OFFICIAL 2005 Yardsale Thread
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[quote name='snotknocker']UPDATE 2 - today score
Started off in a hurry to get to THE LADY'S house. I saw a sign as I pulled around the corner and could not resist stopping even though I was in a hurry. There on the table to my wonderment was a single SNES game - Zombies Ate My Neighbors (cart only) - I offered up 50 cents without hesitation she stuck out her hand and did'nt say a word. I thanked her and hustled off to my car. I began to think maybe this is a sign of better things to come.
I got to THE LADY's house and there were quite a few people outside. She recognized me and said, "you're the guy for the games - right?" I said yes and she invited me into her house because "it was too much to drag outside" I started going through a nicely stored box of NES games all packed in nice Nintendo Storage boxes. The first few boxes I opened I saw Ninja Gaiden, Mega Man 2, Adventure Island, Adventures of LOLO with instruction books. I immediately asked how much for the games and she replied $1.50 each. I think to myself - mmmmm let's go for the whole shibang. How much for everything? I asked. She seemed a little bewildered and said let me call my husband - she did and handed me the phone. I talked to the guy and he said $100 for everything. I immediately said listen I got $75 cash for everything. He said OK. I thanked her and handed the phone back to his wife and hauled my stuff to the car. Before I left the lady said there was more stuff that her husband needed to go through. I offered her my number and said call me when you're ready to sell more.
I went through everything and I'll post a list later. There's quite a few games I never heard of and hopefully there's those 1 or 2 rare games that will help me to recoup my $75. I would appreciate it if any CAG spots anything of significant value
All in all I scored
153 NES games most with instructions and nintendo sleeves
11 storage bins with lids
NES wireless remotes in box with papers
NES advantage
2 NES guns
Atari 2600 rollerball controller[/QUOTE]
WOW - that is frickin awesome find - congrats! I hope I find a score like that one day!
Started off in a hurry to get to THE LADY'S house. I saw a sign as I pulled around the corner and could not resist stopping even though I was in a hurry. There on the table to my wonderment was a single SNES game - Zombies Ate My Neighbors (cart only) - I offered up 50 cents without hesitation she stuck out her hand and did'nt say a word. I thanked her and hustled off to my car. I began to think maybe this is a sign of better things to come.
I got to THE LADY's house and there were quite a few people outside. She recognized me and said, "you're the guy for the games - right?" I said yes and she invited me into her house because "it was too much to drag outside" I started going through a nicely stored box of NES games all packed in nice Nintendo Storage boxes. The first few boxes I opened I saw Ninja Gaiden, Mega Man 2, Adventure Island, Adventures of LOLO with instruction books. I immediately asked how much for the games and she replied $1.50 each. I think to myself - mmmmm let's go for the whole shibang. How much for everything? I asked. She seemed a little bewildered and said let me call my husband - she did and handed me the phone. I talked to the guy and he said $100 for everything. I immediately said listen I got $75 cash for everything. He said OK. I thanked her and handed the phone back to his wife and hauled my stuff to the car. Before I left the lady said there was more stuff that her husband needed to go through. I offered her my number and said call me when you're ready to sell more.
I went through everything and I'll post a list later. There's quite a few games I never heard of and hopefully there's those 1 or 2 rare games that will help me to recoup my $75. I would appreciate it if any CAG spots anything of significant value
All in all I scored
153 NES games most with instructions and nintendo sleeves
11 storage bins with lids
NES wireless remotes in box with papers
NES advantage
2 NES guns
Atari 2600 rollerball controller[/QUOTE]
WOW - that is frickin awesome find - congrats! I hope I find a score like that one day!
