The winner is....

[joshingit]

Congratulations 6669!

Prize:

Your choice of a brand new (in-print) game from anyone of the systems listed below:
:gba:
:ds:
:gc:
:pc:
:xbox:
:360:
or Marketplace PointsWho can Enter?:
Moderators, even Wombat and CheapyD are eligible.
Participants must have a six month mininum tenture on CAG as of 06 July 2006.
Participants must be an ACTIVE poster in at least one of the forums - whether it be in Trading, or the OTT etc.
Participants must be in good standing with the CAG community and remain for the duration of the contest. Meaning, if you're banned for x reason (including temporary bans) you'll be disqualified.The Rules:
Make sure you meet the eligibilty criteria by reading; '[I]Who can Enter?'.
One Entry per person, however modification to the original post are allowed.
Originality is really what makes this a contest, so no plagiarizing.Who can be Entered?:
Any CAG. [preferably an active member, but not mandatory]When does it End?:
17 August 2006 - Midnight ESTThe Contest:

It's really quite simple; just name the CAG; you think (for better or for worse) makes CAG, CAG and why.

I'm looking mainly for originality. It can be painfully honest, warped, creative, all ass kiss, sappy, witty, self-deprecating, or down right stupid. However, defamatory statements - flaming regarding another CAGs entry will result in DISQUALIFICATION.

Thanks for checking out my contest and good-luck! :D

[cdeener]

Demolition Man makes CAG a better site because of his useful info that he posts about Circuit City video game deals. Also, he provides a great deal of info about TNA in the wrestling threads.

[Vinny]

Me... because I don't like paying anymore than I have to so I'm entering your contest.

[Oktoberfest]

CheapyD because without him the site wouldn't exist ya!

[GrimNecroWizard]

Reality's Fringe because of the numerous "Should've kicked over a magazine rack" then the obvious following post of "Or thrown some glitter"

[Pancake Rabbit]

I'll say sublymnlcrymnl because I just checked and he has more posts than any other CAGer (22,222 as of this post). That's gotta be something.

[smellhasreturned]

wombat cuz hes sexy <_<

[Moxio]

I honestly think that OneTrackMind is one of my best friends on the board and a great contributor to the forums in general. He's funny, smart, and he's a great guy if you ever talk to him.

The only thing that surpasses his humor is his skills with graphics and Photoshop. Nowadays you can't seem to enter a thread where someone doesn't have a sig made by him or any sort of graphic in one form or the other. His free sig shop service (which, unfortunately, seems to have died with no signs of resurrection) spewed out dozens of quality sigs that everyone enjoyed to use. His popularity never got the best of him, and he gave any credit where it was due.

I wish he was more active on the forums and on AIM, but sadly his job seems to take up a lot of his time.

Godspeed to him.

[Wolve11]

speedy1961 because he's always on the hammer with providing us great early heads up on upcoming deals at some major providers and has saved many a CAG some $$$.

[Jedi1979]

i guess i will say Soodmeg since he was the first to mention the idea of GLITTER-The Ultimate Payback. and since then its become a part of the Magazine Rack legend

[mr ryles]

The Successful dropout

Was a great poster while he was here, as well as a great trader. Now he is rarely seen on CAG, but is auctioning away all of his stuff. So all the great deals he got back from CAG he is now giving back to the "new" CAG community.

2nd pick- joshingit. People like you giving away a game, is great for the community.

[2Fast]

GuilewasNK.

This gentleman treats everyone with fairness, respect, and is willing to be friends with anyone here. He has a wide array of interests, is funny, creates entertaining threads, is very helpful to the CAG community, makes nice sigs, and without ever meeting him, I can truly say that he is one hell of a guy. GuilewasNK is what every CAG should hope to be and is a great example of an all-around good human-being.

[pimpinc333]

Joevan.

One of the absolute best Sellers/Buyers/Traders on CAG today. Without Joe and his 122 iTrader Feedback ( and counting ) a lot of use wouldn't have got so many great deals from him.

Recently he sold me Hitman: Blood Money 360 and Table Tennis 360 ( New ) for 70.00 Shipped. I would have bought these games either way and would have spent 100.00 plus tax on the 2 but with his great deals I saved myself $36.50. He opens himself up as being a True member of CAG. Not only looking for cheap deals himself but hooking us up with great deals from his Tradelist.

Also, Joevan is a stand up guy. He's is always nice and polite. Mostly a laugh riot, his funny posts amuse us while being serious when needed.

Joevan = CAG at heart

[jimbodan]

epobirs

Almost every post he makes is very informative and helpful. He is also one of the few people here who really knows and understands a lot about the technical side of video games and the industry in general. Usually after reading one of his posts I get the feeling that I actually learned something new, can't say that about most posters.

