Official 2008 Yard Sale Thread

[quote name='Nathan_Sama']how much were the ps2 guitars?[/QUOTE]
I think they were $5 each, but a kid was buying them literally as we were walking up to the sale. They were the cherry red Gibsons that came out with GH2.

We wouldn't have gotten them anyway, since just this week I put our GH1 guitars back in their boxes for storage, but spotting them was neat.
 
Everyone is going to call me a liar, but I got this lot for $20 today:











This is my find-of-the-year. Only problem was no controller/cables for the 3DO, but it uses regular a/v cables. Also, everything is really dusty and needs a lot of cleaning. Like, really, really dusty.

Also, this is further proof that you should ASK AT EVERY SALE: $12, some kind went into the house and came out with it, and I got a "make an offer" from the parents.



Further proof that you should always ask at a sale ($5) :


Other incidentals (photos on my flickr @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimgatsby/):

GameCube (Black, no controller) $3
NES (no hookups, one game) $2
Rainbow Six Vegas $5
7 assorted PSX games $5
Bushido Blade & Pa Rappa $1
Rockford Files Season 2 $1

[/spoiler]
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Everyone is going to call me a liar, but I got this lot for $20 today:











This is my find-of-the-year. Only problem was no controller/cables for the 3DO, but it uses regular a/v cables. Also, everything is really dusty and needs a lot of cleaning. Like, really, really dusty.

Also, this is further proof that you should ASK AT EVERY SALE: $12, some kind went into the house and came out with it, and I got a "make an offer" from the parents.



Further proof that you should always ask at a sale ($5) :


Other incidentals (photos on my flickr @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimgatsby/):

GameCube (Black, no controller) $3
NES (no hookups, one game) $2
Rainbow Six Vegas $5
7 assorted PSX games $5
Bushido Blade & Pa Rappa $1
Rockford Files Season 2 $1

[/spoiler][/quote]Holy shit!
 
After striking out on a bunch of yard sales last Saturday and getting discouraged, I found an snes lot for $14 with 3 controllers and 6 games all in box with manual today. The games weren't spectacular except for a super mario kart. It also had a copy of NBA Live 95 which holds sentimental value even if its a cheap ass game.

My search continues to stumble upon chrono trigger....
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Everyone is going to call me a liar, but I got this lot for $20 today:











This is my find-of-the-year. Only problem was no controller/cables for the 3DO, but it uses regular a/v cables. Also, everything is really dusty and needs a lot of cleaning. Like, really, really dusty.

Also, this is further proof that you should ASK AT EVERY SALE: $12, some kind went into the house and came out with it, and I got a "make an offer" from the parents.



Further proof that you should always ask at a sale ($5) :


Other incidentals (photos on my flickr @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimgatsby/):

GameCube (Black, no controller) $3
NES (no hookups, one game) $2
Rainbow Six Vegas $5
7 assorted PSX games $5
Bushido Blade & Pa Rappa $1
Rockford Files Season 2 $1

[/spoiler][/quote]

Wow.
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Everyone is going to call me a liar, but I got this lot for $20 today:











This is my find-of-the-year. Only problem was no controller/cables for the 3DO, but it uses regular a/v cables. Also, everything is really dusty and needs a lot of cleaning. Like, really, really dusty.

Also, this is further proof that you should ASK AT EVERY SALE: $12, some kind went into the house and came out with it, and I got a "make an offer" from the parents.



Further proof that you should always ask at a sale ($5) :


Other incidentals (photos on my flickr @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimgatsby/):

GameCube (Black, no controller) $3
NES (no hookups, one game) $2
Rainbow Six Vegas $5
7 assorted PSX games $5
Bushido Blade & Pa Rappa $1
Rockford Files Season 2 $1

[/spoiler][/quote]
Your pics aren't working, but you can still see them if you copy and paste, but HOLY SHIT.
Any story behind the massive lot?
I am jealous.
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Everyone is going to call me a liar, but I got this lot for $20 today:











This is my find-of-the-year. Only problem was no controller/cables for the 3DO, but it uses regular a/v cables. Also, everything is really dusty and needs a lot of cleaning. Like, really, really dusty.

Also, this is further proof that you should ASK AT EVERY SALE: $12, some kind went into the house and came out with it, and I got a "make an offer" from the parents.