snotknocker
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The list - I think there's a cuople I missed - If you guys spot anything that may be of value let me know
Metroid
Kid Icarus
Adventure Island II
Adventures of Lolo
Rock n Ball
Dr Mario
Monster Party
Adventures of Dino Riki
Ninja Gaiden
Wrestlemania
Yoshi
Milons Secret Castle
Star Tropics
Kirby's Adventure
Donkey Kong classics
Chiller
Indiana jones and the Temple of doom
Adventures of Link
1943
Rygar
Megaman 2
Shadow of the Ninja
Strider
Heavy barrel
Wurm -Jouney to the Center of the Earth
Mickey Mousecapade
Bad Dudes
Pugsley scavenger Hunt
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
Maniac Mansion
Vice project doom
Kung Fu
Cyberball
Stinger
Cobra Command
Top Gun
Tiger Heli
Casino Kid
Time Lord
Frankenstein The monster Returns
Tennis
To The Earth
Back to the Future
Rad Racer
The Ultimate Stuntman - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Operation Wolf
Festers Quest
The Three Stooges
Silent Assault
Conflict
Trojan
Snakes Revenge
Def of the crown
Guerrila War
Street Fighter 2010
Seicross
John Elways Quarterback
Goal
World GP
Dick Tracy
Iron Tank
Dash Galaxy
Solstice
Vidicators
Wayne Gretzky Hockey
F-15 City War
Athena
Twin eagle
Airwolf
Jordan vs Bird
Freedom force
Xenophobe
Wall street kid
Spelunker
Top Gun
Rescue Embassy Mission
Bugs Bunny
Deadly Towers
The untouchables
Werewolf
Cliffhanger
Fantasy Zone
Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart
Dr Chaos
Roger Clemens Baseball
Trick Shooting
gunsmoke
Cobra Triangle
Tecmo bowl
Urban champion
Goonies II
Ultimate Basketball
Base Wars
Rollerball
Championship bowling
Rally bike
Star Trek 25th Anniversary
Quattro Sports - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Quattro Adventures - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Hunt for red October
Legends of the Diamond
Nes open
Air Fortress
Gumshoe
Fun House
MULE
Heavy Shreddin
Ice Climber
Star Force
gotcha
winter games
Ring King
legendary Wings
Rambo
Faxanadu
Robocop
Life Force
Shooting range
Astyanax
Godzilla
Rampage
Breakthru
Fighting golf
godzilla
Kings Knight
TMNT
Jaws
Rampart
Jackel
MLB
Shockwave
Lunar pool
Elevator Action
Super Off Road
Predator
Castlequest
8 Eyes
Whomp Em
Super Glove Ball
Tailspin
Destination Earthstar
Platoon
Moon Ranger
Mission Impossible
Tagin Dragon
Superspike Volleyball
Pro Wrestling
Gremlins 2
Joust
Metroid
Kid Icarus
Adventure Island II
Adventures of Lolo
Rock n Ball
Dr Mario
Monster Party
Adventures of Dino Riki
Ninja Gaiden
Wrestlemania
Yoshi
Milons Secret Castle
Star Tropics
Kirby's Adventure
Donkey Kong classics
Chiller
Indiana jones and the Temple of doom
Adventures of Link
1943
Rygar
Megaman 2
Shadow of the Ninja
Strider
Heavy barrel
Wurm -Jouney to the Center of the Earth
Mickey Mousecapade
Bad Dudes
Pugsley scavenger Hunt
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
Maniac Mansion
Vice project doom
Kung Fu
Cyberball
Stinger
Cobra Command
Top Gun
Tiger Heli
Casino Kid
Time Lord
Frankenstein The monster Returns
Tennis
To The Earth
Back to the Future
Rad Racer
The Ultimate Stuntman - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Operation Wolf
Festers Quest
The Three Stooges
Silent Assault
Conflict
Trojan
Snakes Revenge
Def of the crown
Guerrila War
Street Fighter 2010
Seicross
John Elways Quarterback
Goal
World GP
Dick Tracy
Iron Tank
Dash Galaxy
Solstice
Vidicators
Wayne Gretzky Hockey
F-15 City War
Athena
Twin eagle
Airwolf
Jordan vs Bird
Freedom force
Xenophobe
Wall street kid
Spelunker
Top Gun
Rescue Embassy Mission
Bugs Bunny
Deadly Towers
The untouchables
Werewolf
Cliffhanger
Fantasy Zone
Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart
Dr Chaos
Roger Clemens Baseball
Trick Shooting
gunsmoke
Cobra Triangle
Tecmo bowl
Urban champion
Goonies II
Ultimate Basketball
Base Wars
Rollerball
Championship bowling
Rally bike
Star Trek 25th Anniversary
Quattro Sports - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Quattro Adventures - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Hunt for red October
Legends of the Diamond
Nes open
Air Fortress
Gumshoe
Fun House
MULE
Heavy Shreddin
Ice Climber
Star Force
gotcha
winter games
Ring King
legendary Wings
Rambo
Faxanadu
Robocop
Life Force
Shooting range
Astyanax
Godzilla
Rampage
Breakthru
Fighting golf
godzilla
Kings Knight
TMNT
Jaws
Rampart
Jackel
MLB
Shockwave
Lunar pool
Elevator Action
Super Off Road
Predator
Castlequest
8 Eyes
Whomp Em
Super Glove Ball
Tailspin
Destination Earthstar
Platoon
Moon Ranger
Mission Impossible
Tagin Dragon
Superspike Volleyball
Pro Wrestling
Gremlins 2
Joust
There's some decent games there... most of them are very common.
The Dizzy games and the other games with the switches were made by Camerica... here's a website detailing them.
http://www.answers.com/topic/camerica
I think those games might be rare, but not sure if they fetch a high value.
The only rare and expensive games I've seen, from putting together an nes collection, are the games that were released late into the system's life - Contra Force, Mighty Final Fight, Flintstones 2 (I've seen this one go for over 100 dollars complete), Fire n Ice goes for a good amount I believe, not to mention Dragon Warrior 2 - 4.
Another website for Camerica with rarity listings, probably from Mike Etler's list (I think that's what his name was.)
http://tnca.myrmid.com/camerica.htm
It's too bad you didn't get Flintstones 2... look at the value on it -
http://search-completed.ebay.com/fl...0QQsargnZQ2d1QQsaslcZ2QQsbrftogZ1QQsofocusZso
115 for cart only, over 300 for complete!!
