General Discussion for ATL CAGs In Memoriam Matthew Cherry [Mobile/Archive] - Page 4

Tybee

12-05-2006, 03:50 PM

Alright. I'll throw in some salsa too. But only the Kroger brand.

Seriously, though....I'd like to have a game night. It would be fun to meet everybody. Just a thought....

It might be better to wait until just after the New Year when WarioWare: Smooth Moves will be out. Wii Sports is enough fodder for a party all by itself, but it'll be nice to have some other options. Elebits will be out by then too, which has a four-player mode.

Then we can have another one when Wii Play and Mario Party 8 come out a month or so after that. ;)

Ubiiquitous

12-05-2006, 04:09 PM

It might be better to wait until just after the New Year when WarioWare: Smooth Moves will be out. Wii Sports is enough fodder for a party all by itself, but it'll be nice to have some other options. Elebits will be out by then too, which has a four-player mode.

Then we can have another one when Wii Play and Mario Party 8 come out a month or so after that. ;)

Sounds good to me. If people are serious about it, we should start planning now. It's hard enough getting together with my friends that I have known for a while, much less getting a group of people who have never met (mostly, anyway) together.

Obviously, step 1 is finding the poor lucky person willing to host the shindig. I would be willing, but my 1-bedroom apartment would probably be an ill fit. However, I wouldn't merely pawn off this on someone. I'd be more than willing to take the lead and do my fair share in helping get it organized, etc...

If others are willing, let's put our collective heads together and come up with a plan. If most aren't interested, then that's cool too. I'll just take my ball and go home...;)

Tybee

12-05-2006, 04:51 PM

I'd volunteer my house, but I'm not sure how my wife would feel about that. Actually, I am sure, which is why I'm reluctant.

guinaevere

12-05-2006, 06:50 PM

Sounds good to me. If people are serious about it, we should start planning now.Well... um... I'll have to think about this.

I'd love to have y'all over and the entertainment room is big enough for a bunch of folks to play together... the only problem is err... *cringes* what do y'all think about meeting my crazy Mum? Actually it's more like, "now Mom, I've invited some total strangers to come over and play games."

As I say, I'll have to think about this if no other venue is ideally suited for a Wii Party. But keep in mind the houes ground rules, no cussing, which is highlighted by no JCs or GDs or stuff like that. No smoking if you please, and no booze. I know that doesn't make for the party everyone is hoping for, but if nothing else pans out and if that's something everyone can deal with, I'll seriously see about how to get around the Mater issue.

EDIT: unrelated but I wanted to mention that the EB in Hiram has a used copy of Disagea in as of this afternoon and it was stickered for $39.99. I have no idea which print it is, or if that's a good price. But I know that's hard to come by and wanted to give a heads up if anyone is searching.

Ubiiquitous

12-05-2006, 10:13 PM

Well... um... I'll have to think about this.

I'd love to have y'all over and the entertainment room is big enough for a bunch of folks to play together... the only problem is err... *cringes* what do y'all think about meeting my crazy Mum? Actually it's more like, "now Mom, I've invited some total strangers to come over and play games."

As I say, I'll have to think about this if no other venue is ideally suited for a Wii Party. But keep in mind the houes ground rules, no cussing, which is highlighted by no JCs or GDs or stuff like that. No smoking if you please, and no booze. I know that doesn't make for the party everyone is hoping for, but if nothing else pans out and if that's something everyone can deal with, I'll seriously see about how to get around the Mater issue.

That's a very generous offer. If it's too much, then we can explore other options, or just even meet up for dinner and no gaming. Either way, it would be cool to meet everybody..

Thanks again. If that turns out to be the plan, I'm more than willing to help get things organized, planned, etc...:)

guinaevere

12-05-2006, 10:33 PM

This is an FYI for Tybee on the Nunchuck front.

I couldn't sit still this evening so I went out to the Wally on Dallas Hwy. No nunchucks BUT there was a sign about them getting Wiis in tomorrow morning (the sign noted that the line for them would be in X department starting at 8am or so). Anyway, I asked about Nunchuck and they weren't sure but they're hoping for them, along with all other controllers.

So. It might be worth a stop at a local Walmart tomorrow morning before work. Or at the very least, a call to your local Wally.

guinaevere

12-07-2006, 08:21 PM

Earlier this week someone mentioned Phoenix Wright for $19.99 at TRU. I hadn't seen them. Until this afternoon in Douglasville. They currently have four in stock for 19.99 each.

guinaevere

12-07-2006, 09:25 PM

And just because I like talking in here, I have to vent.

We don't have Game Crazy in this state, only Hollywood Video. Fine, fine. I happened into the HV in Hiram the other day and figured I'd browse the used games for sale. Those marked 9.99 or less are actually 4/$20. Nice sale.

EXCEPT THAT THEY DONT COME WITH ORIGINAL ARTWORK OR INSTRUCTIONS!!! Hollywood has these uuuuuuuugly print ups which they use on their rental games. It has a shrunk image of the original cover picture framed by blue or purple or green (depending on the console) and a lovely Hollywood Video logo image on the front, and basic controller fuctions on on the back.

ARGH!!!

I saw a couple Atlus titles that I'd like to pick up, a couple games on my Bro's lists and another game I can't find cheap anywhere... but I just can't do it. I can live without the instructions if I have to, but that horrible excuse for a cover sleeve?!

piffle.

Detective Thorn

12-08-2006, 01:09 AM

I can live without the instructions if I have to, but that horrible excuse for a cover sleeve?!

If you have access to a good printer you could always print a replacement cover sleeve. There are a number of sites where you can download them, such as http://www.cdcovers.cc/covers.php

I have done that a few times with some of the cheap used DVDs that Moviestop sells in plain cases.

guinaevere

12-08-2006, 01:52 AM

ooooooooh. That's a very useful link to have. Thank you. I might have to actually open the printer some year and see what sort of quality image I can print up.

Don't laugh but now the cheap @$$ voice in the back of my head is saying, "that'll eat up all your ink." http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/blush.gif

Tybee

12-08-2006, 01:02 PM

Call off the nunchuk dogs. I managed to snag one when they were (briefly) available on ebgames.com this week.

Man, I would love to have one of those Phoenix Wrights...Is it worth suggesting a trip to my inlaws just so we drive by there...Hmmmm... ;)

Felder71

12-08-2006, 02:17 PM

Tybee,

If you'd rather go to Alpharetta, the CC on North Point Parkway had 4 or 5 Phoenix Wrights last weekend, at $30 a pop however. Just another option.

neocisco

12-08-2006, 02:34 PM

If anybody needs one the Kennesaw CC has 8 Wii retro controllers in stock.

guinaevere

12-08-2006, 03:05 PM

Man, I would love to have one of those Phoenix Wrights...Is it worth suggesting a trip to my inlaws just so we drive by there...Hmmmm... ;)And take the inlaws to Gumbeauxs. What a great day!!

magicite

12-10-2006, 02:21 AM

such great heights

12-10-2006, 12:30 PM

Anyone see any B&M deals on LCDs? Dad and I are looking to get one for the female parental unit and the cheapest we can find is a $129.99 HP refurb at Microcenter. We've shopped there for a long time and are pretty comftorble buying refurbs from them. We don't want to order online because of shipping.

Edit - We're looking for a 17".

guinaevere

12-10-2006, 01:30 PM

Anybody in ATL seen a copy of advanced wars dual strike for 20 or less? <snip> I'm additionaly looking for final fantasy 4 on GBA.I'll keep an eye out for ya.

Anyone see any B&M deals on LCDs? Dad and I are looking to get one for the female parental unit and the cheapest we can find is a $129.99 HP refurb at Microcenter. What size are you looking for?

pdrydia

12-10-2006, 02:51 PM

I'm additionaly looking for final fantasy 4 on GBA.The EB I shop at here in Macon had a cart-only FF4 Advance in their used bag-o'-GB/C/A-games. Don't recall the price offhand, since I own the game (huge fan, I'm sure no one would have guessed, ever), but I can check it out sometime. They may still have the stackable discounts thing going on.

Macon is some distance away from Atlanta, though.

/edit/
Though honestly, I'm not sure you'll get away better at EB than Amazon's $19 for a new FF4A (http://www.amazon.com/Square-Enix-AGB-BZ4E-Fantasy/dp/B000BI3SIC/sr=8-1/qid=1165777125/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-3351059-6019868?ie=UTF8&s=videogames). IIRC, Amazon ships for free on orders of $25 or more, if you wanted to buy a book or something to nudge it up there.

such great heights

12-10-2006, 04:37 PM

I'll keep an eye out for ya.

What size are you looking for?

I knew I forgot something, ha. We're looking for a 17".

magicite

12-10-2006, 07:37 PM

Are you looking for it to be brand new? Craigslist has plenty of good deals on it. I recently saw a 22 inch dell go for 200. If your mom won't be using the thing too terribly often a lightly used lcd will last her for years.

I'd offer this one http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sys/246913302.html
100 dollars and see what they say. If you look for a few days you could probably find something for even below 100, but you'd have to look pretty hard. LCD's don't really drop below a 100.

guinaevere

12-10-2006, 09:25 PM

I just recently started hitting up CAG, which is right up my alley seeing as I'm a deal whore. Anybody in ATL seen a copy of advanced wars dual strike for 20 or less? I live more towards the Austell/Mableton area, so the closer to me the better.

I'd also be willing to buy a copy off someone if they're willing to meet me.

I'm additionaly looking for final fantasy 4 on GBA.
I'm quoting again, just so to make it easy for me to reference...

I was just at my local BBGameRush (Ridge Road, Hiram) and they had Advance Wars Dual Strike Used for 14.99 and FFIV used for 19.99. Both had their boxes, though I didn't ask them to open to check for instructions. But with the current promotion of 25% off, those are not bad deals.

If you're interested, I could pick up for you and meet ya in a public place. Lemme know either way.

Gator

12-10-2006, 11:53 PM

But with the current promotion of 25% off, those are not bad deals. ????? what promotion is that?

magicite

12-11-2006, 01:08 AM

guinaevere

12-11-2006, 01:17 AM

????? what promotion is that?All used (non next gen games) are 25% off.

I think I'll head up to hiram and pick up advanced wars tomorrow. Is that EB near the super target and all the other new stuff that popped up in Hiram?Well there is a nice EB by the Super Target in Hiram. But the games I saw were at the BlockBuster GameRush store on Ridge Road in Hiram. Not terribly far from that SuperTarget area... about er... 17 minutes with traffic.

Basically at the main four-way intersection (lets see there's an Eckerds, a Hollywood Video & Chic-fil-A, a closed down Publix and at the other corner a small used car lot...) go south on 92 till you hit a three-way intersection with a light... there's a junkyard on your left, and you want to turn right onto Ridge Road. Stay straight on Ridge past the ballpark on your right, till you hit a little shopping center on your right with Kroger and BlockBuster. That's your destination.

Just doing a search now, the address technically puts the store in Douglasville, but I'm about 101% positive its Hiram.
4869 Ridge Road (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=address&searchtype=address&address=4869%20Ridge%20Road&city=Douglasville&state=GA&zipcode=30134&search=++Search++)
Douglasville, GA 30134 678.838.3826

TsuyoiMomonga, what do you think? Douglasville or Hiram?

magicite

12-11-2006, 01:35 AM

Awesome, I'll head over there tomorrow.

TsuyoiMomonga

12-11-2006, 11:50 AM

Tybee

12-11-2006, 11:51 AM

And take the inlaws to Gumbeauxs. What a great day!!

Well, the Mrs. went out there on Saturday to meet her mom and go Christmas shopping and see a movie. I told her to pass along the hint to Santa, so we'll see if he got the tip come Christmas.

El Gray

12-11-2006, 11:57 AM

I think I'll head up to hiram and pick up advanced wars tomorrow. Is that EB near the super target and all the other new stuff that popped up in Hiram?

Also, anyone hear any Wii rumors lately? I have a few friends who have been looking for them, so if you know of any stores expecting on certain dates, a heads up would be awesome.

I stepped into the Johns Creek EB last night, and when a lady asked about Wiis, she was told that they'd have some in NEXT Sunday (17th). Might want to give them a call.

rupan_sansei

12-11-2006, 01:38 PM

Technically the address is Douglasville (we get our mail from the Douglasville post office), but if you ask anyone, they'll tell you Hiram.

EDIT: By the way, has anyone seen any Wiimotes or Wii Points at BBGamerushes? I have a ton of credit that's been sitting there since the summer just waiting to be used.

The Kennesaw GameRush has cards hanging on pegs with pictures of all 3 controller types and point cards. Not sure if they have the actual items in stock, but it might be worth a phone call.

TsuyoiMomonga

12-11-2006, 10:22 PM

The Kennesaw GameRush has cards hanging on pegs with pictures of all 3 controller types and point cards. Not sure if they have the actual items in stock, but it might be worth a phone call.

