same with the Wal-Mart on 38th avenue (but the guy said he was removing them out of the case).

The Target in Largo Mall is a no go either.

Did anyone have any better luck than I did finding a store that is selling it early?

[Bezerker]

Hell, they shouldnt allow the game to be released on the normal date, let alone early :-p.

[Segasonic01]

The Toys R Us in Brandon has a lot of games 1/2 off. Picked up Pac-Man world 3 for $10 & Spartan fro $13. also got True Crime NYC:CE for $5 from CC, since they were out of the regular version.

[Otherguy676]

The EBs and Gamestops have most the games that dropped on the website.
I got Max Payne 2 for $2 and Tecmo classics for $5. Does anyone in the area know of a place that has Panzer Dragoon Saga or Guardian Heroes. I have built up quite a lot of duplicates of "rare" games and wouldnt mind dumping them so I can get PDS.

[Roufuss]

The EBs and Gamestops have most the games that dropped on the website.
I got Max Payne 2 for $2 and Tecmo classics for $5. Does anyone in the area know of a place that has Panzer Dragoon Saga or Guardian Heroes. I have built up quite a lot of duplicates of "rare" games and wouldnt mind dumping them so I can get PDS.

The only place that sells old games like that is Rhino, but good luck hoping they'll get in those two games... the only independant game shop in the area closed about 3 years ago, and nobody else has opened to take its place.

Your best bet is just selling the rares on Ebay and then buying PDS or Guardian Heroes off of Ebay as well.

It is a shame though, I wouldn't mind a store that sold all sorts of games like that, as well as imports. Tampa is a big enough city that you think we would get at least ONE store like that.

[Bezerker]

Theres always Game Zoo on Fowler. Unless thats the store Roufuss was referring to (though their signs are still up, so im guessing theyre not out of business, at least for 3 years).

[Roufuss]

Theres always Game Zoo on Fowler. Unless thats the store Roufuss was referring to (though their signs are still up, so im guessing theyre not out of business, at least for 3 years).

Have you ever been into the Game Zoo? It's not what you think it is.

Me and a friend went in there one time, thinking it was going to be some awesome indy store. They have maybe 20 games for sale, it's one of those pay and play places... the games they do have for sale are common PS2 / Xbox / GC games and are way overpriced. For a pay and play place it looked kind of shitty too, the inside of it looked more like a Hot Topic.

The store I was refering to was in Saint Petersburg, it was called Apeman Video Games and he did get alot of rare stuff going through his store. However, he had another business that was taking off at the same time, and the fact he was in a bad location and wasn't getting a steady stream of trade-in's (he'd get maybe one hot game for every 25 sports games kids would try and trade-in) and he gave up on it after like a year.

It was an awesome store while it was around, I got alot of rare games from it.

[lyric706]

Has anyone had any luck with the 2-for-1, and 4-for-1 deals at FYE? I was able to unload a Madden 06 and NHL 2K6 (360) for 99 Nights.

[Otherguy676]

Anyone find anything decent at the new CC "sale"?

[Roufuss]

Anyone find anything decent at the new CC "sale"?

Saint Petersburg is completely empty, employees grabbed everything, I saw CAG on their computers and everything is gone except for the total shit like Devil Kings.

Clearwater is empty, as well, they have nothing.

South Tampa didn't know how to access the inventory to look it up, but at Saint Petersburg they also told me they didn't have alot.

Brandon hung up on me.

Port Richey only has 1 or 2 Mario Baseball's and a Dynasty Warriors 5, I didn't ask about anything else.

No store has Mario Tennis or Mario Baseball except PR, Brandon might but I'll never know. This sale is a huge bust.

[Otherguy676]

Pawn shop on 19 in South St. Pete (next to Kmart) has a bunch of $3-$5 games and PSP movies. I only grabbed Red Dead Revolver, Advent Rising, and Odd World. They also have a bunch of Rare Cart only NES games. I bought North and South, hope to go back and buy Pirates!, King's Quest V, and Bucky O' Hare.

[Roufuss]

Pawn shop on 19 in South St. Pete (next to Kmart) has a bunch of $3-$5 games and PSP movies. I only grabbed Red Dead Revolver, Advent Rising, and Odd World. They also have a bunch of Rare Cart only NES games. I bought North and South, hope to go back and buy Pirates!, King's Quest V, and Bucky O' Hare.

Hm... I'm actually heading that way today anyways so I'll check out all these $3 to $5 games... could be good fodder to dump at EB.

[Roufuss]

Pawn shop on 19 in South St. Pete (next to Kmart) has a bunch of $3-$5 games and PSP movies. I only grabbed Red Dead Revolver, Advent Rising, and Odd World. They also have a bunch of Rare Cart only NES games. I bought North and South, hope to go back and buy Pirates!, King's Quest V, and Bucky O' Hare.

Thanks for the tip, went there with a friend and pretty much cleaned them out on eligible $3 games for EB.

He also picked up Bucky O' Hare and Kings Quest V... to be fair, we didn't go in there until 6:20 pm, 10 minutes before they closed. Pirates! is still there though if you're interested. If he changes his mind and dosen't want them he'll probably let them go for $5, which is basacially cost + tax + like 50 cents extra because he's going to clean them and they need to be cleaned.

PM'ed you about Kings Quest V, since he wants to dump that one.

[elmyra]

Pawn shop on 19 in South St. Pete (next to Kmart) has a bunch of $3-$5 games and PSP movies. I only grabbed Red Dead Revolver, Advent Rising, and Odd World. They also have a bunch of Rare Cart only NES games. I bought North and South, hope to go back and buy Pirates!, King's Quest V, and Bucky O' Hare.
I got some nice deals there a couple of weeks ago:

Dreamcast Street Fighter III Double Impact $1
Dreamcast Street Fighter Alpha 3 $1
Dreamcast NFL Blitz 2000 $1
PS2 Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance $10

All of the games were complete and in good shape. I don't see many DC games that aren't sports these day, so the SF games were a nice surprise.

[Otherguy676]

Nice DC find, those werent there when I was there otherwise I wouldve grabbed those also:)

Im glad you found something Roufuss, your friend can keep King's Quest V, not worth the effort in meeting. I work at Ceridian (which is almost next door), I couldnt get out of work on time otherwise I wouldve bought all 3 for trade fodder (trying to aquire some rare Saturn games right now so any scare-uncommon games will help). I was kind of hoping youd keep all 3 there since I posted the deal, but you got there first so i guess its one of those finders keepers things.

[Roufuss]

Nice DC find, those werent there when I was there otherwise I wouldve grabbed those also:)

Im glad you found something Roufuss, your friend can keep King's Quest V, not worth the effort in meeting. I work at Ceridian (which is almost next door), I couldnt get out of work on time otherwise I wouldve bought all 3 for trade fodder (trying to aquire some rare Saturn games right now so any scare-uncommon games will help). I was kind of hoping youd keep all 3 there since I posted the deal, but you got there first so i guess its one of those finders keepers things.

Bucky O Hare was kind of fun... it was one of those good old school platforming games. Kings Quest V is kind of....meh. One of those things I'd rather play on the PC I think. My friend is also into collecting so I really didn't have any control over him buying anything, so sorry =/ To be honest, if I was going to grab anything there it would have been Legendary Wings but I don't really play my NES anymore (or I just use an emulator... I'm trying to get rid of my games, not add more :lol:). I was just there for junk to trade into EB before I raided the K-Mart for the same purpose.

Hope there is no hard feelings =/

Like I said before though, if you're interested, he'll part with both of them, he was just shocked to see NES games there... I can probably convince him to let them go. I might go back to that K-Mart to grab some more games so let me know.

[Otherguy676]

Any good $3-$5 games left when you went? I am trying to cut back on buying (Im trying to buy an '04 Mustang), so I left a lot of things. Hopefully there wasn't total crap when you got there. I am going to check the other St. Pete pawn shops this week, see if anyone has sold Dirge of Cerebus yet.

[Roufuss]

Any good $3-$5 games left when you went? I am trying to cut back on buying (Im trying to buy an '04 Mustang), so I left a lot of things. Hopefully there wasn't total crap when you got there. I am going to check the other St. Pete pawn shops this week, see if anyone has sold Dirge of Cerebus yet.

Nah, it was mostly all junk, it all traded in for like $1 - $1.50 at EB (one game even got 50 cents) so I only made about $7 on the whole trip. I think I left a Bloodwake there... alot of the $3 games were mostly old sports titles. I had alot better luck at the K-Mart next store getting games for $2 - $4.

There were some good $10 games for the regular Xbox though, like Fable: Lost Chapters, Ninja Gaiden, Knights of the Old Republic, and something else I can't remember.

Most of the $3 games were scratched to hell as well, I'm surprised the EB took them and didn't charge a refurbishing fee.

I didn't mess with the $5 games at the pawn shop, just the $3 ones.

[usfbchmguy]

Anyone know where I can get MvC2 (PS2) in Tampa Bay at all? Several rare games to trade if someone interested (i.e., DDS1, mint, Nocturne, mint, etc.)

[Roufuss]

Anyone know where I can get MvC2 (PS2) in Tampa Bay at all? Several rare games to trade if someone interested (i.e., DDS1, mint, Nocturne, mint, etc.)

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=938470

Just keep checking the store locator every morning.... people trade them in really frequently because they get $20 + in trade-in credit.

[Otherguy676]

I have 2 XBX versions, but you want the PS2 one. What rare games to you have to trade?