[CAG 79]

speedy1961 simply because he posts the ads very early and I can always plan my purchases ahead without having to waste time going store to store to see who has the best deals. He also seems like a very good and helpful guy in general.

[crystalklear64]

Oh lets see..
I'm gonna go with WSB and his evil clones. We are greeted by his smiling rendition of our lord and master everytime we logon to CAG. Keeps the OTT interesting, and has a wicked sense of humor.

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

Although he's a total dick, I don't think CAG would be the same without JimmieMac.

His bitingly sarcastic insults and remarks certainly get a reaction out of almost anyone, and he's a personality that really stands out. He's a mainstay of the forums that's been around for a while and therefore has some seniority. Furthermore, he makes for an excellent villain for us all to love to hate, with his painfully true (and clever) remarks, he certainly adds some well-needed liveliness to this place.

[DT778]

javeryh

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/6351/day85vz.jpg

[dastly75]

joshingit because he creates awesome contests such as this :)

[integralsmatic]

I honestly think that OneTrackMind is one of my best friends on the board and a great contributor to the forums in general. He's funny, smart, and he's a great guy if you ever talk to him.

The only thing that surpasses his humor is his skills with graphics and Photoshop. Nowadays you can't seem to enter a thread where someone doesn't have a sig made by him or any sort of graphic in one form or the other. His free sig shop service (which, unfortunately, seems to have died with no signs of resurrection) spewed out dozens of quality sigs that everyone enjoyed to use. His popularity never got the best of him, and he gave any credit where it was due.

I wish he was more active on the forums and on AIM, but sadly his job seems to take up a lot of his time.

Godspeed to him.

i second OTM...He did three great sigs for me...the only one i think who can compare to his skills is Banshee350 who did one for me recently. its a shame to not seem hjm on the boards more often.

[Scorch]

benboxer. He posts TRU price drops. TRU drops are good indicators of Universal drops, so I can trade in games before they drop everywhere else.

[Graystone]

javeryh

I like his posts its that simple. Its always entertaining.

[.JPG]

Shrike all the way!

Because CAG trading is a big reason why I love CAG and why CAG is better than a lot of other forums. Keeping your trades safe and making sure both parties get their items, someone has to do the dirty job of dealing with any problems, and Shrike has taken that on. He keeps all trades in order, deals with problems, and does his best to control situations that aware, and hes done an awesome job! Without him, trading at CAG just wouldn't be safe and would be risky, and because he continues to do the job, I continue to trade. Keep it up Shrike :D

[RedvsBlue]

I think I'd also have to say Speedy1961. Its great having the ads sometimes over a week in advance cause it lets you plan your purchases far in advance.

[Pootie Thang]

Me because I have an awesome name.

[doraemonkerpal]

i pick reality's fringe b/c his posts and sigs always make me laugh. whenever i'm in the office, i'm always logged onto CAG b/c it keeps me entertained. buying games for cheap is just a bonus for me LOL! :)

[DJ K8E]

Pookymeister, because he was the first really nice CAG I conversed with. =)

[magilacudy]

Tough question. If we're talking about the CAG community, I'd have to say SneakyPenguin. He was one of the CAGs to start up the irreverent OTTs when I joined up. Also he was the first to come to mind. =/

[Kayden]

Cheapy may have had the vision, but Defender was for a long time the Atlas upon whos shoulders CAG rested. Atleast, I think. :-k Eitherway, he's done a lot for us behind the scenes and never really gets thanks.

Actually, I don't think you can make the claim that any one person makes CAG. We're a community and everyone of us helps make CAG what it is. Whether you're a midwest Asian pimp, an east coast pants-shitter, a moody former moderator living in WA or even a crustacean looking for massive damage- we all are just one brick in the home of cheap videogame deals ...and love. Hot sweat man on man nerd love.

[slidecage]

CheapyD because without him the site wouldn't exist ya!

i think he needs more then a free game now that sorth korea is shooting missles at him : )

[Kayden]

i think he needs more then a free game now that sorth korea is shooting missles at him : )

I'd like to ammend my last post. Everyone makes CAG CAG except for slidecage. :lol:

[jalu6]

i think he needs more then a free game now that sorth korea is shooting missles at him : )

Actually, I believe they are trying to shoot missiles OVER him.

Ha ha....sorth...

EDIT: Oh yeah, I vote Shrike. Seems like he tries to do the right thing, which is nice to see on teh internetz.

[Mospeada_21]

I agree with what Kayden said. CAG is made up of contributors. I love the CAGs that won't pay anything over $10 for a game. I also love the often humorous, and sarcastic commentaries.

