Tampa Bay Area CAGs...

[leadfootedfool]

How about a thread for those in the Tampa Bay area. Should save looking through massive amounts of threads when you want to pick up a quick game in the Tampa Bay area.

Deals I've found

Polarium 7.48 (10 or so copies left) at the Target at Dale Mabry and 275

Meteos 7.48 (piles, more than 15 left) at the Target at Dale Mabry and Ehrlich/Bearss

[lpj8]

Thanks for the heads up. I may have to rebuy Meteos.

[Roufuss]

The Florida thread is pretty much the Tampa Bay Area thread.

[leadfootedfool]

Then don't read this one.

[GunstarRed]

I guess since there are so many Tampa CAGs, a more specific thread than the Florida one couldn't hurt. I'm all for it! I can recall at least 5 other members in the area.

Would be nice to have a local trading circle to help others out with sales in the area. I've done some trades with Roufuss and he's top notch and knows his way around the city!

Any locals who want to chat, PM me or you can find me on AIM as Gunstar419.

[2Fast]

It seems like every CAG from Florida is based in Tampa.

[freestylenut]

We representin' baby!

[Zimmy]

Tampa Bay in the house!

I'll contribute (Pinellas area)

[lyric706]

I'm all for this. I'm in St. Pete but work in Bradenton, so I can contribute Bradenton/Sarasota info as well.

[AngellicLulu]

Yes, it seems Tampa is heavily saturated with CAGs which tends to make me more of a sad panda than a happy panda.

[Roufuss]

Yes, it seems Tampa is heavily saturated with CAGs which tends to make me more of a sad panda than a happy panda.

Unless I'm some kind of super CAG shopper, I've scored many multiples of every deal ever posted on this site... nothing really to worry about. There are probably 3 times this number in lurkers anyways.

To them I say "Hello!"

[GunstarRed]

Unless I'm some kind of super CAG shopper, I've scored many multiples of every deal ever posted on this site... nothing really to worry about. There are probably 3 times this number in lurkers anyways.


He speaks the truth. Despite how many CAGs are in Tampa, I've gotten in on almost every deal from this site, and left plenty behind for others. I've even still gotten great stuff days after a deal breaks! Only exceptions are Best Buy clearance sales which I very very rarely get in on, probably due to employees there taking dibs.

Now when I'm in Los Angeles, I almost never ever find anything anywhere, even the lukewarm deals the very day a deal breaks. Probably even more competition out there.

Be thankful you live in an area where cheap deals abound!

[AngellicLulu]

Unless I'm some kind of super CAG shopper, I've scored many multiples of every deal ever posted on this site... nothing really to worry about. There are probably 3 times this number in lurkers anyways.

To them I say "Hello!"
I've had alot of pawn shop competition as of late. Luckily I can still manage to find the occasional deal, but it's getting meaningless to go every week.
I've usually stuck to doing online sales but after EB turned to the darkside I've stopped ordering online.
Though buy 2 get 1 free at EB B&M made me happy. ( I got Tales of Legendia, Shadow of the Colossus and Shadow Hearts 3 for 77).

[leadfootedfool]

Target at Fletcher and Bruce B Downs didn't have anything on clearance today, just some 9.99 games. They do have a buy 2 get 1 though.

The Sam Goody in University mall had very few if any games left, some accessories left at 60% off their jacked up prices.

[leadfootedfool]

Would be nice to have a local trading circle to help others out with sales in the area. I've done some trades with Roufuss and he's top notch and knows his way around the city!


I'm all about a trading circle, I just don't have very many games to trade (or at all) right now.

If we could get some type of spreadsheet together that has everybodys top 5 wants and what they'll pay for it, if we keep it updated, it'd be easy to print out when we go looking.

[mm2barry]

i like the idea of a trading circle, but in my experience, people always want too much for their games. i want to be able to play something and move on to something else. i always get the attitude "my game sells for $X.XX and yours is not worth as much." i'm not trying to trade MGS2 for Elder Scrolls IV, it's a slightly older game for a slightly newer game. If we can get a circle where people trust eachother and our games can move regularly through the group, than it would be great because we'd beat a game and pass it to the next person.
I'm ranting now, but i hope that it can work.

[spiderdog]

Tampa In the House!!
Yes I agree a Tampa Bay Thread!!!

[GunstarRed]

^^^I understand how most CAG traders want too much for their stuff and not enough for yours. I get seriously lowballed all the time on here and do maybe one trade to every 20 offers.

I was thinking more of local sales where one of us gets to a deal before another and there are leftovers, so we can get it for someone else and just charge cost + tax and maybe a $1.00 or two for trouble. Since we're all local, pick-ups are easier to do. I've done two in-person trades with Roufuss.

[mm2barry]

in person trades sound good. i never have a problem with driving to meet (except Rofus and his St. Pete living *ss!!!!)
we've talked about doing it several times, but never hooked up.
everyone, keep in touch about these deals and extra stuff you pick up to give us a chance to swap.

[slickkill77]

im a st. pete roller

[Roufuss]

in person trades sound good. i never have a problem with driving to meet (except Rofus and his St. Pete living *ss!!!!)
.

lol... I don't just stay in Saint Petersburg forever.

In a good day, I can hit St. Pete, Clearwater, Tampa (though not often, just usually Dale Mabry), Largo, all the stores up and down US 19, as well as Port Richey.

[Bezerker]

Saint pete is good for its beaches, concert venues, and pizza (that place next to Jannus Landing is the best).

Though, i dont like Pinellas's "pawn shop" laws. Glad Hillsborough & Pasco dont have em.

[Roufuss]

and pizza (that place next to Jannus Landing is the best).


Yes.

The Gamestop on Tyrone Blvd and 38th Avenue N (around there) is by far the best Gamestop in the city, and even though I am King CAG, I still throw my business in there. I urge you all to do the same, the staff is some of the best around.

The best EB is on Park Blvd on like, 71st Avenue N... its made up of all the awesome employees that used to work in the mall location.

There's the best GS / EB in the city, no, probably the district.

[leadfootedfool]

I'd much rather support GS/EB than say walmart, but all of the gamestops I've been to recently reak of evilness. I'm never going to the one in Carrollwood again, they put a major sales pitch of reserving a game, even with a simple 1 item purchase.

[leadfootedfool]

I was thinking more of local sales where one of us gets to a deal before another and there are leftovers, so we can get it for someone else and just charge cost + tax and maybe a $1.00 or two for trouble. Since we're all local, pick-ups are easier to do. I've done two in-person trades with Roufuss.

Sounds good to me.

[GunstarRed]

Anyone looking for any of the games from the recent sales: Target, Circuit City, Sears, GameRush, etc? Roufuss and I have scouted most of the Tampa Bay area stores and can point you in the right direction. I have a few extras of some stuff for trade from other CAGs who wanted them and then bailed out.

I don't think a single Best Buy in a 50 mile radius had any of the good clearance games though. Rise of the Kasai and Genji are the only ones to be found.

[spiderdog]

and even though I am King CAG

You?
ME!!!!
I!!!!!!!!!!

[leadfootedfool]

Just stopped by the Target at Dale Mabry and Bearss/Ehrlich, they had 1 pc game on clearance, nothing else on the clearance endcap.

[Otherguy676]

I agree with the pawn shop competition. I have been pawn shopping in this area for 8 years now and I have never had as much competition as I do now. The pawn shops are literally dry and rarely will you get a good deal, although I have found some cheap Final Fantasy VIIs around.

[Roufuss]

You?
ME!!!!
I!!!!!!!!!!

Not even close :p

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1818115&postcount=327

Not even counting the other various games I snagged, like World of Outlaws.

[spiderdog]

Ok Roufuss, you do kick ASS!!

[lpj8]

Is it just me or are Xbox 360s everywhere in the Tampa Bay Area now? I went to a couple ebs/gs today and they had both premiums and cores at each. Looks like the drought is over (at least in terms of systems).

[Roufuss]

Saint Petersburg Best Buy still has tons of Quake 4 360, Condemned, 50 Cent: Bulletproof, and 1 or 2 Call of Duty 2: Big Red One's available... all are marked at one cent, on the shelf.

Still looking for Call of Duty 2 PC and Pokemon XD.

[lyric706]

Saint Petersburg Best Buy still has tons of Quake 4 360, Condemned, 50 Cent: Bulletproof, and 1 or 2 Call of Duty 2: Big Red One's available... all are marked at one cent, on the shelf.

Still looking for Call of Duty 2 PC and Pokemon XD.

I live in St. Pete and I'm interested in a couple of your new guides: CoD: Big Red One and Quake 4. I have a few guides to trade, but would you take a few bucks instead? I can meet you any time on Wednesday. Tried to PM you, but your box is full.

[Roufuss]

I live in St. Pete and I'm interested in a couple of your new guides: CoD: Big Red One and Quake 4. I have a few guides to trade, but would you take a few bucks instead? I can meet you any time on Wednesday. Tried to PM you, but your box is full.

I'm actually kind of busy the next few days, and unfortunately the extra Big Red One is already taken. I'm gonna hit a few more stores this afternoon, can let you know if I find anything.

Best Buy EASILY has 10 + copies of Quake 4, all tagged as a penny, no one seems to care... I got all my guides at around 6 pm last night, people were standing right in front of the guides looking at them but not even taking them. I mean, if you don't get down to BB, yea, I can throw you one, but they are overstocked on these and it should be real easy to get one.

[spiderdog]

Should We get a list going on XBox Live Gamer Tag for Tampa Bay Cags?

[leadfootedfool]

The Sam Goody in University Mall and the International Plaza is up to 70% off now. There weren't any games left at the university, just a few umd movies and xbox accessories.

The international plaza one had a couple copies of ?Geist?? left and a few umd movies. They also had some accessories, xbox cables, gba wireless adapter, all 70% off.

[Bezerker]

The Sam Goody in University Mall and the International Plaza is up to 70% off now. There weren't any games left at the university, just a few umd movies and xbox accessories.

The international plaza one had a couple copies of ?Geist?? left and a few umd movies. They also had some accessories, xbox cables, gba wireless adapter, all 70% off.
Ugh, Sam Goody's site said those stores were shut down so i avoided goin out there. Thanks for posting.

ANyone know if the Countryside Suncoast is still there?

[lpj8]

I was at the University Sam Goody today as well. Nothing much to speak of except Anime @70 off, and Guides @ 80% off.