Further proof that you should always ask at a sale ($5) :


Other incidentals (photos on my flickr @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimgatsby/):

GameCube (Black, no controller) $3
NES (no hookups, one game) $2
Rainbow Six Vegas $5
7 assorted PSX games $5
Bushido Blade & Pa Rappa $1
Rockford Files Season 2 $1

[/spoiler][/quote]

I am cry :drool:

I want to hear the story -- that's just fuckin' awesome!
 
I keep finding beat to crap PS1 games (also, no good titles), I found a copy of Tombal however it was disc only and was REALLY beat, plus they wanted 4$ for it, the lady was being flexible with prices however I really don't think it was worth getting given the condition. I got 3 3-packs of Video Now discs at this sale for 1$ each so I was happy about that, yeah I collect weird stuff. They will go nicely with my 3$ Video Now player that I picked up at walmart on the after holiday clearance. Other than that just overpriced crap at the rest of the sales. A couple weeks ago I found a loose genesis for 20$, yeah right.
 
[quote name='SaraAB']I keep finding beat to crap PS1 games (also, no good titles), I found a copy of Tombal however it was disc only and was REALLY beat, plus they wanted 4$ for it, the lady was being flexible with prices however I really don't think it was worth getting given the condition. I got 3 3-packs of Video Now discs at this sale for 1$ each so I was happy about that, yeah I collect weird stuff. They will go nicely with my 3$ Video Now player that I picked up at walmart on the after holiday clearance. Other than that just overpriced crap at the rest of the sales. A couple weeks ago I found a loose genesis for 20$, yeah right.[/quote]Don't you CIF?
if not, your powers are weak.....
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Everyone is going to call me a liar, but I got this lot for $20 today:











This is my find-of-the-year. Only problem was no controller/cables for the 3DO, but it uses regular a/v cables. Also, everything is really dusty and needs a lot of cleaning. Like, really, really dusty.

Also, this is further proof that you should ASK AT EVERY SALE: $12, some kind went into the house and came out with it, and I got a "make an offer" from the parents.



Further proof that you should always ask at a sale ($5) :


Other incidentals (photos on my flickr @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimgatsby/):

GameCube (Black, no controller) $3
NES (no hookups, one game) $2
Rainbow Six Vegas $5
7 assorted PSX games $5
Bushido Blade & Pa Rappa $1
Rockford Files Season 2 $1

[/spoiler][/QUOTE]


Holy fucking fuck with fuck on top, that is THE best haul I've ever seen. You are my new hero.
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Everyone is going to call me a liar, but I got this lot for $20 today:











This is my find-of-the-year. Only problem was no controller/cables for the 3DO, but it uses regular a/v cables. Also, everything is really dusty and needs a lot of cleaning. Like, really, really dusty.

Also, this is further proof that you should ASK AT EVERY SALE: $12, some kind went into the house and came out with it, and I got a "make an offer" from the parents.



Further proof that you should always ask at a sale ($5) :


Other incidentals (photos on my flickr @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimgatsby/):

GameCube (Black, no controller) $3
NES (no hookups, one game) $2
Rainbow Six Vegas $5
7 assorted PSX games $5
Bushido Blade & Pa Rappa $1
Rockford Files Season 2 $1

[/spoiler][/quote]
That is amazing!! That tops any find i have gotten, not in size, but in price, I have never gotten a find that big for under $100, usualy when i find a lot that big the people have them all individualy priced and i have to CIF alot. plus around here there are alot of retro game stores and people konnow that a lot tha big is worth more than $12, most people would rather keep their stuff than give it away for afew dollars.
 
[quote name='Sinnbox']That is amazing!! That tops any find i have gotten, not in size, but in price, I have never gotten a find that big for under $100, usualy when i find a lot that big the people have them all individualy priced and i have to CIF alot. plus around here there are alot of retro game stores and people konnow that a lot tha big is worth more than $12, most people would rather keep their stuff than give it away for afew dollars.[/quote]

sorry for replying to myself, I love finding lots like that with multiple copies/or/systems, To me is says you just found some of the games that got bought before you showed up to a sale last year.
 
Hit a few for the first time this year and this called out to me.

p7049.jpg


Lawn dice. I spotted it from the sidewalk and made a beeline. Dude said he wanted $2 and that was good for me as I was hoping to score it for $5 or less. :D

I love finding goofy shit like this.
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Everyone is going to call me a liar, but I got this lot for $20 today:











This is my find-of-the-year. Only problem was no controller/cables for the 3DO, but it uses regular a/v cables. Also, everything is really dusty and needs a lot of cleaning. Like, really, really dusty.