[usfbchmguy]

DDS1 practically mint, Castlevania DS, nocturne, silent hill(s) in various formats, also i'd be willing to pay cash or some combo of cash/trade
if anyone has anything to offer i'd be willing to talk about it; not having any luck checking the gamestop/ebgames webpage for inventory

[Bezerker]

No luck with 50% off games at the Dale Mabry/Stall Borders Location. I remember they used to have a video game section, but they tell me it was nixed a while back.

I forgot how having a job effects the hours i can go out and look for deals (just started working yesterday after a year unemployed). At least this week im 8-5 so ill have some time afterwards, next week ill be going 11am-10pm M-F (pretty much denying any chance of shopping anywhere not open at 9am.)

[AngellicLulu]

The EZ Pawn on 60 has a bunch of Gamecube games for 10 dollars. They are hidden in the case behind a bunch of DVDs. I only bought the Zelda Collector's Disc. There was Smash Bros, and Wind Waker, I can remember for sure. The rest I believe were meh.

[lyric706]

Just got back from an extremely successful round in St. Pete:

Circuit City (Tyrone)
Chibi Robo (GC) ($14.99)
Fire Emblem (GC) ($14.99)
Battalion Wars (GC) ($14.99)

GameRush (49th Street)
Lemmings (PSP) ($14.99)
Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP) ($9.99)
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers (XBOX) ($9.99)
24 The Game (PS2) ($14.99)
Gradius Collection (PSP) ($14.99)

GameRush (4th Street North)
Medieval Resurrection (PSP) ($6.99)
Gretsky NHL 06 (PSP) ($6.99)

I know CC had several copies of each of the GC games, and both GameRush locations had more deals available. Good luck, everyone!

[Tical787]

No luck with 50% off games at the Dale Mabry/Stall Borders Location. I remember they used to have a video game section, but they tell me it was nixed a while back.

I forgot how having a job effects the hours i can go out and look for deals (just started working yesterday after a year unemployed). At least this week im 8-5 so ill have some time afterwards, next week ill be going 11am-10pm M-F (pretty much denying any chance of shopping anywhere not open at 9am.)

I called every Borders in the Tampa/Orlando area (Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Brandon, Sarasota, Orlando, Ovideo, Ocoee, Winterpark) and none said they sold games. Bummer.

[Roufuss]

Just got back from an extremely successful round in St. Pete:

Circuit City (Tyrone)
Chibi Robo (GC) ($14.99)
Fire Emblem (GC) ($14.99)
Battalion Wars (GC) ($14.99)

GameRush (49th Street)
Lemmings (PSP) ($14.99)
Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP) ($9.99)
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers (XBOX) ($9.99)
24 The Game (PS2) ($14.99)
Gradius Collection (PSP) ($14.99)

GameRush (4th Street North)
Medieval Resurrection (PSP) ($6.99)
Gretsky NHL 06 (PSP) ($6.99)

I know CC had several copies of each of the GC games, and both GameRush locations had more deals available. Good luck, everyone!

Why are your Gamerush prices $5 cheaper than the ones in the list? Is it because they are used? Lemmings is the only one I'd go out and get for $14.99 but everything else on that list will be $20 and cheaper eventually anyways.

[lyric706]

Why are your Gamerush prices $5 cheaper than the ones in the list? Is it because they are used? Lemmings is the only one I'd go out and get for $14.99 but everything else on that list will be $20 and cheaper eventually anyways.

Everything from GR was used except Gradius. And all, I'll add, are in perfect condition. And one more thing: Why, Roufuss, are you always belittling finds people post on here? I posted this information so anyone interested will know what to expect at the locations I visited. Perhaps there are people on here who were waiting for that magic price point on the games I listed — so I'd like to be able to help them out. Frankly, I don't care what you think regarding the prices I paid; I'm only interested in helping my fellow CAG.

[Roufuss]

Everything from GR was used except Gradius. And all, I'll add, are in perfect condition. And one more thing: Why, Roufuss, are you always belittling finds people post on here? I posted this information so anyone interested will know what to expect at the locations I visited. Perhaps there are people on here who were waiting for that magic price point on the games I listed — so I'd like to be able to help them out. Frankly, I don't care what you think regarding the prices I paid; I'm only interested in helping my fellow CAG.

I was merely adding my own opinion on the prices I would personally pay... nowhere in that post did I ever say "Wow, you're so stupid for paying $20, nobody will pay that!!" That is belittling, I merely mused to myself that everything will be cheaper at stores in the future so I'm not going to rush right over. I honestly don't care what you yourself are doing with your money... it makes no difference to me.

I think you're merely trying to make something out of nothing... if someone is waiting for any of those games to go $20, more power to them; I, however, do not, and will take a gamble on them getting even cheaper. To be honest, other than CC, you really didn't give people anything to expect... all I know is that GR has "good deals". See, now that is belittling.

I guess I figured out the reason why I don't post my finds in this thread anymore, and just keep it limited to the few people I know in the area. Which reminds me, Otherguy, check your PM's, I find something you'd be interested in I think.

By the way, also wanted to add I cleaned out what was left in the K-Mart's in Tampa (which wasn't much) so anybody in the area shouldn't expect much at any K-Mart. Most of the ones in Tampa and Saint Petersburg were ransacked before I picked through the remains.

[leadfootedfool]

Just got back from an extremely successful round in St. Pete:

Circuit City (Tyrone)
Chibi Robo (GC) ($14.99)
Fire Emblem (GC) ($14.99)
Battalion Wars (GC) ($14.99)

GameRush (49th Street)
Lemmings (PSP) ($14.99)
Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP) ($9.99)
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers (XBOX) ($9.99)
24 The Game (PS2) ($14.99)
Gradius Collection (PSP) ($14.99)

GameRush (4th Street North)
Medieval Resurrection (PSP) ($6.99)
Gretsky NHL 06 (PSP) ($6.99)

I know CC had several copies of each of the GC games, and both GameRush locations had more deals available. Good luck, everyone!

Thanks for the post, some people do appreciate deals being posted and not every game in the store being taken.

I managed to snag a copy of Medievil for 9.99, that was about it for Psp stuffs at the clearwater Gamerush.

I also picked up a copy of Battalion Wars at sears, there were a bunch left, so I'm guessing that it might go lower. I had been checking the bongos, but they were finally gone today, doh!

[Otherguy676]

Well, I apparently missed a whole bunch of complete Saturn games at Southern pawn. I was buying a complete Virtual On and the worker said to me that he had over 20 games yeterday and some flea market guy bought them. If he knew what flea market it was, I would be going on Saturday. Oh well, at least I got one. There is a complete Virtua Cop2 left for $3 if anyone wants it.

[usfbchmguy]

Chibi Robo, Batallion Wars, and Fire Eblem, $14.99 at Circuity City on Dale Mabry. Can anyone give a list of pawn shops to hit up in hillsborough county that regularly carry games?

[leadfootedfool]

Anybody here know where the best place to preorder a PS3 is??

[Otherguy676]

Anyone know where I can get a Cheap Ass digital camera? I want a 5.0 and all the Targets that had them on Clearnace in St. Pete/Tampa have sold out. Any help would be appreciated. I also am looking for a DVDR camcorder. I havent seen in cheap ass ones at pawn shops, so if anyone see one, preferably name brand (no Generic sold on the street crap), PM me.

Salvation Army on Nebraska (between Flecther and Bears) had $4 ($2 if you go on Wednesday) complete N64 games. Grabbed one, didnt get to see what else they had.

[Roufuss]

Anyone know where I can get a Cheap Ass digital camera? I want a 5.0 and all the Targets that had them on Clearnace in St. Pete/Tampa have sold out. Any help would be appreciated. I also am looking for a DVDR camcorder. I havent seen in cheap ass ones at pawn shops, so if anyone see one, preferably name brand (no Generic sold on the street crap), PM me.

Salvation Army on Nebraska (between Flecther and Bears) had $4 ($2 if you go on Wednesday) complete N64 games. Grabbed one, didnt get to see what else they had.

If you don't need one ASAP, I would wait until Black Friday... someone will blow out an awesome digital camera for cheap. I know Best Buy has had a digital camera on sale pretty much every year.

Very soon the ad's should be leaking, so I'd just be patient for now, unless you are going on a trip sometime within the next month.

[slickkill77]

Anyone live in st pete or just happen to go/ work at the eb games in baywalk (downtown) a lot. If you do can you pm me if they get any cool stands or boxes. Like the ones game companies give them to promote games. (Sorry if that sounded confusing)

[Roufuss]

Anyone live in st pete or just happen to go/ work at the eb games in baywalk (downtown) a lot. If you do can you pm me if they get any cool stands or boxes. Like the ones game companies give them to promote games. (Sorry if that sounded confusing)

I'm pretty sure the employees get dibs on all of those.

And no, I go to the EB in Tyrone Mall, they have an awesome staff, they get new releases as soon as they open (picked up Tales of the Abyss at 10 am today) and it's a nice store.

I've been to that Baywalk one a few times, and I can never find a decent place to park, and the store just seems kind of unorganized... to be honest, I'm really surpirsed they haven't closed it down yet, I can't imagine it doing alot of business in the area where it's at.

What's weird is that, other than that EB, there is NO Gamestop or EB anywhere near the lower Saint Petersburg region... you think that would be a prime place to put one since there is NOWHERE around that to buy games except for that Target all the way up on 9th street.

I've always wondered why they didn't plop a Gamestop in one of those strip malls, it would make a killing as there are a ton of houses around 1st street and 38th avenue, it's a rich neighboorhood for the most part, and people don't want to drive 15 minutes to the mall to get a game.