[mcgavin27]

Strell

He showcases the cheapassness need to be a member of the site, and he showcases the humor of the site. sure there are tons of cheap game sites out there, but I came back to this one because of the attitude. We can take shots at ourselves, we aren't uptight, we know we are cheap and embrace it and I think Strell sums this up well.

Plus anyone that can photoshop in a image of a large crab into any picture is awesome in my book.

[evilmax17]

benboxer

He embodies what i think of when i think of CAG (and I don't even really know much about him). He gets my vote because he reliably and diligently posted TRU markdowns week after week, even though most of the time they weren't anything special. People would come into the threads and say "These deals suck, but thanks anyway.", and while this was often true, he would post them in hopes that somebody, somewhere could find use in them.

...and then, he got his big break. The December 2005 TRU sale rocked the foundations of CAG with its quality, but it was just benboxer doing what he always did. He kept everyone updated, he answered questions when asked, and he didn't get an ego about posting the sale. After the dust had settled, there was benboxer, continuing to reliably post TRU pricedrops even when they weren't anything special.

I can't recall any posts of his other than the TRU posts, but that's enough to get my nomination. Without dedicated people like benboxer, CAG wouldn't run the way it does. I applaud you for sticking with it even when the deals weren't great, and I'm glad that you eventually got a megaton to post. You deserved it.

Anybody can get lucky and stumble upon a megadeal, but it makes me smile when the hardworkers get the credit they deserve.

[Mr Unoriginal]

Scorch. Even though I want to reach through my monitor and strangle him sometimes, I don't think the forums would be the same without his pointing out of reposts. Plus, he has a verb named after him, so he is practically royalty here.

[pimpinc333]

wlau.

Yes I know this is my second one but wlau is great to the CAG community.
He was the one who found the CC 8.96 deal. Everyone thinks it was Demo Man but it wasn't. Wlau has found us many great deals.

8.96 CC Deals
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97189

.99 Rugby 06
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85374

.98 Compusa DS Deals
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99157

Also a ton more great deals. Without him CAG wouldn't be what it is. Thanks for everyting wlau!

[CocheseUGA]

I have to nominate Strell as well. (hey, rhymin and stylin...). He's an outstanding trader (I've had at least three trades with him, and he's thrown in extra stuff too, something I hope to pay him back for). He's a very funny guy. He's so anal about his setup that I have to applaud him for his style and neatness.

I also love the fact that giant enemy crabs are always a threat.

Honorable mentions go to Admiral Ackbar, for his classic 'It's a Trap' posts, and slidecage for not paying close enough attention to the news and blaming missle launches on the wrong country.

[PINKO]

CheapyD cause he is just a laid back guy who made a site thinking it wouldnt be big then it got big and he said "wow man"

[strummerbs]

speedy1961, not just for his quick ad posts, but also his continuing diligence in keeping those things updated and responding to questions. Really goes out of his way to make sure everyone knows exactly what's in the ads. Very helpful and appreciated.

[thorbahn3]

CheapyMom. Without her there would be no CheapyD and thus no CAG.

[help1]

javeryh, because the info he posted about taking a shit has really helped me clear my bowels properly nowadays...

[PR Mega X]

My vote goes to Speed Racer, for providing awesome quality printouts at a really good price. Anyone interested in the covers from the GBA/N64/PS1 cover projects would be doing themselves a favor to get them from Speed Racer :)

[Apossum]

Deal poster: this changes a lot but right now my CAG hero has to be Demolition Man for getting us dibs on the Circuit City sale weeks before it officially started. That was some great work and easily my favorite sale this year so far.


as far as forum posters go, I can't begin to make that call, because there are a lot of good posters on this site! so yeah, everyone gets a cookie...even slidecage for cracking me up. Special props to the fighter thread!

[Number83]

My vote is for Botticus...Even though he is the biggest Nintendo Fanboy, he discusses all other platforms with objectivity and intelligence...something sincerely lacking on 'teh internet'.

My second vote is for Mrs. Shipwreck, who without her advice I could not have gotten Mrs. Number83 to even pick up my DS Lite...Now if she (Mrs. Number83) would only pick up my Wii (Zing!)!

[Swift900]

Linkin Prime

Linkin is the heart behind the Xbox 360 forum. He makes sure his fellow CAGs are always informed of latest news concerning the next box. For that, I commend him.

[js1]

I'm sorry, but I just can't name one. There are too many of us the make CAG what it is.
Cag is just awesome, this site helps us save money on our hobbie, and in general it is a great site to come to on the internet, for crazy off topic disscusions, games(IMO the best place to trade your games), movies, quests for 360's, taking shits, giant crabs, Kicking over magazine racks, then throwing glitter on someone and whatever else you can think of. CAG is great!