[Roufuss]

Cleaned out the Port Richey store on guides... got every single one from the drops, including Pokemon XD.

Also snagged Age of Empires 3 Collectors Edition for $19.99 at the Best Buy there.

Sam Goody in Port Richey is pretty much empty... just got the Baten Kaitos guide for $2.99, and Seinfeld Season 5 for $14.99.

[GunstarRed]

Ugh, Sam Goody's site said those stores were shut down so i avoided goin out there. Thanks for posting.

ANyone know if the Countryside Suncoast is still there?

You didn't miss much at either Sam Goody closing down. By the time the percentage off was enough to make it a deal, most of the good games, movies, & CDs were long gone. Their prices were so high they needed to reach 60% to 70% off to make it less than most major retailers.

The Countryside Suncoast is completely gone already. It's now a Frederick's of Hollywood. They were having a grand opening sale. My girlfriend was really happy about that, and considering how bad Suncoast was, so am I.

[Bezerker]

You didn't miss much at either Sam Goody closing down. By the time the percentage off was enough to make it a deal, most of the good games, movies, & CDs were long gone. Their prices were so high they needed to reach 60% to 70% off to make it less than most major retailers.

The Countryside Suncoast is completely gone already. It's now a Frederick's of Hollywood. They were having a grand opening sale. My girlfriend was really happy about that, and considering how bad Suncoast was, so am I.
Yea, just got back from Sam Goody, not much stuff left. They did have some stuff i wanted, but even at $9 a dvd that was more than what i can get em for online. I debated getting the House of the Dead UMD for $6 but i passed as i already have it converted to mp4 format.

Stopped off at the Carrollwood Gamestop, they had people from all the other stores in there fixing up the place, it looks alot nicer. Picked up Family Guy Seasons 1 & 2 UMD for $22.49 and Beavis & Butthead: Mike Judge Collection (24 eps) for $8.99.

Suncoast is having a buy 1 get 1 50% off on all their action figures if anyone's interested.

[leadfootedfool]

Sam Goody in Port Richey is pretty much empty... just got the Baten Kaitos guide for $2.99, and Seinfeld Season 5 for $14.99.
I also picked up Seinfeld. I was kinda mad though, they had put aside 2 of the puffy shirt combos for somebody and wouldn't sell them, they were only $25. At least it was a good deal for season 5

[Tyga24]

I also picked up Seinfeld. I was kinda mad though, they had put aside 2 of the puffy shirt combos for somebody and wouldn't sell them, they were only $25. At least it was a good deal for season 5

Is there anything good left (DVD's, CD's, or games) left at that store in port Richey and when is that planning on closing?

[Roufuss]

Is there anything good left (DVD's, CD's, or games) left at that store in port Richey and when is that planning on closing?

There isn't jack shit at Port Richey, unless you want Seinfeld Season 5.

They should be closing soon, its almost empty in there.

[Otherguy676]

Hit the Tyrone BB for guides. Picked up 50 Cent and a hidden Quake 4. THey have about 5 50 Cent ones left is anyone wants them. Quake 4 is now completely gone.

[GunstarRed]

The St. Pete Best Buy still has a pretty good selection of $5 games (after $5 off RZ coupon). Still in store are:

Taito Legends (X)
Tecmo Classic Arcade (X)
Spy vs. Spy (X)
High Rollers Casino (X)
Army Men RTS (GC)
Killer 7 (GC)
EyeToy Operation Spy (PS2)
Genji: Dawn of the Samurai (PS2)
The Bible Game (X) & (PS2)

That store is very anal about their own coupons though. They always give me a hard time even with legitimate coupons. I've never had any problems at the Tampa Best Buy, so I think it's just the management or untrained employees at that St. Pete store that's problematic.

[Tyga24]

There isn't jack shit at Port Richey, unless you want Seinfeld Season 5.

They should be closing soon, its almost empty in there.

Thanks Roufuss, I was thinking about heading up there if there was anything but with gas prices continuing to skyrocket it helps to know that if there was anything worth making the trip to pretty much anywhere at this point.

[Roopug]

Anyone know where I can pick up a copy of Riviera for GBA? Im in S Tpa near Gandy....avid gamer here...have xbox, PS2, DS and GBA.

[Roopug]

Also have a Gamecube and Dreamcast.....not interested in 360 or PSP. Too expensive for too little entertainment value in my book.

[Otherguy676]

Riveria is pretty easy to spot at Gamestop and Ebgames. I've seen a number of used/complete copies for $25.

[Roufuss]

Riveria is pretty easy to spot at Gamestop and Ebgames. I've seen a number of used/complete copies for $25.

Riviera is only $19.99 at Gamestop... or should be, unless they raised the price, since that's how much I paid for mine awhile ago.

According to the locator, both stores (EB / GS) at the Largo Mall have it, as well as the EB on Dale Mabry off 275 next to Best Buy.

[lyric706]

Finally went up to the Citrus Park Rhino Games the other day and picked up some good $1.99 guides: Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter (X360), Super Mario 64 (N64), Finaly Fantasy XI 2003 Edition, Super Mario Advance SMB2 and Ninja Gaiden Black.

[lyric706]

I also wanted to mention that the Game Rush on Gulf to Bay had a few Logitech XBOX wireless controllers on the rack. I bought a few at the Blockbuster on 38th Ave. N. in St. Pete not too long ago for $17.50 after 50% off. The Enterprise GR also has some 1 gig PSP memory sticks. Those are 50% off too, I believe.

[Roufuss]

Finally went up to the Citrus Park Rhino Games the other day and picked up some good $1.99 guides: Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter (X360), Super Mario 64 (N64), Finaly Fantasy XI 2003 Edition, Super Mario Advance SMB2 and Ninja Gaiden Black.

You got that Quake 4 360 guide at Best Buy right?

If you didn't, I'll hook you up with one of my extras.

[lyric706]

You got that Quake 4 360 guide at Best Buy right?

If you didn't, I'll hook you up with one of my extras.

Thanks man, but yes, they had plenty of Quake 4s and even a few Condemned guides when I stopped by on Wednesday. Still need a CoD: Big Red One, though.

[usfbchmguy]

Does anyone know of where I could get a used or new xbox for cheap in tampa bay? With the ps2 price drop, I might wait to see if xbox will follow suit. Any advice for a Tampa guy?

[AngellicLulu]

Does anyone know of where I could get a used or new xbox for cheap in tampa bay? With the ps2 price drop, I might wait to see if xbox will follow suit. Any advice for a Tampa guy?
Pawnshops are good. There's about 15 pawn shops around USF. I think they run about 75-100 at pawns.

[usfbchmguy]

Pawnshops are good. There's about 15 pawn shops around USF. I think they run about 75-100 at pawns.

My only worry is if I go through a pawn shop, I could be getting someone's POS xbox and I'm stuck with it; at least buying used with gs/eb, I have a window of 3 months to see an error. . .

[AngellicLulu]

My only worry is if I go through a pawn shop, I could be getting someone's POS xbox and I'm stuck with it; at least buying used with gs/eb, I have a window of 3 months to see an error. . .
Usually pawn shops say cash back for 7 days, and store credit for 30 days. I bought my PS2 from a pawn shop 4 years ago and it still works. It is of course a risk.

[Roufuss]

On my way to pick up a copy of Disney DDR that's on hold for me... complete and mint ;)

[Bezerker]

EZ Pawn on the corner of Hillsborough & Nebraska had Xbox's for $89.99 i believe. All their stuff is tested, and i believe has a warranty.

They had Gamecubes for $49.99 or one "as is" for $20. "as is" 64 for $5. No rare games at either EZ Pawn or Cash America on Nebraska.

[Roufuss]

Not a bad haul for today...

Nintendogs: Best Friends Edition - $22.50
Dance Dance Revolution Disney Mix complete / mint - $44.99
NON GH Castlevania: Symphony of the Night complete / mint - $22.50

[GunstarRed]

The Sam Goody in International Plaza is down to its last 3 days and is at 90% off right now. No games and only a handful of DVDs are left. However, I did pick up 35 different Anime CD soundtracks for $1.49 each!!! I got one of everything they had left, and even then I only took the last copy of 3 or 4 titles. They still had tons left, probably about 30 different titles! I guess nobody there buys Anime soundtracks even when they are that dirt cheap.

Not even sure of everything I got, but once I have a chance to sort through it, I might sell or trade some of the ones I bought on impulse. If anybody was eyeballing any Anime CDs there, let me know.

If you're looking for some Anime CDs, I'd head down there today as I doubt it will drop any lower than 90% unless they plan to do 99% the last day.

I also got the WWE "Jake the Snake: Pick Your Poison" DVD for $3.49 and they had 4 left.

I got the last D.E.B.S. soundtrack and Fozzy CD, so sorry all your Jerichoholics. He is a HUGE rock star!

[Bezerker]

Jericho is the ayatola of rock-and-rolla. Not to mention a Tampa boy, woot!

I've been meaning to check out the International Plaza location. I'm guessing that means Sunday'll be the last day. I hate having to go that far down Dale Mabry (let alone the mall) on a weekend... I guess if i leave around 9-9:30 i could make decent time.

[GunstarRed]

^^^Not sure what will be left by Sat. or Sun. at International Plaza. Actually, the Anime CDs and a lot of rap CDs are about all they had of anything. (Some of the rap CDs were even pretty recent. Guess the rap music and Anime fan crowd doesn't shop at that mall.) Only the very front of the store is even left open. I hope they still have some left by the time you get there. I have noticed that whenever I post any local Tampa deals, somebody grabs it by the next day. I think Sunday is the last day for the Gulfview Square Sam Goody as well.

I got two doubles in my haste to grab one of each Anime CD, but still getting 35 CDs for about $55 total is a steal!

I actually saw Chris Jericho shopping at Westfield Shoppingtown Citrus Park a couple of years ago around Christmas. Needless to say, I will never......e-e-e-e-e-e-ver be the same AGAIN.

[Bezerker]

^^^Not sure what will be left by Sat. or Sun. at International Plaza. Actually, the Anime CDs and a lot of rap CDs are about all they had of anything. (Some of the rap CDs were even pretty recent. Guess the rap music and Anime fan crowd doesn't shop at that mall.) Only the very front of the store is even left open. I hope they still have some left by the time you get there. I have noticed that whenever I post any local Tampa deals, somebody grabs it by the next day. I think Sunday is the last day for the Gulfview Square Sam Goody as well.