[slickkill77]

THe guy that works there just said they get snatched up pretty quick. You usually have to be there the first day they are out and mark your territory. Are you kiding though. It in the middle of baywalk. So many kids go there every weekend they get plenty of buisness

[Roufuss]

If anyone is looking for any specific 360 / PSP games at our Gamerush's (they ones on sale are real cheap!) either ask here, or PM me, because I went to all three Saint Petersburg stores so I know exactly what each of them have.

[Bezerker]

Im looking for a wavebird controller for GC, new or used (whichever is cheaper). Both the Northpoint GS & the Land o Lakes GR had one sitting for months, but when i actually want to buy it, its gone... Ill probably call the Citrus Park EB/GS's tomorrow so i can stop by during lunch, but if anyone else can help me, i'd appreciate it.

[usfbchmguy]

Just wanted to give my fellow TPA/STP CAG'ers a first chance. . .
Selling SMS:Nocturne and DDS1; both are complete and in superb condition
Also selling a copy of MVC (ps1) and Darkstalkers (ps1)
Any suggestions? Any takers?

[leadfootedfool]

What's on sale for the psp?? Specifically looking for katamari, and the classic collections.

[Roufuss]

What's on sale for the psp?? Specifically looking for katamari, and the classic collections.

The Capcom Classic Collection? That's $19.99 at Best Buy now, I think the one in Saint Pete has a few copies... only $14.99 after GGC.

Katamari is $20 at Gamerush, and I think it was at every GR I went to, but I know for sure the 34th Street South store had 1 or 2 copies in a glass case. Might want to call and double check before making the trip, though, but I know that's one GR that had a metric ton of PSP games.

This thread:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109452

Has all the PSP sale games.

[leadfootedfool]

Thanks, I flipped through the last 5 pages of that thread, but didn't think to look at the first page DOH!

[Roufuss]

Thanks, I flipped through the last 5 pages of that thread, but didn't think to look at the first page DOH!

Haha, it's cool. If you are going to go after PSP games go for the 34th Street South store and the 9th Street North stores... the 49th street north store has some stuff but not nearly the selection of the other two stores.

Tell me what you're looking for and I can tell you what these places have.

[elmyra]

If anyone is looking for any specific 360 / PSP games at our Gamerush's (they ones on sale are real cheap!) either ask here, or PM me, because I went to all three Saint Petersburg stores so I know exactly what each of them have.
It's not a 360/PSP game, but did you happen to see any Shadow Hearts: FTNW out there? I probably should have gone looking for one by now, but I've hesitated because I suspect that I'll see it under $20 soon enough.

[spiderdog]

Roufuss:
Which GR Stores are there here in St.Pete and Clwr.
Which are the best in order?

[Roufuss]

It's not a 360/PSP game, but did you happen to see any Shadow Hearts: FTNW out there? I probably should have gone looking for one by now, but I've hesitated because I suspect that I'll see it under $20 soon enough.

Actually, I don't remember seeing this one at all... alot of the PS2 new game stock at these stores are pretty much cleaned out.

It might be worth it calling Clearwater and seeing what they have, though. I found the easiest way to do it is to call one store, and then get the part number for the item so you just have to call Blockbuster and give them an item # (which is how my friend was able to call a few GR's to find a 360 game, made it alot easier).

I'd try the Port Richey store too... nobody goes to that one.

[Roufuss]

Roufuss:
Which GR Stores are there here in St.Pete and Clwr.
Which are the best in order?

Ok... here's the ones in Saint Petersburg:

1) 4th Street North and like...um... 82nd Avenue North. It's past that Wendy's, you'll see it as you go. This store has really friendly staff and a pretty decent selection.

2) 34th Street South and 49th Avenue South (about, again, I don't know EXACT locations). The one is past the Wal-Mart and the K-Mart, it's right past a Pizza Hut around there. This one also has friendly staff from my experiences, and has a huge selection of new and used games.

3) 49th Street North and Park Ave. This one is an exact address ;) I don't really like this store... the staff have always been rude and don't really seem to care about their job, and their stock really isn't as good as the other two stores. We almost got denied getting games at the right price because "the tag said $60". I only go in here because it's close to my friends house, but in my 3 + years of dealing with Gamerush this is the worst store.

I would say there is no order to how I like the stores... I don't like GR as a whole, but I'd say the first two stores at least TRY to do a good job with what they are given. I've only been to the Clearwater stores once or twice, here's where they are, I may be wrong -

1) I think this one is on Gulf to Bay Blvd off of US 19. This one usually has a horrible game selection, I've never found anything I've wanted at it, so I've only been a few times.

2) This one is on Enterprise Road off of US 19. This one has a decent stock, it's a big store, nice staff, I like this store too.

Now, if you really want to get adventurous, you can always try the Port Richey store, as no one on Earth hits up that one.

[Roufuss]

I will say this, if someone wants a cheap brand new copy of Gradius Collection for PSP I think it's $15 (maybe $20, you'll have to check) at the 34th Street South Gamerush.

It's the only one I saw out of the three stores, and there is just one left, and it's an awesome game if you're a shooter fan.

[Otherguy676]

I bought X-Men Legends 2 today at Gamerush. I work at Ceridian (next to Wally World) and I am alowed to play my PSP at work. Unfortunately, my PSP is 1.5 and X-Men Legends II is a 2.0 game. Anyone know what the latest crack is for as I havent been able to play my Alpha 3 Max yet either (got it at a pawn shop for $13 a month after release). I still want to play my emulation.

[Roufuss]

I bought X-Men Legends 2 today at Gamerush. I work at Ceridian (next to Wally World) and I am alowed to play my PSP at work. Unfortunately, my PSP is 1.5 and X-Men Legends II is a 2.0 game. Anyone know what the latest crack is for as I havent been able to play my Alpha 3 Max yet either (got it at a pawn shop for $13 a month after release). I still want to play my emulation.

Devhook has been doing stuff up to about 2.71 I think... you should look into it, I don't know all the specifics about it, but I know alot of people swear by it.

Basacially Devhook lets a 1.5 PSP think it's a higher firmware.

[elmyra]

Actually, I don't remember seeing this one at all... alot of the PS2 new game stock at these stores are pretty much cleaned out.

It might be worth it calling Clearwater and seeing what they have, though. I found the easiest way to do it is to call one store, and then get the part number for the item so you just have to call Blockbuster and give them an item # (which is how my friend was able to call a few GR's to find a 360 game, made it alot easier).

I'd try the Port Richey store too... nobody goes to that one.

Ah, thanks for the info. I guess I'll call just in case, but I still have the feeling that this game is going to drop even further at stores like Circuit City.

[Roufuss]

Ah, thanks for the info. I guess I'll call just in case, but I still have the feeling that this game is going to drop even further at stores like Circuit City.

Probably like the first two in the series, it will end up getting dirt cheap and then disappear only to re-emerge as being more expensive.

[MGoBlue]

Roufuss, do any of those GR stores have Burnout for 360? If so, is it $20? The Enterprise Road store is closer for me. I haven't been there yet. I will have to check it out.

[Roufuss]

Roufuss, do any of those GR stores have Burnout for 360? If so, is it $20? The Enterprise Road store is closer for me. I haven't been there yet. I will have to check it out.

I don't know about Enterprise but every GR in Saint Petersburg has Burnout for 360 and it's $20.

[spiderdog]

Thanks for the info Roufuss!

[Otherguy676]

Does anyone know where I can get Master System and 3DO games in the Bay Area? I have yet to find a reliable place for good 3DO games (not that there were many of them) and I bought a Master System at a thrift store (complete, $25) yesterday and I am looking for Phantasy, Shinobi, and Ninja Gaiden (England). Anyone know if the console is region free?

I also bought Lunar Magic School (Saturn) off ebay (good and cheap), anyone ever paly this before and know where I can get the best possible translation?

[Roufuss]

Does anyone know where I can get Master System and 3DO games in the Bay Area? I have yet to find a reliable place for good 3DO games (not that there were many of them) and I bought a Master System at a thrift store (complete, $25) yesterday and I am looking for Phantasy, Shinobi, and Ninja Gaiden (England). Anyone know if the console is region free?

I also bought Lunar Magic School (Saturn) off ebay (good and cheap), anyone ever paly this before and know where I can get the best possible translation?

The only place I knew of that sold Master System games closed down a few months ago. We used to have ALOT of stores that specialized in old video game sales, but they've all closed down; I guess it's just not profitable.

Your best bet is the same old shit we always do: flea markets, thrift stores, pawn shops.

Back in the day though there was a shop where you could have easily have gotten those three Master System games plus a ton more. The dude completely got out of the video gaming business though, I knew he sold his excess stock but I don't know where.

If you find a reliable place for old games though, that would be awesome, but as far as I know we don't have anything like that... it's weird, Tampa Bay is so big you think we'd at least have something.

[Roufuss]

Actually, found this guy on Craigslist, decided to look him up through Google and here's his store. Never heard of him until now.

http://tampabay.citysearch.com/profile/36961329/

His store is called Interbay Electronics, I don't know anything about it other than that.

[Zimmy]

If any Tampa-ites are checking out their local CompUSA, can you let me know if they have any copies of F.E.A.R. Director's Cut for the PC?
It is $29 on their website but no delivery and no store pickup.
The Clearwater store is magically out of them (even though they had plenty of copies before the sale).
I'd like to know before driving over the bridge since the store drones are clueless to look.