[LinkinPrime]

Thanks Swift900, always a pleasure.

The CAG community is what it is because the majority of the members on this site have passion for gaming and cheapness, its really hard to pinpoint one person but if I have to pick someone it would definately be:

shipwreck

IMO he's one of the best mods here at CAG, he's fair and he provides us with great information on the GameRush board, and does an awesome job at keeping the boards clean. He really deserves a pat on the back and a raise ;)

That and the fact that he picked up :xbox: Psychonauts for me and sold it to me at cost+shipping :bow:

[Pookymeister]

Pookymeister, because he was the first really nice CAG I conversed with. =)
Awwwww *blushes*

I'll have to 3rd/4th/5th(whatever it is now) Shrike - always a good trader.

[ryoga79]

OneTrackMind makes CAG because of all the "This weeks deals" he always puts up for everyone a week in advance of the actual sale.

shipwreck because I won a buncha swag off him here recently. ^_^

[TheGreat2nd]

6669.
Longest standing free magazine poster on the CAG forums.
Always has the best magazines for free, scouted out. Even left for a bit, then came back just to post more magazines. Awesome forumer.

A close second would be JimmieMac, only because he IS the resident CAG clown :P

[Greetard]

Strell

Normally, I wouldn't literally "laugh out loud" at something someone said on the internet. I don't know why, but he has made me do it more than a few times. CAG is about money and funny.
He brings the funny.

[fatmanforlife99]

Even though he is a dick alot of the time, I would say Scorch, but he is what makes up a great CAG community.

2nd would be IO, because of him, I knew about the GR deals way early in advance

[$hady]

I vote for fatmanforlife99 as the person who makes CAG! He eats all the rifraf and keeps the site great!

I LOVE YOU FATMAN! Keep up the good work!

[getmeoutofjoliet]

CAG is a community where every member is essential to it. Everyone from the Japanophiles to the "Free iPod" spammers, the fat wallet hoarders, the GameFAQs converts, the Fake Celebrity Members, the Poopin' attorneys,Vietnamese ladies asking for workout tips, douchebags with chipped teeth, A motherfuckin' New England Icon, Giant Crustaceans being flipped, and the Hot Mario Avatars. It's a melting pot of nerds and cheap bastards, and I'm not really sure where I fit in, but I love it.


/end fake ass rant


Anyways my vote's for Kayden, he's like that older, college-aged guy in your neighborhood who would buy you ciggarettes and porn when you were in junior high.

[fatmanforlife99]

I vote for fatmanforlife99 as the person who makes CAG! He eats all the rifraf and keeps the site great!

I LOVE YOU FATMAN! Keep up the good work!


thanks man thats great:applause:

[WeaponX2099]

6669.

Because of her, i will never ever have a week without a new magazine. I will have maxim, fhm, blender and EGM until 2011 because her. Thanks.

[KiySeph]

6669.

Because of her, i will never ever have a week without a new magazine. I will have maxim, fhm, blender and EGM until 2011 because her. Thanks.

I would also have to second 6669. The free magazines subscriptions that she dilligently posts on the site is one of the major reasons why checking this site has become one of my daily activities.

[Kayden]

Anyways my vote's for Kayden, he's like that older, college-aged guy in your neighborhood who would buy you ciggarettes and porn when you were in junior high.


:-$ dood! You weren't supposed to tell!


:rofl:

[whoknows]

Superman,

Because without Superman a new continent would be occupying the ocean right next to the U.S. drowning all of us in the process, effectively killing off 95% of the people that visit CAG everyday. So, I would like to say, thank you Superman for helping us live in a brighter tomorrow.

[vietgurl]

I'd have to say JimmieMac. I think that he can be a dick sometimes (err, a lot of the times) but he's not afraid to say what he thinks and I think his bluntness and disregard for all adds a lot of color to the forums. That and he's a great cook.

[Z-Saber]

Strell.
His Nintendo fanboyism represents CAGs the world over.
I mean, what kind of CAG doesn't go crazy over a console that's 1/3 the price of a PS3?
And his constant joygasms during the E3 keynote?
So powerful I felt them here in Cincy.
And he's dead sexy.
As in sexy when he's dead.
Because some day he will be dead.
And we will all weap, not for his passing, but because he doesn't look like his avatar.



And his sigs make me laugh the lols and roflols.

EDIT: Or was that Reality's Fringe?



Fuck it, I'm changing my vote.

[Mr.Answer]

Admiral Akbar for without him we would all be caught in far too many traps.


I wonder what the Admiral would think about this contest?