Also, this is further proof that you should ASK AT EVERY SALE: $12, some kind went into the house and came out with it, and I got a "make an offer" from the parents.



Further proof that you should always ask at a sale ($5) :


Other incidentals (photos on my flickr @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimgatsby/):

GameCube (Black, no controller) $3
NES (no hookups, one game) $2
Rainbow Six Vegas $5
7 assorted PSX games $5
Bushido Blade & Pa Rappa $1
Rockford Files Season 2 $1

[/spoiler][/quote]


o_O

HOW?!
 
[quote name='wubb']Hit a few for the first time this year and this called out to me.

p7049.jpg


Lawn dice. I spotted it from the sidewalk and made a beeline. Dude said he wanted $2 and that was good for me as I was hoping to score it for $5 or less. :D

I love finding goofy shit like this.[/quote]

LOL!! I have to go straight for the games or i end up with all kinds of goofy stuff that i will never use.
 
Gatsby is a god! [quote name='Wayne Campbell & Garth Algar']We're not worthy! We're not worthy![/quote]
 
[quote name='Nathan_Sama']Don't you CIF?
if not, your powers are weak.....[/QUOTE]

Yes, I do when its something I want to buy, I did cif on the video now discs for 1$ each (they were marked 2$) but I got tons of genesis stuff and the PSX game was not even worth 25 cents to me.
 
[quote name='SaraAB']Yes, I do when its something I want to buy, I did cif on the video now discs for 1$ each (they were marked 2$) but I got tons of genesis stuff and the PSX game was not even worth 25 cents to me.[/quote]

Tomba! for PS1 is always worth $4 I got my copy that was scratched to heck for $4 out of a bargain bin, and some guy saw that I had it and offered me $40 for it even though it was scratched. It is super hard to find.
 
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Lotus 2, Toy Story, Sonic 1 and Spiderman - $3
Desert Commander, Festers Quest, Shadowgate, Ikari Warriors 2, Blaster Master, Operation Wolf, Ironsword - $5
OSX 10.0 - $2
Battle Blaze - $3
NES RF with converter - $1
Mister Mosquito - $5
Crash Wrath of Cortex, Sly 2, Call of Duty 3 and NFL Head Coach - $5
 
alright, i was feeling "rich" this week, so i spent a lot more than i usually do. as always, click the pics for bigness:


HD DVD King Kong
HD DVD Meet the Parents, both for $11



XBox Steel Battalion joysticks and pedals (no game), $7



Nintendo DS lite w/AC adapter, $25


today's total: $43


it was very hot out today. we didn't go to many sales because of this, but i'm happy with what i got. the DS lite was missing the stylus and GBA cover cart, but i think it was still worth it -- it also had no games, but i stuck one in for the pic to show it working and lookin' purty. the guy wanted 30 bucks, but i got him down to 25. other than this stuff, i picked up some DVDs and a Kawai K1 II.

congrats to everyone that found some cool stuff today!
 
I've two weeks to post, though I didn't much either week.

I got these in two connected neighborhoods.

Magic Pengel $3
Castlevania: DOS $4

Both games are complete. These were my only finds in these neighborhoods. It was some nicer and newer neighborhood. That's the second DS game I've found recently. I just wish I could find a good deal on the older model DS. I don't feel like paying $130 for a new DS. At least I've manged to add a few good games to
my backlog.



$2 for a bunch of Genesis games
$1 Pokemon Gold version

I also went to this other large neighborhood, but it had been picked over pretty good by the time I got there. I got this bunch Genesis games for $2. Most of it is okay. There's a few good games like Phantasy Star III, Shinobi, and streets of rage. A lot of them are rentals though and are covered in labels. I got the pokemon game since I figured I could sell it on ebay for $10 or so, but unfortunately it has a dead battery and can't save games. I also got a free computer running windows ME :puke:.

This week's sales




$1 two star wars hardbacks
$1 component system selector
$1 external hard drive enclosure
$5 digital signal boxes
$5 IDE to SATA adapter
$0 very long component cable
$3 ICO

It was cold with a forecast of rain Friday morning, so I don't think as many people had sales as usual. I went to a nicer neighborhood this week as well. This isn't far from last week's neighborhoods and I had some good luck last time I was in that neighborhood. I got two star wars books for $1. That was my only find for a while till I neared the end of the neighborhood. I found a sale where a lady who sells stuff on ebay. She had a bunch of returned stuff from best buy that she got from an auction house in Indy. That component selector was a dollar since it is missing the ac adapter. The hard drive enclosure was basically still sealed. The IDE to SATA adapter will be usefull. The digital signal box I got for dad since it was a good deal and it is good to have an extra. The component cable was free at another house.