The Dizzy games and the other games with the switches were made by Camerica... here's a website detailing them.
http://www.answers.com/topic/camerica
I think those games might be rare, but not sure if they fetch a high value.
The only rare and expensive games I've seen, from putting together an nes collection, are the games that were released late into the system's life - Contra Force, Mighty Final Fight, Flintstones 2 (I've seen this one go for over 100 dollars complete), Fire n Ice goes for a good amount I believe, not to mention Dragon Warrior 2 - 4.
Another website for Camerica with rarity listings, probably from Mike Etler's list (I think that's what his name was.)
http://tnca.myrmid.com/camerica.htm
It's too bad you didn't get Flintstones 2... look at the value on it -
http://search-completed.ebay.com/fl...0QQsargnZQ2d1QQsaslcZ2QQsbrftogZ1QQsofocusZso
115 for cart only, over 300 for complete!!
SBWildBill2004
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amazing deal man. my only find this weekend was a IBM Netvista computer, P4, 128 mb video card windows XP home, 512 mb ram, 80 gb hd. The girl paid 1500 for it, had it a year and she said it wouldnt turn on. So i looked at the back and she had it set on the wrong voltage. she had it marked for 25 but i got it for 15 bucks
[quote name='snotknocker']The list - I think there's a cuople I missed - If you guys spot anything that may be of value let me know
Metroid
Kid Icarus
Adventure Island II
Adventures of Lolo
Rock n Ball
Dr Mario
Monster Party
Adventures of Dino Riki
Ninja Gaiden
Wrestlemania
Yoshi
Milons Secret Castle
Star Tropics
Kirby's Adventure
Donkey Kong classics
Chiller
Indiana jones and the Temple of doom
Adventures of Link
1943
Rygar
Megaman 2
Shadow of the Ninja
Strider
Heavy barrel
Wurm -Jouney to the Center of the Earth
Mickey Mousecapade
Bad Dudes
Pugsley scavenger Hunt
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
Maniac Mansion
Vice project doom
Kung Fu
Cyberball
Stinger
Cobra Command
Top Gun
Tiger Heli
Casino Kid
Time Lord
Frankenstein The monster Returns
Tennis
To The Earth
Back to the Future
Rad Racer
The Ultimate Stuntman - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Operation Wolf
Festers Quest
The Three Stooges
Silent Assault
Conflict
Trojan
Snakes Revenge
Def of the crown
Guerrila War
Street Fighter 2010
Seicross
John Elways Quarterback
Goal
World GP
Dick Tracy
Iron Tank
Dash Galaxy
Solstice
Vidicators
Wayne Gretzky Hockey
F-15 City War
Athena
Twin eagle
Airwolf
Jordan vs Bird
Freedom force
Xenophobe
Wall street kid
Spelunker
Top Gun
Rescue Embassy Mission
Bugs Bunny
Deadly Towers
The untouchables
Werewolf
Cliffhanger
Fantasy Zone
Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart
Dr Chaos
Roger Clemens Baseball
Trick Shooting
gunsmoke
Cobra Triangle
Tecmo bowl
Urban champion
Goonies II
Ultimate Basketball
Base Wars
Rollerball
Championship bowling
Rally bike
Star Trek 25th Anniversary
Quattro Sports - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Quattro Adventures - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Hunt for red October
Legends of the Diamond
Nes open
Air Fortress
Gumshoe
Fun House
MULE
Heavy Shreddin
Ice Climber
Star Force
gotcha
winter games
Ring King
legendary Wings
Rambo
Faxanadu
Robocop
Life Force
Shooting range
Astyanax
Godzilla
Rampage
Breakthru
Fighting golf
godzilla
Kings Knight
TMNT
Jaws
Rampart
Jackel
MLB
Shockwave
Lunar pool
Elevator Action
Super Off Road
Predator
Castlequest
8 Eyes
Whomp Em
Super Glove Ball
Tailspin
Destination Earthstar
Platoon
Moon Ranger
Mission Impossible
Tagin Dragon
Superspike Volleyball
Pro Wrestling
Gremlins 2
Joust[/QUOTE]
First off, you have no idea how jealous I am of the great finds you seem to get every week!!!!!!! Hats off to you, brother.
Today, I went through a few neighborhoods that I thought would have great sales, but it turned out that I was only able to find about 10 in my 4 hours of searching.
I picked up a pretty nice book about the history of the American Presidency for a dollar.
The only video game related thing that I saw (which I bought) was a game guide for Ocarina of Time in pretty good shape. I got that for $.50.
Better luck for me next week.