[Roufuss]

If any Tampa-ites are checking out their local CompUSA, can you let me know if they have any copies of F.E.A.R. Director's Cut for the PC?
It is $29 on their website but no delivery and no store pickup.
The Clearwater store is magically out of them (even though they had plenty of copies before the sale).
I'd like to know before driving over the bridge since the store drones are clueless to look.

I think the only two CompUSA's around here are in Tampa, both within 5 minutes from each other. If it helps, the one not on Dale Mabry (if I'm thinking of the right store) is worthless. The one on Hillsborough, it's a really old model store and it's pretty shitty, so that only leaves on decent CompUSA left.

What I would do, is call them, and give the SKU (334717) and just have them look that up in their computer. This way they don't have to screw around with the name of the game or anything... I find this works alot better with people working in retail.

[Otherguy676]

Had a pretty decent pawn shop day on 19 in Pasco county. I got Madden 07 (XBX360) for $15. The pawn shop had about 10 XBX games (including Saint's Row), but I was happy with the new Madden. I also got House of the Dead 2 ($2, DC), Mushashi Samurai Legend ($5, PS2), Mega Man X (SNES,cart only $2), Lord of the Rings Middle Earth 2 complete (PC, $4) and two surprises. I know they aren't worth much because of how common they are but I bought Sealed copies of Ms. Pac Man (2600) and Donkey Kong (7800). They also had Dig Dug, Jr. Pac Man, Joust, Solaris, Galaxian, and a few other others. They were all sealed, not worth anything but I may pick up a few more as trophies for my game collection.

[Otherguy676]

Everyone keep an eye on the Cash America on Nebraska Ave (between Fletcher and Fowler). I just bought Dead or Alive 4 and Dead Rising (both complete) for $6 apiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They also had Perfect Dark Zero and Far Cry for $30 apiece. The very nice lady told me that one of the new pepole must be pricing games wrong. Expect this "problem" to continue and check the store over the next few weeks to see if any other cheap@$$ 360 games come in.

[ravinrican]

checked that cash america too bad you cleaned it out otherguy (but that was a good find) along with 4 others around the USf area nothing much but the one of fletcher and 15th st had a couple of 360 06 sports games at 20 bucks a pop which could be used for the FYE promotion.

[Otherguy676]

So I am thinking about being at TRU bright and early for a PS3. Anyone with me?

[Segasonic01]

Which TRU r u gonna be at? I am gonna get to the Fowler one at 7:00 for the Wii.

[Bezerker]

Not much of a choice for TRU's in Tampa, lol. Wouldnt mind picking up a PS3 reserve to sell (i wouldnt mind having the system itself, especially now that $600 is less than a week's wage with my new job; but most likely it'll have its problems like the first run of 360's, so ill wait).

I'll probably drive by in the morning for a Wii reserve (i think they open at 10 or 11 on Sundays). Though i've got faith in Nintendo that i wont have to worry too much about finding one of these on launch day.

[Qacer]

I actually went to TRU on Fowler on Oct. 28 (Saturday) to get in on their buy 2 get 1 game free deal. I got there around 11:30AM and there were 3 campers already waiting to get their pre-orders in. Not sure if it was for the Wii or PS3.

Good thing I already got my Wii pre-order thru EB. Although, I might cancel two of the games since Costco will have them for $5 lesser.

[Bezerker]

I didnt bother to go , figure it'd be too packed. Though im wishing i had at least tried to check, wouldve been worth the $1,250 profit

[elmyra]

I didnt bother to go , figure it'd be too packed. Though im wishing i had at least tried to check, wouldve been worth the $1,250 profit

Kinda weird that you say there were people camping after the store had already opened...

He said that they were camping on Saturday, the day before pre-orders were available. I wonder if people also camped at the St. Pete location.

[Otherguy676]

Well, I lucked into a PS3 Preorder today (20 gig). I finally went to Interbay Electronics in South Tampa and they had 1(!) preorder left. The guy said they were getting 25 in, so I ordered mine. He guarenteed it would be there on release. They've been taking preorders for awhile, I am shocked they still had a slot left. I may sell it becuase I want the 60 gig w/extras instead.

[Bezerker]

With those kind of stores, theres always just "one left" and i'd highly doubt he'll be getting 25 of them.

Though who knows, he's in south tampa, so he probably has a bunch of people who plan on robbing a few EB's, Gamestops & Best Buys for his stock.

[Otherguy676]

No, I was calling througout the week and he was at 7, then 3, then 1 when I finally went down and got it. Interbay is literally a shack with Mario painted on the side, I dont think they have many regular clientille. He guarenteed me that I would have one on November 17th, so I just think I got extremely lucky. I went into a store that no one knows about and picked up the last preorder. Of course I could be wrong, and then I will have to cancel my preorder, but I think this place is pretty credible. Prices are decent too. Not a wide selection of rare games though.

[lyric706]

No, I was calling througout the week and he was at 7, then 3, then 1 when I finally went down and got it. Interbay is literally a shack with Mario painted on the side, I dont think they have many regular clientille. He guarenteed me that I would have one on November 17th, so I just think I got extremely lucky. I went into a store that no one knows about and picked up the last preorder. Of course I could be wrong, and then I will have to cancel my preorder, but I think this place is pretty credible. Prices are decent too. Not a wide selection of rare games though.

That "last preorder" was mine originally. He had it set aside, and I went at 10 a.m. yesterday (Nov. 3) to put my deposit down. But it seemed sketchy to me. The contract had misspellings in it, and it clearly stated that you would not get your $100 back in cash if the console didn't come in. Furthermore, he told me specifically that he couldn't guarantee a Nov. 17 delivery. And I read something online about him being charged with fraud, selling stolen goods, etc. And finally, I just can't understand how this guy with this little shack is going to get 25 units in when there's only going to be 400,000 nationwide.

All that said, I hope you get it! Let us know how it turns out.

[Bezerker]

Contracts with a non-refundable $100, that right there is the perfect reasoning for there to always be "1 left".

Try to sue? You signed a contract.

Good luck though.

[lyric706]

Contracts with a non-refundable $100, that right there is the perfect reasoning for there to always be "1 left".

Try to sue? You signed a contract.

Good luck though.

That's exactly what I thought. It was pretty hard to turn away, but I think I made the right decision. I didn't want $100 in store credit at his hole in the wall if it didn't come in. Also, I was skeptical that that hole in the wall would even be there come Nov. 17. And I guess good things come to those who wait — I was able to get in on the 60 gig PS3 preorder on BestBuy.com. My order still says "1 item preordered." Some say "Backordered." So I'm hoping I got in early enough to snag one!

[Otherguy676]

Not worried about the $100, I can dispute it with my credit card company if needed. I personally have heard good feedback through the years at the store. IF it comes in, great, if not, then I'll just have to go through the numbers. The place has been in business for 4 plus years..........

[lyric706]

Did anyone else run into the shipping debacle with Gears of War in St. Pete today? I had it preordered at both Circuit City and EB Baywalk, and BOTH did not get their shipments. Finally found a Wal-Mart that had the Collector's Edition, so I'll just have to do an exchange when one of my preorders comes in.

[Roufuss]

Best Buy got 112 copies in of the regular today... I think they were one of the few retailers around here to get copies.

They didn't have any CE's though.

[USAF STRONG]

damn i miss tampa! Can't wait to come back from korea.
4 more months, Yea mannnnn!

[Otherguy676]

Tampa Comic Convention is back Sunday November 12th is anyone is interested. It starts at 10am at the Double Tree hotel in Tampa on Cypress Ave.

[Roufuss]

Hey I remember you from a long time and 2 or 3 forums ago.

[Segasonic01]

Anyone pre-order Wiis @ TRU this morning? I got to the one on Fowler at 9:50, & there were only 2 ppl in line so I jumped in. By the time the doors opened, there were at least 20 people. They had 7 pre-orders.

[Bezerker]

Was planning on going there at 8; but i didnt wake up til around 10 so i didnt bother.

If the Wiiseeker store locator is correct, i wouldnt be too worried about it. All the Walmarts & Targets in Tampa will have at least 25 and up to 60 per store. I've got faith in Nintendo that ill be able to get to a walmart at 10pm on the 18th and get a slip. If not, Sams Club opens at 7am and Target at 8.

[interbay]

Who ever said Interbay Electronics was shady as hell, why dont you come to my store and say it to my face.
I have over 1300 video games in my store for sale. Name another store in Tampa that does.

[Roufuss]

Found a store that has sega genesis, nes, snes, n64, sega saturn, atari 2600 on sale for buy 2 get 1 free. Just mention cheap ass gamer to get the deal at the store.

On the corner of interbay blvd and macdill ave.
6103 Interbay Blvd
:bomb:

Wow... you really "found a store" that just so happens to have the same user name as you? What are the odds?!?

Could this be the same store people just ripped on throughout the entire last page? I'm real anxious to get down there!

I mean, cmon, if you're going to offer a deal at least be up front about who you are.

[interbay]

My store Interbay Electronics has 3DO games and every system ever made we have a selection of games

[Roufuss]

By the way, to everyone who didn't know, we have a Rhino Games up on Gunn Highway near the Citrus Park Mall in Tampa... they've got a pretty sweet trade 2 games get a $50 game for free (and if it's a 360 game, just pay $10 extra).

The games have to have a trade-in value of $10 or more but some of their games have crazy high values... war of the monsters gets $10, pirates gets $14, stuff that you wouldn't normally expect to get more than $2.

I've called two or three times now getting trade-in values and they are extremely nice over the phone... so just a heads up to someone who wants some quick and cheap 360 games since a billion of them are coming out all at once.