I went to another neighborhood that afternoon and got my only game find of the day: ICO. It's complete and in great condition. I got a copy already, so I'll put it on ebay to help pay for my MGS4 LE pre-order.

I didn't get much these last two weeks, but I still managed to get a few useful items . I should try some different places.
 
[quote name='erehwon']I've two weeks to post, though I didn't much either week.

I got these in two connected neighborhoods.

Magic Pengel $3
Castlevania: DOS $4

Both games are complete. These were my only finds in these neighborhoods. It was some nicer and newer neighborhood. That's the second DS game I've found recently. I just wish I could find a good deal on the older model DS. I don't feel like paying $130 for a new DS. At least I've manged to add a few good games to
my backlog.



$2 for a bunch of Genesis games
$1 Pokemon Gold version

I also went to this other large neighborhood, but it had been picked over pretty good by the time I got there. I got this bunch Genesis games for $2. Most of it is okay. There's a few good games like Phantasy Star III, Shinobi, and streets of rage. A lot of them are rentals though and are covered in labels. I got the pokemon game since I figured I could sell it on ebay for $10 or so, but unfortunately it has a dead battery and can't save games. I also got a free computer running windows ME :puke:.

This week's sales




$1 two star wars hardbacks
$1 component system selector
$1 external hard drive enclosure
$5 digital signal boxes
$5 IDE to SATA adapter
$0 very long component cable
$3 ICO

It was cold with a forecast of rain Friday morning, so I don't think as many people had sales as usual. I went to a nicer neighborhood this week as well. This isn't far from last week's neighborhoods and I had some good luck last time I was in that neighborhood. I got two star wars books for $1. That was my only find for a while till I neared the end of the neighborhood. I found a sale where a lady who sells stuff on ebay. She had a bunch of returned stuff from best buy that she got from an auction house in Indy. That component selector was a dollar since it is missing the ac adapter. The hard drive enclosure was basically still sealed. The IDE to SATA adapter will be usefull. The digital signal box I got for dad since it was a good deal and it is good to have an extra. The component cable was free at another house.

I went to another neighborhood that afternoon and got my only game find of the day: ICO. It's complete and in great condition. I got a copy already, so I'll put it on ebay to help pay for my MGS4 LE pre-order.

I didn't get much these last two weeks, but I still managed to get a few useful items . I should try some different places.[/quote]

...Youre in fort Wayne right? did it rain? It poured here for about 20 minutes as i was driving between Berne and Decatur. and the people that didnt shut down just let rain soak everything theye were trying to sell.
 
[quote name='Sinnbox']...Youre in fort Wayne right? did it rain? It poured here for about 20 minutes as i was driving between Berne and Decatur. and the people that didnt shut down just let rain soak everything theye were trying to sell.[/QUOTE]

Not really. Friday was mostly cold and cloudy for the morning.
 
I got
:ps3:Lair
:ps3:The Darkness
:psp:Final Fantasy Tactics
and this PSP Case
For $7

I already have The Darkness for 360, so I'm gonna bring this one to gamestop.
 
Thanks! Its actually a funny story with that massive lot. I had some trouble finding the place, and was considering just going home, but re-mapped it on my phone and it was on the way home anyway (I'd just be coming in from the north rather than the south). It was a steep driveway with an old couple and just a few tables and boxes on top, so I walked up not expecting to see anything, and was surprised to peek in one box and see a boxed SMB3 staring back at me...then the complete Shenmue in the box next to it, and a 3DO in yet another box.

I asked how much they had wanted, and they replied $2 each...then I clarified, "No, for everything..." The woman offered $10 per box sight unseen if as they "just wanted to get rid of them;" so I countered with $20 for the boxes and the stack of guides/magazines that they had on the table, which they gladly accepted, the gentleman there telling me how that 3DO had cost him over $600 back in the day.

Honestly, I just got really, really lucky.
 