Do you know what the address is? I tried looking it up on the site and they didn't have one listed in Kennesaw. Also, I've never really thought to look, but I'm kind of considering buying a 360 so I can have it available to review games with, so is it a common thing for a Gamerush to carry new Xbox 360s?

such great heights

12-11-2006, 11:20 PM

Do you know what the address is? I tried looking it up on the site and they didn't have one listed in Kennesaw. Also, I've never really thought to look, but I'm kind of considering buying a 360 so I can have it available to review games with, so is it a common thing for a Gamerush to carry new Xbox 360s?

I know there's a BB across from the strip mall with Barnes & Noble/Starbucks, Gamestop, thatusedCDstore and Cingular, a hop and a skip from Town Center. There's an ABC in the same strip mall as BB.

While it's "in Kennesaw" the Postal Service claims that area is in Marietta.

I think it's this one:

2941 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30060
770.578.6215

guinaevere

12-12-2006, 02:32 AM

Do you know what the address is? I tried looking it up on the site and they didn't have one listed in Kennesaw.
Possibly thats the Blockbuster Gamerush on 41? It would be lets see... north? from the 41 (CobbParkway)/ Barrett Parkway intersection.

Also, I've never really thought to look, but I'm kind of considering buying a 360 so I can have it available to review games with, so is it a common thing for a Gamerush to carry new Xbox 360s?I think so. I've seen 360 boxes with $399 prices at our local BBGR since the beginning of the year, so you could probably pick one up right there.

TsuyoiMomonga

12-12-2006, 12:04 PM

I think so. I've seen 360 boxes with $399 prices at our local BBGR since the beginning of the year, so you could probably pick one up right there.

Nice. I'll prolly start building up credit there again so I can buy it. It'll definitely be a while before I have enough, though... that is, unless they have a good deal soon.

CocheseUGA

12-12-2006, 12:24 PM

I know there's a BB across from the strip mall with Barnes & Noble/Starbucks, Gamestop, thatusedCDstore and Cingular, a hop and a skip from Town Center. There's an ABC in the same strip mall as BB.

While it's "in Kennesaw" the Postal Service claims that area is in Marietta.

I think it's this one:

2941 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30060
770.578.6215

That's Lassiter High School. Shallowford and Sandy Plains. That is most definetly NOT Kennesaw.

The other one I know of is off Towne Lake and Eagle Dr in Woodstock.

Tybee

12-12-2006, 12:46 PM

So does anyone else here have a Wii? Would be nice to trade numbers with someone local.

rupan_sansei

12-12-2006, 01:10 PM

So does anyone else here have a Wii? Would be nice to trade numbers with someone local.

I do, Tybee. I'll post my number tonight after work.

rupan_sansei

12-12-2006, 01:13 PM

Do you know what the address is? I tried looking it up on the site and they didn't have one listed in Kennesaw. Also, I've never really thought to look, but I'm kind of considering buying a 360 so I can have it available to review games with, so is it a common thing for a Gamerush to carry new Xbox 360s?

Sorry I didn't answer this yesterday. guinaevere was right, it's the one on 41, and it's not showing up on Gamerush.com's store locator.

2774 N. Cobb Parkway Suite 401
Kennesaw,GA, 30152-3469
(770) 423-9790

Tybee

12-12-2006, 01:14 PM

I do, Tybee. I'll post my number tonight after work.

Cheapy added a field where you can include it in your profile.

<-------------- See? ;)

rupan_sansei

12-12-2006, 01:17 PM

Cheapy added a field where you can include it in your profile.

<-------------- See? ;)

Yeah, I saw that a few days ago and just never used it. I'll add it in there when I get home.

Edit: There we go.

Tybee

12-12-2006, 09:08 PM

Yeah, I saw that a few days ago and just never used it. I'll add it in there when I get home.

Edit: There we go.

Added ya.

guinaevere

12-13-2006, 03:48 PM

I needs help!

I'm wanting to get a gift certificate for my Sister in law to her fav atlanta area restaurant for when she and my big bro will be in town (Christmas week) as one of her pressies. The restaurants name is Dominic's and it serves italian food and is in a nice little area. I've only been there once and it was night, so I didn't get a good look, but the trees all had nice lights.

If anyone can help me find the address/phone number of this place, I'd be SOOO grateful!!

related: Aren't there sites where you can buy a $50 gc for $25 to various local restaurants/shops/et cetera? I'm just about out the door as I type this, so I don't have the time to check at the moment... but if anyone has any links, that'd be super cool to check into.

Sorry I didn't answer this yesterday. guinaevere was right, it's the one on 41, and it's not showing up on Gamerush.com's store locator.That's not so bad, the GR store locator sometimes lists a residential home as a hiram/dallas area GR. I went driving one night to doublecheck an area I was pretty sure didn't have a BB, and as I drove past, I just sorta chuckled. :roll:

Ubiiquitous

12-13-2006, 03:58 PM

I needs help!

I'm wanting to get a gift certificate for my Sister in law to her fav atlanta area restaurant for when she and my big bro will be in town (Christmas week) as one of her pressies. The restaurants name is Dominic's and it serves italian food and is in a nice little area. I've only been there once and it was night, so I didn't get a good look, but the trees all had nice lights.

If anyone can help me find the address/phone number of this place, I'd be SOOO grateful!!

related: Aren't there sites where you can buy a $50 gc for $25 to various local restaurants/shops/et cetera? I'm just about out the door as I type this, so I don't have the time to check at the moment... but if anyone has any links, that'd be super cool to check into.

That's not so bad, the GR store locator sometimes lists a residential home as a hiram/dallas area GR. I went driving one night to doublecheck an area I was pretty sure didn't have a BB, and as I drove past, I just sorta chuckled. :roll:

Is it this one? http://www.accessatlanta.com/dining/restaurants/21992/DetailedList.jspd?activity=21992&searchcriteriaurl=c2l0ZWlkPTMwMSZsaXN0aW5ndHlwZT0x MDAwMiZjdWlzaW5laWQ9MjQmcmFuZ2U9QUxMJmNhdGVnb3J5aW Q9QUxMJm5laWdoYm9yaG9vZGlkPUFMTCZzb3J0Ynk9MSZvcmRl cmJ5PTEmY3VycmVudHBhZ2U9Nw==&currentpage=7&sortby=1&orderby=1&searchtype=quicksearchrestaurant

I prefer Maggiano's, but I haven't tried this one yet. Looks good, anyway!

Gator

12-13-2006, 04:15 PM

related: Aren't there sites where you can buy a $50 gc for $25 to various local restaurants/shops/et cetera? I'm just about out the door as I type this, so I don't have the time to check at the moment... but if anyone has any links, that'd be super cool to check into. Oddly enough, it's named www.restaurant.com

guinaevere

12-14-2006, 01:21 PM

Is it this one? http://www.accessatlanta.com/dining/restaurants/21992/DetailedList.jspd?activity=21992&searchcriteriaurl=c2l0ZWlkPTMwMSZsaXN0aW5ndHlwZT0x MDAwMiZjdWlzaW5laWQ9MjQmcmFuZ2U9QUxMJmNhdGVnb3J5aW Q9QUxMJm5laWdoYm9yaG9vZGlkPUFMTCZzb3J0Ynk9MSZvcmRl cmJ5PTEmY3VycmVudHBhZ2U9Nw==&currentpage=7&sortby=1&orderby=1&searchtype=quicksearchrestaurant

I think that's it! Thanks a million.

I prefer Maggiano's, but I haven't tried this one yet. Looks good, anyway!It's funny, she's a convention planner so she's always getting free stays in the best hotels and free meals at the best restaurants... I went to her birthday party last year at Dominick's and thought it nice, but nothing exceptional. My guess is that it holds a lot of fond memories.

Oddly enough, it's named www.restaurant.com (http://www.restaurant.com/) Wise guy. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/tongue.gif

That's a great site! They even have Dominicks listed, but they're all out of the half price GCs this month. So close.

Tybee

12-14-2006, 01:29 PM

Atlanta Cuisine (my favorite site after CAG) also has half-priced GCs (www.atlantacuisine.com), but they come in small batches and go quickly. But they're also for really top notch restaurants. If you start hanging out over there I go by Hrothgar on the forums.

Not a fan of Maggiano's or Dominick's. My favorite Italian places in town are Sotto Sotto, La Grotta, and maybe Alfredo's. Figo is cheap and decent with nice weekly specials.

guinaevere

12-14-2006, 01:46 PM

Thanks for that site, Tybee! I'll take a peek around.

And I also checked BigYellow both under "dominic's" (nothing resembling the restaurant) and "dominick's" and this is (http://www.restaurant.com/microsite.asp?rid=315383&rpid=3670) in fact the right place (yay for having a picture!!). I'm totally grateful to Ubii for the help in the correct spelling and the links, I just wanted to make sure I didn't drive all the way across the city for the wrong place.

Edit: I'm looking at the L'Thai GCs that are on Atlanta Cuisine. My big bro has become a thai fan, and that would be nice, but they're only gonna be here for a short stay...

Tybee

12-14-2006, 02:00 PM

Thanks for that site, Tybee! I'll take a peek around.

Edit: I'm looking at the L'Thai GCs that are on Atlanta Cuisine. My big bro has become a thai fan, and that would be nice, but they're only gonna be here for a short stay...

I've eaten there twice. I don't know if I'd call it the best Thai in the city, but it's up there. It's unique because he uses primarily organic ingredients (all protein can be ordered with a slightly more expensive organic option). There's a long thread about it in the Atlanta Restaurants forum that will tell you everything you'd want to know about it:

http://www.atlantacuisine.com/cgi-bin/eforums/YaBB.pl?num=1143256863

guinaevere

12-14-2006, 02:17 PM

Nine pages?!!? Dang!

Personally, I am not a thai fan, but it's fun to read about.

Ubiiquitous

12-14-2006, 03:38 PM

Gator

12-16-2006, 07:36 PM

If anyone comes across an extra Wii Nunchuck tomorrow, I'd really appreciate it if he/she picks it up for me. I'll gladly meet you somewhere in atlanta and pay you back!

rupan_sansei

12-16-2006, 11:35 PM

If anyone comes across an extra Wii Nunchuck tomorrow, I'd really appreciate it if he/she picks it up for me. I'll gladly meet you somewhere in atlanta and pay you back!

I posted this a few days ago for TsuyoiMomonga, but the Blockbuster GameRush in Kennesaw tonight still has the display cards for the various Wii accessories hanging as if for sale. Never heard if they actually had them or not.

2774 N. Cobb Parkway Suite 401
Kennesaw,GA, 30152-3469
(770) 423-9790

Skylander7

12-16-2006, 11:38 PM

Thanks for all the info from two weeks before. I'm here in Atlanta now, ended up getting two Georgia CityPasses through the Maxwell AFB MWR (tax free damned it! :) ). I used Priceline's bidding system, and ended up getting a fifth floor room at the Evergreen Marriott Resort at Stone Mountain for $85 (regular price is around $180 I think). True trip planning by the way of the CAG!

The g/f and I are going to check out the Aquarium, CNN Center, Museum, and stop by Underground Atlanta tomorrow. Hell, I'm not even too sure about the best way from here to there. I ended up going to a Publix to pick up a few things to bring back earlier, and got lost. Then, a Hindu guy gave me bum directions that took me all the way around the park.

So, any local Kmarts or TRU's nearby? Wouldn't mind stopping to check up on some clearance stuff after everything else is taken care of tomorrow. Or have any suggestions on what else to check out while downtown tomorrow?

Gator

12-17-2006, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the heads up rupan. Luckily, my wife picked one up for me from the Buckhead TRU this afternoon. She said that they had quite a few.

Skylander, I wouldn't bother with underground... if you want good shopping for your g/f, take Marta (north line, Doraville train) up to the Lenox station stop, and shop at Lenox Mall in Buckhead.

Gator

12-17-2006, 05:56 PM

I was in EBgames in edgewood on Thursday and noticed that they had a few used Wii games -- Red Steel, Madden, ExciteTruck, and (maybe) Zelda ... all $45. Someone could do very well with the B2G1 sale they have going on this weekend.

Mr. Wiggly

12-18-2006, 08:34 PM

I second that about Underground. You definitely want to give that a pass.

magicite

12-18-2006, 10:54 PM

I'm honestly a big fan of thai myself, and if you're looking for a place closer to Hiram just head up east west connector towards south cobb drive. There's a place called Curry Curry about 3 miles before South cobb drive. The chef actually battled on Iron Chef and has recieved tons of awards. I recommend the masaman curry and try the basil rolls. They have a coconut soup that's interesting too.

I stopped by brandsmart near kennesaw sunday and found wii accessories and also advanced wars DS for 4.98. They were sold out on Advanced Wars, but they had plenty of Wii stuff.