Metroid
Kid Icarus
Adventure Island II
Adventures of Lolo
Rock n Ball
Dr Mario
Monster Party
Adventures of Dino Riki
Ninja Gaiden
Wrestlemania
Yoshi
Milons Secret Castle
Star Tropics
Kirby's Adventure
Donkey Kong classics
Chiller
Indiana jones and the Temple of doom
Adventures of Link
1943
Rygar
Megaman 2
Shadow of the Ninja
Strider
Heavy barrel
Wurm -Jouney to the Center of the Earth
Mickey Mousecapade
Bad Dudes
Pugsley scavenger Hunt
Indiana Jones and the last Crusade
Maniac Mansion
Vice project doom
Kung Fu
Cyberball
Stinger
Cobra Command
Top Gun
Tiger Heli
Casino Kid
Time Lord
Frankenstein The monster Returns
Tennis
To The Earth
Back to the Future
Rad Racer
The Ultimate Stuntman - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Operation Wolf
Festers Quest
The Three Stooges
Silent Assault
Conflict
Trojan
Snakes Revenge
Def of the crown
Guerrila War
Street Fighter 2010
Seicross
John Elways Quarterback
Goal
World GP
Dick Tracy
Iron Tank
Dash Galaxy
Solstice
Vidicators
Wayne Gretzky Hockey
F-15 City War
Athena
Twin eagle
Airwolf
Jordan vs Bird
Freedom force
Xenophobe
Wall street kid
Spelunker
Top Gun
Rescue Embassy Mission
Bugs Bunny
Deadly Towers
The untouchables
Werewolf
Cliffhanger
Fantasy Zone
Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart
Dr Chaos
Roger Clemens Baseball
Trick Shooting
gunsmoke
Cobra Triangle
Tecmo bowl
Urban champion
Goonies II
Ultimate Basketball
Base Wars
Rollerball
Championship bowling
Rally bike
Star Trek 25th Anniversary
Quattro Sports - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Quattro Adventures - This game has a little A/B switch on the back of the cart -WTF???
Hunt for red October
Legends of the Diamond
Nes open
Air Fortress
Gumshoe
Fun House
MULE
Heavy Shreddin
Ice Climber
Star Force
gotcha
winter games
Ring King
legendary Wings
Rambo
Faxanadu
Robocop
Life Force
Shooting range
Astyanax
Godzilla
Rampage
Breakthru
Fighting golf
godzilla
Kings Knight
TMNT
Jaws
Rampart
Jackel
MLB
Shockwave
Lunar pool
Elevator Action
Super Off Road
Predator
Castlequest
8 Eyes
Whomp Em
Super Glove Ball
Tailspin
Destination Earthstar
Platoon
Moon Ranger
Mission Impossible
Tagin Dragon
Superspike Volleyball
Pro Wrestling
Gremlins 2
Joust[/QUOTE]
First off, you have no idea how jealous I am of the great finds you seem to get every week!!!!!!! Hats off to you, brother.
Today, I went through a few neighborhoods that I thought would have great sales, but it turned out that I was only able to find about 10 in my 4 hours of searching.
I picked up a pretty nice book about the history of the American Presidency for a dollar.
The only video game related thing that I saw (which I bought) was a game guide for Ocarina of Time in pretty good shape. I got that for $.50.
Better luck for me next week.
1 Sega Genesis model 1 (1 controller, all hookups)
1 Bulls vs. Lakers (Gen, complete)
1 NHLPA Hockey '93 (Gen, complete)
1 Sonic the Hedgehog (Gen, complete)
1 Bill Walsh College Football (Gen, complete w/ all stat cards)
1 The Little Mermaid (NES, complete w/ box)
1 Super Mario Bros. (NES, cart + sleeve, manual)
1 Slalom (NES, cart + sleeve, manual)
1 Back to the Future (NES, cart + sleeve, manual)
1 Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (NES, cart + sleeve, manual)
1 Kung Fu (NES, cart + sleeve, manual)
1 Gumshoe (NES, cart + sleeve, manual)
1 Bases Loaded (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 RC Pro Am (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 Jordon vs. Bird (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 Ice Hockey (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 Skate or Die (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 Skate or Die 2 (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 Arch Rivals (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 Football (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 Hoops (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 Heavy Shreddin' (NES, cart + sleeve)
1 Hogan's Alley (NES, cart only)
1 Double Dribble (NES, cart only)
2 NES controllers
1 NES Advantage
1 NES gray Zapper
Paid: $7
1 Phoenix (Atari 2600, Sealed, box a little beat up and seal has rip)
Paid: $1
1 Pikachu & Marill on-a-log plushie
Paid: 50 cents
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Evilmax and I visited 32 yardsales today. 2 of the 3 purchases were from unadvertised sales.
I had my first purchase stolen from under my nose. One lady had a Harry Potter Lego set on a table, and a woman was standing right in front of it with two other items. I couldn't tell if she was planning to buy it or not, so I waited for her to move so I could pick it up. She didn't move, and finally she asked the lady how much the Lego was. My mind screamed "No!" and I watched as she purchased it along with some other Harry Potter merchandise (which I was uninterested in). Not a big deal, but knowing that you just missed something you wanted to buy certainly is a letdown.
We're already looking forward to next week!