I got two doubles in my haste to grab one of each Anime CD, but still getting 35 CDs for about $55 total is a steal!

I actually saw Chris Jericho shopping at Westfield Shoppingtown Citrus Park a couple of years ago around Christmas. Needless to say, I will never......e-e-e-e-e-e-ver be the same AGAIN.

Its amazing how many wrestlers you can run into in Tampa. Ive met Mike Awesome at Q-zar, Eddie Guerrero(RIP) at Kmart, Dean Malenko at Alphonso's (Pizza place) Jericho at Adventure Island, Bryan Adams at Smoothie King, Big Show at Publix, and Edge at Circuit City (long before he was a usurpurous asshole, Mattitude for life!).

*EDIT*

Just got back from Sam Goody, not much left there, just CD's, couple of crappy DVDs and some torn up Video Game guides. Grabbed a Tehxnolyze OST (as its the only OST they had that ive watched the show its a soundtrack for) ended up being $1.8X after tax, not bad at all. I was kinda hoping for some UMD's, cuz they'd definately be worth it at 90% off, but no luck. That location always had great deals (last time i was there i picked up a Samurai Champloo, Cowboy Bebop, and Trigun shirt for $6 each), shame to see em go.

[lyric706]

Hey guys. I scored a Logitech Wireless Headset for XBOX ($49.99 retail) for $12.48 at the Target at 9th Street near Gandy. It was the only one there, but you may have luck at other Targets. Good luck!

[Bezerker]

Got a job interview tomorrow morning at a place by the Waters Ave Target, ill post deals if i find any.

[lpj8]

Got a job interview tomorrow morning at a place by the Waters Ave Target, ill post deals if i find any.

Good luck on your interview!

[elmyra]

Hey guys. I scored a Logitech Wireless Headset for XBOX ($49.99 retail) for $12.48 at the Target at 9th Street near Gandy. It was the only one there, but you may have luck at other Targets. Good luck!
They had a pile of them at that location a few days ago...I went tonight (Tuesday) to see if the price had dropped, and they were all gone. Bah!

Oh, well, I'll check around tomorrow. Thanks for the price update.

[Roufuss]

I think I single handedly destroyed the used PC games stock of every EB in a 50 mile radius :D

[elmyra]

I think I single handedly destroyed the used PC games stock of every EB in a 50 mile radius :D

You didn't happen to see and leave behind any copies of C&C Generals or Age of Mythology/AOM Titans, did you?

Also, did you hammer the East Tampa/Brandon locations? I'm going to be heading out that way tomorrow, and I want to know if I should skip them.

[Roufuss]

You didn't happen to see and leave behind any copies of C&C Generals or Age of Mythology/AOM Titans, did you?

Also, did you hammer the East Tampa/Brandon locations? I'm going to be heading out that way tomorrow, and I want to know if I should skip them.

Everything I pulled in today's post in that EB PC games clearance thread came from all three of the Brandon locations. I don't have the link but its on the front page.

I do know they had an Age of Mythology there, somewhere... I want to say its either at the SR 60 location aways from Brandon, or its in one of the two EB's at the Brandon Towncenter. That whole thread is basacially everything I've found around town.

I kind of picked the stores pretty clean though, so it might be a bit of a drive if you want just Age of Mythology. They had some other stuff, but I grabbed everything of interest for the most part. They did have a C&C Generals Deluxe Edition, was marked at $2.99, but a friend grabbed it. Also got a mismarked LOTR: Battle for Middle Earth for $2.99.

I didn't really hit East Tampa / Citrus at all, or any of the stores here in Saint Petersburg, but I was told their selection (St Pete) was shitty. I can tell you right now that the For Eyes Plaza EB has a shitty selection, and Countryside EB dosen't carry PC games at all.

But none of the stores in Tampa I hit, and none of the ones in Citrus / Bradenton... I'm pretty much sastisfied with what I got, I burned enough gas today.

If you find C&C Red Alert 2: Yuris Revenge, let me know though, or pick it up for me if you don't want it and I'll pay you back... any other adventure games would be a plus too ;)

[elmyra]

Everything I pulled in today's post in that EB PC games clearance thread came from all three of the Brandon locations. I don't have the link but its on the front page.

I do know they had an Age of Mythology there, somewhere... I want to say its either at the SR 60 location aways from Brandon, or its in one of the two EB's at the Brandon Towncenter. That whole thread is basacially everything I've found around town.

I kind of picked the stores pretty clean though, so it might be a bit of a drive if you want just Age of Mythology. They had some other stuff, but I grabbed everything of interest for the most part. They did have a C&C Generals Deluxe Edition, was marked at $2.99, but a friend grabbed it. Also got a mismarked LOTR: Battle for Middle Earth for $2.99.

I didn't really hit East Tampa / Citrus at all, or any of the stores here in Saint Petersburg, but I was told their selection (St Pete) was shitty. I can tell you right now that the For Eyes Plaza EB has a shitty selection, and Countryside EB dosen't carry PC games at all.

But none of the stores in Tampa I hit, and none of the ones in Citrus / Bradenton... I'm pretty much sastisfied with what I got, I burned enough gas today.

If you find C&C Red Alert 2: Yuris Revenge, let me know though, or pick it up for me if you don't want it and I'll pay you back... any other adventure games would be a plus too ;)

I'm going to be in the USF area tomorrow, so Brandon is just a quick shot down 75. If I manage to hit any other Tampa EBs I'll keep an eye out for RA2. Thanks for the update! :)

[Bezerker]

Good luck on your interview!
Thanks, it went pretty well, unfortunately the person for the 3rd interview was in meetings all day so she'll have to call me back to reschedule.

No decent deals at the Waters Ave Target.


However i went to the Big Lots on Gunn Hwy and they had quite a few anime titles for $3.99. I remember seeing a couple volumes of Banner of the stars 2, one volume of Big 0, a couple Gundam SD's, Vampire Princess, and one other that slips my mind (it wasnt a big, or good, series i believe)

[elmyra]

I didn't make it to Tampa today like I thought I would, but I may get out there tomorrow. I did see something weird at the 9th Street Target, though.

Last night when I was there, they had a couple of people removing games from the glass cases and putting them on a metal cart, then cleaning the cases out. I noticed that they had only removed the older games; stuff like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Taiko Drum Master, etc. They pulled at least 75-100 games. I didn't ask about it at the time, but I went back today just in case they were starting a big clearance. It turns out that all of the games that were pulled last night are just gone. I checked all around the electronics area, but no luck. I asked the clerk on duty, and he didn't have a clue, but he said that they were probably sent away if they were removed and not replaced.

I hope this isn't the start of a trend. :cry:

[GunstarRed]

If anyone is having trouble finding "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children" on DVD, the Best Buy on U.S. 19 in Clearwater had about 15+ copies left.

All the stores in and around Tyrone Square were sold out when I looked there and a lot of people on the boards have been posting that they can't find it anywhere, so just thought I'd pass along the info.

I heard the GameStop exclusive DVD that comes with it was crappy, but did anyone here actually get that version?

[Roufuss]

If anyone is having trouble finding "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children" on DVD, the Best Buy on U.S. 19 in Clearwater had about 15+ copies left.

All the stores in and around Tyrone Square were sold out when I looked there and a lot of people on the boards have been posting that they can't find it anywhere, so just thought I'd pass along the info.

I heard the GameStop exclusive DVD that comes with it was crappy, but did anyone here actually get that version?

I can hopefully grab a copy of that exclusive DVD tommorrow... it's not part of the set, it's just a seperate DVD.

Today I managed to grab a copy of Silent Hill 1 and two copies of Silent Hill 3...woo!

If anyone finds any of the new penny guides at EB / GS let me know.

[Bezerker]

Just doing a local callout to go along with my post in the request forum. If anyone has spotted/spots a "Max Drive Pro" for Gamecube, plz let me know, thanks!

[Roufuss]

Actually just looking for the Fire Emblem guide that was pennied... but I don't want to drive over creation and waste more gas like I've been doing lately for one guide.

So if any of you are out at the 25 different EB / GS's around here, let me know if you can spare an extra if you find it.

[wageslave]

Circuit City in bradenton has plenty of Starfox Assault and some Paper Mario 2for $20 if anybody gives a shit.

[mm2barry]

I have the Axis and Allies board game with 2 sets of pieces, chips, and dice with tons of strategies printed out.
Also, i have Axis and Allies: Europe that's never been played. I opened one or two of the piece-packages, but they're all brand new.
I'd like to sell this or trade it, but if i can't get any offers, i'll give it away to someone who is willing to come and pick it up.
Please submit all trade or sale offers by Wednesday, 3 May. On thursday, i'll contact whoever has given me the best offer, or i'll open it up for free!!!
please send me any questions via PM.
Only open to Tampa CAGers.

[Otherguy676]

Made a killing at CC today (not in my area)
got
FFXI Chains Of Promethia $6
Prince of Persia GBA $2
Drakengard $4
Silent Hill IV XBX $6
Galidor $1
Sphinx PS2 $3
Metal Arms XBX $2
Pokemon Channel $2
F-Zero GX $3
Batman ROST GBA $3
X-Men Next Demension PS2 $2
Knightmare of Druaga $2

To top it off I found a pristine GH copy of FFVII at Goodwill for $3 along with 4 50 cent NES games. Not a bad find.

Check the CCs in the area as there may have been a restock. These games were not there last time I went to Tally.

[Bezerker]

For anyone looking to find some anime at Gamestop, the Northpoint, Westshore, Hillsborough Ave, and Citrus Park (obviously) had no new anime.

Tomorrow ill try out the two Brandon locations, hopefully i have better luck. Though i was able to find a copy of Parasite Eve for $12.50 after tax. The Westshore location had a bunch of Rhapsody & Persona 2's.

[lyric706]

OK here's a question for you all. I tried preordering the DS Lite at the Baywalk EB Games yesterday, but they told me all EBs were having a problem with the SKU number. I have EB credit, so I have to do it through them. Has anyone had any luck preordering the DS Lite at EB here?

[leadfootedfool]

Target at dale mabry and ehrlich had zippo.

What about circuit city deals?? I've never seen a game below 7.50 at any circuit city.

[Roufuss]

What about circuit city deals?? I've never seen a game below 7.50 at any circuit city.

I found tons and this was about three months after the clearance started... they were on the shelf at full price.

The sale is over now though, since CC recalled all the cheap clearance games.