Also, Rhino carries games from every system and I believe they are ALWAYS running a buy 2 get 1 sale on all the older stuff. If the store was any closer I'd go there all the time, but it's about 30 - 45 minutes from me so I'll just make my 1 annual trip on Wednesday :lol:

[Tyga24]

By the way, to everyone who didn't know, we have a Rhino Games up on Gunn Highway near the Citrus Park Mall in Tampa... they've got a pretty sweet trade 2 games get a $50 game for free (and if it's a 360 game, just pay $10 extra).

The games have to have a trade-in value of $10 or more but some of their games have crazy high values... war of the monsters gets $10, pirates gets $14, stuff that you wouldn't normally expect to get more than $2.

I've called two or three times now getting trade-in values and they are extremely nice over the phone... so just a heads up to someone who wants some quick and cheap 360 games since a billion of them are coming out all at once.

Also, Rhino carries games from every system and I believe they are ALWAYS running a buy 2 get 1 sale on all the older stuff. If the store was any closer I'd go there all the time, but it's about 30 - 45 minutes from me so I'll just make my 1 annual trip on Wednesday :lol:

Thought you knew about Rhino before Roufuss, or I would've mentioned it to you earlier. I've been taking advantage of that deal for awhile.

[Roufuss]

Thought you knew about Rhino before Roufuss, or I would've mentioned it to you earlier. I've been taking advantage of that deal for awhile.

Oh, I knew all about Rhino, I went once before and didn't see anything that caught my eye, and I was still in ultra collecting mode so I never took advantage of the deal. Now that I have alot of excess crap to dump I'm gonna make a trip back up there... I call it annual since I went up there last year around this time ;)

I was just bringing it to the attention of the thread since I've seen alot of newer people posting who might not know about Rhino, since it has 0 advertising.

[Trakan]

interbay is gone. He was basically just spamming his store and he was reporting everyone's posts with the negative review 10+ times.

[daphatty]

interbay is gone. He was basically just spamming his store and he was reporting everyone's posts with the negative review 10+ times.

Apparently he doesn't realize that we have freedom of speech in this country. He tried flagging posts in this thread as "slanderous." Dumb ass.

[Roufuss]

interbay is gone. He was basically just spamming his store and he was reporting everyone's posts with the negative review 10+ times.

:rofl:

There were posts slandering his store but from what people said his store is a shady business to begin with... it just sounds like people were calling it as they see it.

I thought it was hilarious that, with his screen name, he just happened to find a store with the SAME NAME that happened to just have a deal for CAG's.

[Bezerker]

Just found out some interesting info on the Owner of Interbay:

The owner of this company (Brian David) has been convicted of Selling Stolen Goods, Fraud, and Grand Theft in the past 2 years...likely related to his business. Also owes $80k in back-taxes, also related to his business. He is supposedly selling "guaranteed Playstation3 pre-orders" and claims to be getting "25 of them from his distributor". Chalk this up as additional fraud charges coming to him in the next few weeks.

And lookie what i found, arrest records!
*DISCLAIMER* THESE ARE RECORDS OF ARREST AND DO NOT REFLECT ACTUAL CHARGES APPOINTED BY A COURT JUDGE, ANY RECOGNITION OF THIS MATTER WILL BE YOUR OWN ACCORD, THE POSTER (Bezerker) WILL NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY LEGAL ACTION

2/24/2005 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=05013092)
11/25/2004 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=04073275)(SEXUAL BATTERY WITH A VICTIM UNDER 11)
7/6/2004 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=04041992)
1/27/2003 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=03005315)

So yea, if you wanna give your money to this guy, go right ahead...

[Roufuss]

Just found out some interesting info on the Owner of Interbay:



And lookie what i found, arrest records!

2/24/2005 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=05013092)
11/25/2004 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=04073275)(SEXUAL BATTERY WITH A VICTIM UNDER 11)
7/6/2004 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=04041992)
1/27/2003 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=03005315)

So yea, if you wanna give your money to this guy, go right ahead...

Wow... but hey, did you know that right now there is buy 2 get 1 free on old school games at his store!! ;)

[lyric706]

Just found out some interesting info on the Owner of Interbay:



And lookie what i found, arrest records!

2/24/2005 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=05013092)
11/25/2004 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=04073275)(SEXUAL BATTERY WITH A VICTIM UNDER 11)
7/6/2004 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=04041992)
1/27/2003 (http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/qdisp/bn=03005315)

So yea, if you wanna give your money to this guy, go right ahead...

I knew it! How is that guy able to operate a business that targets kids with that record? Shouldn't he be registered on the sexual offenders list?

Also, be careful about that Rhino deal. I was taking advantage of that often a few months ago, and I actually had several copies of different games that qualified. To make a long story short, they accused me of stealing those games and also claimed that they were "in too good of condition." I got in touch with their corporate offices and complained. They sent me a $20 gift card, which I used on my last visit there. I haven't been back since.

[lyric706]

This guy pmed me asking me to meet him at his store .

If I did He would end up a stain somewhere .


Here is my response.


You are shady and your prices suck.

If you do not deliver on your ps3 pre orders I am sure you will get what is coming to you.

Your store is a dirty shack in port tampa and have no selection and carry nothing but Goodwill bought and Compusa dumpster diver specials.

Get some quality stuff.


What is worse is to find out this sexual offender is selling games to poor children.

Someone should alert the police about this fraudulent kiddie humper.

He must be stopped at all costs.

Did he want you to meet him at his store because he was mad about what you wrote on these forums?

[Bezerker]

Maybe he wanted to show you his "private" collection :lol::lol::lol:

[Roufuss]

I knew it! How is that guy able to operate a business that targets kids with that record? Shouldn't he be registered on the sexual offenders list?

Also, be careful about that Rhino deal. I was taking advantage of that often a few months ago, and I actually had several copies of different games that qualified. To make a long story short, they accused me of stealing those games and also claimed that they were "in too good of condition." I got in touch with their corporate offices and complained. They sent me a $20 gift card, which I used on my last visit there. I haven't been back since.

Luckily I've only got a handful of games... this has me worried though since they are brand new (I will remove the wrapping first) so I hope they don't peg me as having them be "too new".

[lyric706]

Luckily I've only got a handful of games... this has me worried though since they are brand new (I will remove the wrapping first) so I hope they don't peg me as having them be "too new".

You may want to just pop the discs out of their cases for a second to break that "new" feeling, too. That may have been my mistake. And maybe put the manuals in backwards or something. It's definitely a great deal. I got several new (at the time) games for little to no out-of-pocket expense — including Dead Rising, Saint's Row, Madden 07 (360), etc. Best local deal outside the FYE special from last month.

[Otherguy676]

Thanks guys for alerting me to the Interbay thing. Ill update what happens on PS3 release day.

[lyric706]

Thanks guys for alerting me to the Interbay thing. Ill update what happens on PS3 release day.

Yeah man, good luck, and please let us know how it all turns out!

[Roufuss]

Now that it's been talked about that PS3 allocation was cut down for the US, I highly doubt this guy is going to get 25, let alone 1. If Sony can't even get enough to Gamestop to fulfill their preorders, I highly doubt they'll send this guy any, unless he's buying one from Gamestop and re-selling it through his store which dosen't make alot of sense.

I would honestly just get your money back now, because there is a 100% chance at this point that the dude isn't getting anything.

[slickkill77]

Are there any mom and pop shops around st pete?

[Roufuss]

Are there any mom and pop shops around st pete?

Nope.

Also, to everyone in our area wondering about Black Friday deals and all of that. Our local Best Buy in Saint Petersburg is NOT price adjusting anything purchased before Black Friday to a BF price, and is NOT price matching any other black friday deal.

I know this applies to doorbusters but I'm fairly certain it applies to all BF weekend items.

[Bezerker]

Lmao, 6 people already camping for PS3 @ the Walmart on the corner of Bearss/Dale Mabry. They've got them hauled up in the back near layaway. I cant believe they'd let people loiter there for 4 days.

[Otherguy676]

Circuit City has had their allotment of 6 (Dale Mabry) out there for about a week. Saw them yesterday when I went to get Final Fantasy III DS. Guy said they are going to find out toady whether they are getting any more.

[Roufuss]

Circuit City has had their allotment of 6 (Dale Mabry) out there for about a week. Saw them yesterday when I went to get Final Fantasy III DS. Guy said they are going to find out toady whether they are getting any more.

Have you gone to Saint Pete yet? The Circuit City out here has, I think, 11 people so far, and the Best Buy as of last night had about 25 - 30 people.

[lyric706]

Does anyone know any store allotments of Wiis around St. Pete for this weekend? Hoping to pick one up bright and early, but I don't know if camping out is going to be necessary.

[Otherguy676]

As expected, no dice on Interbay. Guy stated that he wasnt getting it in until December 8th and that everyone was notified. I was never notified, which would of pissed me off to no end if I had driven down there. I guess its wait another 3 weeks.

[Bezerker]

He's got signed contracts, so i doubt the police could really do anything. Though i guess the legality of the contracts could be a factor. The owner's a jew, so maybe he knows some lawyers.

So anyone out ther have any luck?

I tried a few walmarts & gamerushes last night, then sams club this morning. No Luck at all. GR didnt even get any in (surprise surprise). Im not really too dissapointed (as i mainly wanted one just to ebay for some quick cash). Heres hoping that tomorrow's Wii Camp goes well, im debating which wal mart to camp at. I definately want one for myself, but if i do get one, ill probably try to get another for ebay (or maybe a local CAG who cant get one).

[Otherguy676]

I dont think knowing lawyers come with being a Jew otherwise I would know a lot of them.