Anyone know of any deals on a 19 inch widescreen lcd monitor? I'm looking to drop between 150 and 200.

Dkellar

12-19-2006, 12:12 PM

Shit another nice warm day in December! Hot damn it's good to live in the South!

guinaevere

12-19-2006, 01:05 PM

There's a place called Curry Curry about 3 miles before South cobb drive. The chef actually battled on Iron Chef <snip> I'm no thai fan, but I've seen Curry Curry... maybe I'll drag my brother there while he's in for the holidays.

I haven't seen any deals on lcds since black friday. But to be honest, I haven't actively looked.

Shit another nice warm day in December! Hot damn it's good to live in the South!Nonononononono!!! I want cold weather!!! I wanna wear sweaters and mittens and scarves. This warm weather is so boring.

Okay. I made a thread in the main forum (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2492930) because I thought all Best Buys dropped prices on PSP games. Turns out, it's only at Douglasville. I'll cut and paste the deals, as I've asked for the thread to be moved to a more appropriate forum and the link may not work.

10.99
Bomberman
The Con
Gradius Collection
Lumines
Me & My Katamari
NBA Ballerz Rebound
NeoPets PetPet Adventure
Scooby Doo (something something... I wrote it down in my notebook but I can't read it)
Wipeout Pure

15.99
Field Commander
From Russia with Love
King Kong
Untold Legends

Tybee

12-19-2006, 05:14 PM

Shit another nice warm day in December! Hot damn it's good to live in the South!

Ugh. I'm tired of this shit. It was nice for a day or two, but a week and a half of 70+-degree weather in late December is just wrong. If I wanted summer year-round, I'd live in Florida or southern California. I like SEASONS. Warm weather when the grass is brown and there are no leaves on the trees is flat out depressing. Just makes me think of global warming. Thankfully, it will be cooling down tomorrow.

magicite

12-20-2006, 06:34 PM

I ended up picking up the 19 inch at CC for 179.99 wiht 20 dollar mail in rebate. Not bad at all.

Isn't it interesting how people deny globabl warming, and here we are in december and it's in the high 60's, early 70's? I don't think anyone will get the picture until Canada is considered tropical.

Now I'm currently looking on a deal for a xbox 360. I also heard that Brandsmart has like 30 ps3's over on peachtree industrial.

Go to Curry Curry. They're awesome :) They're a little more trendy than normal Thai, but their curry's are phenomenal.

Gator

12-20-2006, 06:42 PM

Now I'm currently looking on a deal for a xbox 360.

TRU is offering a $100 gift card with the purchase of a 360 before Xmas.

guinaevere

12-21-2006, 09:15 PM

TRU is offering a $100 gift card with the purchase of a 360 before Xmas.Better is MicroCenters $100 rebate with either a core or premium (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114553&).

magicite

12-22-2006, 01:30 PM

I picked up the Premum 360 of craigslist with ncaa 07 for a flat 300. Savings of 120 considering tax, and more like 170-180 if I actually liked the game.

Now I'm looking for....

Nothing. My printer came in today, I have my 360 and gears of war. I'm stacked on DS games. Life is good.

Anyone want to buy a psp? 250 and I have GTA liberty City, Valkrye profile, monster hunter, x-men, Chapelle show, family guy movie, and 1gb stick. Plus I can downgrade it and show you how to dl games for it. pm me if you're interested. The power button slightly sticks though. Only flaw.

I also have a rotweiler puppy I picked up that got ran over, but was so small the car went right over her. She looks to be full blooded, and she's an extremely loving floppy eared puppy who needs a good home. She's about 15 punds right now, and will probably grow to be 70-100 pounds. Rotwielers are renowned for their guard dog abilitied.

pdrydia

12-22-2006, 05:56 PM

Rotwielers are renowned for their guard dog abilitied.Better as family dogs, though, from what I understand--on par with Golden Retrievers. What I've seen backs this up; my friend had one damn sweet Rotty when we were growing up. Dunno how that dog dealt with a family of 6 kids, but she was just the most laid back dog in the world.

Are you in Atlanta? There's a no-kill shelter with a website at www.pawsatlanta.org (http://www.pawsatlanta.org/) . They might be able to direct you to a shelter closer to where you live, too, or a Rotty rescue society that'll take the critter. Since the pup's from a breed with a mean reputation, there's a possibility that someone may want to take her to train for dog fighting, so getting her to an org with experience with that sort of thing might be a good idea.

magicite

12-24-2006, 12:53 PM

I found a home for her. She's in training to be a guard dog for a car lot. I honestly think she's way too sweet, but they were in love with her, and the rot they have is almost 15, so I know she'll have a permanent home.

I'm currently In oklahoma with my mom for the next 5 days. Time to scour Tulsa for gamer deals. I'm trying to find a second wireless 360 controller. Also sprint wireless internet is pretty good. I get roughly 128kb speeds, which is great for most basic usage.

neocisco

12-24-2006, 03:42 PM

If anybody can find me a copy of Fatal Frame III at a TRU ($10) I'd be glad to either make a good trade for it or pay $15 to have it shipped to me. The Gwinnett TRU has 2 and Lithonia has 3, as of this morning. If anybody can help I'd really appreciate it.

Merry Christmas, ATL CAGs!

Mr. Wiggly

12-25-2006, 11:37 PM

Just wanted to wish happy holidays to all the local CAGs. I just got a Wii! How fun! Feel free to register me; I've added my code to the profile.

Dkellar

12-26-2006, 12:42 AM

I'm going to hit up the Gwinnett TRU by Gwinnett Place in the morning. I had great success last year. Hopefully it wasn't picked clean due to Christmas.

El Gray

12-26-2006, 03:14 AM

I guess I'm gonna hit the Northpoint TRU in the morning, and maybe the Buckhead store a little later. Wish me luck.

Dkellar

12-26-2006, 01:01 PM

Felder71

12-26-2006, 02:33 PM

Anyone spotted any unbundles PS3s in the general ATL area? I may be interested in taking the plunge.

El Gray

12-26-2006, 03:31 PM

The Gwinnett Place TRU is empty. They hardly had any of the clearance games I wanted. I'm pretty sure I grabbed the last Atelier Iris 2 and Steambot Chronicles. They had one Odama left. They were pretty much wiped clean of almost every game.
I got the last one of those titles at Buckhead, myself, along with the GTA Double Pack and CoD: LE. They still have a couple of Battalion Wars left. Buckhead and Northpoint both still have Gunstar Super Heroes, Drill Dozer, and Metroid Pinball, I believe.

No Donkey Konga 2 or Odama at either. No Chibi Robo. No Minish Cap.

One or two copies of Rebelstar left at Buckhead.

Anyone else?

cthcky33

12-27-2006, 12:07 AM

i guess i wont hit the gwinnett TRU afterall. you bastards :)

TsuyoiMomonga

12-27-2006, 12:46 AM

Anyone spotted any unbundles PS3s in the general ATL area? I may be interested in taking the plunge.
I know a guy that works at a Blockbuster and he said someone returned TWO PS3s on Christmas Eve. I went up there today, and sure enough they were behind the counter. I don't know if they are 20/60GB, but at 5:30 today, they existed at the Blockbuster on Ridge Road (heads up guinaevere!).

-Rusty

P.S. By the way, I have tons of credit at Gamerush (although not a enough for a PS3)... has ANYONE seen Wiimotes or Nunchuks at Gamerush? I desperately need a new controller set, but I can't find them anywhere!

Cereal

12-27-2006, 11:59 AM

avoid the maggianos at cumberland.

horrible service. not a good time. i didnt think that being a waiter was so intensive.

Felder71

12-27-2006, 12:54 PM

Anyone that's interested:

Fry's in Alpharetta has PS3s, both 20GB and 60GB. Of course, it's a bundle again, but only 3 games and a controller this time, not 5. They had plenty of each, I'd say maybe 20 total, including an opened 20GB that they had marked as $475 if someone is interested in biting.

Oh yeah, the 20GBs seemed to come with Talladega Nights, but not the 60GBs.

tinyandi

12-27-2006, 07:47 PM

Better is MicroCenters $100 rebate with either a core or premium (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114553&).

Not if you have the Amex 25% Cert for TRU ;-) Hehe.

As to PS3s...there's plenty to be found everywhere now. TRU in Cobb had several no one was touching as of a few days ago.

cthcky33

12-28-2006, 12:06 AM

got a wii today at target by gwinnett place! YAY

CocheseUGA

12-28-2006, 12:10 AM

It's hard as hell to find used 360 accessories around here. Also, I'm going to try and get to kennesaw TRU tomorrow and pick up a COD2 GOTY.

Felder71

12-28-2006, 02:48 PM

Picked up a Wii at Target at North Point Parkway around 10:30 this morning. They had a bunch...maybe 15 left or so.

On a side note, anyone know where I can get some Wii component cables? It's ridiculous that these are harder to find than the controllers.

simple

12-28-2006, 04:43 PM

Also picked up a Wii for a friend at the Edgewood Target. They've got one more system and one more nunchuk.

Felder71

12-29-2006, 03:54 AM

Tons of Psyclone Wii Component Cables at the Wal-Mart on Mansell Road in Alpharetta...maybe 12 sets or so. Only $19.77 and they work great.

CocheseUGA

12-29-2006, 01:19 PM

Plenty of COD2 GOTY at TRU Kennesaw, and I picked up all three BK games at Bells Ferry and 41.

Still no luck on low priced accessories though.

Felder71

12-29-2006, 02:53 PM

Spotted 3 60 GB PS3s at the Target on State Bridge Road and Peachtree Parkway in Alpharetta. They might last a while, because the clerk actively discouraged a person from getting it, noting that the games weren't any good and you needed to shell out another $50 for an HDMI cable (both half-truths).

Meanwhile, in the same time period, 5 other people came looking for Wiis. Looking back a year, I'm not sure anyone could have guessed that there was more interest for a new Nintendo system over any others and that the Playstation 3 would look unfavorable compared to the Xbox 360.

Gator

12-29-2006, 04:39 PM

The Circuit City on Cobb Parkway has PS3s in-stock as of this afternoon. I witnessed a guy buy TWO PS3s. When I asked the clerk if they had both the PS3 and the Wii in-stock (they had empty boxes of both systems on their shelves), he said they had some PS3s, but no Wiis. Later on, when I was checking out, I witnessed someone asking about the Wii... the clerk look supremely annoyed, as if she had been fielding that question way too often.

I went to the TRU next door and walked away with Odama, Feel the Magic, and Karaoke Revolution Party (it was still on the shelf marked as $30; got it for $10). They don't have much left, but I did see 2 Odama's and a few Metroid Pinball games still in the bin.

cthcky33

12-29-2006, 06:46 PM

i really need to find a wiimote by tomorrow...

neocisco

12-29-2006, 08:19 PM

13 PS3's at Kennesaw CC. We didn't sell a single one all day.

Gator

12-29-2006, 08:27 PM

Oh yeah! The TRU at Gwinett had 3 Wii classic controllers and a few Wii Points cards in the glass shelf behind the register.

rupan_sansei

12-29-2006, 09:24 PM

Saw two PS3s at the Kennesaw Best Buy tonight.

SeanAmI

12-29-2006, 11:36 PM

Tons of Ps3s at Frys in Alpharetta

Felder71

12-30-2006, 06:07 AM

Ubiiquitous

12-30-2006, 12:28 PM

Fellow ATL CAGs.....I need your help.

Looking for a new or used copy of Pikmin 2. This game looks to be all but abandoned, but there has to be a copy out there somewhere. If you've spotted one, or have an idea where I might be able to find one, I'd appreciate a heads up. Thanks.

Not sure where you live, but I looked for the game used using the store locator feature at ebgames.com. It looked like Lawrencville and Tucker each had at least 4 used copies. There were lots of other stores that showed 1-3 copies each. My advice would be to go to ebgames.com and find the stores closest to you and use the store locator feature to find a store closest that has it in stock.

Good luck!

rupan_sansei

12-30-2006, 12:31 PM

CocheseUGA

12-30-2006, 01:12 PM

Walmart on 92 @ Trickum had classic controllers in stock.

Felder71

12-30-2006, 02:58 PM

Ubiiquitous,

I swear I looked on EBGames for Pikmin 2 the other day and it didn't come up, only Pikmin 1. Now, Pikmin 2 shows and Pikmin 1 is gone. There's only one store by me that had a copy but it would be worth going out of my way.

rupan,

The two Sears I went to didn't have them any more although I do remember them there at one point in time.

However, I got super lucky and found a brand-new one at a Target on Roswell Road, lurking behind some copies of Madagascar. And it wasn't even GH, so it's got the original box and everything. Couldn't be more happy (well, I would be if I could snag some more Wii controllers and nunchucks but that can wait).