[quote name='kube00']Kpiz how'd you get the ps3 games so cheaply?[/quote]
The guy had a box of games with a sign "$3 each", so the four items came up to $12, I said "all I have is $7 (truth) will you take that" and he said yes.
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Thanks! Its actually a funny story with that massive lot. I had some trouble finding the place, and was considering just going home, but re-mapped it on my phone and it was on the way home anyway (I'd just be coming in from the north rather than the south). It was a steep driveway with an old couple and just a few tables and boxes on top, so I walked up not expecting to see anything, and was surprised to peek in one box and see a boxed SMB3 staring back at me...then the complete Shenmue in the box next to it, and a 3DO in yet another box.

I asked how much they had wanted, and they replied $2 each...then I clarified, "No, for everything..." The woman offered $10 per box sight unseen if as they "just wanted to get rid of them;" so I countered with $20 for the boxes and the stack of guides/magazines that they had on the table, which they gladly accepted, the gentleman there telling me how that 3DO had cost him over $600 back in the day.

Honestly, I just got really, really lucky.[/quote]


That is an amazing lot you picked up! I hope I come across a find like that but In the small town I am in I am definatly gratefull for the finds I have come up with. once again...Awesome Find!
 
My weekend was decent but I couldn't stay out for too terribly long. We were having a graduation party at my house for myself (I just finished my M.S.).

But here are the stories and photos of my finds for saturday morning.

I pull up to this sale and start looking around. I find thatthis guy is REALLY into Bon Jovi which is not a bad thing. after looking around I found the following:

Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet LP (Limited Edition Picture Disc)
CounterStrike Anthology including Condition Zero (PC)
Wireless Black Xbox 360 Controller

I was amazed when I saw the price tags on the item that I had picked up. $2 for the record, $2 for the CS Game, and $0.50 for the controller. I CIF'ed $3 for the whole lot and he took it.

On a side note, I got home and the controller just needed new batteries and works great!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mirpkered/2502003040/

I was out sailing and found this sale. I saw some PS2 games on a table but just as I walked towards then, someone picked them up. I waited patiently beside him like a vulture and he then put them down down. I then quickly snatched them up, and with good reason. The titles were:

Clock Tower 3
Fatal Frame 3

They were asking $5 each do I CIF'd $5 for both. They wouldn't bite since these 'weren't our games' I offered $7 and they apparently didn't care any longer.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mirpkered/2502002922/

I pulled up to this being the last sale of the day and I noticed some PC games so I though I would investigate. I found some disks of games from the past and picked them up. I found:

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons: The Dark Queen of Krynn
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons: Dragonstrike
Rise of the Dragon

I gave a $1 and thought that the price was well worth that.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mirpkered/2501174297/

good sailing it seems for everyone this weekend!
 
^^I wish I got a graduation party for Middle school. lol^^
And that counter strike is probably useless because someone used the CD key already.

My dad was in the hospital, so I didn't go to the swap meet.
Gonna save the money to go pick up arcana heart.
 
[quote name='Mirpkered']
Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet LP (Limited Edition Picture Disc)

I was amazed when I saw the price tags on the item that I had picked up. $2 for the record, $2 for the CS Game, and $0.50 for the controller. I CIF'ed $3 for the whole lot and he took it. [/quote]

That picture disc is a nice find! It is worth it for the kitch value...Plus any picture disc is a good deal for that price.
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Thanks! Its actually a funny story with that massive lot. I had some trouble finding the place, and was considering just going home, but re-mapped it on my phone and it was on the way home anyway (I'd just be coming in from the north rather than the south). It was a steep driveway with an old couple and just a few tables and boxes on top, so I walked up not expecting to see anything, and was surprised to peek in one box and see a boxed SMB3 staring back at me...then the complete Shenmue in the box next to it, and a 3DO in yet another box.

I asked how much they had wanted, and they replied $2 each...then I clarified, "No, for everything..." The woman offered $10 per box sight unseen if as they "just wanted to get rid of them;" so I countered with $20 for the boxes and the stack of guides/magazines that they had on the table, which they gladly accepted, the gentleman there telling me how that 3DO had cost him over $600 back in the day.

Honestly, I just got really, really lucky.[/QUOTE]


seriously dude.. WTG that rules.. i hope to run into something in the same ball park as a deal like that.. the only things i've ran into are like NES's with a few games for 10.. not all boxed complete type games .. that is an amazing deal.
 
Had a pretty good outing yesterday

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12 SNES games a few discolored
TOTAL: $2
Asked how much on the games and the guy came back with "take em all for $2" my cheapass wanted to counter with $1. How sad is that?