[lyric706]

I know there's been talk about the pawn shops in Tampa, but I just finished a run through all the pawn shops on U.S. 19 in St. Pete. Lots of good deals on DVDs and CDs, but the biggest score of the day was a mint copy of the Zelda Collector's Disc for Gamecube (the one with Zelda 1, 2, Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask) for $7 at the Cash America at 13th Ave. North! I also bought a copy of Fight Night Round 3 (360) for $30. I know it's not the best deal, but not bad, either. Good luck!

[Roufuss]

I know there's been talk about the pawn shops in Tampa, but I just finished a run through all the pawn shops on U.S. 19 in St. Pete. Lots of good deals on DVDs and CDs, but the biggest score of the day was a mint copy of the Zelda Collector's Disc for Gamecube (the one with Zelda 1, 2, Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask) for $7 at the Cash America at 13th Ave. North! I also bought a copy of Fight Night Round 3 (360) for $30. I know it's not the best deal, but not bad, either. Good luck!

That was pretty decent, those pawn shops are usually garbage, espically that one Cash America. I think I've found maybe one deal at that place the 20 + times I've went there.

Awesome deals on DVD's though.

There are even worse pawn shops on 4th Street North.

[Zimmy]

Not sure if this is national (Best Buy didn't change their prices) but Target reduced the price on the following Xbox 360 games to $39.99 :

NBA 2K6
NBA Live 2006
King Kong

This was at the Super Target in Clearwater.

[Roufuss]

but the biggest score of the day was a mint copy of the Zelda Collector's Disc for Gamecube (the one with Zelda 1, 2, Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask) for $7 at the Cash America at 13th Ave. North! !

If anyone cares, this same Pawn Shop (13th Ave North and US 19 (34th Street N) ) has Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones for Nintendo Gamecube for $14.99.

Everything else was WAY overpriced, or just shitty selection, and this was at 4 or so pawn shops in Saint Pete today. I almost thought I found a deal on Jade Cocoon 2 for PS2, but it had no manual and someone carved, yes carved, deep scratches into the game. Why the pawn shop took this, I have no idea.

[Roufuss]

Found a nice haul yesterday at a pawn shop I sometimes hit up in Tampa... I managed to grab -

Fight Night Round 3 PS2 - $10
Soul Calibur 3 - $10

And I left behind Megaman X Collection, Shadow of the Colosseus, and Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, all for PS2, for $10. They also had GTA: Liberty City Stories and X-Men Legends 2 for PSP for $25. I own all these games, so that's why I left em.

The pawn shop guy had just put them out that day, I got there 10 minutes after the store opened, and I told a friend about the stuff I left, so there is probably nothing left at this point.

Out of 20 or so pawn shops though, this was the only thing close to a deal.

[lyric706]

Found a nice haul yesterday at a pawn shop I sometimes hit up in Tampa... I managed to grab -

Fight Night Round 3 PS2 - $10
Soul Calibur 3 - $10

And I left behind Megaman X Collection, Shadow of the Colosseus, and Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, all for PS2, for $10. They also had GTA: Liberty City Stories and X-Men Legends 2 for PSP for $25. I own all these games, so that's why I left em.

The pawn shop guy had just put them out that day, I got there 10 minutes after the store opened, and I told a friend about the stuff I left, so there is probably nothing left at this point.

Out of 20 or so pawn shops though, this was the only thing close to a deal.

Would you mind telling us where this was?

[AngellicLulu]

I managed to pick up some decent finds at my last two pawn shop/goodwill runs:
DBZ Tenkaichi: 7 dollars
FF2 SNES: 5 dollars
Katamari Damacy: 2 dollars
Snowboard Kids: 20 dollars
Nintendogs Dash&friends with free Zatch Bell GBA: 8 dollars
"broken" RCA Lyra 20 GB Mp3 player: 15 dollars (just needed to be charged)
IPod 60 GB: 160 dollars
GBA Micro Silver: 30 dollars (had all 3 faceplates and charger)

A few weeks ago the Goodwill on Hillsborough had game guides for 75 cents each. I managed to get FFX, FFIX, DBZ Budokai, DBZ Budokai 2, Majora's Mask, Threads of Fate, and Grandia. This is also where I found FF2 this week.

[Roufuss]

For any Saint Petersburg CAG's who want to get in on the 9.99 sale at Circuit City next week, I highly suggest you go to the store now and pick up what you want.

They only have 1 - 3 copies of most of the games, except for DQ 8, which they have about 25 of.

I picked up in advance:

Infected - 1 left
Blitz PS2 - 1 left
From Russia With Love PS2 - 2 or 3 left
Getting Up PS2 - 3 left of the regular, and some LE's, but I figured the LE wouldn't be on sale so to play it safe I got a regular

[Otherguy676]

I went to the Goodwill on Hillsborough and while I didnt find anything as good as LuLu I did find a $15 Panasonic PZ-1 3DO with wires and controllers and also the game Return Fire (Complete). I snatched that along with a $4 Genesis game that game with Box but no instructions called Hellfire. Its a R5 on Digitpress. Overall, pretty good. They had complete 3DO games for $10 (Space Hulk, Corpse Killer to name a few) and a ton of SNES games and disc only Sega CD, 3DO, and Satrun games (mostly sports).

[lyric706]

St. Pete Cash America on U.S. 19: Condemned: Criminal Origins (360) for $15!!

[mm2barry]

i was in the neighborhood, so i decided to stop by the Cash America Pawn on North Nebraska Ave to see what they had........nice crop!!!

Super Smash Brothers (N64)- $4.99
Devil May Cry 3: Greatest Hits- $8.97
Close Combat: First to Fight (XBOX)- $2.99
Call of Duty 2: Big Red One (PS2)- $2.99


NICE

[mm2barry]

The CC on Bruce B. Downs in New Tampa has all of the games on the list. I picked up Matix: Path of Neo, Getting Up, Infected, and Half Life 2.
Good luck

[Roufuss]

Same thing I posted in the CC thread...

The Saint Petersburg CC was demolished... this store had no less then 20 Dragon Quest 8's on Monday / Tuesday, and I went in this morning and they only had 2 left. I grabbed them exclusively for local CAG's who are semi regular posters who may have missed out... I'm offering them for $15 even, yea, I know it's not $10, but I figure a few extra bucks for me shouldn't be a problem.

If nobody wants them in a few days I'll offer them to CAG as a whole.

I'm glad I bought early, because the bin had maybe 20 games, and a very shitty selection. Maybe they were still in the back though, because at 11:30 they were still putting out the DVD's and stuff.

Kind of a weird story... when I was checking out, a guy comes up to me and asks me "Hey, do they have any more of those back there?" and I was like "hm??" and he's like "Any of those games?" points to Dragon Quest 8... I tell him no, they don't, but before I can offer him one the guy goes "SHIT!!!" and runs out of the store. We even looked for you in the parking lot to give you a copy after we were done at the check out lane, but you were nowhere to be found!!!

If you (the guy who ran out) are a CAG, one of these is for you!!!

[lyric706]

I was at the St. Pete CC this morning to 110% price match Matrix: Path of Neo (did the same at Best Buy with Infected and Dragon Quest VIII). When I was at CC though, I did grab the last copy og Mark Ecko's Getting Up (XBOX) and Rainbow Six: Lockdown (XBOX). Saw a few copies of Blitz and one Russia with Love, but nothing else of note. I highly recommend the price match route. Takes all the stress out and also saves you even more. My totals with PM were: DQ VIII ($7.99), Infected ($6.99) and Matrix ($7.99). Nice!

[mm2barry]

I was at the St. Pete CC this morning to 110% price match Matrix: Path of Neo (did the same at Best Buy with Infected and Dragon Quest VIII). When I was at CC though, I did grab the last copy og Mark Ecko's Getting Up (XBOX) and Rainbow Six: Lockdown (XBOX). Saw a few copies of Blitz and one Russia with Love, but nothing else of note. I highly recommend the price match route. Takes all the stress out and also saves you even more. My totals with PM were: DQ VIII ($7.99), Infected ($6.99) and Matrix ($7.99). Nice!

that is an awesome deal. i have to say that i had it a little bit better. because i am in the military, CC gave an extra 10% off, so i didn't need to drive out to a best buy (there aren't any that close to me in New Tampa).

Good job to all TB CAGers

[Otherguy676]

Had a decent haul this weekend from St. Pete pawn shops

got cart only
Bionic Commando NES $1
Ultima Quest of the Avatar NES $1
Double Dragon GENESIS - R6 on digitpress - $1
Doom 64 $2
Star Wars Shadow of the Empire - $2
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles - Complete - $7
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne - Complete - $7

And a whole bunch of complete PS1 games from Gamerush

If your in St. Pete check out the Southern Pawn shops. They have tons of classics for cheap. And for you completists out there (Roufuss, I am looking in your direction) the Triple AAA (?) pawn shop on Hillsborough Ave. has complete NES games (Gautlet and Rolling Thunder are two that I recall out of the 10 they had).

[Roufuss]

Not a bad haul... I stopped checking Saint Pete pawn shops since it was generally a waste of time for me over the last two years. Espically now, since I have most of the games I want, and I could never really find anything to resell and I'd just be wasting gas. Tampa is alot better in this regard, since there are so many you are guaranteed to at least find something interesting.

What Southern Pawn are you talking about, anyways? The only ones I've been in were complete garbage, unless you were looking for DVD's, then they had some decent deals. The only Southern Pawn I know with a bunch of "classics" is that one next to Gamerush, and they didn't have anything too great.

I guess no one wants these DQ 8's, so they are either going on Ebay once the rush dies down, or I'm trading them into EB as part of the trade 4 get an extra $10 deal... or I might just return them, since one of the boxes is smashed up.

I take it that since you left complete NES games there, they weren't that great or the asking price was too high, because I know you would have grabbed the good ones ;)

[mm2barry]

A very sad goodbye to my Tampa CAGers. I left this morning to move to Jacksonville. I'm a little let down that we never had a CAG meetup, but no one else seems to do them either.
Good luck in all of your hunting.
Barry

[Bezerker]

Anyone find any DS Lites? I checked out the Carrollwood (aka Ehrlich) Walmart & Target and they had nothing. I'll be headed to the Land O Lakes Walmart (on my way to Gamerush) later.

[Otherguy676]

That CAG meetup does sound like a good idea. Anyone else down for one?

Enjoy Land O' Lakes Wally World. I went to High School in that town and spent many a after school days walking around there (what else are you ging to do in Land O' Lakes?).