SBWildBill2004
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i need to find games at my yard sales!!!! and yes, the best ones are the un-adversties ones although i am still happy about my p4 computer for 15 bucks
although i am still happy about my p4 computer for 15 bucks
snotknocker
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Holy Crap! - I just tested about 50 games I got today and all but 1 started up first time. These games were well taken care of. Having to clean these bad boys up would have taken up much time. Upon inspection of all games the connectors are all bright and shiney. 
ing sweet!
ing sweet!
snotknocker
CAGiversary!
[quote name='SBWildBill2004']i need to find games at my yard sales!!!! and yes, the best ones are the un-adversties ones although i am still happy about my p4 computer for 15 bucks[/QUOTE]
That was one sweet score - everything functioning on your PC?
although i am still happy about my p4 computer for 15 bucks[/QUOTE]That was one sweet score - everything functioning on your PC?
[quote name='SBWildBill2004']amazing deal man. my only find this weekend was a IBM Netvista computer, P4, 128 mb video card windows XP home, 512 mb ram, 80 gb hd. The girl paid 1500 for it, had it a year and she said it wouldnt turn on. So i looked at the back and she had it set on the wrong voltage. she had it marked for 25 but i got it for 15 bucks [/QUOTE]
Or, you could have explained the problem to her letting her know that it still had value or at least given her the $25.
[/QUOTE]Or, you could have explained the problem to her letting her know that it still had value or at least given her the $25.
SBWildBill2004
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i didnt relize that was the problem till i got home. i was just going to use it for parts or maybe buy a new power supply. If i had seen it there i prob would have pointed it out. But hell im not going to argue
camelking6969
CAG Newbie
went to a huge multi family yard sale inside, thank god it is hotter then hell here after 8am, bought 2 genises, and 27 games for 25 dollars. i know not a great deal but one of the games was SHIning FORCE, the other great game was shinning force 2, so i was happy as hell. also got 3 n64 games for 3 dollars
[quote name='camelking6969']went to a huge multi family yard sale inside, thank god it is hotter then hell here after 8am, bought 2 genises, and 27 games for 25 dollars. i know not a great deal but one of the games was SHINNING FORCE, the other great game was shinning force 2, so i was happy as hell. also got 3 n64 games for 3 dollars[/QUOTE]
Is that anything like Shining Force?
Is that anything like Shining Force?
Just had a major cleaning fest, and I can't heap enough praise onto Mr. Clean's Magic Erasers. I had to clean a NES that was covered with filth, grime, and stickers, and it took less than 2 minutes to have it looking like a new console. They work on everything (they even take off sticker goo), and they make cleaning a real breeze. If you're buying old dirty systems or cartridges on a regular basis, you owe it to yourself to pick up a pack of these.
Mr. Clean, you get an A+.
Mr. Clean, you get an A+.
snotknocker
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[quote name='evilmax17']Just had a major cleaning fest, and I can't heap enough praise onto Mr. Clean's Magic Erasers. I had to clean a NES that was covered with filth, grime, and stickers, and it took less than 2 minutes to have it looking like a new console. They work on everything (they even take off sticker goo), and they make cleaning a real breeze. If you're buying old dirty systems or cartridges on a regular basis, you owe it to yourself to pick up a pack of these.
Mr. Clean, you get an A+.
[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the heads up - I'm gonna get some of these and have my own cleanfest. I,ve got quite a few systems and games in need of a good cleaning. Got an after cleaning pic of that NES - is that the one you got last weekend? It was kinda nasty looking
Mr. Clean, you get an A+.
Thanks for the heads up - I'm gonna get some of these and have my own cleanfest. I,ve got quite a few systems and games in need of a good cleaning. Got an after cleaning pic of that NES - is that the one you got last weekend? It was kinda nasty looking
camelking6969
CAG Newbie
this is off topic but what is best way to clean cartridges,and i dont mean the outside, i mean the other part, i dont know what you call it, so iwont attemp to
[quote name='snotknocker']Thanks for the heads up - I'm gonna get some of these and have my own cleanfest. I,ve got quite a few systems and games in need of a good cleaning. Got an after cleaning pic of that NES - is that the one you got last weekend? It was kinda nasty looking[/QUOTE]
Yeah, it's the one from last weekend, and it was much worse than the pics made it look. My camera sucks for detail, but I gave the after shots a try anyway. Trust me when I say that the NES is dirtier than it looks in the before, and cleaner (visually as mint as can be) in the afters.
Before:
After:
I would say the entire process took 6 minutes. 1 minute to pick off the stickers (leaving goo behind). 2 minutes to give it a rub down with the magic eraser (including getting most of the gunk in the vents) and drying with a paper towel, and then 3 minutes getting the gunk out of the corners of the vents with a toothpick (that's always the hardest/worst part).
I went light on the red paint on the Nintendo logos and stuff, as I didn't want it to smudge or come off. But I did go over it lightly, and there was no visible red on the eraser, so take that for what it's worth. I'd still be careful there.
Edit: No residue or anything either.
Yeah, it's the one from last weekend, and it was much worse than the pics made it look. My camera sucks for detail, but I gave the after shots a try anyway. Trust me when I say that the NES is dirtier than it looks in the before, and cleaner (visually as mint as can be) in the afters.