Thanks again to all for your help.

macdaddy2227

12-31-2006, 10:05 PM

I have best buy and circuit city gift cards so has anyone seen a Wii at those stores?

BTW atleast 10 ps3's at best buy near mall of georgia

Felder71

12-31-2006, 11:17 PM

I have best buy and circuit city gift cards so has anyone seen a Wii at those stores?

BTW atleast 10 ps3's at best buy near mall of georgia

The only time I've seen them at those stores is on a release, like a Sunday morning where they have a minimum of that many systems.

As for PS3s, the shortage is over. This weekend, I was at 3 Targets, 2 Best Buys, and a Circuit City, and all of them had some. Heck, Best Buy and their release this morning had 65 and there were still 58 or so left this evening. I think the incessant demand is just about done. Probably another month or so before we see the Wiis in steady supply.

Felder71

01-02-2007, 10:51 AM

If anyone in the ATL area spots Wiimotes and Nunchuks, I'd be much obliged to know where. Thanks in advance.

such great heights

01-02-2007, 03:59 PM

Anyone know if the Wherehouse in Town Center/FYE in North Point take trade-ins? Wondering if I can make some $$$ off this thread (http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122581).

Dazz

01-03-2007, 10:40 PM

CocheseUGA

01-03-2007, 10:42 PM

The TRU here has about 20 of those Zelda Mega Max packs sitting on an endcap if anyone needs one.

Dazz

01-03-2007, 10:47 PM

never heard of that

Gator

01-04-2007, 01:21 PM

Went by Edgewood last night...

the EBGames had a hand-written sign posted on the front door that read "We have PS3s in stock!"

Also, the Target had a copy of the Zelda: TP soundtrack + mini-sword and shield on the discount toy aisle -- $28 +15% off

Felder71

01-04-2007, 01:34 PM

The Fry's at Alpharetta was hiliarious today....they had a display of so many Playstation 3s, that they formed a little design with it, much like they do with Coke 12 packs. I believe there were close to a 100 of them. And then by the main video game register, there was a handwritten sign saying, "Nintendo Wii is sold out." The video game state of affairs is

My big question is: who is buying the PS3 software they have? If you look at the stock boxes, they literally have 1000s of copies of Resistance, Madden, and Ridge Racer. They must have had to buy a ton to get all their PS3s.

guinaevere

01-04-2007, 03:47 PM

Did everyone have a nice Christmas and New Years?

I only got to see the Lights at Life once this year, but as always it was very nice.

Tybee

01-04-2007, 05:52 PM

Did everyone have a nice Christmas and New Years?

I only got to see the Lights at Life once this year, but as always it was very nice.

Hey Guin. Welcome back. Things were quiet here. Didn't get to Life this year, or any big light display (though last year we drove down to Callaway).

guinaevere

01-04-2007, 06:00 PM

Thanks Tybee. =)

I keep hearing about Callaway. And I keep forgetting to take a day and go see it. The irony is that whenever I travel (business or personal) I almost ALWAYS hit whatever gardens that those cities have. I move to Georgia, and keep forgetting to try Callaway.

TsuyoiMomonga

01-06-2007, 03:55 AM

So I'm looking for a Game Boy Player, but I can't find one anywhere... Has anyone seen one recently or does anyone know where I might be able to find one (preferably at a Gamerush since I have credit there)?

Thanks,
Rusty

guinaevere

01-06-2007, 04:17 AM

I haven't seen many around. But I'll keep an extra vigiliant eye open for ya.

That said, I do have one that I don't actually need now that I finally picked up an SP. Of course, I'm greedy and would like to get eBay type moolah for it. Then again, eBay fees stink and you're a local neighbor. hrmm...

TsuyoiMomonga

01-06-2007, 12:50 PM

Well, guinaevere, while I'd love to profit from it, go and check the ebay prices for yourself. I think you'll be much more inclined to sell that Game Boy Player. Edit: View my blog post below for the scoop on the whole matter...

Pixelated Ink (http://pixelatedink.blogspot.com/)

CocheseUGA

01-06-2007, 06:49 PM

$50 retail, not $40.

guinaevere

01-06-2007, 08:31 PM

Good golly Momonga, that's worth a bundle.

TsuyoiMomonga

01-06-2007, 08:46 PM

Now you see why I was trying to find one. ;)

El Gray

01-08-2007, 02:14 PM

Is anyone near a Rhino Games? I would like to hit one up before they close/change to Gamestop, but they're all so friggin' far away...

Any sales going on, if you have visited?

kjauburn

01-08-2007, 02:27 PM

Is anyone near a Rhino Games? I would like to hit one up before they close/change to Gamestop, but they're all so friggin' far away...

Any sales going on, if you have visited?

No sales beyond the normal promotions going on. The stores on the north side of town are woodstock (575 exit 7), Cummings (400 exit 14), Buford (985 exit 4, and Suwanee (85 exit 111)...

I normally shop at the woodstock location since its a mile form the house, but the Cummings store is near my office. Sounds like they are going to try and sale down the old school games and eventually ship them off.

El Gray

01-08-2007, 10:28 PM

No sales beyond the normal promotions going on. The stores on the north side of town are woodstock (575 exit 7), Cummings (400 exit 14), Buford (985 exit 4, and Suwanee (85 exit 111)...

I normally shop at the woodstock location since its a mile form the house, but the Cummings store is near my office. Sounds like they are going to try and sale down the old school games and eventually ship them off.

But will they have to sell them off before the change to Gamestop, which is supposedly just a week away?

No "s" on Cumming, btw.

kjauburn

01-08-2007, 11:07 PM

But will they have to sell them off before the change to Gamestop, which is supposedly just a week away?

No "s" on Cumming, btw.

Nope they are taking inventory this weekend and putting the new gamestop computers in on Sunday. We have heard a few different scenarios for the old school gaming, but none that include a quick clearance. Right now it sounds like all items will be boxed up during the inventory and shipped out. Some people have reported they plan to sell it down first, but I heard tonight from a store manager he was told the prepare to box it up during inventory...

guinaevere

01-08-2007, 11:50 PM

Is anyone near a Rhino Games? I would like to hit one up before they close/change to Gamestop, but they're all so friggin' far away...

Any sales going on, if you have visited?Not a whole lot. The only thing I noticed was if you buy GoW, you can take $20 off of a GoW case. Which looks like a diamond plate (pretty sure it wasn't actually metal, though I could be wrong... I didn't really look at it) box about 16" wide, 12" tall and maybe 10" deep? And it has some sort of Gears of War logo/graphics on it.

I was kinda hoping Over G Fighters was still $10 off new but that ended around Christmas Eve. So I kinda missed out on that. But with EBs 25% off, I'll prolly pick it up used in town tomorrow.

Nope they are taking inventory this weekend and putting the new gamestop computers in on Sunday. We have heard a few different scenarios for the old school gaming, but none that include a quick clearance. Right now it sounds like all items will be boxed up during the inventory and shipped out. Some people have reported they plan to sell it down first, but I heard tonight from a store manager he was told the prepare to box it up during inventory...Having nothing to go on but familiarity with EBs old legacy games (not GS mind you, EB) I'm assuming all the 8bit-DreamCast titles will get shipped to the EB and GS stores which still carry the legacy games.

And there aren't very many of those around iirc. At least not many EBs. I'm not a big GS shopper, so I couldn't say for sure about them.

Mr. Wiggly

01-09-2007, 10:47 AM

Dkellar

01-09-2007, 05:22 PM

For those looking for Wii's, the GameStop off of Lawrenceville-Suwanne Rd and Sugarloaf Parkway. has them instock. This GS is by the new Wal-mart. They still had some as of 3:30. Oh, this is also in Gwinnett County.

Gator

01-10-2007, 11:58 AM

Anyone else see this thread? (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123311&page=3) ($25 GBA Micros at some Wal-Marts). If anyone checks their Walmart today, let me know how it goes. It's quite a drive to the nearest walmart from Decatur, but it'd be worth it for a $25 micro.

macdaddy2227

01-10-2007, 06:24 PM

macdaddy2227

01-10-2007, 06:25 PM

btw the target in buford near mall of georgia had a couple wiimotes left last night incase anybody needs one

Mr. Wiggly

01-12-2007, 11:31 PM

guinaevere

01-14-2007, 01:02 AM

Anyone going to see the King papers this monday? I'm going to see them but not on the holiday, it'll be too crowded at the center.

If anyone does see them soon, please let us all know your impressions. =)

guinaevere

01-15-2007, 06:10 PM

If anyone in the area is still looking, my local GameRush has Wiimotes, Nunchucks and 360 wireless headsets in stock.

Gator

01-15-2007, 09:04 PM

Anyone stopping by a Rhino videogames anytime soon?? They're clearancing all of their classic games before they turn to the dark side.

If anyone sees a Kid Icarus, Baseball Stars 2 (NES), Zombies Ate my Neighbors (SNES), or an ISSoccer (N64), pick them up and I'll pay you back!

TsuyoiMomonga

01-16-2007, 01:48 AM

If anyone in the area is still looking, my local GameRush has Wiimotes, Nunchucks and 360 wireless headsets in stock.

Are you serious? That's almost worth driving home this weekend for... or maybe I'll just keep it in mind for next time.

guinaevere

01-16-2007, 01:59 AM

El Gray

01-17-2007, 09:47 PM

guinaevere

01-18-2007, 01:52 AM

They have the remainder of the clearance games out in bins at the Buckhead TRU. If you want Deep Labyrinth, Ape Escape 3, Trace Memory, Metroid Pinball, Trace Memory, Trace Memory, some cheapass GBA games, or Trace Memory, they're the store for you!So Trace Memory then?

I know it's all personal opinion and preference, but I enjoyed Trace Memory so much more than Lost in Blue and no one buys TM. Short, sure. But still enjoyable and interesting.

El Gray

01-18-2007, 12:45 PM

I actually have a sealed copy of TM from the CCity sale. I will play it at some point. :) Glad to hear that you enjoyed it.

Oh, and no Game Boy Players at either Buckhead or Northpoint TRU.

Ubiiquitous

01-18-2007, 02:31 PM

In case anyone cares, the Microcenter in Duluth had about 5 copies of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (the FIRST one) for $29.99 as of Noon on 1/18.

Ubiiquitous

01-18-2007, 02:32 PM

They have the remainder of the clearance games out in bins at the Buckhead TRU. If you want Deep Labyrinth, Ape Escape 3, Trace Memory, Metroid Pinball, Trace Memory, Trace Memory, some cheapass GBA games, or Trace Memory, they're the store for you!

El Gray, what are the prices on all those games? I might be tempted to make the drive out there...

neocisco

01-18-2007, 05:41 PM

Don't drive anywhere!!! Haven't you been watching the news!?!? There is a possibility of winter weather conditions!! In January no less!!!! This is breaking, top-of-the-show news!!!!!

El Gray

01-18-2007, 05:51 PM

El Gray, what are the prices on all those games? I might be tempted to make the drive out there...
They're all $9.98 clearance titles.

But yes, as noted above, be sure you stock up on milk, bread, bottled water, and batteries first. WINTERSTORM '07!!!

CocheseUGA

01-18-2007, 05:57 PM

Don't drive anywhere!!! Haven't you been watching the news!?!? There is a possibility of winter weather conditions!! In January no less!!!! This is breaking, top-of-the-show news!!!!!

WXIA having WINTER BLAST '07 yet?

Stick with the man: Glenn Burns.

Ubiiquitous

01-18-2007, 06:25 PM

Good point, all. I forgot about the Armageddon that is going on outside. Maybe I'll just wait until all of the snow melts...

Thanks El Gray. I'll probably take a peek tomorrow...

guinaevere

01-18-2007, 09:15 PM

There is a possibility of winter weather conditions!! In January no less!!!! :rofl:

Doing my weekly grocery shopping last night Kroger was empty. I was speaking with a lady who said they were packed around 5pm and people were buying everything they could. After 7, not a soul in the store.

Okay, so the lows are expected to be in the mid to high 30s, highs in the 40s. So with no real chance of any precipitation freezing, exactly what sort of catastrophic weather is everyone fearing?

Imagine this, I even drove out to Athens today. Managed to get home as well. Startling, I know.

In case anyone cares, the Microcenter in Duluth had about 5 copies of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (the FIRST one) for $29.99 as of Noon on 1/18.And Douglasville TRU still has three copies @ 19.99. We're better. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/tongue.gif

Ubiiquitous

01-18-2007, 10:03 PM

And Douglasville TRU still has three copies @ 19.99. We're better. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/tongue.gif

Ah, yes, indeed. Although it would cost me $10 minimum in gas to get to Douglasville and back, so I guess it evens out :)

I think the game is fun, and all, but I don't understand what the big deal is with it. I definitely am happy with my purchase (even if Gwen had to rub it in :cry:), but for the last year, year and a half all I've heard is Phoenix Wright this and Phoenix Wright that. I got my DS right after Christmas and felt obligated to get it, due to all the hype around it.