[sying]

A very sad goodbye to my Tampa CAGers. I left this morning to move to Jacksonville. I'm a little let down that we never had a CAG meetup, but no one else seems to do them either.
Good luck in all of your hunting.
Barry

Join the Florida CAG Thread... which is mostly Jax people anyways.

[Bezerker]

That CAG meetup does sound like a good idea. Anyone else down for one?

Enjoy Land O' Lakes Wally World. I went to High School in that town and spent many a after school days walking around there (what else are you ging to do in Land O' Lakes?).
Normally i just go to the shops in that general area. I used to drive even farther down 54 a few years ago, just to see how far i can get without getting lost. Its a nice area to drive through. That Wal-Mart is interesting though, they sell a lot of their stuff for .50-$1.00 cheaper than the one on Dale Mabry/Bearss. Guess they dont consider that a hi-class neighborhood (there is a trailer park across the street). They unfortunately didnt have any DS Lites.

According to Sears.com, both the University & Citrus Park sears have them in stock. I decided to place an in-store pickup order for the CP location.

*EDIT* It seems that all the retailers have caught on (i blame IGN/Gamespot), the DS lites have been "recalled" from Sears, so i have to cancel my order. I just hope that Gamerush plans to get some in, ive got plenty of credit to burn, and trading in my old DS will add another $60 to my credit

[littlemonkey]

Backing up this thread...http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95743
DS Lites available at Target on Dale Mabry and Gandy in Tampa. Approximately 10 to 12 in display case. $129.99. Store Phone: 813-835-8333

[leadfootedfool]

Anybody had any luck with the kmarts around here?

The only thing I've found so far is midway arcade 2 for ps2 for $2.

I think I'm going to try the pinellas kmarts when I get off work tomorrow.

[Roufuss]

I think I'm going to try the pinellas kmarts when I get off work tomorrow.

Those K-Mart's were cleaned out about a month ago.

They have some stuff, but it's heavily picked over and everything good is gone.

[Roufuss]

Anybody find any new penny guides at Best Buy today?

A friend told me Brandon and Citrus were wiped out.

[elmyra]

Anybody find any new penny guides at Best Buy today?

A friend told me Brandon and Citrus were wiped out.
I did, but I got mine at St. Pete/Clearwater/Dale Mabry. I got DQ8, FF IV Advance, Liberty City Stories, Metal Gear Acid 2, SOCOM 3, Mario & Luigi PIT, Gun, Perfect Dark Zero, and The Outfit. I think that's pretty much everything that was pennied, so it was a good haul. :D

[Roufuss]

I did, but I got mine at St. Pete/Clearwater/Dale Mabry. I got DQ8, FF IV Advance, Liberty City Stories, Metal Gear Acid 2, SOCOM 3, Mario & Luigi PIT, Gun, Perfect Dark Zero, and The Outfit. I think that's pretty much everything that was pennied, so it was a good haul. :D

That's not bad.

I didn't feel like going out, so I just did a mega trade for all the guides I wanted and didn't have, so it worked out fine for me.

[elmyra]

That's not bad.

I didn't feel like going out, so I just did a mega trade for all the guides I wanted and didn't have, so it worked out fine for me.
I already had to drive to Tampa, so it was easy to hit Dale Mabry and take the Courtney Campbell Causeway back. I wouldn't have bothered with the Clearwater or Dale Mabry locations otherwise - I've decided that I spend way too much time chasing deals lately. I'm looking at the pile of guides that I bought, and wondering if I'll ever even use them. I think it's time to slow down on all the crazy game hunting and buying, before I end up like you with nearly a thousand games. ;)

By the way, I forgot to tell you that I never saw any copies of Romancing Saga in my K-Mart travels.

[Roufuss]

I think it's time to slow down on all the crazy game hunting and buying, before I end up like you with nearly a thousand games. ;)

By the way, I forgot to tell you that I never saw any copies of Romancing Saga in my K-Mart travels.

Haha, the good part is when it's time to slim it down and sell of them (like now), that I'm going to make a good chunk of money in the bank.

But yea, definitely don't end up like me... I've got games from 5 years ago still sealed, how sad is that?

Thanks for looking for RS for me, too.

[elmyra]

I already posted this in the deals forum threads, but local Game Rush stores seem to be getting in DS Lites. I got one today at the 34th St. S. store in St. Pete, and they had one left.

Also, the June price drops at KMart don't seem to have hit locally yet. I price checked several games and no dice.

[Roufuss]

I already posted this in the deals forum threads, but local Game Rush stores seem to be getting in DS Lites. I got one today at the 34th St. S. store in St. Pete, and they had one left.

Also, the June price drops at KMart don't seem to have hit locally yet. I price checked several games and no dice.

DS Lite is awesome, I hope you like it :D

[Roufuss]

Saint Petersburg Circuit City still has tons of new clearance games... at least 4 Indigo Prophecy's, 4 Gun's, 6 or 7 Wild Arms 4, 3 Castlevania: Curse of Darkness... lots of EVERYTHING.

Except Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, I think I grabbed the last one and even then I had to dig for it... you might get lucky and find one though.

[Roufuss]

Picked up the last Super Monkey Ball Deluxe at Saint Pete store... they had no Crisis Zone's, and alot of the stuff is getting picked over fast.

Lots of Wild Arms 4 and Castlevania: Curse of Darkness's left though.

Clearwater CC has one of every game left on the list INCLUDING CRISIS ZONE WITH GUN!!!

[elmyra]

Picked up the last Super Monkey Ball Deluxe at Saint Pete store... they had no Crisis Zone's, and alot of the stuff is getting picked over fast.

Lots of Wild Arms 4 and Castlevania: Curse of Darkness's left though.

Clearwater CC has one of every game left on the list INCLUDING CRISIS ZONE WITH GUN!!!
I thought you said that you bought a Crisis Zone in the CC deal thread...so, does the Clearwater CC still have a Crisis Zone, or did you buy the only one?

[leadfootedfool]

Did anyone here hit up the Kmart at 19 and 580 yesterday? A lady working there said someone came and wiped out all the clearance games yesterday.

Personally I think it's one of the employees at that Kmart. I bought 2 gamecube games for $5 a few weeks ago and both of them were rewrapped with bad shrink wrap and without the normal nintendo safety booklet.

[Roufuss]

Did anyone here hit up the Kmart at 19 and 580 yesterday? A lady working there said someone came and wiped out all the clearance games yesterday.

Personally I think it's one of the employees at that Kmart. I bought 2 gamecube games for $5 a few weeks ago and both of them were rewrapped with bad shrink wrap and without the normal nintendo safety booklet.

K-Mart dosen't have resealing machines, this I know for a fact, so someone probably bought the games, played them, resealed them themselves and returned them.

[Otherguy676]

CCs in Tampa are still pretty stocked (besides crisis zone - for now). The Brandon and New Tampa CCs are weird in that they will randomly restock sale games. This has happened to me several times since this whole clearance started (last year) where I have found games that were not in the computer the previous time I was there.

In other news, Goodwill on Hillsborough has a very large NES game collection (cart only) for $2 apiece. Grabbed Ninja Gaiden 2 and TMNT III (!). They put a grey cart Zelda 2 (I thought they were all gold) out right before I left.

Found Bubble Bobble for Saturn Complete(!) at Salvation Army on Nebraska today for $2. These thrift stores are getting good and should only get better now since people can't dump their PSOne and N64 games at Eb/Gamestop anymore. I also found a Saturn with controller for $15 ($30 originally but 50% off) at a thrift store today but passed. If it was $10 I wouldve bought.

[leadfootedfool]

Went to the stadium Kmart on dale mabry and they were out of wavebird combos. I've been waiting for them to drop to $7, guess I waited to long.

They do have a whole bunch of unorganized games in the cabinet but I didn't feel like trying to find stuff in it. I didn't see anything great however.

[Roufuss]

Woo, scored a complete Marvel Vs Capcom 2 PS2 at the Tyrone Mall EB today!

University Mall EB supposedly also has one, as well.

Edit: Grabbed the last Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends and the last Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows at the Saint Petersburg CC.

[elmyra]

Edit: Grabbed the last Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends and the last Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows at the Saint Petersburg CC.

Nuh-uh! I just got a DW5XL at the St. Pete location. But I think mine was really the last one. :D

[Roufuss]

Nuh-uh! I just got a DW5XL at the St. Pete location. But I think mine was really the last one. :D

Haha, that store is so unorganized I was surprised I actually found mine in the D section.

[Roufuss]

Someone who wants a Dreamcast, hit me up... I've got an extra one, it'll come with the system, the hookups, a controller, a VMU, and the official Sega Mouse.

Just PM me a price, I'm just looking to get rid of this without having to ship it.

[Roufuss]

The CC in Saint Petersburg still has a ton of clearance games left... a few FF 4's, lots of Tales of Phantasia's and Dr Mario / Tetris Attack, some Drill Dozer's, almost all of the DS games still.

[elmyra]

So, I was at the Tampa USF campus this afternoon, and decided to hit the New Tampa CC. I was mostly looking for XBox games and Advance Wars DS. The store was pretty well stocked; I saw Advance Wars (1 left after mine), Sid Meir's Pirates (1), Halo Triple Pack (1), Dynasty Warriors 5 XL PS2 (1), and many copies of most of the other games - there were at least half a dozen FFIVs. They had lots of copies of Castlevania, Flatout, Gun, Hulk, etc. for both XBox and PS2.

Of course, I forgot to look for Mercenaries. :cry:

[Roufuss]

Port Richey CC store started pulling all their games... I grabbed a Pokemon Pinball out of the cart when the lady wasn't looking.

I did grab a Document of Metal Gear Solid 2 while I was up here, though, only $7.20 after discount at EB.

It seems we're the only two helping each other out these days.

[Bezerker]

So, I was at the Tampa USF campus this afternoon, and decided to hit the New Tampa CC. I was mostly looking for XBox games and Advance Wars DS. The store was pretty well stocked; I saw Advance Wars (1 left after mine), Sid Meir's Pirates (1), Halo Triple Pack (1), Dynasty Warriors 5 XL PS2 (1), and many copies of most of the other games - there were at least half a dozen FFIVs. They had lots of copies of Castlevania, Flatout, Gun, Hulk, etc. for both XBox and PS2.

Of course, I forgot to look for Mercenaries. :cry:

I'm suprised you didnt grab the Flatouts, those still go for $24 at gamerush.