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Purple GBC in box excellent condition
24 GB/GBC/GBA
8 GC games complete (MP4) cool!
GB carrying case - not shown
TOTAL: $15
Found this stuff around 11AM laying out in plain sight. When I asked how much on the GB games the lady came back with .50 each . I CIF'd $10 for everything and she said that does not seem like enough for all that and countered with "how bout $25" I shot her the look and countered her with "I'll give you $15" which she reluctantly took after looking at the cash for about 30 seconds

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Marvel vs Capcom
Rampage 2
HOD 2
TOTAL: $1.50
Found at 2 different sales. HOD 2 was marked a dollar with some other sports games and system marked $15. I just payed the buck on HOD2 because I eyed a N64 w/games at another sale across the street where I picked up the PS1 games. The lady wanted $30 on the N64, $10 on mario games and $5 on the other games there was a total of about 15 games. I CIF'd $10 telling her that "Beleive me lady this stuff is'nt even worth close to that money, I'll give you $10 for everything, she shot it down and said it was her sons and that's what he wants on it . So I quickly looked through a stack of music CD's and in the mix was the MvsC as well as pc games. I held it up without inspection and asked how much for the games which she replied .50 each. I looked inside and there was the rampage as well as the MvsC. I went to pay and contrary to the beliefs of some I do have a conscience and told the lady that there was 2 games in the case. She said "yeah .50 each, oh that one does'nt have a case? just take it"

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NES w hookups not shown
14 games - marios, contra, tyson
TOTAL: $5
I tried to CIF $3 but this lady would not budge from her $5 asking price.

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Box of 20 assorted games
TOTAL: $3
The lady wanted a $1 each on these. I CIF'd her $3 telling her that I constantly find/buy these type of games for .25 or .50 a piece. She looked a little surprised but took the $3

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Fatal Frame - mint
maximo
CTR
spongebob
TOTAL: $3
These also came from 2 different sales. The FF I got at a sale where I asked for games and the guy said he had some PS2 games but he would have to find them, so I gave him my number and then his little kid said " Daddy I know where the scary game is" and proceeded to run in the house to get it . Well I was awful glad JR knew where the scary game was. I CIF'd $2 after looking at it with very little interest and the Dad telling me that it was never even played. Kinda weird that I just recently acquired an interest in the FF series and I find FF1 & FF2 in as many weeks. Maybe I'll score FF3 next week. The other games I CIF'd $1 on IAP of $2, The lady told me she had sold a large bunch of games earlier and that this was all that was left. I hate when that happens
 
Finding N64 controllers without controller sticks that are loose is so difficult. I haven't found any controllers where the stick isn't shot. And I need one too, so I can play Banjo Kazooie better.

I'm hoping to find one next week. I don't want to drop $10 on eBay. :/
 
[quote name='Samus']Finding N64 controllers without controller sticks that are loose is so difficult. I haven't found any controllers where the stick isn't shot. And I need one too, so I can play Banjo Kazooie better.

I'm hoping to find one next week. I don't want to drop $10 on eBay. :/[/quote]

I have found alot of tight ones, I think the grey-ones get looser quicker. I let my brother and sisters use the looseones because they broke 4 playing mario party.
 
[quote name='Samus']Finding N64 controllers without controller sticks that are loose is so difficult. I haven't found any controllers where the stick isn't shot. And I need one too, so I can play Banjo Kazooie better.

I'm hoping to find one next week. I don't want to drop $10 on eBay. :/[/quote] Go to Play N Trade if there's one near you.
They sell N64 controllers for $5, and you can return it if the stick is loose.

Nice finds snotknocker and moiety, as always. ^_^
 
I don't have any Play N Trades near me. :/ But thanks for the tip.

Snotknocker, do people ever get offended when you tell them that it's not worth that much (which is a lie)? Have you ever come across someone who knew how much the stuff was worth and got mad when he/she knew it was a lie? I'm also worried I'll make myself look like a scammer.
 
[quote name='Slim Gatsby']Wow! Great finds as usual, snotknocker and moiety![/quote]
You had quite an exciting find this weekend! Great job! :D
 
[quote name='Samus']I don't have any Play N Trades near me. :/ But thanks for the tip.