Again, don't regret the purchase, but I don't understand all of the hullaballoo around it...

Oh well, off to go outside to build an 8-foot high snowman....

guinaevere

01-18-2007, 11:04 PM

I think the game is fun, and all, but I don't understand what the big deal is with it.Oh it's fun, but I don't get the huge big deal over it either. Possibly some of the older point and click adventure gamers are happy to have some well written games available again. Or maybe it's just crowd mentality... where one goes, the herd follows.

I definitely am happy with my purchase (even if Gwen had to rub it in :cry:)I cannot tell a lie, I am an trouble maker through in through. I'm half german, half jewish and half bugs bunny.

Oh well, off to go outside to build an 8-foot high snowman....Party a Ubii's!!!! I'll bring the hot chocie and marshmallows. *throws snowball at next poster in this thread for absolutely no reason what so ever*

Ubiiquitous

01-18-2007, 11:09 PM

I cannot tell a lie, I am an trouble maker through in through. I'm half german, half jewish and half bugs bunny.

Party a Ubii's!!!! I'll bring the hot chocie and marshmallows. *throws snowball at next poster in this thread for absolutely no reason what so ever*

Wouldn't that be three halves? ;)

And that snowball got me right in the eye :cold:

sprintsucks5892

01-19-2007, 12:01 AM

Yup. They were behind the counter on the wall. I walked right past and then did a double take. They looked to have three each of the N accessories and maybe one or two headsets. Also had a sixaxis but those are all over.
Which Gamerush was this? I have a $20 Blockbuster gift card and I may spend it on either a Wiimote (But maybe not as Wii Play comes with one. Can I preorder Wii Play at GR?), a Wii Nunchuk, or Wario Ware Smooth Moves.

kjauburn

01-19-2007, 12:15 AM

Wii related items are a tough find at GR lately with people burning up credit. They only been getting 1 or 2 new copies of games in for sale. Check friday for Wario since its there normal shipment day for new non rental copies of games.

guinaevere

01-19-2007, 12:36 PM

Wouldn't that be three halves? ;)...I'm over weight?

And that snowball got me right in the eye :cold:Sorry about that. My throwing arm isn't very accurate. But now I have the darndest desire for a massive snowball fight.

Which Gamerush was this? The BBGR on Ridge Road (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=address&searchtype=address&address=4869%20Ridge%20Road&city=Douglasville&state=GA&zipcode=30134&search=++Search++) by Kroger. But I haven't been in there since I first posted about seeing them. I'd call first. Here's a store finder page (http://www.gamerush.com/locator.php) . You can enter your own zip code and try calling your local stores.

Check friday for Wario since its there normal shipment day for new non rental copies of games.I didn't know that.

CocheseUGA

01-19-2007, 01:00 PM

I didn't know that.

There really is no standard day. If the system is the same when I worked there, there is a third party that ships the games to Blockbusters. It's all a matter of when the UPS guy delivers it and if they ship it out on time. Usually it will be on Friday, but I got games on Thursday, Saturday, Monday...it all depended. Also, rental games are the same way. Usually they will show up with the movie shipment on Tuesday, but Friday was another common day.

kjauburn

01-19-2007, 01:15 PM

There really is no standard day. If the system is the same when I worked there, there is a third party that ships the games to Blockbusters. It's all a matter of when the UPS guy delivers it and if they ship it out on time. Usually it will be on Friday, but I got games on Thursday, Saturday, Monday...it all depended. Also, rental games are the same way. Usually they will show up with the movie shipment on Tuesday, but Friday was another common day.

Around Sept GR switch to a single New game shipment to stores from the distributor each week to cut costs. They use to get them in multiple shipments as they came out during the week. Normally the shipments seem to hit Friday, but if no additional games are coming out I have seen them come in earlier. For the most part unless its a big hit they only get 1 or 2 copies of a game in...

Tybee

01-19-2007, 03:14 PM

WXIA having WINTER BLAST '07 yet?

Stick with the man: Glenn Burns.

Glenn Burns, Karen Minton, and David Chandley are and have always been my crew, despite the fact that Glenn is a gator. WSB's weather coverage always kicked everyone else's ass, moreso now that they have all the cool HD toys.

If I wasn't stone broke I'd stop and pick up one of those $19.99 PW's in Douglasville. We're driving out to Carrollton tomorrow to look at a house.

Don't ask. :roll:

CocheseUGA

01-19-2007, 03:30 PM

The reason Glenn has the fish and game forecast is for his son. He went to school with my wife.

Tybee

01-19-2007, 03:35 PM

The reason Glenn has the fish and game forecast is for his son. He went to school with my wife.

I have nothing against the fish and game forecast. I just don't like that he went to Florida. ;)

CocheseUGA

01-19-2007, 03:46 PM

I just thought it was a neat fact. His son and son's friends are avid outdoorsmen.

Ubiiquitous

01-19-2007, 06:20 PM

Thanks to El Gray, I went to TRU in Buckhead and did alright.

The only game I got was Ape Escape 3.

However, I did find the following penny guides:

Half-Life Xbox (a couple left)
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (got last one)
Kameo (couple left)
Quake 4 360 (couple left)

Biggest thing I saw is that they had TONS OF WIIMOTES AND NUNCHUCKS IN STOCK!!! Get 'em while ya can!

organicow

01-19-2007, 07:08 PM

We're driving out to Carrollton tomorrow to look at a house.
Don't ask. :roll:
Carrollton??!! For God's sake man, don't do it! Decatur 4 life!!!! 8-)

neocisco

01-19-2007, 08:06 PM

Carrollton??!! For God's sake man, don't do it! Decatur 4 life!!!! 8-)

Says the man currently residing in the Bay area.;)

guinaevere

01-19-2007, 08:40 PM

If I wasn't stone broke I'd stop and pick up one of those $19.99 PW's in Douglasville. We're driving out to Carrollton tomorrow to look at a house.Just a word of caution. I'm not sure what sort of a house you're looking at, but the entry market subdivisions (subdivision? NOOO!) seem to have drug problems.

Obviously not all of them, but of my four friends who lives in such a home in carrolton each has a neighbor who's constantly got cars coming and going in the driveway. And isn't it funny how the owner of those houses is always telling 'em, I got a great deal on this new laptop/camera/xbox/fendi handbag/et cetera... you want to buy it for like $40? :roll:

organicow

01-19-2007, 09:57 PM

Says the man currently residing in the Bay area.;)
Ha ha, yeah I ran away from Decatur myself....I'm a traitor!! :cry:

But actually...I'll be returning to the area soon. It kinda sucks out here; having no money and paying such high rent is much harder than we thought it'd be. The job I got really blows, and I now have an opportunity that will take me back to Atlanta. So, I'll be back in March, and I'll be living in the Highlands for a bit. So, expect to see me in this forum again soon!

Also, I can't say too much about my new Atlanta-based business venture, but...I'll say this: I hope you guys wouldn't mind having a place like this (http://www.barcadebrooklyn.com) (only even better) in Atlanta, because it won't be long. 8-) Shhhhh...keep the secret! :bouncy:

rupan_sansei

01-19-2007, 10:11 PM

For those interested...I was at Town Center mall tonight and saw Wii classic controllers and nunchucks at the EBGames. The Sears also had remotes, nunchucks, CC, and point cards.

Tybee

01-21-2007, 12:15 AM

Carrollton??!! For God's sake man, don't do it! Decatur 4 life!!!! 8-)

Believe me. You guys are preaching to the choir. Unfortunately, it's not something I have a lot of choice about at this point. My wife has decided she wants to quit her job when we have children (sometime in the next two years) so she can stay home with them. Since she makes twice what I do, that's obviously going to mean a huge change in lifestyle. There's no way on Earth we'd be able to afford our current house on my salary alone.

Add the fact that wherever we move has to have good schools and the fact that she was born and raised in Carrollton (all of her family is there) and you can see why she's pushing for us to move out there (nevermind the fact that I'll still have to commute into Atlanta to work). She loves Decatur too, but her desire to stay home with the kids is stronger. So we're kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place. :cry:

guinaevere

01-21-2007, 03:17 AM

Believe me. You guys are preaching to the choir. You know, when your earlier post ended with

Don't ask. :roll:it quite clearly read as, "It's Mrs Tybee's desire. Not mine."

But being a real Mom and raising your children is so much better than shuffling them off to some pre-school where who knows who's responsible for them and they learn that to get what they want, they just have to scream a little louder than the next kid. Plus kids need their parents.

Not too long ago I was watching this woman with her baby. The kids eyes were just instinctively drawn to the Mothers face. It's amazing the physical and emotional need a child has for the love and attention of their parents. People wonder why there are so many problems out there... it could have something to do with the fact that parents seemingly have absolutely interest in their children.

And dude, y'all see it clearly in a store or a mall. Some kid asking their Mum or Dad, what's this? how much is this? where are we going next? et cetera and the parent completely ignoring or giving some wise@ss answer as if to say, "stop bothering me! can't you see I'm busy looking at these very important spatulas?!!?!" If you and I can see how much that parent wants nufin to do with their kid, how much more so must that poor child feel it?

Sorry. I kinda soapboxed there. Get me, I'm filling in for Oprah this week. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/blush.gif

El Gray

01-21-2007, 03:54 AM

I saw one Wiimote and several Classic controllers at the old Target in Sandy Springs on Friday night. Also, a pretty decent array of clearance games there in the $10-$13 range. Zelda II Classic for GBA was $7.

macdaddy2227

01-21-2007, 03:17 PM

picked up a wii at mall of georgia best buy this morning :)

sprintsucks5892

01-21-2007, 11:59 PM

Picked up a Wii at the North Point Best Buy this morning!

Anyone remember the part in Titanic where everyone is fighting for the life jackets?
That's basically what it was.

neocisco

01-22-2007, 12:49 AM

Picked up a Wii at the North Point Best Buy this morning!

Anyone remember the part in Titanic where everyone is fighting for the life jackets?
That's basically what it was.

Did you have Celine Dion singing in the background?

Neeear, faaaaar, whereeeeeeeeever you are...

Felder71

01-22-2007, 09:35 AM

Picked up a Wii at the North Point Best Buy this morning!

Anyone remember the part in Titanic where everyone is fighting for the life jackets?
That's basically what it was.

Was it really that bad? How many of them did they have? Was it a lot of resellers or just people that wanted one?

Funny, how Nintendo's last system, you could walk into a store and buy it off the shelf within a week or so. Now, we've got epic struggles to obtain one two months after release.

guinaevere

01-22-2007, 10:47 AM

Picked up a Wii at the North Point Best Buy this morning!

Anyone remember the part in Titanic where everyone is fighting for the life jackets?
That's basically what it was.Seriously? I found a wii for doomlvl20 by going to my local TRU last monday and asking, "you don't have any wiis by any chance do you?" It was the last one, but still.

Neeear, faaaaar, whereeeeeeeeever you are... *sniff* ...that was beautiful, neo.

rupan_sansei

01-23-2007, 09:28 PM

TravistyOJ

01-23-2007, 09:46 PM

Saw 4 copies of Phoenix Wright 1 for $20 at the Kennesaw Toys R Us tonight while looking for Hotel Dusk. Plus Wii Nunchucks were at most every store that sold the accessories. No shortages on Barret Parkway tonight.

Dangit, and it had to happen when i am carless. If anyone goes by there, pick me up a copy, and I'll pay ya back. :D

sprintsucks5892

01-23-2007, 10:03 PM

Did you have Celine Dion singing in the background?

Neeear, faaaaar, whereeeeeeeeever you are...
I would have thrown her into the middle of the pack if she was... I hate her thaaat much. :drool:

Tybee

01-24-2007, 02:15 AM

Aha! We may have a solution that will keep us in Decatur. We realized we could sell our house and buy a condo or townhome that is half the price but actually has more living space (we're in a 2/1 now, albeit with a full basement and a huge lot for downtown Decatur). We'll be able to afford it on my salary alone and we'll still be building equity. So we can start having kids and my wife can stay home with them. And we get to stay in Decatur, blocks from where we live now, so we'll still have the good schools and all of the creature comforts we enjoy now.

Feels like a huge weight has been lifted off us.

El Gray

01-24-2007, 12:06 PM

I am glad to hear that all those condos they're building are doing some good, Tybee!

It's my birthday today. Does anyone happen to have a Fry's sale sheet for the week handy? I might stop by to spend a gift card there tonight.

Tybee

01-24-2007, 12:50 PM

I am glad to hear that all those condos they're building are doing some good, Tybee!

They do seem to be building a lot of them, don't they?