Anyways, went pawn shopping today in Brandon and found Complete SNK Pocket games (Samurai Shodown 2, Sonic, Match of the Millennium), complete NES games (Batman), and a Atari Lynx with 4 games. A decent haul, it looked as if no one has been to Brandon in a long time to clean out the shops.

[Segasonic01]

Went to the Brandon TRU today looking for Sonic figures, with a little luck. They had Doom 3 CE for $5, but I have the regular version, & i don't think it;s worth $5 to upgrade.

[Bezerker]

Well, im a jew too; i know a few. Figure a guy who can evade all of those charges has gotta know a good lawyer.

I went to Sams Club, seems that they got 2 PS3's in on launch day and there was only 1 person on line. They sold both of them to that guy...

The Walmart @ Dale Mabry/Bearss has 50+ ppl on line (as of 7pm) and only 26 systems, so that location is a no go.

Im gonna try the two other Dale Mabry locations, and maybe the Land O Lakes Store.

[Roufuss]

I dont think knowing lawyers come with being a Jew otherwise I would know a lot of them.

Anyways, went pawn shopping today in Brandon and found Complete SNK Pocket games (Samurai Shodown 2, Sonic, Match of the Millennium), complete NES games (Batman), and a Atari Lynx with 4 games. A decent haul, it looked as if no one has been to Brandon in a long time to clean out the shops.

On the flipside, it seems Tampa has been cleaned out.

The only thing worth noting is that a Value Pawn on Hillsborough and like...um...35th Avenue N has a used Guitar Hero, and they want $50 for it. Guitar looks to be in good shape, it comes with everything, it was just put out. They are dropping the price Wednesday, and this same pawn shop on Friday is doing 40% off EVERYTHING from 7 - 8 am... the chance of getting Guitar Hero 1 for $30 is very high if you are so inclined. I just got GH 2 from Rhino so I'm good.

Also this same pawn shop has Ace Combat Zero for $15, if you're really wanting to play it.

An EZ Pawn on busch blvd has 3 or 4 Halo 2's for $9.99 if anyone is interested. I found 1 for $6.99 so score for me.

Also snagged an FFX and KOTOR 1 guide at Rhino for $1.99 each :D

Plus, the lines for the Wii were pathetic at about 9 pm. Two Target's only had 1 person, the Circuit City on Dale Mabry had nobody camped out in line, and the Best Buy only had a few people as well.

[Bezerker]

Got to the Carrollwood Target @ 5am. I was #18 out of 60. They didnt give away the last 10 tickets til 7:30. COuld've slept in a bit more, but ah well i got my system.

26 hours of Wii fun til i have to go to work, here we go!

[Otherguy676]

Congrats, I was number 45 out of 40 at WalMart last night. I showed up a quarter to midnight and they never told us how many Wiis they had until they sold out with me next to the guy at the cash register.

[lyric706]

Anyone else have any luck getting Wiis in the Tampa area? I was close at the Toys R Us in St. Pete (32 out of 30). After that, went back home and slept.

[Roufuss]

Also, I forgot to mention, but if anyone wants a really cheap Xenogears some pawn shop on Nebraska had it. The case is beat up and it has no manual, but it was only $5 and a non greatest hits.

I would have grabbed it to resell it but the case condition + no manual wasn't really worth it for me. I imagine the disc's are in great condition because all the games my friend bought at this pawn shop (like a complete mint Grandia 2 for DC, also $5) were in immaculate condition.

So yea, if you want Xenogears and don't care about busted case + no manual, it's there, only $5, awesome price if you just want to play it.

Plus, I'm also really surprised that the Wii's sold out around here... like I posted above, at closing time last night for all these stores there was maybe 1, 2 people max in line, and some stores had no lines camping out. Was tempted to sit outside Circuit City on Dale Mabry once I was done shopping but I don't have the cash atm, and it was cold as hell ;)

[Segasonic01]

I got my pre-order from the Fowler TRU. There were about 30-40 ppl there, & most of em went home happy. I haven't got any games except Wii sports for now, cuz word has it that some people in my family r getting me games for Christmas, so I wanna c what they get me 1st. How is that classic controller?

Before I forget to ask, is there anyone else around here who collects Star Wars? The new wave has been impossible to find...

[Roufuss]

Before I forget to ask, is there anyone else around here who collects Star Wars? The new wave has been impossible to find...

Good luck if it's a rare toy, there are more toy scalpers here than anywhere.

A long time ago I had a friend who worked for Emerald City Comics, the guy who runs that store would hit up every toy store looking for Marvel Legends figs, would buy the in demand ones and charge 3x as much in his store. It was either pay it or go without.

I like to get Marvel Legends figures every once in awhile and those things are wiped out ASAP as soon as they hit the shelves.

I also worked at TRU a long time ago and these hoarders will also strike deals with the stock people to get first crack at any shipment that comes in on in demand stuff.

[Segasonic01]

Good luck if it's a rare toy, there are more toy scalpers here than anywhere.


Ya, tell me about it. At the Brandon TRU about 4 months ago, they had in 3 cases of the new Sonic figures, & when I got there, I saw a manager giving the whole 3 cases to some woman. I asked her if she was buying them all, & she said they're for her kids. Kids my ass, unless thats what she calls her bidders.

[Roufuss]

Ya, tell me about it. At the Brandon TRU about 4 months ago, they had in 3 cases of the new Sonic figures, & when I got there, I saw a manager giving the whole 3 cases to some woman. I asked her if she was buying them all, & she said they're for her kids. Kids my ass, unless thats what she calls her bidders.

Yep. My TRU I worked at actually loved it when toy hoarders came in because they bought out a shitload of stuff at once and it made sales look good.

I was the one who had to listen to the customers complain about how we didn't have variety in our shelves because the hoarders would leave the 1 or 2 figures nobody wanted and were really common.

[MGoBlue]

Burger King $3.99 Games with meal purchase. Kennedy and Westshore claimed they had none, Busch and 56th St had them, had to buy 1 meal per 3 games you wanted to get. The games look good from the covers, but once playing them, they are kinda Cheesy. Maybe just have to learn to love them like you have to learn to love Burger King Fries. Wiis Were suppose to be at Sams Clubs, called 4 yesterday only 1 Actually was gonna sell them today, they all claimed they didnt have them but that 1. Didnt know when they would have them either. Glad I preordered mine from a store near my house.

The BK on Sheldon near Linebaugh sold me all 3 games and I only got one meal. Too bad I can't play them yet because my 360 died 2 days ago and I have to send it MS.

[mcroa7]

Went to wal-mart 2081 @ 23106 19 North
Phone 727-724-7777
and they had a clearance rack with about 10 of the 360 wireless adaptors for $80 and then take another 25% off so they come out to about $64. Just letting you all know.:)

[leadfootedfool]

Managed to get a wii this morning at TRU in clearwater. Got there about 8:15 after missing at 3 walmarts last night and 2 targets. I got lucky I was number 24 in line and they had 25 of them. There was a rather large line there, and pretty much anywhere that had them, I was pretty shocked by the number of people wanting this thing.

I know that TRU had a whole bunch of nunchucks if anybody is having a problem finding them.

[lyric706]

For anyone still hunting for a Wii, I've heard that the local EBs will have more to sell on Black Friday. Also, if anyone know any restock info for CC, could you let me know? I'm anxious to try that $40 coupon!

[Bezerker]

Well its not $40, but you save 10% off your entire order at Target if you apply for their credit card.

I spent $400 (Wii & 3 games) so i got 10% off that ($40), and a free $20 Wii lightup gift card for buying 3 games. I figured im gonna get denied (i have no credit) so what does it matter.

Though the buy 3 games thing was for launch day only, the 10% off could save you $25+

[Bezerker]

They should all be the same thing. Only difference about the Wii one is that it has the Wii logo on it. Shouldnt be much different than a normal Sandisk SD card (unless the write/read speeds are different, but i havent seen any major specs)

[leadfootedfool]

Any sd card will work, I think a bunch are on sale friday.

I'm a little disappointed though, you can't save your gamecube saves to it, or your virtual console save points. You can copy your virtual console channels, but I don't know if they'll play on another wii or not yet.

[lyric706]

Hey guys,

Look what I found on Craig's List from our favorite pedophile:

HUGE VIDEO GAME SALE 12PM FRIDAY 11/24/06
GAMES FOR ALMOST EVERY SYSTEM FOR 99 CENTS

6103 INTERBAY BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33611

* Location: SOUTH TAMPA

Link: http://tampa.craigslist.org/ele/238546374.html

Now my question: Do you think he'll make you plop down a $100 non-refundable deposit for Madden 202 for PS2?

[Roufuss]

:lol:

That's how I found out about him when I first posted about him like a month ago.

[lyric706]

Did anyone have any luck tracking Wiis down at Game Rush locations in Tampa Bay today? I saw in the GR thread that some stores got their shipments today.

[Otherguy676]

Got my Nomad off Craig's List today. In pretty good condition, came with 12 cart only non sports games. Does anyone know if a Nomad can play PAL and Japanese games? I would like to bulk up on Genesis games for work. Its a cool handheld, may have to get a replacement screen though.

[Roufuss]

Got my Nomad off Craig's List today. In pretty good condition, came with 12 cart only non sports games. Does anyone know if a Nomad can play PAL and Japanese games? I would like to bulk up on Genesis games for work. Its a cool handheld, may have to get a replacement screen though.

I saw that, was tempted to go for it but I remember something stopped me.. I think it was too far away. But congrats! That was definitely an awesome deal, I forgot to post it here :lol: Nice score!