Before:
After:
I would say the entire process took 6 minutes. 1 minute to pick off the stickers (leaving goo behind). 2 minutes to give it a rub down with the magic eraser (including getting most of the gunk in the vents) and drying with a paper towel, and then 3 minutes getting the gunk out of the corners of the vents with a toothpick (that's always the hardest/worst part).
I went light on the red paint on the Nintendo logos and stuff, as I didn't want it to smudge or come off. But I did go over it lightly, and there was no visible red on the eraser, so take that for what it's worth. I'd still be careful there.
Edit: No residue or anything either.
[quote name='camelking6969']this is off topic but what is best way to clean cartridges,and i dont mean the outside, i mean the other part, i dont know what you call it, so iwont attemp to[/QUOTE]
The Connectors.
I'm pretty sure the standard practice is to use dip Q-tips into isoprophyl alcohol, and to run them back and forth over the connectors. I'm not sure if you're supposed to dilute it or not though...
The Connectors.
I'm pretty sure the standard practice is to use dip Q-tips into isoprophyl alcohol, and to run them back and forth over the connectors. I'm not sure if you're supposed to dilute it or not though...
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Nice! Looks like this product is a must for me. The after pic of the top looks mighty clean.
A little off topic but to those of you following this thread.
After todays pickup of Zombies Ate my Neighbors for .50 I'm even more confident I'm gonna find Secret of Mana on the cheap.... I can almost feel it. This is the one game that I've been contemplating throwing down good money for. But I'll refrain for now.
A little off topic but to those of you following this thread.
After todays pickup of Zombies Ate my Neighbors for .50 I'm even more confident I'm gonna find Secret of Mana on the cheap.... I can almost feel it. This is the one game that I've been contemplating throwing down good money for. But I'll refrain for now.
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[quote name='evilmax17']The Connectors.
I'm pretty sure the standard practice is to use dip Q-tips into isoprophyl alcohol, and to run them back and forth over the connectors. I'm not sure if you're supposed to dilute it or not though...[/QUOTE]
thank you, i never knew what they were called, and i also thank you for not making me feel like a horses ass:lol: , most time u ask a question here u are made to feel stupid.
once again sorry off topic, but i have been reading this and i am sure somebody else had to wonder.
this on thread has really made me an addict. i cant wait for saturdays, i get a kick out of finding games and systems cheap
i did miss out on a snes with 15 games for 10 bucks today, oh well always next week
I'm pretty sure the standard practice is to use dip Q-tips into isoprophyl alcohol, and to run them back and forth over the connectors. I'm not sure if you're supposed to dilute it or not though...[/QUOTE]
thank you, i never knew what they were called, and i also thank you for not making me feel like a horses ass:lol: , most time u ask a question here u are made to feel stupid.
once again sorry off topic, but i have been reading this and i am sure somebody else had to wonder.
this on thread has really made me an addict. i cant wait for saturdays, i get a kick out of finding games and systems cheap
i did miss out on a snes with 15 games for 10 bucks today, oh well always next week
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[quote name='snotknocker']Nice! Looks like this product is a must for me. The after pic of the top looks mighty clean.
A little off topic but to those of you following this thread.
After todays pickup of Zombies Ate my Neighbors for .50 I'm even more confident I'm gonna find Secret of Mana on the cheap.... I can almost feel it. This is the one game that I've been contemplating throwing down good money for. But I'll refrain for now.[/QUOTE]
you know the minute you spend good money, you will find it for .50 the next yardsale, fight the temptation
A little off topic but to those of you following this thread.
After todays pickup of Zombies Ate my Neighbors for .50 I'm even more confident I'm gonna find Secret of Mana on the cheap.... I can almost feel it. This is the one game that I've been contemplating throwing down good money for. But I'll refrain for now.[/QUOTE]
you know the minute you spend good money, you will find it for .50 the next yardsale, fight the temptation
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Went to do my first day of yard saleing today. Out of all the places I went only one ended up having any video games. I got a ps2 w/ 11 game for $100. There was no price and I asked her how much for the games and she said $10 a piece and $50 for the system so I was like $100 for everything and she said ok. Games included are
NBA 2k3
NBA Street 2
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2
Need for Speed Underground
Tony Hawk Underground
Rayman Arena
XGRA
ATV Offroad Fury 2
The Suffering
Kinetica
NBA Live 2004
NBA 2k3
NBA Street 2
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2
Need for Speed Underground
Tony Hawk Underground
Rayman Arena
XGRA
ATV Offroad Fury 2
The Suffering
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NBA Live 2004
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[quote name='majinvegeta-88']Went to do my first day of yard saleing today. Out of all the places I went only one ended up having any video games. I got a ps2 w/ 11 game for $100. There was no price and I asked her how much for the games and she said $10 a piece and $50 for the system so I was like $100 for everything and she said ok. Games included are
