Originally Posted by .JPG Kind of slow in Wisconsin lately...anything happening?

I gave up my apartment and live full time in the south stacks of memorial library at UW-mad.
Hey, it's better than living over the Kollege Klub jk


I called both Madison Borders to see if they carry games for the 50% off sale. Nothing. The guy at the East store said I was the 4th person to call and ask that today.

Any of the Madison CAGs know of any plasma "donation" centers around? It'd be nice to make a little extra cash.

Originally Posted by Mattte Any of the Madison CAGs know of any plasma "donation" centers around? It'd be nice to make a little extra cash.

I have seen ads on the bus for a place. I also see commercials for "Covance", which does medical tests, if you're interested in becomming a human lab rat.

Originally Posted by Mattte Any of the Madison CAGs know of any plasma "donation" centers around? It'd be nice to make a little extra cash.

I just saw one the other day....I wanna say it was by that Wines of the World liquor store on Johnson. but I can't remember exactly where it was.

how much do you get for that any way?

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Originally Posted by Apossum I just saw one the other day....I wanna say it was by that Wines of the World liquor store on Johnson. but I can't remember exactly where it was. how much do you get for that any way?

Back at home I got $20 for the first time and $30 for the second time, and you can go in twice a week. Not sure how much it is here, but the place I went to doesn't have a center within an hour of Madison.

Originally Posted by Mattte Back at home I got $20 for the first time and $30 for the second time, and you can go in twice a week. Not sure how much it is here, but the place I went to doesn't have a center within an hour of Madison.

Not too shabby...that covers an electric bill for me.
any side effects from it? dizziness anything like that?

found the place through google:

Badger Plasma Center
319 West Gorham Street
Madison, WI 53703

Sucks that place doesn't have website, guess I'll have to stop in sometime.

Originally Posted by Apossum Not too shabby...that covers an electric bill for me. any side effects from it? dizziness anything like that?

None that I know of, atleast I haven't experience any, they just take a bit of blood out, take out the plasma, put the blood back in and repeat until you've given as much as you can according to your weight. Takes about an hour

Anyone get a PS3 pre-order in? I was considering going to the Software etc in West town mall, but decided against it at the last minute. Anyone go there? I was gonna go around 8:30 or 9 to get in line.

Peaked around the corner down State and saw a small mob outside EB at around 9:30.

I drove by the gamestop on mineral point on my way to get clubhouse games from BB. It was right at 10 and there were 12-15 people going inside. I went to watch the ps2 launch at west towne and it was crazy. If I remember someone was actually assaulted after picking thiers up.

I have a friend who goes in all the time to give plasma. He said they pay like $20 a visit. Errrr we're in Madison.

Originally Posted by Jeoff I have a friend who goes in all the time to give plasma. He said they pay like $20 a visit. Errrr we're in Madison.

At the Badger Plasma Center?

I don't know. There used to be a different one at u square which is obviously gone now. Just go in and ask how much they pay. I've never heard anybody say they regretted selling plasma.

I did it a few times when I was unemployed about 8 years ago at the place that used to be right next to the Kollege Klub. Just be careful if you have a more rare blood type. They keep trying to get you to come back and will call you over and over....

Do you guys ever hit Preplayed on Mineral Point or E. Wash? I've gotten some nice deals there on my rare visits home: Lunar PSX for $12, Magna Carta for $35 a week after its release, Growlanser Deluxe for $50. All the stuff is used, but still pretty nice. Also check out Mister Money (pawn shop) on S. Park St near the Beltline. I've gotten TONS of amazing stuff there for a song.

I've been into the Preplayed stores a few times, but never saw any really great deals.

I'll have to take a look at that pawn shop. I've never been there.

It's hit or miss at Mister Money. Last time I grabbed a MegaMan Anniversary, Metal Slug 4/5, Ico, and a few other titles for $7 apiece. In the past i've gotten FFT (when it was expensive), Tactics Ogre PSX, and a few others...all under $10 a pop.

Other times there's nothing but sports games.

How does Madison get all these good, small game stores and milwaukee really doesn't have any? All GS/EB except for those two (or did one of them close?) video game exchanges on the south side

thanks for the tip about Mister Money. I'll have to check that place out. I take S. Park to get to 90 and haven't noticed it...what stores is it near?

my best scores at Pre-played were Persona 1 for $9, FFVII non-gh for $14 (right when it shot up in price) and a bunch of decently hard to find guides for $5 (best one was Ogre Battle.) I have to say, their disc buffers are awesome. Makes them look new with barely any marks. Sometimes I can't tell the difference.

Video game exchange has pretty much been a bust for me. Found D for the PS1 for $15, but it was in bad shape. The west side VGE had Castlevania SOTN non gh for $35. I thought it was sealed, but it was resealed, unfortunately.

Anyone preordering Wii on friday? Im tempted just to stroll up at 950. Still planning on camping westside BB just because its a weekend. Still want to try the propane heater out.

Originally Posted by Apossum thanks for the tip about Mister Money. I'll have to check that place out. I take S. Park to get to 90 and haven't noticed it...what stores is it near? my best scores at Pre-played were Persona 1 for $9, FFVII non-gh for $14 (right when it shot up in price) and a bunch of decently hard to find guides for $5 (best one was Ogre Battle.) I have to say, their disc buffers are awesome. Makes them look new with barely any marks. Sometimes I can't tell the difference. Video game exchange has pretty much been a bust for me. Found D for the PS1 for $15, but it was in bad shape. The west side VGE had Castlevania SOTN non gh for $35. I thought it was sealed, but it was resealed, unfortunately.

Jeez, i haven't been back home in like 8 months. It's in the same center as a Madison Public Library branch. that's about all i remember in the vicinity. It's about 2 blocks short of the freeway on the right side, if you're coming from downtown. I was always kinda bummed that Mister Money is the ONLY true pawn shop in the city, but at least it's always been a good one.

Preplayed is great for other stuff, too. I got 3 hardbound Harry Potter books for $5 apiece, some quality CDs for $7, and they have excellent prices on Criterion DVDs. VGE used to be a fabulous place to go for deals. Got a Nomad for $30 back in the day. Now they're pretty spot-on with their values, unfortunately, so it's REAL tough to snag a true bargain. You'll have slightly better luck with the east side location, but it honestly isn't worth the drive if you live in any other part of town.