[elmyra]

I'm suprised you didnt grab the Flatouts, those still go for $24 at gamerush.
I already have a stack of PS2 Flatouts and other games, I'm just waiting for Monday's $5 bonus to trade them in. :D

[elmyra]

I also posted this in the main sale thread, but it'll probably get lost there. Anyway, the St. Pete CC has pulled the $8.96 games from their shelves. I walked in just as they were finishing.

[Roufuss]

I also posted this in the main sale thread, but the St. Pete CC has pulled the $8.96 games from their shelves. I walked in just as they were finishing.

Haha, yea, I posted in there too but that store has been emptied of all the good clearance games for awhile now... they still have some PS2 stuff left but most of their GBA / DS stuff is long gone.

I hit it up pretty hard, I assume you did, and I know a few others who did also.

To be honest, that store had a very shitty selection of GBA games to start with.

[lyric706]

I got to the St. Pete CC around 11 a.m. this morning (Saturday), and they still had a decent selection. Picked up:

Mario Golf (GBA)
Nightmare Before Christmas (GBA)
Ultimate Spider-Man (DS)
Incredible Hulk (XBOX)
Castlevania (XBOX)
Flatout (XBOX)
Matrix Path of Neo (XBOX)
Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes (XBOX)

[lyric706]

Also meant to tell everyone I picked up two Logitech XBOX wireless controllers from the 49th St. Game Rush for $7.50 each. And at the 4th St. N. location this morning, they had some XBOX Monster cables (S-video plus RCA stereo jacks) for $3.50 after the 50% sale. I run component, so they were of no interest to me.

[Gpig]

I live in Clearwater, has anyone found Meteos at Circuit City's?

I also need to call and see if the CC near me has pirates or the warriors, because I forgot to look for them when I was there. The CC at Citrus Park had a lot DK: King of Swing, Puzzle League, and Final Fantasy IV when I left yesterday. It also still had a Drill Dozer. I got the last Metal Slug 3&4, Advance Wars, and Trace Memory. I think there were still some Yoshi Topsy Turvy's left, Final Fantasy I&II, and Sword of Mana.

[Roufuss]

I live in Clearwater, has anyone found Meteos at Circuit City's?

I also need to call and see if the CC near me has pirates or the warriors, because I forgot to look for them when I was there. The CC at Citrus Park had a lot DK: King of Swing, Puzzle League, and Final Fantasy IV when I left yesterday. It also still had a Drill Dozer. I got the last Metal Slug 3&4, Advance Wars, and Trace Memory. I think there were still some Yoshi Topsy Turvy's left, Final Fantasy I&II, and Sword of Mana.

There was 1 Meteos at the Port Richey store off US 19, and the Saint Petersburg store had Warriors for PS2 as of two days ago, like 3 or so copies. Both store pulled all their games though, but they might have missed a few... on July 4th that one copy should still be there.

That Port Richey store has a ton of GBA games... FF Tactics Advance, Mario vs Donkey Kong (at least 7 or 8 copies), Drill Dozer, FF 4, Tales of Phantasia. Like I said thought, the employee started pulling them yesterday, but if you get there on July 4th you should be able to snag that Meteos.

I kinda wanted Yoshi Topsy Turvy, I didn't see it at any of the stores here, but Citrus is too far... with the gas I'd waste I'll just snag it off Ebay or from someone here.

If anyone can find me Exit for the PSP that would be awesome.

[bgtbbum]

Does the SRQ qualify as Tampa Bay or not?

If so, the Circuit City on 41 and Proctor might have some things in there. When I went yesterday, there were PLENTY of Pac-N-Roll's and Dig Dug's. No luck for Advance Wars :( . The shelves there are such a mess though... I managed to snag a copy of Pac-N-Roll and the last copy of Dr. Mario/Puzzle League while sifting through the endless amounts of "Barbie Adventure" and "Disney Princess".

Oh well, I got kickin' rad games...

[Roufuss]

Saint Petersburg, FL has copies of Exit for PSP, they are in the back so you've got to ask an employee for them (which is what my gf did).

[Gpig]

There was 1 Meteos at the Port Richey store off US 19, and the Saint Petersburg store had Warriors for PS2 as of two days ago, like 3 or so copies. Both store pulled all their games though, but they might have missed a few... on July 4th that one copy should still be there.

That Port Richey store has a ton of GBA games... FF Tactics Advance, Mario vs Donkey Kong (at least 7 or 8 copies), Drill Dozer, FF 4, Tales of Phantasia. Like I said thought, the employee started pulling them yesterday, but if you get there on July 4th you should be able to snag that Meteos.

I kinda wanted Yoshi Topsy Turvy, I didn't see it at any of the stores here, but Citrus is too far... with the gas I'd waste I'll just snag it off Ebay or from someone here.

If anyone can find me Exit for the PSP that would be awesome.

Thanks, the port richey one is 18 miles away, but I still might try. Although, if this sale is heavily advertised it might be really busy. I bought an extra copy of Drill Dozer to trade for Mario vs Donkey Kong, but the other CAG couldn't get one, so it's cool that I'll probably be able to buy one.

[Gpig]

Saint Petersburg, FL has copies of Exit for PSP, they are in the back so you've got to ask an employee for them (which is what my gf did).

Wait, is Exit on sale? I didn't know that.

[Roufuss]

Thanks, the port richey one is 18 miles away, but I still might try. Although, if this sale is heavily advertised it might be really busy. I bought an extra copy of Drill Dozer to trade for Mario vs Donkey Kong, but the other CAG couldn't get one, so it's cool that I'll probably be able to buy one.

I counted at least 8 or 9 copies on the cart of Mario Vs Donkey Kong... they had a ton. 18 miles isn't too far, I'm in Saint Petersburg next to Tyrone Mall and it takes me an hour to get from here all the way up there. Its a striaght shot all the way up US 19 to the Gulfview Mall where the CC is. They are WELL stocked. And like I said, they had at least 1 Meteos that I saw. There aren't alot of CAG's up there so I don't expect them to get raided.

And yea, peeps just confirmed Exit is on sale today I believe.

[elmyra]

Thanks, the port richey one is 18 miles away, but I still might try. Although, if this sale is heavily advertised it might be really busy. I bought an extra copy of Drill Dozer to trade for Mario vs Donkey Kong, but the other CAG couldn't get one, so it's cool that I'll probably be able to buy one.

I saw one copy of Meteos yesterday at the Dale Mabry CC in Tampa, but who knows if it's still there or if they've pulled the games by now.

[Gpig]

I just checked the Clearwater CC that's 2 miles from me to see if they had Exit. No dice, I also asked about pirates and mercenaries. I looked at the DS/GBA area and it looked like everything was gone except the same copy of Wario Ware and FF1&2 were still there that have been there since the beginning. The thing that puzzles me is who bought the 5 Guilty Gear Dust Strikers but not Wario Ware? Actually, just who would buy Guilty Gear Dust Strikers.

[Roufuss]

I just checked the Clearwater CC that's 2 miles from me to see if they had Exit. No dice, I also asked about pirates and mercenaries. I looked at the DS/GBA area and it looked like everything was gone except the same copy of Wario Ware and FF1&2 were still there that have been there since the beginning. The thing that puzzles me is who bought the 5 Guilty Gear Dust Strikers but not Wario Ware? Actually, just who would buy Guilty Gear Dust Strikers.

From what my girlfriend told me, according to the CC computer there are 4 copies of Exit in the store, 3 after I bought mine. The employees had no clue why they were in the back or why they were $8.96 so that's how she manged to get it for me.

Come July 2nd, or if you can get an employee to get it early, there still should be 3 more in that store.

Everything was probably gone at the Clearwater store because they pulled the games.

[Gpig]

From what my girlfriend told me, according to the CC computer there are 4 copies of Exit in the store, 3 after I bought mine. The employees had no clue why they were in the back or why they were $8.96 so that's how she manged to get it for me.

Come July 2nd, or if you can get an employee to get it early, there still should be 3 more in that store.

Everything was probably gone at the Clearwater store because they pulled the games.

No, I mean I had them check the computer. This is the Clearwater store, not the St. Pete one though.

Apparently Ape Escape is cheap too. I might have to go back and look for it, heh. Someone said Ape Escape is designed for dualshock controllers, so I don't know.

[Roufuss]

Apparently Ape Escape is cheap too. I might have to go back and look for it, heh. Someone said Ape Escape is designed for dualshock controllers, so I don't know.

Yea, Ape Escape was one of the games built around the then new dual analog controller... not sure if that would translate well on the PSP at all.

If anything, wait until July 2nd, go to Saint Pete, and get Exit there.

If anyone finds an Ape Escape PSP, hide a copy and PM me where you hid it ;)

No one knows any good stores that sell import games or accessories, do they? It seems stupid that Tampa is so huge and not only do we not have a store like that, we don't even have any indy game stores that I know of.

[Gpig]

Indy stores don't last long. We had an Indy store in Countryside Mall that had tournaments and what not and every used game on earth but it only lasted like a year. Of course a mall isn't a great place for an Indy game store. Indy game stores should open next to hobby shops, where the location is cheap but not that bad.

[Otherguy676]

The Indy store in the Countryside mall was $EXPENSIVE$. I went there a number of times looking for Saturn TBGX-16 games. Everytime I found something that I wanted, the price would keep m away. Think high ebay prices with another 25% added.

[Roufuss]

The Indy store in the Countryside mall was $EXPENSIVE$. I went there a number of times looking for Saturn TBGX-16 games. Everytime I found something that I wanted, the price would keep m away. Think high ebay prices with another 25% added.

Yea, that place was VERY expensive, I know exactly of the store you speak of. The only reason they got away with the insane prices were because they were the only store that sold older games.

You know, when they first started, their prices weren't half bad, but later on they just jacked all the prices up sky high. They generally had a shit selection, too.

[Otherguy676]

yeah, I remeber their $120 copy of the Saturn X-Men vs Street Fighter with 4/meg cart. I almost bought a import Saturn Symphony of the night for $50 from them but the disc was heavily scratched. They had a second store somewhere in Pinellas, but I dont remeber where.

Anyway, anyone seen an Advance Wars DS at a CC. I went to the New Tampa store today and the employee said there were 4 instock. He was very helpful and tore apart the game section looking for a copy and then went in the back and couldn't find one. He said they hadn't pulled anything yet but that some employees have been holding games. He wanted a few himself so I showed him the list. Needless to say, hopefully we'll have a new Tampa CAG that has a connection at CC. Guy was extremely helpful.