[swetooth9]

it's got to be io...he's always quick on the draw with the pricegrabber rebates (last time i checked, he has over 300 bucks in rebates alone from pricegrabber! probably more by now!)...he also has an insane amount of built-up credit at game stores and is always quick to get in on all of the good deals (both online and off)...he's a nice guy and very helpful on the forums...he's always keeping us posted on tradein values, and even though i don't trade in games at b&m stores that much, i'm glad that io has CAG's back with a major amount of updates on trade-in values and such

[islandfellow]

CheapyD because this is his brain child, he turned is love of games into something big, he is now a tv "celeb" and his head is shinny.

[Jimbo Slice]

Superman,

Because without Superman a new continent would be occupying the ocean right next to the U.S. drowning all of us in the process, effectively killing off 95% of the people that visit CAG everyday. So, I would like to say, thank you Superman for helping us live in a brighter tomorrow.

whoknows for posting this, because it made me lol

No but seriously, my vote would have to go to

apossum

If you post on the fighter thread you surely know apossum, he's a great guy, makes informative posts and always post good time killing links (like interviews with Itagaki). What makes him the best however, even better than Shrike imo, is back when I was ordering a fliptop for my ps2 so that I could start importing, he was more than helpful. I had mentioned it in one of the threads and he sent me a PM full of helpful information and I think it even had a link on where to order one for the best price

[CocheseUGA]

I think whoever wins, the person they nominate should get something too. And if they say 'Oh, I can't name just one person to make up CAG...' then it should go to me.

roffles.

[MillerTime2523]

Here's my list:

Onetrackmind (for the live sessions we used to play, and for being a great guy)
Joevan (for selling me my DC and the fun on live with halo)
Shrike (Great CAG trader, great guy)
Pimpinc333 (for the live sessions, and being a great CAG Trader)
Linkinprime (For all the news, and hooking me up with those custom gamercards)
Blood_rayne (for keeping my tl bumped over vacation :D)

[djkunai]

djkunai, he's hot.

[RelentlessRolento]

my vote goes towards io (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?find=lastposter&t=97286)...

In the world of CAG: He's a great team member and is always helping when needed. He's honest and is a great participant in anything on CAg that he is involved with ranging from casual talk, gaming chit-chat, and deal discussion. I always find a new way to admire his input here on CAG.

In the real world: He's a busy working father of a a bunch of Nintendo grown kids (check his avatar for proof). His compassion for gaming obviously shows in how he raises his kids. He's very likeable and very open about his life. Wonderful guy :)

Overall, guys like this make CAG a place I can keep comming back to.

[Mr. Anderson]

I agree that every CAG makes CAG what it is, but Apossum gets my vote. He's one hilarious motherfucker, and we had some good times on Xbox Live playing Dead or Alive: Ultimate. He posts in just about every forum, and is never genuinely mean or hateful towards anyone who didn't really deserve it. A stand up guy all around. I also have some serious respect for mykevermin and epobirs.

[ch3zyp00fs]

Stink_Pickle, he went above and beyond a CAG's duty and personally hunted down a thief for other CAG's. He went to the guy's HOUSE! Things like that make a place like this great.

[joshingit]

I think whoever wins, the person they nominate should get something too. And if they say 'Oh, I can't name just one person to make up CAG...' then it should go to me.

roffles.


:-s

Maybe...

[Z-Saber]

Dang it. When I saw you replied in this thread, I thought for sure it would be an announcement of the winner.

*Sigh* Guess I'll find a way to live without my awesome prize for a little while longer.

[seanr1221]

Kayden...and the reason is because his TV does not fit in his entertainment center, so he put it in on an angle.

[Wombat]

It's the easy answer but I have to say CheapyD, thanks to him I am a D level internet celeb. :)

[Kayden]

Kayden...and the reason is because his TV does not fit in his entertainment center, so he put it in on an angle.

:lol: It fits just the way I want it!

[Rozz]

GuilewaSNK, because everytime I read a post by him he has something good to say, never flames other CAGs and is always willing to be helpful.

[pop311]

I have to say CheapyD because he is the only reason that there is a CAG, and with out CAG, I would still be paying $50 for video games.

[ZForce915]

I'm a big fan of WhipSmartBanky. Ever since this site opened up that guy could always make me laugh. And the thing he is doing with the tshirts is just awesome.

I've mentioned him now in two contests...I swear I'm not a stalker!

[Eviltude]

CheapyD makes CAG. Not only did he literally make the site, he adds to it day by day and stays involved in every aspect. He always knows whats going on around here and gives us coupons and deals for anything and everything. Without him, noone would have free shipping on everything they buy from EB/Gamestop.