Snotknocker, do people ever get offended when you tell them that it's not worth that much (which is a lie)? Have you ever come across someone who knew how much the stuff was worth and got mad when he/she knew it was a lie? That'd be an interesting story.[/quote]

If your referring to the that N64 , well it really was'nt worth that much IMO, she wanted $30 for the system, $10 ea. on 4 mario games and $5 ea. on 11 other crap games. $125 for that stuff was'nt worth it and the games and system were a little rough. Was it worth close to that much? In some peoples opinion maybe, if she put it on ebay or amazon or even craigslist it could be worth that but come on it's a yardsale, and for yardsale value it's not worth close to that much IMO. I tried to low ball which is my nature. You should really think things out before you start hitting me with the liar tag

I never set out to be deceiptful, how ever sometimes that does'nt always happen. I know I'm flawed but I'm working on it. I'll deal with my demons thank you. For the most part I try not to lie to anyone, a lot of the time I'll say I pick up stuff like this all the time for .25 or .50 or what ever the case might be, which is true. Then let them make the decision. When it comes right down to it I'm not forcing anybody to take my money

I constantly come across people that know how much there stuff is worth and rarely ever buy from them. I've offended many people with low ball offers, but don't give it much after thought because I'll probably never buy or even see these people again. I've had people call me insane, fucking nuts. or you gotta be kidding. I take it all with a grain of salt and move on. While I do'nt like the term scammer because it has a broad definition, I guess that's technically what I'm doing week in and week out. I like to consider myself more of a YDT (yardsale deal tactician)
 
No, no, I didn't mean to offend you. I worded it wrong. I do the exact same thing as you (just not as well), so why would I offend myself?

I pretty much wanted to know how you dealt with people who realized what a lowball offer it was. I feel really jerky when people realize I'm essentially trying to rip them off. Like the other day on Craigslist, someone told me to make an offer on his Conker, Mario Kart 64, Perfect Dark, and Zelda Majora's Mask. I wanted to offer $10 but I wasn't sure whether or not he knew the value so I offered $30 and he hastily accepted. Which wasn't a bad deal for me really, because Conker alone is worth about $25. But still, I feel like I could have done better and I guess I need to take more risks.

And for the 64, I was talking about more in general than in that specific situation, really.
 
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360 Wireless controller - $5
Final Fantasy X2 - $5
Gauntlet Dark Legacy - $5
Doom 3 Collectors Edition - $5
Mechassault 2 - $3
25' Ethernet cable - $1
Syphon Filter - $1
Bernstein Bears game - $1
Camera cable - $1
Conair beard trimmer - $5 (Yea I bought a beard trimmer at the swap meet)
PS1/2 rf cable - $1
 
[quote name='Samus']I don't have any Play N Trades near me. :/ But thanks for the tip.

Snotknocker, do people ever get offended when you tell them that it's not worth that much (which is a lie)? Have you ever come across someone who knew how much the stuff was worth and got mad when he/she knew it was a lie? I'm also worried I'll make myself look like a scammer.[/quote]

I usualy say I find stuff like this for X(a true amount) usualy. they usualy say well if you got one like this lasat week why do you want another? and I sasy I trade the duplicates with my friends(truth) and most of the time they say ok.
 
[quote name='Samus']No, no, I didn't mean to offend you. I worded it wrong. I do the exact same thing as you (just not as well), so why would I offend myself?

I pretty much wanted to know how you dealt with people who realized what a lowball offer it was. I feel really jerky when people realize I'm essentially trying to rip them off. Like the other day on Craigslist, someone told me to make an offer on his Conker, Mario Kart 64, Perfect Dark, and Zelda Majora's Mask. I wanted to offer $10 but I wasn't sure whether or not he knew the value so I offered $30 and he hastily accepted. Which wasn't a bad deal for me really, because Conker alone is worth about $25. But still, I feel like I could have done better and I guess I need to take more risks.

And for the 64, I was talking about more in general than in that specific situation, really.[/quote]

you should always low ball with what you would consider a great deal, if the person gets offended then you simply could say "well around how much did you have in mind?"
 
last week's finds...



These are the games from my $3 genisis (not pictured all hookups 2 controllers)

and the keystone of every great collection...

 
[quote name='snotknocker']you should always low ball with what you would consider a great deal, if the person gets offended then you simply could say "well around how much did you have in mind?"[/quote]

I always lowball $5-$10 under what i am willing to pay and usualy end at what i want. sometimes i get suprised and get a SOLD! on my first offer, but aroud here people dont sell system+games lots for under $10 so that is usuay what i start at.
 
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