[Roufuss]

yeah, I remeber their $120 copy of the Saturn X-Men vs Street Fighter with 4/meg cart. I almost bought a import Saturn Symphony of the night for $50 from them but the disc was heavily scratched. They had a second store somewhere in Pinellas, but I dont remeber where.

Anyway, anyone seen an Advance Wars DS at a CC. I went to the New Tampa store today and the employee said there were 4 instock. He was very helpful and tore apart the game section looking for a copy and then went in the back and couldn't find one. He said they hadn't pulled anything yet but that some employees have been holding games. He wanted a few himself so I showed him the list. Needless to say, hopefully we'll have a new Tampa CAG that has a connection at CC. Guy was extremely helpful.

There was 1 or 2 at the Saint Petersburg CC the moment the sale hit a few days ago, but I guarantee those are long gone by now.

The second store that shitty indy place had was somewhere in Brandon... I remember going a long time ago. Hell, I had a friend that actually worked there!

There was a store here called Apeman Video Games, the owner was awesome and would frequently hook me up with deals on rare games and his pricing was great, and it had a great atmosphere in there. However, it had a HORRIBLE location at9th Street and like... 72nd Street. Yea, it was smack in the middle of a neighboorhood next to a laundromat and a conveinence store.

He basacially only got kids trading in games and, from what I saw, didn't get the word spread about the store so only his regulars were keeping him afloat, and eventually he wasn't making enough at the location to justify staying open.

[elmyra]

Does the SRQ qualify as Tampa Bay or not?
"SRQ" is Sarasota/Bradenton, right? I'd call that part of Tampa Bay. Are there a lot of CAGs/ Fatwalleteers/etc. down there, or do the deals hang around a while?

[Otherguy676]

Bradenton has been good to me with sales. My girlfriend's sister lives there, so I go there every now and then.

[lyric706]

I work down in Bradenton and live in St. Pete, so I'm down there every day. The deals seem to stick around a little longer than in St. Pete or Tampa, but there hasn't been really anything mind-blowing enough to warrant a trip if you weren't already heading that way for something else.

[Gpig]

I've been asking this in the main Circuit City thread but to no avail. Does anyone know if the games go back on sale on the 2nd or the 4th? If it's the 4th I'll still be able to hit that should have meteos/Mario vs DK if it's the 2nd I'll be out of town. I guess there's nothing I can really do if it does go on sale on the 2nd, but I'd still like to know ahead of time.

[Roufuss]

I've been asking this in the main Circuit City thread but to no avail. Does anyone know if the games go back on sale on the 2nd or the 4th? If it's the 4th I'll still be able to hit that should have meteos/Mario vs DK if it's the 2nd I'll be out of town. I guess there's nothing I can really do if it does go on sale on the 2nd, but I'd still like to know ahead of time.

It's July 2nd, the day the ad comes out.

[Gpig]

weird double post, gave me an error the first time. Whoops.

edit: I think I'll go down to that Circuit City tomorrow and ask if I can get Mario vs DK and Meteos. Hmm and exit too.

[Roufuss]

Oh, I forgot to mention that piece of shit Cash America on 34th St and 9th ave got in a ton of PSP games today.

Here's the kicker, they want $25 a piece for them, including games like Virtua Tennis and PSP Movies like Hitch, and they wouldn't budge on price (I tried to get a few games at $15 each in bulk) because "these games retail for $50 in the store".

Maybe a store on Mars.

Here's the list:

Midway Arcade Treasures
Death Jr
Legend of Heroes
Virtua Tennis

Some other garbage I don't remember... all these games can be had for $25 new with a GGC at Best Buy, the same price used at Gamestop with a better return policy, or just cheaper brand new.

[Otherguy676]

That Cash America is expensive but they get desperate quick. Ive offered extremely offers that they took (such as $6 for a $15 game). Just wait a bit and theyll sell for cheap.

[MGoBlue]

I got a copy of Exit at the Citrus Park CC. It was the only one I saw.

[Roufuss]

That Cash America is expensive but they get desperate quick. Ive offered extremely offers that they took (such as $6 for a $15 game). Just wait a bit and theyll sell for cheap.

Yea, I tried haggling, but they just seemed dead set against it because the games "retail for $50" and "the PSP is a hot item".

I mean, cmon, PSP movies for $25? Someone there is smoking crack.

[Bezerker]

"these games retail for $50 in the store".
That must be what the guy who shoplifted them said before he pawned them at that store.

Some of these things are so obvious. Like air conditioners, what window is easier to climb in than one with an Air conditioner in it, hell, why not take the AC too and pawn it. Or seeing 1 and only 1 tire with a really nice rim on it. Seems like someone called the popo before the 2nd would come off :-p.

[Roufuss]

That must be what the guy who shoplifted them said before he pawned them at that store.

Some of these things are so obvious. Like air conditioners, what window is easier to climb in than one with an Air conditioner in it, hell, why not take the AC too and pawn it. Or seeing 1 and only 1 tire with a really nice rim on it. Seems like someone called the popo before the 2nd would come off :-p.

:rofl:

This place used to be good on deals, but I guess new management or something took over because all their games are $10 - $20, even total garbage games most pawns sell for $5.

I figured if I offered to throw down $15 per game and buy 3 or 4 games they would do it, I was just dumbfounded that they expect them to sell for $25 a pop. Virtua Tennis is only $20 BRAND NEW!!!

You hear about pawns who check Gamestop / Ebay for pricing, but this pawn just seems to pull random numbers out of its ass.

[AngellicLulu]

There's a pawn shop here that has been trying to sell DS games for 35. Mario Kart, World Poker Tour and I think Mario 64. I point and laugh everytime.

[Gpig]

I got a copy of Exit at the Citrus Park CC. It was the only one I saw.

I picked up a copy of Exit yesterday at Citrus Park also. I was planning on going to the one store north of me to see if I could get Meteos/Mario vs DK, but decided after going to Citrus Park that I didn't feel like driving for another hour round trip just for the possible chance of getting it.

Exit is quite cool though. I'm not sure when you went, but I called ahead and they said they had 3 copies left, but I could only find the copy I got when I was there.

Looking at the games there, shouldn't Metal Gear Acid be part of the sale by now? It was a launch game. I know I could have picked it up for 10 from toysrus online, but I hesitated until it wasn't on sale anymore.

[Bezerker]

I just got back from CC in Citrus Park, seems they moved most of the stuff to the back, the $8.96 list stuff that was on the shelf was marked as $29.99. There were a lot of ppl on the lines so i didnt bother to see if it automatically marked down.

Like stated in the CC thread (and other places) Sunday is when the games will be put back out there. Guess ill be showing up when they open.

[morachris]

checked out the circuit city in clearwater and tyrone. all 8.96 completely empty.

[Bezerker]

checked out the circuit city in clearwater and tyrone. all 8.96 completely empty.

I thought they didnt open til 10?

[morachris]

no i meant yesterday

[Bezerker]

no i meant yesterday

That would make sense since the games were all moved to the back to be put out today.

Just got back from the Dale Mabry & Citrus Park CC's, i came out like a bandit, heres what i got:

Combat Elite (2x PS2 & XBX)
Flatout (1 PS2, 2x XBX)
Driver Parallel Lines (2x PS2 & XBX)
Castlevania (1x PS2 & XBX)
Nightmare Before Christmas (1x PS2)
Marc Ecko's Getting up (2x PS2)
Chicken Litte (2x XBX)
Fight Night Round 2 (GC)

Both stores had more copies of all the games i bought (except for Nightmare Before Christmas, Fight Night & Chicken Little), and tons of GBA/NDS games. Only the Dale Mabry location had PSP games (Spiderman 2 & NBA street).

[Roufuss]

checked out the circuit city in clearwater and tyrone. all 8.96 completely empty.

Those two stores were hit hard even before they moved the games to the back, so I wouldn't expect alot of stuff there even today.

[bgtbbum]

Sarasota's Circuit City had some good stuff leftover this morning.

There were a few Puzzle League/Dr. Mario's and a single copy of Metroid Pinball and Final Fantasy I&II. Not much other badass things inthere, but I snagged me a copy of Dig Dug Digging Strike and Metroid Pinball.

Although I'll never find Drill Dozer or Sonic Battle :( .

[Otherguy676]

I was shocked that Bruce B Downs and Brandon CCs had games when I showed up around 330 (I was nursing a hangover in the morning). I bought 9 games for $90 and went off to Gamerush and got a $330 credit. I was shocked I got this much and immediatly used it for a 360 core (my friend had already given me a extra Hard Drive he had). I left plenty of copies of Flatout and other high trade in games at CC (Bruce B Downs and Brandon had over 10 Flatouts when I got there, only bought two at each store) so if you want to build some credit, check it out.

[elmyra]

I was shocked that Bruce B Downs and Brandon CCs had games when I showed up around 330 (I was nursing a hangover in the morning). I bought 9 games for $90 and went off to Gamerush and got a $330 credit. I was shocked I got this much and immediatly used it for a 360 core (my friend had already given me a extra Hard Drive he had). I left plenty of copies of Flatout and other high trade in games at CC (Bruce B Downs and Brandon had over 10 Flatouts when I got there, only bought two at each store) so if you want to build some credit, check it out.
Could you post a scan of your GameRush receipt(s), or at least give us a breakdown of what games you traded and what you got for each? Did you trade them all at one store, and which GameRush store/stores did you go to? There is no way you should have gotten that much credit for any of the games that were on sale at CC; $330/9=$36.66 average, which is insane. You must have been the lucky recipient of a massive error at GameRush.

[Otherguy676]

I also used 2x Spawn games that Ive had for awhile ($2 apiece at CC sale last year) and bought 10 not 9 games (2 of the 10 were the Zelda/Pitfall double pack that traded in really nicely, so technically I bought 12 games). Price fluxuations on the Zelda game as WC said it was worth $1 and Land O Lakes had it worth $15. Call ahead as I think because the bar code is blocked off (from being a double pack) that it gets confused with NGC version.

[Bezerker]

No one could answer me in the Gamerush thread, so ill ask here. I have 5 games that were too scratched up for GR to take (little scratches, none that you can physically feel on the disc). I was wondering if Hollywood's $1.00 resurfacing will make them look better (or at least good enough to trade in to GR/EB). I tried to scan a couple of the games, but the scratches wont show.