[King_Sprout]

Can I enter? It ays mods only, or not or, uh can't understand the rules.

[AlbinoNinja]

CheapyD, easily: he made the site, is the star of the CAGcast, and probably posts the most deals. Besides that he's friendly, always willing to help, and occasionally pops into the off topic forums.

[stocker08]

me.........not only becuase i wear a suit, but also cause i know stuff and have a tie!

[joshingit]

Can I enter? It ays mods only, or not or, uh can't understand the rules.


Yes.

Ends 17-August-2006-Midnight EST

[spoo]

Ozzkev55. He sent me a sig (one I have now) via PM one day without me even asking for one. He was cool as hell about it telling me he knows how much I like Bill and he just whipped out a quick sig for me. He went on about if I didn't like it he would make me a beter one but I love my sig. Thanks again OTM and thanks for keeping CAG a beautiful place. We could use more like you around here and less hoarders around here. Thanks OP and all the other good CAG on this site that go underappreciated and unknown :applause:

Also I would like to give a shoutout to all the good nongreedy helpful CAG on the trading forum. Share the wealth, that's what I always say (and do.)

Runner up goes to DaPhatty.

[mgriff]

wombat, because where else besides the cagcast could hear we hear about the intelligence of microsoft's redneck customer support...:rofl:

[Riyonuk]

Hmmm I have to choose a CAG? Lets see...I would have to say CheapD, he did make the site and I couldnt really be even posting this without him. Due to his existence, making the site, and then me joining, I was able to save a lot of money on games I normally would be buying at full price. This has helped with learning to spend wisely and will help me in the future. I have a learned a great deal of knowledge from this site. I no longer buy games without coupans, I protect all my games, I go to every garage sell I see, I learned that patience is a great deal when buying a game.

If it wasnt for CheapD, none of this would have happened. I greatly appreciate him and the community. Thank You. And with that, I say "Can I have my game now? Im broke"

*turns wallet upside down*
*a dollar slowly floats to the ground*

>_>

[Man with the Plan]

ARGH! NOT A 6 MONTH MEMBER! I am so annoyed. W/e. I'll just leave it on, just in case. Please?



I collect vintage video game systems. It's what I like to do. I've looked far and wide for vintage video game systems. I'M pretty new, but if you looked at me at first glance, you'd think I was a professional! The way I flash the cash in the owners faces, the way I name flaws in the system. But, unbeknownst to you, I'm also sneaking glances at a certain guide I printed from the CAGwiki.

I realize that I chose two members, but they both worked for the same goal. Without them, I would've been stuck in my house, playing all my current gen systems. And, thanks to them, I'm up every saturday morning, Flashing the cash in sellers faces, pointing out flaws in the system, and questioning strange old women to see if their 20 year old sons left any videogames behind that she didn't put out. So, If you want a real credit to the CAG community, choose these two. Because without them, I wouldn't have such a notourious reputation with several garage sale companies.

-Man with the Plan

[Blade]

Shipwreck makes CAG what it is, not only for his impressive collection of games, but for his general attitude towards the site - he generally wants to be helpful. Many informative threads have been created, but some of the most informative are borne from shipwreck's devotion to the site; I checked fervently through my local Gamestop for games that were in his Pricegrabber $5 rebate form topic, and I happened to come across at least six that were less than $5. When I printed the forms that he provided and sent them in, I received about $10 more than I originally spent, and the games were as good as free. The fact that he is a dilligent, unbiased, and generally well-intentioned member is what makes CAG what it is - if it wasn't for him, this forum would be less of a bargain hunting site and more of a "lozl flaming cuz we kool" site, and the last thing we need is another one of those.

[smash bro]

coolz481 sold me Daigaso! Band Brothers and Daigasso! Band Brothers Expansion Cartridge in perfect condtion for $49. Plus, he was extremely patient with payment and shipped extremely fast. He makes CAG better.

[neudog]

EVERY MEMBER Just like the rest I'm greatful for CheapyD and his vision. Also you can't say enough about the mods and how they keep everything going. Though these are at the top, it is the members as a whole that make CAG. Whether you're a newb posting/trading for the first time or that first member to post the next great deal. So many great names come to mind, Scorch, Roufuss, Pookymeister, Terabyte7 and the list goes on. Each one of us makes CAG and that is what makes this site so great. A gaming community whose goal is to help out those who are strapped for cash. Money is tight for most and this site allows us to stretch that measily paycheck to it's full potential:-P

[JSweeney]

This list is in no what comprehensive. There are far too many people that make CAG what it is to narrow it down.