As for your question, I don't believe it can play Pal and Japanese games... it's region locked the same way the Genesis was. Yea, just did some random googling and it is region locked.

[Roufuss]

If anyone is interested, someone on Craigslist is selling Gears of War for $45... used, but he says it works perfectly.

I doubt this one will drop any time soon ala Halo 2 so $15 off may be the best price you'll find on it for awhile unless you get really lucky at a pawn shop.

[Otherguy676]

Yeah, it was a cool deal. Dude drove it to my parent's house in Palm Harbor. I didnt know you could connect it to a TV and play it like a Genesis. It even has a second controller input at the bottom and the screen is great quality for a old machine. Def worth the $40, I may sell all the games together to get back most of that money on ebay.

[Bezerker]

If anyone is interested, someone on Craigslist is selling Gears of War for $45... used, but he says it works perfectly.

I doubt this one will drop any time soon ala Halo 2 so $15 off may be the best price you'll find on it for awhile unless you get really lucky at a pawn shop.
$44.39 new/shipped @ Buy.com.

These sales are killing me. Every day i say to myself "this will be the last thing i buy" (which i said yesterday as well). But of course once i saw that all 3 Beavis & Butthead collections were $6 each, my jewish insticts screamed out BUY IT NOW! (and its really hard for a frugal jew to turn down a great deal).

I wanna go up to the Best Buy on Friday to get that 32" LCD for $480, but i know theres no chance im gonna get one unless i go the day before.

[Otherguy676]

Ibought the 42 inch Toshiba plasma at Sears for $1200. I think it was a good deal but i may have to spring for the 3 year protection plan.

[Roufuss]

I'm done with Black Friday before it even begins... between dropping $60 at Amazon and getting a ton of Adult Swim DVD's, and now $40 at MTV and getting another shitload of DVD's I'm just about broke ;)

Edit: Yay, Best Buy deals are up on the website, I did in-store pickup and now my BF shopping is all done :D

There is alot of stuff I *want* but I've got to restrict it just to stuff I don't think I'll see on sale cheaper any time soon.

[Segasonic01]

Well, here's how black Friday went for me:

1st, I went to the Citrus Park best buy at 4:15. The line was past Best Buy, past Joanne's, past Sports Authority, & looped aound it. Didn't stay.

Circuit City had nowhere to park. their parking lot has about 60 spaces, & were all filled.

Wal-Mart on Gunn wasn't too badly crowded, but they weren't having any good deals & no SW toys so I left after being there 10 mins.

Target was at Max Capacity & the line was going past the building to Lowes, so I left. I then decided to go home & order all the shit I was looking for on Bestbuy.com.

[Bezerker]

Yea, i didnt even bother. I want an LCD HDTV, but most likely they'd be gone in the first 10 minutes. Im kinda fearing how the roads are going to be on my way to work today. I'll probably stop by moviestop; last year they had some really good sales.

[lyric706]

After two EBs, one Gamestop, a Target and a drive by Best Buy, I FINALLY got my Wii at the Baywalk EB this morning. I was No. 3 out of the four they got in and had to wait about two hours for the store to open, but regardless, I'm a happy camper! Plus, I was able to head back to CC and BB after the lines cooled down and got everything I wanted except for the Pinball PSP game. I can live with that!.

Hope everyone else's Black Friday was as good as mine!

[Roufuss]

Yep, I'm about to head over to get my in-store pickup, then I'll be done ;)

Congrats on getting a Wii! I'm getting one as soon as those VC games that were approved by the ESRB come out.

[lyric706]

I can't believe how much fun my wife and I are having with the new toy. Everything seems to be working great, and Wii Sports is a blast. I also have Zelda and am getting the itch to get Trauma Center!

[Atherius]

Well, here's how black Friday went for me:

1st, I went to the Citrus Park best buy at 4:15. The line was past Best Buy, past Joanne's, past Sports Authority, & looped aound it. Didn't stay.

Circuit City had nowhere to park. their parking lot has about 60 spaces, & were all filled.

Wal-Mart on Gunn wasn't too badly crowded, but they weren't having any good deals & no SW toys so I left after being there 10 mins.

Target was at Max Capacity & the line was going past the building to Lowes, so I left. I then decided to go home & order all the shit I was looking for on Bestbuy.com.

It is almost as if I was following you, or you were following me, but that's exactly how I did it... I hit staples.com as well and did nicely...Given the fact that I have no idea what time you had to be at BB/CC to get the TV or Laptop deals... what's the point to the madness in the BM stores if a majority of the deals are online?

[Bezerker]

Ive bought tons of things from Buy.com (especially with all the $10 off $10, $10 off $30 and $20 off $50 coupons). Never had any problems. The only thing i think is wierd is that sometimes their free shipping is UPS and sometimes its plain Media Mail (they sent out a dvd boxset media mail, but a SD card UPS).

[Segasonic01]

I decided to take advantage of EB/GS's B2G1 deal. The EB in Brandon mall had used Red Steel & FF7: DoC, & I got BFME2 for 360 for free. The Gamestop in the same mall had Excite Truck used if anyone wants that. Toys R Us still has 2 Doom 3 CEs as well. Anyone else taken advantage of the B2G1?

[Roufuss]

Anyone else taken advantage of the B2G1?

I'm about to take advantage of it today to flip to Rhino.

I can get two games for $12.99 a piece plus a free game, and easily use rhino's Trade 2 get 1 free ($50 credit) and the free game to get myself near $60 in credit.

It's like getting brand new 360 games for $25 a piece. I'll get Rainbow Six Vegas and something else cheaper than just getting one used newer title from Gamestop alone.

As for taking advantage of the b2g1 free to get games I'd actually play and not flip? Nah, EB / GS is a ripoff on used prices even with b2g1 free. It used to be awesome when they had used rare games at non inflated prices, you could make a killing if you worked the system right, and when they also stocked PS1 games.

I mean, seriously, everone in this thread who hasn't gone to Rhino needs to go and check it out. For a $60 360 game they charge $50 used from what I've seen, and they carry a ton of older stuff, not to mention their awesome deals which are easy to take advantage of if you know how to work them. Rhino is good enough to make me drive 45 minutes there and back and I'm a huge cheap ass espically on gas so you KNOW it has to be good.

[Segasonic01]

I mean, seriously, everone in this thread who hasn't gone to Rhino needs to go and check it out.

Agreed. When GRAW BFME 2 1st came out, I remember they had used ones for $44.99 each as opposed to EB's 54.99. I also love the fact that they carry DC & Gen games, also B2G1 all the time. The employees actually know what they're talking about to.

[Ivanhoe]

Any Tampabay Cag wanna pick up a bestbuy 60gig ps3 for me?
Im flying back overseas in 2 weeks and at this rate looks like im screwed at getting one.
will give 60cash for ur time/effort.


p.s must be from bestbuy so i can buy their service plan which is way better then otherstores

[Otherguy676]

Black Friday went well for me.

Toshiba 42 inch plasma TV ended up costing $1000 because of mistakes they made (should of been $1200). It was then delivered free.
I also got the 120 gig Seagate portable Hard drive for my girlfriend for Christmas and the 2 gig SD flash drive at CC w/o waiting in line.
At TRU I got Urban Reign and Makai Kingdom.
At CC I got Quake 4, TMNT Mutant Melee, Half Life 2, and Socom 3.
At Staples I got a $20 Microsoft laser Mouse
At Value Pawn I got a $5 Condemned.

Not a bad haul, especially after Sears gave me $90 cash for screwing up my Plasma TV order (I bought it last week and they sold it), so they delievered me one today.

[Roufuss]

Hey hey Tampa Bay people.

Finally got myself a new job, but still in the same field as the last one ;) I'm working at EB at Tyrone Mall now, I should start sometime next week. I won't be doing alot, just working one day a week to start but come in, say hi sometime!

[lyric706]

Hey hey Tampa Bay people.

Finally got myself a new job, but still in the same field as the last one ;) I'm working at EB at Tyrone Mall now, I should start sometime next week. I won't be doing alot, just working one day a week to start but come in, say hi sometime!

Congrats on the job, dude.

[Ivanhoe]

Hey hey Tampa Bay people.

Finally got myself a new job, but still in the same field as the last one ;) I'm working at EB at Tyrone Mall now, I should start sometime next week. I won't be doing alot, just working one day a week to start but come in, say hi sometime!


hey thats pretty cool.. so r u going to refer people to cag for cheaper deals then EB store?? :)

hehe!

[slickkill77]

i know this isnt the place for this but whatever...if anyone has GOW and wants Cod 3 ill trade with you

[Bezerker]

Sams club on Dale Mabry had a returned 42" Samsung 1080i Plasma for $850. The discount tag said "Left side has dots (pixels?) on screen". Sams Club claims its under full warranty, but i called samsung and they said since its an Open Box item its not under warranty. They ask at the begining of the call for your name/address, so obviously i cant call back and cook up a lie that would allow it to be "under warranty". But if anyone else wants to try, it might still be there tomorrow morning (i left sams 15 minutes ago, only 2 people seemed interested in it).

[leadfootedfool]

If anybody is interested in a PS3, the Super Target in clearwater had a 20 gb version yesterday and the Walmart at 19 & 590 in clearwater had a 60 today. I don't know how long they'll be there, but I'm guessing the stores will be getting them on a regular basis from now till xmas.