I was wondering if someone else had gone to the Land O Lakes/Wesley Chapel GR's yesterday. One girl i know at the LoL location looked at my games, looked at me, then said "Circuit City?" (so yea, not sure if she already knew about this deal, or a troll spilled the beans). Then this fat otaku guy at the WC said "Gee, we sure have been getting a lot of Flatouts today".

[leadfootedfool]

Just traded a bunch of the $2 kmart games at the gamerush in Clearwater and got between $1 and $3 with the majority of them being $2.50. Not bad with the $5 extra per game.

[Gpig]

I just got back, is it worth going up to the Port Richey CC to look for Mario vs DK tonight or tomorrow morning? I figure the Meteos is gone though.

[Roufuss]

I just got back, is it worth going up to the Port Richey CC to look for Mario vs DK tonight or tomorrow morning? I figure the Meteos is gone though.

I don't know.. they had 7 or 8 copies but I imagine they were the first to go. The CC here in Saint Petersburg was pretty much wiped out of every good game and people were STILL digging through the bins when I went tonight.

[Otherguy676]

Chick at Land O Lakes was reffering to me. The guy at WC is Doug and he is aware of the sale and told me he thought it was funny. He was joking with me that this CC sale will probably finally make them sell the 360s that they've ad for a few weeks. I told it will and then bought one:)

[Roufuss]

I say we use this thread as a reference point for this TRU clearance sale, since different stores are clearancing different things at different percentages.

[leadfootedfool]

I can check the clearwater one later tonight or tomorrow if they're open.

[Roufuss]

I can check the clearwater one later tonight or tomorrow if they're open.

I think the sale starts Wednesday.

[Otherguy676]

Ill check the TRU on Fletcher on Wednesday after my hangover wears off. I wonder if this is just going to be a green tag sale.

[leadfootedfool]

I think the sale starts Wednesday.

Then I'll check wednesday ;)

[elmyra]

I say we use this thread as a reference point for this TRU clearance sale, since different stores are clearancing different things at different percentages.
I'd offer to check St. Pete, but I'm sure you'll already have that covered. ;)

[Bezerker]

It'll be nice not having to drive all the way down Dale Mabry to get to a TRU sale.

Ill probably check out the Fowler ave & Brandon Mall stores.

[Roufuss]

Here's a lowdown of the $9.99 - $19.99 games left at Saint Petersburg Best Buy.

Drakengard 2 - none left, I bought the last copy
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones PS2 - none left, I bought the last copy
Battles of Prince of Persia DS ($9.99) - At least 4 or 5 left
Drill Dozer $9.99 - At least 3 or 4 left

I didn't see The Warriors, either. I also didn't see Trapt or Death Jr.

[leadfootedfool]

Went to the clearwater TRU.

Saw a whole bunch of 19.99 and 29.99 sales tags. No great deals if the stickers are right.

The only thing I had price checked was Taiko and it was 34.99.

[leadfootedfool]

Went back and had some random games price checked, nothing on clearance yet.

[Otherguy676]

I went to Salvation Army today and bought a Disc Only Daytona USA (SAT) for $2 (already have the manual and little cardboard case from mine). When I checked out I noticed there was another CD in the case and it turned out to be a scratched but playable NIGHTs into Dreams. Not bad for $2, the NIGHTs made it a great deal since the game is becoming very hard to find, i havent seen a copy in a store in years.

[leadfootedfool]

Anybody find out anything about TRU??

[Bezerker]

Nah, didnt bother to go.

Anyone know of any Blockbusters that still have a decent amount of clearance (non sports-wrestling) for $5 and under?

[leadfootedfool]

The WC has none left.

I'll let ya know what's left at the 2 in clearwater.

[Roufuss]

Just curious if anyone found any of the recent penny guide drops at Best Buy? The one in Saint Pete pulled the guides ASAP... I just bought them off a CAG for $5 shipped for all three, it saves me the gas money and time driving to Clearwater / Tampa.

[Otherguy676]

got DOA4, the Outfit, and NFS MW. Still looking for a DQ8 one, I might have to wait until next month when I hit Ocala on the way to see a friend in Tallahassee. The BB there NEVER pulls their guides and they just sit there for months unnoticed.

[leadfootedfool]

Anybody here looking for a 1.5 psp?

I don't really want to sell mine on ebay, and don't really want to upgrade it if somebody local is looking for one.

PM me if you're interested, if not I'll just upgrade it.

[Roufuss]

Anybody here looking for a 1.5 psp?

I don't really want to sell mine on ebay, and don't really want to upgrade it if somebody local is looking for one.

PM me if you're interested, if not I'll just upgrade it.

Just upgrade it, 2.6's can be downgraded now, I just downgraded mine the other day, so if you regret having a 2.6 can always bump it back down to a 1.5.

[Bezerker]

Well, the only difference between 1.5 now is the Flash browser and RSS, and with the new 2.71 crack, it wont be long before were able to play flash games and rss feeds on 1.5.

[leadfootedfool]

Alright, I won't feel bad about upgrading it now.

[leadfootedfool]

Super Target at 60 and US19 in clearwater had Taiko Drummaster for 9.99. There was 1 left on the shelf and I think some left in back (at least thats what the scanner said).

[Koshiba]

Super Target at 60 and US19 in clearwater had Taiko Drummaster for 9.99. There was 1 left on the shelf and I think some left in back (at least thats what the scanner said).

Aw damn. Been wanting to check that game out for a while now. :(

[leadfootedfool]

Aw damn. Been wanting to check that game out for a while now. :(

Let me clarify. There was 1 left on the shelf, I didn't take the last one. I scanned the one I took, and it said yes to some being in the stockroom also. So there should be at least 2 left.

[leadfootedfool]

Roufuss - looked at the clearwater TRU and they had no copies of Tokobot or Midway Arcade Treasures. About the only psp game I saw on sale was Frantix.

Checked for Halo 2 CE and they didn't seem to have any.

[wil919]

I just got back from Best Buy (I 275 and Dale Mabry) and I got a copy of Drill Dozer :gba: for $9.99. Not bad, and I hear really good things about it. They had maybe 4 copies left, and I also saw about 4 copies of Polarium :ds: for $9.99...

I didn't see much else....

I'll be checking the Toys R Us out on Fowler later tonight... I'll let ya'll know....

[Koshiba]

Let me clarify. There was 1 left on the shelf, I didn't take the last one. I scanned the one I took, and it said yes to some being in the stockroom also. So there should be at least 2 left.

Nice. I'll hopefully be able to go check that out tomorrow, if there's any left by then.

[Gpig]

I'm going to the Clearwater Comp USA tonight for their sale, I doubt I'll find anything, but I figure they might be clearancing something. That Comp USA really sucks for games.

[Koshiba]

Nice. I'll hopefully be able to go check that out tomorrow, if there's any left by then.

Well sadly.. I went there yesterday and apparently there wasn't any left. I didn't see any on any of the shelves and the guy (Who was actually pretty cute though probably gay or doesn't like videogames. Haha.) went to go check in back and didn't find any either. So that kinda sucks since I live out here in Lakeland.

[Bezerker]

Do any of the other Gamerushes around Tampa have any DS lites left? I ebay'd one that i got at the LoL location and its going for $147.50 with 3 days left (doubt it'll go any higher, im suprised that it went over retail). I'd like to get some more to sell as it seems to be a good way to turn credit into cash.

[Roufuss]

Do any of the other Gamerushes around Tampa have any DS lites left? I ebay'd one that i got at the LoL location and its going for $147.50 with 3 days left (doubt it'll go any higher, im suprised that it went over retail). I'd like to get some more to sell as it seems to be a good way to turn credit into cash.

You'll have to wait until Elmyra can answer, because I haven't been to any of the three GR's in months around here, and alot of the other old school Tampa Bay people moved or don't post.

Why don't you just call them? They'll just have to look it up in their computer system, I'd imagine.

[elmyra]

Do any of the other Gamerushes around Tampa have any DS lites left? I ebay'd one that i got at the LoL location and its going for $147.50 with 3 days left (doubt it'll go any higher, im suprised that it went over retail). I'd like to get some more to sell as it seems to be a good way to turn credit into cash.

Like Roufuss said, you'll have to call. I haven't been in any GameRushes in about a week, and the DS Lites tend to sell quickly. I did see one at the Enterprise Road location a week ago, but the box was kind of battered.

[leadfootedfool]

Well sadly.. I went there yesterday and apparently there wasn't any left. I didn't see any on any of the shelves and the guy (Who was actually pretty cute though probably gay or doesn't like videogames. Haha.) went to go check in back and didn't find any either. So that kinda sucks since I live out here in Lakeland.

I hope you didn't drive over from Lakeland just for taiko. I'll check the target by usf on Tuesday for ya.

[AngellicLulu]

I hope you didn't drive over from Lakeland just for taiko. I'll check the target by usf on Tuesday for ya.
There's none on the shelf, but my boyfriend (who works at the Fletcher Target) says there may be a couple in the back and he'll check tomorrow.

[Otherguy676]

There was a DS Lite at the Gamerush in St. pete (49th Street?) the other day. I also saw a few at the McMullen Booth/Enterprise Gamerush, but that was a week ago.

In other news, if anyone collects Comics there are 2 new dealers at the Oldsmar flea market that do dollar deals. One is the guy who owned Hooked on Comix (before he sold out to Demolition) and he is liquidating what he has left. I pulled out (in decent shape for a buck)
U Xmen 107 - Wizard value $75
U Xmen 140 - Wizard Value $40
Wolverine 1 (1989) - Wizard Value $40

Def worth checking out, guy is all the way in the back few rows so he doesnt get a lot of traffic.

[AngellicLulu]

There are a bunch of Taiko drummasters at the Target on Fletcher and Bruce B Downs, but they are all in the back with no intention of being put out. So you have to ask someone for them and they are in fact ringing up at 10 dollars. My boyfriend, Jonathan, knows where they are in the back if you happen to see him while he's working.

[Koshiba]

There are a bunch of Taiko drummasters at the Target on Fletcher and Bruce B Downs, but they are all in the back with no intention of being put out. So you have to ask someone for them and they are in fact ringing up at 10 dollars. My boyfriend, Jonathan, knows where they are in the back if you happen to see him while he's working.

Crap, I was just in Tampa recently. And probably won't be able to go back for a while. Well, if anyone finds any, can anyone pick me up a copy or 2? (I say two since I might want a second copy for a second drum.)