Javeryh: For Poop stories and legal advice.
Jaykrue: For Poon stories and real estate advice.
WhipSmartBanky: For the art and teh ha-ha's.
Angellic Lulu: For the love of the tots (I'm talking about the kids she's teaching, you pervs.)
Shrike: The old man, keeps the board running orderly.
Neko Hime: Allows CheapyD to do this, and if funny and interesting to boot.
Epobirs: Smarter than you. :)

[onetrackmind]

I have to nominate a few people here.

Shrike - He has given me amazing advice, went out of his way to pick up games at sales for me, and came over and hooked up my dsl/xbl for me. He's always been nothing but nice to me and is an huge assest to the community here. He basically keeps the trade forums going and is one of the few most unselfish people i've ever met.

JoeVan - Definetly one of my best friends on the board. Besides just the simple things like bumping up my tradelist he's also done his fair share of awesome things for fellow cags.

Moxio - The guy has one of the best sense of humor, and i've honestly never seen him be mean to a single person on the boards. Hes laid back and usually openly gives out advice when people ask for it.

mykeverin - i could read this guys posts all day. Its a rare thing when i actually look forward to a certain cag posting their thoughts on something like i do with myke.

[encendido5]

The first member that came to mind was CheapyD for obvious reasons, but then I noticed he was mentioned many times already. So I have a couple of backups:

Shrike - for policing the boards and helping make the forums run smoothly
Javeryh - for having Lionel Hutz as an avatar and for making the day go by a little faster with his toilet threads.

[retrogamer85]

I have the utmost respect for CAG: CheapyD. Without his efforts none of the many posts & sweet deals would have been known to the masses. He is as important as Henry Ford was to the invention of the automobile. My hats off to you good sir.

[CocheseUGA]

Damn, I wish my name could have gotten mentioned, even if it was to say I was the worst.

[JSweeney]

Damn, I wish my name could have gotten mentioned, even if it was to say I was the worst.

CocheseUGA is just annoying. He goes into all the threads where they ask for the "favorite", "best", "worst", or "people who make CAG CAG" threads and fishes for compliments. ;)

Nah, I'm kidding. He's worse than that. ;)

No, not really. :D

[CocheseUGA]

CocheseUGA is just annoying. He goes into all the threads where they act for the "favorite", "best", "worst", or "people who make CAG CAG threads and fishes for compliments. ;)

Nah, I'm kidding. He's worse than that. ;)

No, not really. :D


Thanks...I needed that. :D

[floormat]

a 4th to

6669

i have over 70 magazine subscriptions thanks to her.

I have three magazine racks at work that i fill and a table at church as well. No way I could have ever afforded to do that without her. Also makes to long shifts at work so much less tedious. Thank you 6669.

[joshingit]

6 days left to enter....

[ThePlatinumStag]

Well, my CAG, representative of CAGdom would have to be Moeity.
Now, I'd been yardsaling and going to flea markets ever since I was five or six, driving along with my parents.

I remember paying five or ten dollars for a random NES or SNES game, just because I had to buy something. I remember being a little kid, afraid to haggle on prices or anything of the sort.

More recently, I've taken up Yardsaling again, inspired last year by Moeity and EvilMax's yard sale finds, and how they were able to walk out of any given sale carrying dozens of games, a few systems, and a couple of pounds of lego's for a few Washingtons.

I never really stopped 'saling, but they helped me become smart at it.
Last saturday for example, I saw a PSOne that I'd been looking for, marked at 25 dollars. Had I not been following the Yard sales finds thread, I would have either not gotten it at all, or payed the 25 dollars.

I cashed in face 8 dollars and got it. I have to thank the Moeity, Evilmax, Snotknocker, and the rest of the greats from the Yard Sale thread, simply for being ballsy enough to lowball enough to get great deals. It inspires me to do the same, be a Cheapass, and get great deals as well.:D

[joshingit]

See title

[furyk]

A couple of votes:

-Strell for being the funniest fucker on CAG. Even when he Nintentrolls, it's usually hillarious. He's probably my favorite CAGer simply for being funny as hell.

An ode to Strell:

Every day after the sun rises
A PS3 fanboy surmises
A way to take down that rash hermit
Posting on the net with fervor and grit
Still, they cannot seize him with their insults
Harsh words he drinks down like chocolate malts
He unravels their logic with tenacity
With his unrivaled wit and assity
His name is Strell
He gives em hell
Like a ray of sunshine he grows my heart
With his lovely avatar, stolen from Mario Kart.

Thanks Strell.

-6669 for the tons of free magazines and being OMG A GIRL!!111 Seriously though, she is really the epitome of what a good CAG should be. Someone who is helpful in finding out deals, sincere in trying to help people out, and in generally a pleasant and level headed CAG in threads. Thanks for being such a not asshole in threads when there are people who, like me, can get out of line by getting pissed off at people for posting things I consider stupid and silly in threads.