We're looking at some of the nicer older ones (a lot of them seem to be on Church Street). We've always liked older houses (think 1900's-1940's, not 1960's-1980's ;) ) Not sure if that translates to multi-family housing, but the older ones are certainly bigger, more affordable, and have nicer landscaping. It shocks me that we could have a nice 3/2 in a good area for literally half the price of our current house.

Good luck at Fry's. We've had a $40 BB gc smoldering on the dining room table since Christmas, courtesy of my father-in-law's trollop of the week (wife's assessment, not mine). I've been lobbying to combine it with a GGC for a $5 Wario Ware: Smooth Moves and last night I got the go-ahead from the finance committee. ;)

guinaevere

01-24-2007, 02:37 PM

Aha! We may have a solution that will keep us in Decatur. We realized we could sell our house and buy a condo or townhome that is half the price but actually has more living space (we're in a 2/1 now, albeit with a full basement and a huge lot for downtown Decatur).GAH!!! I have to email my big bro to see if their condo (on the market) has an online listing for you to at least check out.

They do seem to be building a lot of them, don't they?Is that so? That's prolly why my Sister-in-Laws condo hasn't sold yet. Many folks would rather buy new than used. *shrugs* Personally if I had a mortgage on a house I wasn't living in, and it wasn't selling, I'd lower the price and take a loss. It's better than paying $X00 each month into a financial black hole.

We're looking at some of the nicer older ones (a lot of them seem to be on Church Street). We've always liked older houses (think 1900's-1940's, not 1960's-1980's ;) ) In dat case, never mind. I don't know where hers is address-wise, but it's definately not an older model.

Tybee

01-24-2007, 03:50 PM

GAH!!! I have to email my big bro to see if their condo (on the market) has an online listing for you to at least check out.

Well, we'd still be interested. Actually, most we're looking at ARE 1960s-1980s-era, since that's what we can afford and they have the most space for the dollar (we just LIKE older than that, style-wise). We underestimated taxes a bit, so we may not be sitting quite as pretty as we thought. But we'll find something.

Is that so? That's prolly why my Sister-in-Laws condo hasn't sold yet. Many folks would rather buy new than used. *shrugs* Personally if I had a mortgage on a house I wasn't living in, and it wasn't selling, I'd lower the price and take a loss. It's better than paying $X00 each month into a financial black hole.

A lot of folks do seem to favor new construction, definitely the farther out you go. But that's not the case intown, where properties with character and better construction are prized.

At some point, yeah you need to drop the price or do SOMETHING to make the property more attractive. Still, mortgage payments aren't the "black hole" that rent is, as you will theoretically get most of it back. Just sucks mightily to be paying it on a property you're not living in.

We're currently in our third house. We sold each of the previous two within a month of listing. The first was a 1960s ranch in Smyrna. We were there a little less than two years (planned to be there for at least 5) and still managed to make almost $45,000 on the sale by doing minimal upgrades like refinishing the floors, putting up crown moulding, and painting everything.

Second house in Greenville, SC was built in 1913 and was on the National Historic Register. We thought we were going to be there for a long time, so we bought nice appliances and paid ~$8,000 to have the entire house rewired. We were there less than a year. But we still broke even (primarily because wife's company paid the closing costs).

Not sure what's going to happen with the current house, but I know we won't take a loss. I can debunk one myth: White/beige walls DO NOT sell houses. Some realtors/sellers seem to think the more sterile the better. But if you have a good eye for color, people will be psychologically fooled into thinking the house is inherently more valuable simply because of the colors on the wall.

El Gray

01-25-2007, 04:11 PM

I made my trip to Fry's last night to check on Hotel Dusk and Phoenix Wright 2. I had missed the $25 price on PW2 by a day, and they were out of stock, anyway. Hotel Dusk was a full $35, so I scoffed at that.

However, tucked away beside the stack of Portrait of Ruins were two copies of CV: Dawn of Sorrow for $35, so I took that as a sign to finally get myself a copy. I haven't seen it for sale anywhere else in recent months (OOP?), and the gift card made it a nice deal for me.

So, woohoo! If anyone still needs this game, check out Fry's. This was the Alpharetta store.

neocisco

01-31-2007, 11:29 PM

Where did everybody go!?

I got the ad for MicroCenter in the mail yesterday and they're going to be doing trade-ins on games. Hopefully they'll have competitve prices. I went out of my way to buy my MP3 player there and had a very good experience. If they give good prices I'll trade my stuff there. More options are always good. Gamerush sometimes gives good prices but their selection is not the best (that's being kind). Gamestop is...well, Gamestop. My poor, poor Rhino is gone (I know kjauburn feels my pain) so this MC news is good.

UPDATE:

There's a possibility of sleet and/or ice tonight!! We're all gonna die!!!!!!!

guinaevere

01-31-2007, 11:45 PM

Where did everybody go!? Seriously. I even baked some cookies for everyone and no one stops by. pfft to all of you.

I got the ad for MicroCenter in the mail yesterday and they're going to be doing trade-ins on games. Yeah, I was laughing at the part about them having a big selection of used games (or wording something like that). Each time I've been in there, they've only had about 10-12 used games. Granted you have to start somewhere, but they need to do some sort of advertising to get the word out.

By any chance did you stop at the GameRush right there, neo? I was curious if they had a decent selection, but I'm too lazy to drive out there if there's nothing else to scope out. Of course, the sketty wearhouse is right near so that's an okay excuse. Not the best food, but I love that chain for sentimental reasons and because sitting in the streetcar, eating fattening italian food and playing DS games is about the best thing ever.

Changing topic, I was wondering what everyone thought about getting together some Sunday night at a restaruant/bar called Taco Mac (I think that's what it's called)? I know folks who used to go to the one in Douglasville for halo tournaments, so they might be a viable option for us doing a wii party.

magicite

02-01-2007, 06:59 PM

So I've been doing a LOT of thinking lately. For the longest time I've wanted to open up more or less a geek store. Games, computer modding and hardware, comics, cards, movies, and CD's. Maybe two arcade machines in the place and some internet cafe style computers.

Well, this was all a pipe dream up until I went to visit my mom in Oklahoma and I saw it. And It was good. It was Vintage Stock (http://www.vintagestock.com/), and it's a place out in the midwest primarily. I think they have around 12 stores and they seem to do well. So This got me to thinking. Why not. Why not go and open that video game store. But where?
(http://www.vintagestock.com/)
So here's where I'm currently thinking: Hiram. It's growing super fast, it's more on my side of town, and there seems to be no computer parts/computer repair stores in the area, so right there I'd have a niche. Not to mention I'd be a geek paradise with halo tournament, Wii and DS nights, card tournament and pen and paper nights.

Here's what I'm looking for. Ideas. Any ideas that you've always wanted to see in a game store? I thought about staffing it with cosplayed college girls (kinda like a geeky hooters esque sorta thing) but I don't think that would put over well in Hiram.

Also, does anyone think a location in ATL is more ripe for a game store? I'm really looking to cater to gamers who are ages 14-35, mainly young males. I also considered opening up near KSU for this reason.

So any ideas are welcome. Anyone with any insight on what a 3500 sq ft to 5000 sq ft retail space normally runs. Anyone who's ever thought seriously or has any information would be awesome.

This isn't my first business either. I currently run a small construction company, so I do understand very well what I'm looking at.

Any ideas?

CocheseUGA

02-01-2007, 07:51 PM

I would think Sandy Springs, Alpharetta or Kennesaw would be a much better target that Hiram. Yeah, you might have competition, but you'll also actually have people who might come in your store.

TsuyoiMomonga

02-02-2007, 01:52 PM

Well, my hometown is Hiram, so I can give you a little bit of insight. It is definitely growing fast, so it seems like a suitable spot. I know when I was in high school there was not much to do there in the way of fun besides the movie theatre and going out to eat. I think as long as you have regular tournaments/get-togethers it can turn out to be a cool hang-out that could develop a ripe following. Advertise near the schools to try and get the locals coming weekly. I know if there was a social video game store (EB never had any events) while I was in high school, I would've been there a lot. While it will be hard to include EVERY game, try not to exclude any one group. Take suggestions on what people want to play. I'm sure everyone wants to play Wii/DS/Halo, but there's probably others that want a weekly Magic:TG tourney.

With that said about my hometown, I visit KSU a lot as my girlfriend goes there. Of course, since it is a college there are a ton of people that play Smash Bros and Halo and well, prolly anything you can think of. But in an area with so many businesses, you will need some thing that will make them go to your place instead of EB/Gamestop or Trade N Play. The obvious is competitive prices and social events.

Well I wish you luck in your endeavors and I definitely plan to visit if you open shop.

EDIT: Also, one of the cool things about being in Athens now is the nearby comic shops (3 that I can think of). When I was back home, I always had to drive to Marietta for comics because there are no shops in Hiram or Douglasville (however, that'd be great if I was wrong). Something to think about.

Tybee

02-02-2007, 02:00 PM

I would think Sandy Springs, Alpharetta or Kennesaw would be a much better target that Hiram. Yeah, you might have competition, but you'll also actually have people who might come in your store.

Exactly. You'll have a lack of competition in Hiram, true, but only because THERE'S NO ONE IN HIRAM, including customers.

If your target market is college guys, then you're going to (duh) want to be near a college. Kennesaw could work. But remember that it's still primarily a commuter college, so there's no guarantee that the people you want hanging out at your place necessarily live in close proximity. Also, Kennesaw is not exactly rife with geeks, as it mainly caters to international students, adult education, nursing and business majors.

I would think a much better move would be the west side of downtown, where you could draw clientele from Tech and GSU. No lack of geeks there (I'm allowed to say that because I married one). Also, there is a dearth of gaming/comic shops here (most of the Tech kids seem to come over to to the EB and BB at Edgewood). Yes, the overhead is going to be more, but so is your traffic, and there will always be new blood coming through as students graduate and new ones come in. And that area is really on the rise as they convert a lot of old factories and warehouses into lofts and retail space. Might be a good time to buy in.

El Gray

02-02-2007, 02:34 PM

I would think a much better move would be the west side of downtown, where you could draw clientele from Tech and GSU. No lack of geeks there (I'm allowed to say that because I married one). Also, there is a dearth of gaming/comic shops here (most of the Tech kids seem to come over to to the EB and BB at Edgewood). Yes, the overhead is going to be more, but so is your traffic, and there will always be new blood coming through as students graduate and new ones come in. And that area is really on the rise as they convert a lot of old factories and warehouses into lofts and retail space. Might be a good time to buy in.
I agree with the gentleman with Neutral Milk on his face.

Perhaps on Howell Mill or Northside Drive? Surely there are some affordable spots somewhere along there.

guinaevere

02-02-2007, 02:36 PM

THERE'S NO ONE IN HIRAM, including customers....HEY!

Guys, you really have no idea how fast this area has grown.

Edit: Speaking of local stores. Justin, the AM at the EB in Hiram (he's the big tall kid) was so excited last night. He comes over to me, "gwen guess what?"
"what?!"
"I got my Firefighters job today!"
He was SO excited. He's always wanted to be a fireman, and passed his training and tests earlier in 2006, but he's been waiting to get hired at a local house. He had an interview yesterday morning, and they called him at 5 to hire him. YAY Justin!!!

It'll be sad to see him leave, but I'm totally happy for him. Daniel will move up to AM and Stephanie will be third key and finally stop having to look for other part time jobs, as she should be getting more hours now. Yay all around.

*giggles* I did find out that Justin was the one who threw out all the penny guides the other evening and I yelled at him for it, and told him because of that I won't give him a congratulatory present for his new career. So he blames the manager, "he told me to." Yeah yeah, excuses. ;)

I will miss this store a lot when I move. =(

UPDATE:
Neo, did you survive the horrific weather the other night?

Tybee

02-02-2007, 03:31 PM

...HEY!

Guys, you really have no idea how fast this area has grown.

Almost sounded plausible until I remembered that the person arguing this is herself moving away. ;)

I'm sure Hiram is seeing the same explosion of strip malls, QTs, Mal-Warts, and T.J.I. Outback AppleChili's that Carrollton, Cumming, LaGrange, and all of these other formerly far-flung locales are experiencing. I still don't think that makes them the best locale for the kind of business magicite is proposing. You and Tsuyoi are the exception, not the rule, Gwen (which is why you're posting here in the first place). You've got families with young kids out there and retirees, not an overabundance of high school and college kids with a lot of disposable income. You could argue the captive audience angle, but I just don't think you'd get enough traffic from the kind of people you're looking for to make a business like this profitable in that kind of pseudo-rural/suburban outskirts area.

Edit: Speaking of local stores. Justin, the AM at the EB in Hiram (he's the big tall kid) was so excited last night. He comes over to me, "gwen guess what?"
"what?!"
"I got my Firefighters job today!"
He was SO excited. He's always wanted to be a fireman, and passed his training and tests earlier in 2006, but he's been waiting to get hired at a local house. He had an interview yesterday morning, and they called him at 5 to hire him. YAY Justin!!!