[Ivanhoe]

If anybody is interested in a PS3, the Super Target in clearwater had a 20 gb version yesterday and the Walmart at 19 & 590 in clearwater had a 60 today. I don't know how long they'll be there, but I'm guessing the stores will be getting them on a regular basis from now till xmas.


thx

did they have them out on display?

[Ivanhoe]

got back from clearwater walmart. the girl said they have NO IDEA when ps3's would come in (she was working in electronics) and she said there still fullfilling there rainchecks..........................

[leadfootedfool]

Target had it in the case.

That Walmart keeps them back at layaway, I didn't ask if it was for sale because they said they didn't give rainchecks?

[Ivanhoe]

Target had it in the case.

That Walmart keeps them back at layaway, I didn't ask if it was for sale because they said they didn't give rainchecks?




she said there still fullfilling there rainchecks from the launch (they took like 6-10rainchecks)

but also said they didnt have any,,, so im not sure whats up.

[leadfootedfool]

I stopped by today and it was gone. I asked the electronics manager and he said it was for somebody with a raincheck and they have no idea when the rest will be filled or when they'll have some for sale ( I don't buy that, I think they're getting a couple every week or so.)

Sorry for making you drive there, I didn't think anybody had given rainchecks, next time I'll ask if it's for sale.

[ravinrican]

according to http://www.ps3seeker.com/ most of the big B&M stores are getting another shippment on Dec 3 you may wanna check the site http://www.ps3seeker.com/ so you can atleast call first and not waste the gas driving all over town it lists ebay auctions and stores according to zip code

[mcroa7]

Just as an Fyi the toys R us on tyrone by the mall had a ton of the classic controllers for the wii out last night before they closed, I know these can be pretty hard to find.

[Ivanhoe]

I stopped by today and it was gone. I asked the electronics manager and he said it was for somebody with a raincheck and they have no idea when the rest will be filled or when they'll have some for sale ( I don't buy that, I think they're getting a couple every week or so.)

Sorry for making you drive there, I didn't think anybody had given rainchecks, next time I'll ask if it's for sale.



np only a 10 min drive.

[Roufuss]

Another awesome trip to Rhino... traded in two of my own games, as well as two games I bought at EB for $23 total.

I used Rhino's trade 2 deal get 1 free deal two seperate games for two 360 games, and paid the $10 for each to cover the difference.

So F.E.A.R and Rainbow Six Vegas for $45 together after everything is all said and done.

I really REALLY urge everyone to check this store out.... it's incredibly easy to flip between EB / GS and Rhino and most EB / GS's have TONS of cheap sub $12.99 games to use.

Unfortunately I did get the last Rainbow Six Vegas for 360 :(

[Segasonic01]

The Target on North Dale Mabry had 1 copy of the Warriors for XB, 5 copies of MVP 05 for XB, & Tecmo COllection for XB all for 4.98 if anyone is looking for em

[Argento]

The two story Target in Tampa after Ray Jay has the wireless official Guitar Hero guitars for $49. Work like magic.

[Roufuss]

The two story Target in Tampa after Ray Jay has the wireless official Guitar Hero guitars for $49. Work like magic.

Haha, weird, I always called this one the Target BEFORE the Raymond James ;)

I guess it depends on the direction you're coming from but I'm just so used to popping right off the highway and there it is.

[Bezerker]

I always just say the Super Target. Not too many in Tampa.

arg, just read on Craigslist that the Sears on Spruce had a 47" LCD tv for $800~.

Ah well, they only had 1 so im sure people had to be lined up for it.

[Bezerker]

Anyone know any stores that have official component cables for XBX or PS2? I hear that Walmarts have the PS2 ones for $15-17 but the few ive checked havent had any.

The EB in International Mall supposedly has components for XBX & PS2 for $8.99 each. I just have no idea what brand they are. I'll be checking it out tomorrow before work.

[Roufuss]

Anyone know any stores that have official component cables for XBX or PS2? I hear that Walmarts have the PS2 ones for $15-17 but the few ive checked havent had any.

The EB in International Mall supposedly has components for XBX & PS2 for $8.99 each. I just have no idea what brand they are. I'll be checking it out tomorrow before work.

EB sells the official Sony component cables used for something like $5.99... they have the Sony logo on them somewhere as well, it's where I got mine.

[leadfootedfool]

Rhino had them dirt cheap ($2 i think) but that was a couple months ago.

The Kmart on Dale Mabry by the stadium has 2 or 3 360 controllers left, these were on the rack, I'd imagine they have more somewhere else, or you could always get it price matched. Its not a bad deal, $30, for the wireless ones if you have a core system (like me.)

Has anybody seen Odama at the targets around here? I just realized it was down to $12, but keep forgetting when I'm in target.

[Otherguy676]

I dont know how it happened, but after searching for a copy of Toe Jam and Earl 1 for years, I find two complete copies within 30 minutes of each ofther for a grand total of $7 at a thrift store and then a pawn shop. I also found a complete copy Black Label Copy of Castlevania SOTN for $4 between the two copies of TJE. Castlevania had been sitting there for over a month (according to the label) and I was shocked to see it. Now only if I could find a cheap copy of Dirge of Cerebus.

[Bezerker]

I was able to snag a 1st party Xbox Component @ EBX & a 1st Party PS2 component @ Rhino. Both were $9.99 each, thanks again for the recommendations.

Couldnt believe all the rare stuff Rhino had. Two Gamecube Broadband adapters (1 used and 1 new) and quite a few PSX games i hadnt seen in a while as well. just a shame their prices are shit ($50 for a SNES - wtf?).

[Roufuss]

I was able to snag a 1st party Xbox Component @ EBX & a 1st Party PS2 component @ Rhino. Both were $9.99 each, thanks again for the recommendations.

Couldnt believe all the rare stuff Rhino had. Two Gamecube Broadband adapters (1 used and 1 new) and quite a few PSX games i hadnt seen in a while as well. just a shame their prices are shit ($50 for a SNES - wtf?).

Rhino prices alot of their stuff around Ebay values, namely because they can because there is no other place around that sells old games that is a well respected store front.

I only go there for newer type stuff, I tend to just avoid all of their old school stuff since it is generally overpriced, in my opinion.

[leadfootedfool]

Rhino prices alot of their stuff around Ebay values, namely because they can because there is no other place around that sells old games that is a well respected store front.

I only go there for newer type stuff, I tend to just avoid all of their old school stuff since it is generally overpriced, in my opinion.

I tend to agree but when the stuff goes on sale its a great deal. I managed to snag a new Neo Geo Pocket Color with Metal Slug, Samurai Showdown 2, Fatal Fury, and 3 other games for 14.99.

[slickkill77]

http://ps3finder.com/
Good place to find ps3's and wii's if you so happen to want one

[lyric706]

For anyone who is interested: Circuit City locations have received a shipment of Wii remotes, Nunchuks and Classic Controllers. I just picked up a few of each at the Bradenton store. Per the Web site, the St. Pete location is showing them in stock, too. Good luck!

[Legolas813]

Is there any place in Tampa to buy the Wii console?

[Roufuss]

There is a pawn shop on 34 Street South next to the K-Mart and Wal-Mart that got in a TON of Gamecube games... I passed on them all as they are in pretty bad shape. Crappy cases, no manuals, discs are kinda fucked up.

However, if you want a Zelda Collectors Edition for $10 and don't mind the condition of it (I assume it will play) then this is a good deal.

They also had Sonic Riders, every RE 0, 1 and 4, Pokemon Colosseum, and some other GC games all for $10 a pop.

They also had the kind of rare Pokemon Colosseum bonus disc but, again, it was in pretty bad shape. They would be close to impossible to resell (I wouldn't take the chance, not in a million years), but I figure if anyone out there wants them to play them it is an awesome deal, or has a way to maybe fix up discs.

You might be able to even talk them down from $10.

[Roufuss]

Does anyone around here know where I can get any cheap Gamecube component cables?

Just realized I only have S-Video for it, and Zelda will look like ass on that, and prices on Ebay for these damn cables are $40 - $50... too much for one game.

If anyone can help me out I'd appreciate it.

[Bezerker]

Unless you get lucky with some pre-owned ones at a game store (Maybe a Rhino?), chances are you're not gonna find them for less than ebay prices other than maybe some no-name site.

Im guessing you dont have a Wii.

[Critte]

Is there any place in Tampa to buy the Wii console?


Call the Toy R Us that located at US 60 near I-75 in Brandon EVERY Saturday morning for the wii. That TRU store doesn't know the meaning of "hold till sale date". That'll be your best bet.

[Roufuss]

I think I've called every single EB / GS in Saint Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and Citrus looking for these damn Gamecube Component cables.

I think I'm about to give up, unless someone saw them at a pawn shop or something.

[Otherguy676]

Never looked for them but I can it a shot during my next rounds.

[Roufuss]

Never looked for them but I can it a shot during my next rounds.

Thanks a ton, that was Nintendo's tip for finding them... "Try Flea Markets and Yard Sales!!".

Gee, thanks, Nintendo.

[MGoBlue]

I was at the Target in Pinellas Park during lunch time yesterday and they had one 60 GB PS3 sitting in the case. I quickly found a sales person and bought it.

[Bezerker]

Congrats. Im going to wait a bit for some games to come out (and for these "new and improved" PS3s Sony has made to hit the streets)

[Roufuss]

Haha, just in case anyone was wondering how my search for the GC component cables ended, I called EVERY SINGLE EB / GS in a 50 mile radius that shows up on their website. And a Rhino.

It took about two hours, and none of them had any :rofl:

One guy just laughed.

[MGoBlue]

Congrats. Im going to wait a bit for some games to come out (and for these "