NBA 2k3
NBA Street 2
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2
Need for Speed Underground
Tony Hawk Underground
Rayman Arena
XGRA
ATV Offroad Fury 2
The Suffering
Kinetica
NBA Live 2004[/QUOTE]
You're off to a pretty good start. I would have played it a little different, and low balled her to like $70 with the premise that most of those games are older, or asked her how much for everything and then try to haggle down from her response. $100 is not bad for that especially if you don't have a PS2 already. It's almost always in your best interest to shoot low cause most people selling this stuff are aiming high with their initial prices. A lot of people will try to play you but it's up to you to know when they are. You're the one in control cause you got the cash. You'll eventually get a feel for it. review evilmax's tips and try to keep that stuff in mind on your next outing. It's good to see more CAG's recognizing the bang you get for your buck at yard sails
NBA 2k3
NBA Street 2
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2
Need for Speed Underground
Tony Hawk Underground
Rayman Arena
XGRA
ATV Offroad Fury 2
The Suffering
Kinetica
NBA Live 2004[/QUOTE]
You're off to a pretty good start. I would have played it a little different, and low balled her to like $70 with the premise that most of those games are older, or asked her how much for everything and then try to haggle down from her response. $100 is not bad for that especially if you don't have a PS2 already. It's almost always in your best interest to shoot low cause most people selling this stuff are aiming high with their initial prices. A lot of people will try to play you but it's up to you to know when they are. You're the one in control cause you got the cash. You'll eventually get a feel for it. review evilmax's tips and try to keep that stuff in mind on your next outing. It's good to see more CAG's recognizing the bang you get for your buck at yard sails
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Nice Score Snotknocker >_> I'm in NJ too and I can never find NES games like that
Good Job though - you lucky %#$*!@
Anyway - I managed to get...
SNES
LionKing
Power Piggs
Pacman 2
Brandish
Ranma 1/2 Battle
Super Star Wars: Return of The Jedi
Power Piggs
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
Super Mario All-Stars
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World
Donkey Kong Country 3
Blazeon
Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions
Disney's Goof Troop
N64
Spider-Man (complete)
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (Complete)
Dreamcast
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Turbo (Complete)
Sonic Adventure (Complete)
Sega Saturn
NiGHT's Into Dreams...Sampler >_> (All there..)
Sega Genesis (All Complete)
Dynomite Headdy
Bubsy II
Fatal Fury
Sonic Spinball
Mickey Mania: The Timeless ADventure Of Mickey Mouse
Pac-Man: The New Adventures
All for about 35 Dollars >_>
Snot - where do you usually go to find your stuff? I need to go there - I have bum luck for Yard Sales >>'
Good Job though - you lucky %#$*!@
Anyway - I managed to get...
SNES
LionKing
Power Piggs
Pacman 2
Brandish
Ranma 1/2 Battle
Super Star Wars: Return of The Jedi
Power Piggs
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
Super Mario All-Stars
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World
Donkey Kong Country 3
Blazeon
Daffy Duck: The Marvin Missions
Disney's Goof Troop
N64
Spider-Man (complete)
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (Complete)
Dreamcast
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Turbo (Complete)
Sonic Adventure (Complete)
Sega Saturn
NiGHT's Into Dreams...Sampler >_> (All there..)
Sega Genesis (All Complete)
Dynomite Headdy
Bubsy II
Fatal Fury
Sonic Spinball
Mickey Mania: The Timeless ADventure Of Mickey Mouse
Pac-Man: The New Adventures
All for about 35 Dollars >_>
Snot - where do you usually go to find your stuff? I need to go there - I have bum luck for Yard Sales >>'
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[quote name='ThePlatinumStag']
Snot - where do you usually go to find your stuff? I need to go there - I have bum luck for Yard Sales >>'[/QUOTE]
I'm in Carteret. I usually go local - Rahway, Woodbridge, Edison, Avenel. I always hit up the rahway flea market on Thur,Sat and Sun and theres a small one in avenel on Saturdays. i occasionally find deals at these places. Maybe we should hook up and go out together one Sat. Do you drive?
Snot - where do you usually go to find your stuff? I need to go there - I have bum luck for Yard Sales >>'[/QUOTE]
I'm in Carteret. I usually go local - Rahway, Woodbridge, Edison, Avenel. I always hit up the rahway flea market on Thur,Sat and Sun and theres a small one in avenel on Saturdays. i occasionally find deals at these places. Maybe we should hook up and go out together one Sat. Do you drive?
camelking6969
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snot are u in north or south jersey, i am orginaly from south jersey, hammonton, it is near ac
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[quote name='camelking6969']snot are u in north or south jersey, i am orginaly from south jersey, hammonton, it is near ac[/QUOTE]
kinda like mid-north - exit 12 off the Turnpike and about 25 minutes from NYC
kinda like mid-north - exit 12 off the Turnpike and about 25 minutes from NYC
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i am so fvcking jealous of your finds!!!!!!!
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Nah...I'm too young to drive >_>
I'm in Elizabeth in any case and just try to visit the neighborhood and this one flea market...
Is the Rahway fleamarket you're talking about near a jail by any chance?