That's awesome. Congrats to him! As someone who was forced to work in retail while struggling to get a foot in the door in my chosen profession, I know what that frustration feels like...And how great it feels when the call finally comes.

guinaevere

02-02-2007, 04:14 PM

Almost sounded plausible until I remembered that the person arguing this is herself moving away. ;)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/tongue.gif And why is gwen moving? Because her little brother can't take the over-crowding around here. Touche Tybee. Our battle of wits (or in my case, battle without wits) continues.

I still don't think that makes them the best locale for the kind of business magicite is proposing. Oh I would never suggest that it is, but only because I'm not in that sort of business and I don't purport to know anything about the matter. I can only tell you that traffic around here is heavy from early morning till 8ish at night. Lots of soccer moms, high school kids with cars and nothing to do, and people who actually work for a living.

That's awesome. Congrats to him! As someone who was forced to work in retail while struggling to get a foot in the door in my chosen profession, I know what that frustration feels like...And how great it feels when the call finally comes.I shall pass along the sentiments. =)

CocheseUGA

02-02-2007, 04:32 PM

And why is gwen moving? Because her little brother can't take the over-crowding around here.

Overcrowding? :wtf:

Gator

02-02-2007, 05:02 PM

I agree with the gentleman with Neutral Milk on his face.

Perhaps on Howell Mill or Northside Drive? Surely there are some affordable spots somewhere along there.

Actually, there was a place that opened up on the corner of Hemphill & 10th last year that sold nothing but board games and it failed miserably. It couldn't have been any closer to campus, and it had tons of traffic as it was next to the big bar spot and big sandwich spot. Obviously video games are bigger business than board games, but opening a nerd store next to Tech isn't a sure thing. In fact, there was even an old-school arcade opened in that same strip that didn't last more than a month. One final note, GaTech has a pretty established gaming club... they have a few Xbox360s networked and running on projection screens in the student lounge. It costs $$ to jump in, but your hypothetical store would already have some serious competition.

All that being said, I think your idea kicks ass. Good luck!

kjauburn

02-02-2007, 06:36 PM

EDIT: Also, one of the cool things about being in Athens now is the nearby comic shops (3 that I can think of). When I was back home, I always had to drive to Marietta for comics because there are no shops in Hiram or Douglasville (however, that'd be great if I was wrong). Something to think about.

Sometimes there are comics shops, but finding them are a bitch. I did quite a bit of digging to find every store in cobb, fulton, and cherokee about a year ago. I was planning to open a comic shop last april, but plans were squashed when we found out a baby was on the way. I was planning to use my consulting business to fund the start up of the store, but there was no way I was going to do that with they baby news since I was planning on pushing $50,000 into it. I was planning to open the store in Roswell since both Roswell/Alpharetta just don't have any comic stores anymore. Everyone drives to Oxford or Dr. Nos.

Tybee

02-02-2007, 07:19 PM

Sometimes there are comics shops, but finding them are a bitch. I did quite a bit of digging to find every store in cobb, fulton, and cherokee about a year ago. I was planning to open a comic shop last april, but plans were squashed when we found out a baby was on the way. I was planning to use my consulting business to fund the start up of the store, but there was no way I was going to do that with they baby news since I was planning on pushing $50,000 into it. I was planning to open the store in Roswell since both Roswell/Alpharetta just don't have any comic stores anymore. Everyone drives to Oxford or Dr. Nos.

As a kid my comic shop of choice was Book Nook (when my mom would take me there). In HS I would occasionally visit Dr. No's. There was a Titan Comics and Games less than a mile from where my wife and I lived in Smyrna, but comics were a brief period in my life and I don't think the finance committee would tolerate revisiting that little income diversion. She grudgingly endorses Wii and DS-related purchases as it is. ;)

Sideswiper

02-03-2007, 04:43 PM

El Gray

02-05-2007, 05:21 PM

Actually, there was a place that opened up on the corner of Hemphill & 10th last year that sold nothing but board games and it failed miserably. It couldn't have been any closer to campus, and it had tons of traffic as it was next to the big bar spot and big sandwich spot. Obviously video games are bigger business than board games, but opening a nerd store next to Tech isn't a sure thing. In fact, there was even an old-school arcade opened in that same strip that didn't last more than a month. One final note, GaTech has a pretty established gaming club... they have a few Xbox360s networked and running on projection screens in the student lounge. It costs $$ to jump in, but your hypothetical store would already have some serious competition.

Ha, you know, I've noticed that closed store just recently, as I've been visiting a young lady in the area. I didn't even think about it when I was suggesting things. That's a good point to keep in mind.

The point about Roswell/Alpharetta being devoid of comics is spot-on, though. I used to hit the Classic Comics on Hwy 9 years ago, but they closed. Then I moved my business up to the store by Mall of Georgia for a while. Now that I'm intown, I shop at Oxford. It works, but I would enjoy seeing a shop in Roswell or Alpha again...

Tybee

02-05-2007, 05:25 PM

Hello everyone! I just got a video iPod for Christmas and have been listening to the CAGcast since. I live in Oakhurst, near Decatur, and would love to meet other gamers to waste an evening or so. I'm a married 29 year old guy and none of my coworkers play video games... :cry:

Anyway, I'll guess I will add this to the list of forums to haunt!

Hey Sideswiper! Welcome to the forums (and, on behalf of Cheapy and Wombat, to the podcast). You'll be happy to see that Atlanta has one of the most consistently active local threads on the site. I'm in Decatur too (near the square), 32, also married. Of the frequent posters in this thread, we've got several folks in and around Decatur and then most of the rest seem to be farther out, but everyone's nice. None of my coworkers and few of my friends play games either. My wife enjoys them occasionally.

We've been trying to organize a local get together for a while now, but it hasn't worked out for one reason or another. I think there's some concern about inviting a bunch of strangers over to one's house. I know my wife was iffy on the idea. ;) Might make more sense to meet in public somewhere first to get to know each other and make sure nobody's an axe murderer and THEN follow that up with a gaming meet at someone's place. Brickstore, anyone?

organicow

02-05-2007, 06:54 PM

Wow, I haven't visited this thread in a few weeks...I missed a decent amount of chatter!

To Tybee:
Glad to hear that your OTP exodus might be averted; nobody should have to live in Carrollton! ;) The wife and I are indeed returning to the Atlanta area, and though we'd like to buy another house in Decatur eventually, we're gonna have to live in an apartment for a while when we get back (we've got one waiting for us off N. Highland for March 1). Hopefully I'll be back near my beloved Brickstore soon enough!

To the guy wanting to open a store:
I think that is a great idea, but it is one of those things that would have to be done just right in order to work. Location would be everything, and a steady stream of well-advertised events would be your bread and butter. I agree that an intown location would be ideal; somewhere in the Emory-GSU-Tech triangle. There are lots of nerds there, but the key (i think) is to cater to 'hip' nerds rather than the pocket-protector crowd. There are lots of dudes like me (29, married, computer geek, PR professional, musician, etc) who love gaming and other geeky stuff, but who also appreciate some good rock n roll, tasty beers, and a fine cigar from time to time. In short, we're not Poindexters, but we do love to geek out.
/my two cents

To all else:
Once I get back to Atlanta, this thread will once again be started by an Atlanta resident! Imagine that! I miss the robust atl CAG community - San Fran/Bay Area has a shit CAG community compared to Atlanta!

Tybee

02-05-2007, 07:10 PM

To Tybee:
Glad to hear that your OTP exodus might be averted; nobody should have to live in Carrollton! ;) The wife and I are indeed returning to the Atlanta area, and though we'd like to buy another house in Decatur eventually, we're gonna have to live in an apartment for a while when we get back (we've got one waiting for us off N. Highland for March 1). Hopefully I'll be back near my beloved Brickstore soon enough!

Yeah, we were fortunate enough to get some help from my folks and were able to figure out a plan that looks like it will actually allow us to stay in our house. So we are very, very happy. Get back soon. We miss ya around here. They might actually have the Decatur Marta station finished by the time you get here (they just put up these cool glowing blue pillars with white metal ivy inlays, so it looks like it's going to be nifty).

To the guy wanting to open a store:
I think that is a great idea, but it is one of those things that would have to be done just right in order to work. Location would be everything, and a steady stream of well-advertised events would be your bread and butter. I agree that an intown location would be ideal; somewhere in the Emory-GSU-Tech triangle. There are lots of nerds there, but the key (i think) is to cater to 'hip' nerds rather than the pocket-protector crowd. There are lots of dudes like me (29, married, computer geek, PR professional, musician, etc) who love gaming and other geeky stuff, but who also appreciate some good rock n roll, tasty beers, and a fine cigar from time to time. In short, we're not Poindexters, but we do love to geek out.
/my two cents

Agreed on all counts *imagines Brickstore with a gaming lounge* :drool:

organicow

02-05-2007, 07:28 PM

Agreed on all counts *imagines Brickstore with a gaming lounge* :drool:

I'm working on it my friend....give me until summer '08. 8-)

guinaevere

02-05-2007, 09:36 PM

Overcrowding? :wtf:You don't think that the atlanta area/burbs are crowded?

Brickstore, anyone?I'd comment if I knew what that was.

As to comics/gaming shops. During the 90s there was a nice surge and comic shops went up all over the place around the country. The bubble burts and now it's hard to run a profitable store, from what I hear. I'm not against them by any means, but I do hope that anyone with such a venture in mind does their research well and has contingency plans in the event that their store does not succeed.

Bainmarny

02-06-2007, 01:32 AM

He's talking about http://www.brickstorepub.com/history.asp.
It's near the Decatur courthouse.

guinaevere

02-06-2007, 02:00 AM

Detective Thorn

02-06-2007, 04:37 AM

He's talking about http://www.brickstorepub.com/history.asp.
It's near the Decatur courthouse.

I thought that place sounded familiar, and now I know why. I actually had dinner there with a few classmates back in July. It was a cool place, but I probably would have enjoyed it much more if I hadn't been tired and stressed out from the two days of testing I had just completed.

Listen to Weep For from the Big O soundtrack and look at the b&w photos in the gallery. It's the perfect music for those pics.

I really need to pick up a copy of the Big O soundtrack at some point. That show had a great score. I have to say though, that the first season theme does sound a bit like the Flash Gordon theme.

CocheseUGA

02-06-2007, 08:59 AM

You don't think that the atlanta area/burbs are crowded?

Not at all. Not compared to any other big city in the world. I miss it in fact.

El Gray

02-06-2007, 11:10 AM

I really need to pick up a copy of the Big O soundtrack at some point. That show had a great score. I have to say though, that the first season theme does sound a bit like the Flash Gordon theme.
You say this like it's a bad thing...

Tybee

02-06-2007, 12:10 PM

Great heavens, NO TV?!?!?! So the reason we all don't meet there for a drink or lunch or sumpin is?

Listen to Weep For from the Big O soundtrack and look at the b&w photos in the gallery. It's the perfect music for those pics.

Yeah, it's a great place. The food's decent, but it's the amazing beer menu and atmosphere that makes the place great. It's a great place to just hang out (Decatur has a lot of these).

What about a week from Saturday (Feb. 17)?

Bainmarny

02-06-2007, 04:12 PM

What about a week from Saturday (Feb. 17)?

I'd be up for it.
Drinking beers, talking games, eating brats, sounds fun.

TravistyOJ

02-06-2007, 04:44 PM

Brickstore? Did someone say Brickstore? I LOVE that place. Anyway, I don't say much in this thread, but welcome Sideswiper! This thread is pretty much always active. :D

Tybee

02-06-2007, 05:05 PM

I'd be up for it.
Drinking beers, talking games, eating brats, sounds fun.

Anybody else? You in, Travisty? What time works for everyone?

El Gray

02-06-2007, 06:55 PM

I couldn't do that day, as I'll be involved with a family wedding in Duluth... but don't let me spoil the fun.

Detective Thorn

02-06-2007, 07:42 PM

You say this like it's a bad thing...

It is not a bad thing. I just find the similarity to be amusing. I actually own a copy of the Flash Gordon sountrack (on LP).

prodeath

02-08-2007, 07:41 PM

CAG from the southside checking in. Deciding to get out of lurk mode for a sec and say hello.

guinaevere

02-09-2007, 03:16 AM

Holla death, glad to have you post in here.

I really need to pick up a copy of the Big O soundtrack at some point. That show had a great score.Agreed.

I have to say though, that the first season theme does sound a bit like the Flash Gordon theme.Don't you mess with the opening. That's the best Five Dollar Intro ever. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/smile_eager.gif I say that both in jest and in truth. For a *really* low budget opening, the music and the animation is just right. It fits.

Now for going Queen/Flash Gordon on me, I will have to hurt you. Because to this day, I can't decide if the music or the movie itself was worse than the other. You, my dear Detective have made me see that the Big O intro can be compared with the Flash theme song. And that I'm not happy about.