-And people like joshingit for not only putting up cool contests just for the hell of it, but for also being awesome traders (thanks again for Electroplankton).

[LarryGe]

6669, without her there wold be no such thing as free magazines:D

[Tyga24]

While there are a great number of people that make this site so terrific, my vote would have to go to CheapyD, for not only establishing but continuing to help keep this forum operating at such a high standard. It's especially impressive considering he is currently living in Japan.

[Lice]

Ill sum the thread up

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/licemasta/Net%20Images/icon_whatever.gif

PS all you cags make it what it is....

[Sejad]

I have to say 6669 she prolly is my fav she has posted over 50 mags no probably I cant even recall but she keeps it up and she is a active poster!

[Eviltude]

Did I mention tomorrow is my birthday? ;) :D

[Blade]

Mr. Joshing you should change your name to booking so you can be bookingit to determine the winner of this contest.

[6669]

:O
I'm so happy now. I dont even know what to choose. :D :D :D :D :D

[LinkinPrime]

:O
I'm so happy now. I dont even know what to choose. :D :D :D :D :D

Curious as to what you posted, I looked through the posts and can't seem to find yours.

[Pookymeister]

:O
I'm so happy now. I dont even know what to choose. :D :D :D :D :D

Get Rule of Rose 8-)

[Pookymeister]

Curious as to what you posted, I looked through the posts and can't seem to find yours.

She didn't post. She was nominated a few times.

[trunks982]

weird..... i thought ppl have to post in order to enter the contest.

[Pookymeister]

weird..... i thought ppl have to post in order to enter the contest.

That's how I would interpret the rules as well. You can't deny Jessica Alba though

[floormat]

:O
I'm so happy now. I dont even know what to choose. :D :D :D :D :D


no need but if you get a chance let us know what you picked.

that 200 dollar capcom mech game ... steel batalion I think. Pretty sure its still in print. = P

or some other crazy priced game = P j/k

[6669]

I got the game yesterday. I would like to thank joshingit for being so kind and considerate. I'd also like to thank everyone that voted for me, like TheGreat2nd, WeaponX2099, KiySeph, floormat, furyk, LarryGe, and Sejad (I hope I didn't leave anyone off there). Also, I'd like to thank my b/f for posting some of the magazine offers for me while I was at school.

Curious as to what you posted, I looked through the posts and can't seem to find yours.
I actually couldn't decide on just one person to vote for. There are so many CAGs that fit the criteria, that I couldn't vote for just one. Also, several people voted for me, and I kinda felt bad that if I ended up voting for someone different. I probably should have just posted a list of several CAGs (I had about 30) to vote for, but then I still would have left some people off that deserved to be there.

That's how I would interpret the rules as well. You can't deny Jessica Alba though
Still holding on to the Jessica Alba likeness, huh? :lol:

no need but if you get a chance let us know what you picked.

that 200 dollar capcom mech game ... steel batalion I think. Pretty sure its still in print. = P

or some other crazy priced game = P j/k
He offered to buy me any game I wanted. I picked Obscure (a game I wanted but couldn't find or afford), which was available on his tradelist. I didn't want to make him go out of his way and spend over $50 on a game for me. I would have had a hard time accepting that. I also dont want to take advantage of anyone's generosity. He did offer to buy me any game I wanted though, I just couldn't really accept that.

[Pookymeister]

Still holding on to the Jessica Alba likeness, huh? :lol:


I would hold on to a Jessica Alba as long as she would let me :lol:

[6669]

I would hold on to a Jessica Alba as long as she would let me :lol:
I look like Jessica Alba when she was like 12.
http://www.jessica-alba.com/plugins/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=9
Do you really think that's hot?

[Pookymeister]

I look like Jessica Alba when she was like 12.
http://www.jessica-alba.com/plugins/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=9
Do you really think that's hot?

So are you saying you look like a 12 yr old? =;

[Sejad]

I look like Jessica Alba when she was like 12.
http://www.jessica-alba.com/plugins/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=9
Do you really think that's hot?

okay that is the most random thing 6669, I thin jessica is the most hottest actress out there but at older age, but I'd maybe like he at 12 if I was younger I guess.

[6669]

So are you saying you look like a 12 yr old? =;
No, I look about 14/15, but I'm petite.

[Blade]

Congratulations, 6669! You're cool, so I'm glad you won.

Even if the rules were completely skewed. I should make a "zombie art" contest and determine the winner by how many times he used the word conflagrance in his mid-terms.

[DT778]

So are you saying you look like a 12 yr old? =;
hahahaha, great use of that smiley.