[quote name='snotknocker']I'm in Carteret. I usually go local - Rahway, Woodbridge, Edison, Avenel. I always hit up the rahway flea market on Thur,Sat and Sun and theres a small one in avenel on Saturdays. i occasionally find deals at these places. Maybe we should hook up and go out together one Sat. Do you drive?[/QUOTE]
I'm in Elizabeth in any case and just try to visit the neighborhood and this one flea market...
Is the Rahway fleamarket you're talking about near a jail by any chance?
[quote name='snotknocker']I'm in Carteret. I usually go local - Rahway, Woodbridge, Edison, Avenel. I always hit up the rahway flea market on Thur,Sat and Sun and theres a small one in avenel on Saturdays. i occasionally find deals at these places. Maybe we should hook up and go out together one Sat. Do you drive?[/QUOTE]
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if anyone finds a dirt cheap dreamcast let me know.. i really want one!!
no luck with yard sales here!
no luck with yard sales here!
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[quote name='evilmax17']Just had a major cleaning fest, and I can't heap enough praise onto Mr. Clean's Magic Erasers. I had to clean a NES that was covered with filth, grime, and stickers, and it took less than 2 minutes to have it looking like a new console. They work on everything (they even take off sticker goo), and they make cleaning a real breeze. If you're buying old dirty systems or cartridges on a regular basis, you owe it to yourself to pick up a pack of these.
Mr. Clean, you get an A+.
[/QUOTE]
On your recommendation I purchased a 4-pack today and I'll be damned if it is'nt everything you said it would be and then some. This is an absolutely amazing product
Mr. Clean, you get an A+.
On your recommendation I purchased a 4-pack today and I'll be damned if it is'nt everything you said it would be and then some. This is an absolutely amazing product
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[quote name='SuprTnr2']To the guy who needed a Dreamcast I have one that maybe you could trade for. And TPS congrats on the SFTurbo find, thats worth like $35 by itself![/QUOTE]
allright cml. i might not be able to trade for about 2 more weeks. let me know what you saw/how much regaurdless.
allright cml. i might not be able to trade for about 2 more weeks. let me know what you saw/how much regaurdless.
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wow. a trade coming from a yard sale thread. a little wierd but ill take it.
haha.
haha.
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PM Sent.
Haven't found anything gaming related worth talking about in a while. But this past Saturday I picked up ~20 Hallmark ornaments from the Star Wars and Star Trek line (all mint in box) for about $50. Most of them are actually pretty neat, quite a few have lights or even some sort of voice/sound. Some of those suckers were $30+ new. (I can't imagine spending that much on an ornament myself...)
Also got 4 suits for $5 each. But I think I'll end up having to spend $40-50 per suit to have them fit to my frame. They nearly fit, but definitely need a little work before I'd wear them in public. I'm pretty tall and if I see another tall dude running a sale I always check to see if they are selling any decent clothes.
I needed a spare DVD player and I got one of them for $5 at another sale. Seems to work fine, I just hope it doesn't poop out on me after a short while.
Also got 4 suits for $5 each. But I think I'll end up having to spend $40-50 per suit to have them fit to my frame. They nearly fit, but definitely need a little work before I'd wear them in public. I'm pretty tall and if I see another tall dude running a sale I always check to see if they are selling any decent clothes.
I needed a spare DVD player and I got one of them for $5 at another sale. Seems to work fine, I just hope it doesn't poop out on me after a short while.
I went out early this morning. I didn't find much at the first two. When I went to the third sale on my list, it wasn't open yet, so I decided to drive aroud a little bit. Right around the corner, I found another sale. Here is what I found.
I paid $20 for all of that, except for the the Dune game. I got that at another sale. The people having that sale had gotten all of the stuff out of storage, so most of it was in boxes. I paid for all of that and as I was leaving, I decided to take a look at some boxes at the side.
I paid $3 total for those three guides. Now I just wish I coud find the systems. I've been trying to find a working NES, SNES, and a Sega Saturn.
I paid $20 for all of that, except for the the Dune game. I got that at another sale. The people having that sale had gotten all of the stuff out of storage, so most of it was in boxes. I paid for all of that and as I was leaving, I decided to take a look at some boxes at the side.
I paid $3 total for those three guides.
Now I just wish I coud find the systems. I've been trying to find a working NES, SNES, and a Sega Saturn.
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went to one yesterday and found nada.
im telling you i have bad luck, lol.
im telling you i have bad luck, lol.
[quote name='MillerTime2523']went to one yesterday and found nada.
im telling you i have bad luck, lol.[/QUOTE]
Just keep trying. Most of the time finding deals is about being observant, patient, and doing some planning. Those finds of mine were by luck. None of the other sales I went to today had anything that good.
I checked and the saturn game has a 4 rareity value at digital press. That's probably the rarest thing in my collection.
im telling you i have bad luck, lol.[/QUOTE]
Just keep trying. Most of the time finding deals is about being observant, patient, and doing some planning. Those finds of mine were by luck. None of the other sales I went to today had anything that good.
I checked and the saturn game has a 4 rareity value at digital press. That's probably the rarest thing in my collection.
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