Not at all. Not compared to any other big city in the world. I miss it in fact.I've done a good amount of travel in my years, and this citys sprawl vs the civic engineering (ie, roads) prove a very bad combination.

But for what it's worth, the younger brother isn't looking to hit another city. He needs a quiet area.

What about a week from Saturday (Feb. 17)?If I'm not driving out the colorado with just mentioned younger brother for a peek at the area, I'd love to.

kjauburn

02-10-2007, 04:27 PM

Well it looks like the Wii will get some love since my 360 died last week. From what I am told the average return time is about 10-14 days.

Detective Thorn

02-11-2007, 02:34 AM

Now for going Queen/Flash Gordon on me, I will have to hurt you. Because to this day, I can't decide if the music or the movie itself was worse than the other.

I actually agree with you about the movie itself. It is simply not very good.

Well it looks like the Wii will get some love since my 360 died last week. From what I am told the average return time is about 10-14 days.

That sounds about right. I had to send mine in for repairs about five or six weeks ago and it took them just over a week to get it back to me.

Gator

02-11-2007, 06:06 PM

I managed to pick up a classic controller for the Wii this weekend. Target at Edgewood had about 5 left this morning. Highly recommended for those VC freaks out there like me -- I can finally make some headway in Super Mario World!

guinaevere

02-14-2007, 10:44 PM

Wiis sighted at East-West Target yesterday (four of five of 'em), and a few other places. If folks are still needing, they're starting to show up and last more than three minutes on the shelves.

And Happy Valentines, guys. Now where's my kiss?

mtxbass1

02-14-2007, 11:55 PM

Thanks guinaevere. I'm heading to Atlanta this weekend (IKEA) and hopefully I'll find a wii at a target.

CocheseUGA

02-14-2007, 11:58 PM

Thanks guinaevere. I'm heading to Atlanta this weekend (IKEA).

Plan on at least a 90 minute stop. That store is massive. Got our computer desk and entertainment center there. If you can deal with the customer service (or lack thereof), it's great furniture.

guinaevere

02-14-2007, 11:58 PM

oh ikea! sounds like a good day of walking. Just not on the weekend. Too crowded.

Only 90 minutes? I take my Mum there and we're there for at least three hours.

mtxbass1

02-15-2007, 08:34 AM

Plan on at least a 90 minute stop. That store is massive. Got our computer desk and entertainment center there. If you can deal with the customer service (or lack thereof), it's great furniture.

Yeah, we aren't really planning on going many places except IKEA, Frys, a few eateries (Ru Sans, Varsity), and maybe a few Targets. It should be enough time (I hope).

Felder71

02-15-2007, 03:05 PM

Yeah, we aren't really planning on going many places except IKEA, Frys, a few eateries (Ru Sans, Varsity), and maybe a few Targets. It should be enough time (I hope).

You'll be driving a whole lot to go to all those different places, especially since Fry's are far out in the burbs. But it should be worth the trip.

guinaevere

02-15-2007, 03:11 PM

I've only been to Fry's once around when they opened, and the kids working there were rude and clueless. I also didn't see any deals to get excited about. Has it improved?

Felder71

02-16-2007, 08:32 AM

I've only been to Fry's once around when they opened, and the kids working there were rude and clueless. I also didn't see any deals to get excited about. Has it improved?

Deals can be hit or miss, but it's always fun to walk around and see what they have. The variety of goods that they sell almost rivals a Wal-Mart. I mean, 12 packs of soda and transistors? Pocket bikes and 60" plasmas? Office furniture and car stereos? It's just crazy! As for customer service, I never expect much at a place like that, but at least I never have to wait for a register, which is much better than Best Buy or Circuit City.

Tybee

02-16-2007, 01:28 PM

So is there still any interest in meeting up tomorrow? I'm supposed to paint a bedroom, so I might be indisposed. On the other hand, it would be an easy way to get out of it. ;)

Let me know if anyone wants to meet up at the Brickstore or anywhere else.

Wolfkin

02-20-2007, 12:26 AM

Sandy Springs Target has about 5 Baten Kaitos (NGC) for $4.98. I almost bought another one because.. hey for $5 who wouldn't.

I also got a nice deal at Microcenter, Viewtiful Joe 2, Bloodrayne, and SSX Tour all for $11.. however that was the last VJ2 and last SSX Tour.

Tybee

02-20-2007, 06:23 PM

Wolfkin

02-20-2007, 08:36 PM

Duluth Fry's has a ton of Mana as listed here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2682369#post2682369).

Tybee

02-26-2007, 12:40 PM

Remember way back when, when someone (I think Gwen) posted about those Phoenix Wright's for $19.99 at the Douglasville TRU? Well, I finally got my wife to stop in there on Friday and they had one left. Hooray! Played it all weekend. GREAT, GREAT game. I was dumb for not getting this before now. I'm almost done with the third case. I'm sure as soon as I finish it I'll want the sequel.

Unfortunately, no luck finding the above mentioned $5 Baten Kaitos at Target. Anybody seen them other places around town?

While we're at it, if anyone sees Advance Wars for the DS at any Best Buys around town, please let me know.

Wolfkin

02-26-2007, 02:20 PM

went shopping thru central atlanta looking for BestBuys. Some guy with the list is sweeping pretty much everything himself at buckhead. The two others I went two were empty. I still managed to make out with 2 Kingdom Hearts, Worms, and I noticed Fire Emblem for $10 and picked it up as well.

Gator

02-26-2007, 03:54 PM

Has anyone stopped by Edgewood yet? I'm headed there after work. Looking for Worms DS, Advance Wars DS, Killzone, and Katamari 1.

AlohaMars2

02-26-2007, 08:31 PM

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2702691&postcount=1509

Heres my account from ATL 890

Full Metal XL

02-27-2007, 12:41 AM

I don't suppose any nice ATL CAG happened to see that PS2 Rugby 2005 game, or either an Xbox or PS2 World Soccer Winning 11? I just recently got hooked on the sports, and now looking for the games cheap. ;)

AlohaMars2

02-27-2007, 09:50 PM

neocisco

02-27-2007, 11:35 PM

Did anybody hit up the Kennesaw BB? I went today and found exactly what I expected to...nothing.

El Gray

02-28-2007, 01:35 AM

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2702691&postcount=1509

Heres my account from ATL 890

Awesome haul, but which store is 890?

CocheseUGA

02-28-2007, 06:06 PM

Did anybody hit up the Kennesaw BB? I went today and found exactly what I expected to...nothing.

Them and Acworth. Zilch.

Did pick up Lego II at GR on Shallowford and MLB 2K7 at Chastain Wal-mart.

Gator

02-28-2007, 06:23 PM

Anyone know if the CompUSA in Buckhead closed? I looked on their webpage, and they list Knoxville as having the closest store. I don't remember the one in ATL closing... weird.

In other news... ROAD TRIP!

Knoxville Knoxville!!! I can't wait to visit the Wig Sphere!

Tybee

02-28-2007, 09:28 PM

Anyone know if the CompUSA in Buckhead closed? I looked on their webpage, and they list Knoxville as having the closest store. I don't remember the one in ATL closing... weird.

All CompUSAs in Georgia are closing. Indeed, the company is shutting down half of its locations in a major restructuring. They're going to be liquidating the inventory in those stores. There are several threads discussing it.

neocisco

02-28-2007, 11:26 PM

All CompUSAs in Georgia are closing. Indeed, the company is shutting down half of its locations in a major restructuring. They're going to be liquidating the inventory in those stores. There are several threads discussing it.

Except Augusta which might as well be in SC.

guinaevere

03-01-2007, 02:30 AM

Remember way back when, when someone (I think Gwen) posted about those Phoenix Wright's for $19.99 at the Douglasville TRU? Well, I finally got my wife to stop in there on Friday and they had one left. Hooray! Played it all weekend. GREAT, GREAT game.YAY!! Glad you finally got hold of it.

I hit Douglasville and Acworth and found a few things (including FW guys with their lists), but the big surprize was the BestBuy in Anniston Alabama. A lot of that area is kinda ...well, the BB is in a new shopping center and I thought they'd have nothing as one would expect most locals would have done their Christmas shopping there. Not a very pleasant store, but I did get a couple things.

Edit: clarified BB= best buy, not blockbuster.

Second Edit: If anyone hits up a CompUSA and sees Ipods or Creative Zen Vision M or Zunes with 30gig or higher on sale, please let me know.

CocheseUGA

03-01-2007, 09:41 AM

Except Augusta which might as well be in SC.

I feel so lucky...not.

TravistyOJ

03-01-2007, 11:35 AM

Them and Acworth. Zilch.

Did pick up Lego II at GR on Shallowford and MLB 2K7 at Chastain Wal-mart.
Hey General Zod, I picked up MLB 2K7 yesterday too. So far its been pretty awesome. Any local CAGs up for some baseball on XBL?

CocheseUGA

03-01-2007, 12:39 PM

Hey General Zod, I picked up MLB 2K7 yesterday too. So far its been pretty awesome. Any local CAGs up for some baseball on XBL?

Let me get some more games in as practice and we'll see what we can do.

Detective Thorn

03-01-2007, 12:56 PM

Did anybody hit up the Kennesaw BB? I went today and found exactly what I expected to...nothing.

I stopped by there on Tuesday afternoon and found the same thing. (I was driving to Canton and had some time to kill).

I didn't have any better luck at the store here in Macon either.

Gator

03-06-2007, 01:00 PM

A heads up:

Target @ Edgewood has ~5 Classic Controllers, 3 Wiimotes, and 3 Nunchucks in stock. First time I've ever seen these things sitting on a shelf in a store.

El Gray

03-08-2007, 09:16 PM

neocisco

03-09-2007, 12:41 AM

Don't know if y'all are following that CCity 16.96 thread, but there are some good games at that price up at Northpoint. I got Contact and Scourge (which was 12.96) tonight, and there are still copies of Phoenix Wright, Rocket Slime, and quite a few others in a bin behind the video games section.
CC never even downloaded a list of these latest games to be marked down. If it wasn't for CAG's posting their finds CC probably wouldn't have sold a single copy, except by accident. CC corporate's level of incompetence keeps reaching new lows.

guinaevere

03-09-2007, 12:48 AM

SHHHHHH!!! I thought we were all playing the Quiet Game in here.

jdawgg76

03-09-2007, 01:20 AM

Hate to hear that a lot of people missed out on the BB clearance. Between three stores I lucked out with about 15 quality games like Earned In Blood, Mercenaries, Republic Commando, Katamari D, Darkwatch, Onimusha 2, Mechwarrior 2, Jade Empire. I know there was a hoarder sans list following the kid restickering games in snellville BB, so I struck up a conversation with the kid and he let me take a look at what he had left to put out. I had my list, but it was funny to see her glaring while she waited. That BB is pretty cleared out by her and some other hoarders. The Pleasant Hill/I85 one is also empty as is the one off 285 and la vista. They all just have some poker game, monster house, and some cruddy games. The new buckhead store (#890, I think) is your local star wars emporium. I think they had a dozen of each SW game on clearance on all systems. I don't remember seeing them the first time I went there. By the way, I didn't really look at psp or ds games so some of those stores may have those.

Two side notes. First, Fry's is very hit and miss. Awesome deals among overpriced. The best thing about them are the big deals and PMing if you don't want to drive that far. I got MLB2k7 for 48.99 last week (Up for Live games with fellow CAGers) and GRAW2 for 34.99 today. $25 OFF!!!!

Second, Guin, are you looking for GC memory cards on a deal or just looking for them? Walmart in Snellville had a couple. I couldn't get a good look because they were stuffed awkwardly into the lower case, but I could look again next time I'm there.

guinaevere

03-10-2007, 03:27 PM

Glad to hear you did well, dawg. And good work cutting the hoarder off like that. ;)

At the acworth store, I did pretty well but there were around five hoarders with lists looking for/snatching everything they could. Two of them looked in my little handbasket and asked if I was going to eBay my stuff. I told them, "no, I'm from CAG, we all trade or sell to each other at cost to help each other out." They didn't know quite what to say. :D

But the employees were impressed as I knew the titles I was looking for without a list. And I was generally one step ahead of them as they were looking through the game section to pull the games to put on a table. Granted, I only found what thhey had instock, but that's better than nothing.
How did everyone else do?

Second, Guin, are you looking for GC memory cards on a deal or just looking for them? Walmart in Snellville had a couple. I couldn't get a good look because they were stuffed awkwardly into the lower case, but I could look again next time I'm there.You're a hunny! I'm looking for a deal.

I have a 512 and a few 256's but I'd like to grab one 1000 to throw all my saves from the 256 cards onto and then just trade in my 256 cards for next to nothing at EB or put them on my tradelist.