The Thrift Store Thread 2009
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[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']I found a bunch of stuff the other day at one of the local Salvation Army stores that likes to overprice older games.
I found the following(all for PS1):
Namco Museum Vol. 1-complete, mint-marked $4.99
Parappa The Rapper-complete, mint-marked $4.99
Atari Collection 2-complete, some minor surface scratches-marked $4.99
Wild 9-complete, mint-marked $4.99
Marvel Super Heroes-complete, mint-marked $4.99
About the only ones I wanted were Wild 9 and/or the Atari Collection 2, but I wasn't about to pay $10 for two
in' PS1 games. The people running this store(it says Salvation Army on the outside, but I think it's independently run)think older games=gold.
If they're still there next week maybe I'll go back and try to haggle with them for a deal like 4/$10 or something.[/QUOTE]
Parappa the Rapper sells for like $40+ on Amazon.
I found the following(all for PS1):
Namco Museum Vol. 1-complete, mint-marked $4.99
Parappa The Rapper-complete, mint-marked $4.99
Atari Collection 2-complete, some minor surface scratches-marked $4.99
Wild 9-complete, mint-marked $4.99
Marvel Super Heroes-complete, mint-marked $4.99
About the only ones I wanted were Wild 9 and/or the Atari Collection 2, but I wasn't about to pay $10 for two
in' PS1 games. The people running this store(it says Salvation Army on the outside, but I think it's independently run)think older games=gold.If they're still there next week maybe I'll go back and try to haggle with them for a deal like 4/$10 or something.[/QUOTE]
Parappa the Rapper sells for like $40+ on Amazon.
I made a second stop to the SA in my area in the past week.
First time was the 23rd. I snagged a Power Rangers DinoThunder volume 3 in the "clamshell" case for $1.75. The clear plastic part had a small crack, but wasn't loose or anything. My nephews love the Power Rangers.
They had a ton of new stuff still sealed for Christmas. I ended up grabbing a 12 LED light for .75. The batteries were PenesamiG, those Chinese Panasonic ripoffs and completely dead and way too light. Luckily, the light worked well with a fresh set added.
Then today I stopped and snagged a Memorex CD player (MD6451R-BLK) for .75, player only. I tested it out at home and it sounds good and the anti-skip seems excellent. The reviews I read say the battery life sucks but eh, that's what rechargables are for.
First time was the 23rd. I snagged a Power Rangers DinoThunder volume 3 in the "clamshell" case for $1.75. The clear plastic part had a small crack, but wasn't loose or anything. My nephews love the Power Rangers.
They had a ton of new stuff still sealed for Christmas. I ended up grabbing a 12 LED light for .75. The batteries were PenesamiG, those Chinese Panasonic ripoffs and completely dead and way too light. Luckily, the light worked well with a fresh set added.
Then today I stopped and snagged a Memorex CD player (MD6451R-BLK) for .75, player only. I tested it out at home and it sounds good and the anti-skip seems excellent. The reviews I read say the battery life sucks but eh, that's what rechargables are for.
Ye0ldmario
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The Thing (john carpenter) VHS $1
Friday the 13th part 7 the new blood VHS $1
U2 - joshua tree cassette - 50c
Little river band - sleeper catcher cassette $1
Bobby brown - don't be cruel CD $2
Final destination DVD $2
Sony piano black clock radio CD player with original box (newer type) $10 works great
Friday the 13th part 7 the new blood VHS $1
U2 - joshua tree cassette - 50c
Little river band - sleeper catcher cassette $1
Bobby brown - don't be cruel CD $2
Final destination DVD $2
Sony piano black clock radio CD player with original box (newer type) $10 works great
Survivalism
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I was at the Goodwill tonight and they had PILES of sealed PC games that came from Best Buy, all for $5 each. The ones that stood out to me were Oblivion and Shivering Isles, Gothic 2, Lineage 2, but I didn't see one duplicate in any of them. Mansfield, Ohio; I'd be amazed if anyone's from around here but it would be worth checking out. I did end up with Reservoir Dogs, Mars Attacks, Evil Dead 2, Seven and Fargo for a buck each, I'm pretty happy about that. They also have a NHL '94 for SNES complete in the box, the nerd in me hates leaving it every time I'm there but I can't seem to track down a SNES.
At the Volunteers I found one of those plug-and-play Atari joysticks for a grand total 96 cents which I was thrilled about. They had a few PSX games, I didn't really look at them. No consoles tonight, boo.
At the Volunteers I found one of those plug-and-play Atari joysticks for a grand total 96 cents which I was thrilled about. They had a few PSX games, I didn't really look at them. No consoles tonight, boo.
Gamer_4_life
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Why don't have a single post rather have 2 similar thread with same topic. Once the query is solved locking the thread is a best thing to do.
juangrande386
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to my surprise my goodwill had one of these today marked $175 "As is". http://novatechgadgets.com/electronicgames.html , I asked why its as is and the guy said they plugged it in and it turns on and stuff but like half the picture isnt on the monitor. anybody know if this could be an easy fix cause I remember these being $400 at Target.
IAmTheCheapestGamer
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I found a copy of Contra: Legacy Of War for PS1 a couple days ago at a Salvation Army near here, but it didn't have the manual and the disc was scratched all to hell. They wanted $1.99 for it. I passed.
The case was marked '3-D' and said the game came with 3-D glasses. Were there 2 versions of LOW? I ask because I don't remember ever seeing anything mentioning the game being 3-D.
The case was marked '3-D' and said the game came with 3-D glasses. Were there 2 versions of LOW? I ask because I don't remember ever seeing anything mentioning the game being 3-D.
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']I found a copy of Contra: Legacy Of War for PS1 a couple days ago at a Salvation Army near here, but it didn't have the manual and the disc was scratched all to hell. They wanted $1.99 for it. I passed.
The case was marked '3-D' and said the game came with 3-D glasses. Were there 2 versions of LOW? I ask because I don't remember ever seeing anything mentioning the game being 3-D.[/QUOTE]
i also saw that today, but i actually picked up the game complete from there about 2 months ago. It didnt have the 3-D glasses tho. i found a bunch of ps1 games in the cd bin tho. i picked up -all complete-
Warcraft 2 Dark Saga
Crash 3 Warped
MK 3 Longbox
$1.99 each
The case was marked '3-D' and said the game came with 3-D glasses. Were there 2 versions of LOW? I ask because I don't remember ever seeing anything mentioning the game being 3-D.[/QUOTE]
i also saw that today, but i actually picked up the game complete from there about 2 months ago. It didnt have the 3-D glasses tho. i found a bunch of ps1 games in the cd bin tho. i picked up -all complete-
Warcraft 2 Dark Saga
Crash 3 Warped
MK 3 Longbox
$1.99 each
hmm well technically i picked all this up today, but i dont see a 2010 thread, and the pawn thread doesn't have years so idk if we are starting a new one or going to keep using this one...
Well I went to the goodwill today and got everything below for 37 dollars and change, not sure how everything was priced bc much wasn't marked and computers were down, but i think i did ok, plz let me know.
Sega Genesis model 1 w/ six button controller and Fighter Stick SG-6 = marked 14.99
genesis games:
Quackshot
TMNT Tournament Fighters
Streetfighter II
Taz-mania
N64 Games:
Banjo-tooie
Turok 2
Perfect Dark
PS Games:
Invasion from Beyond -complete
Megaman X-6
Megaman 8
PS2:
Final Fantasy X
PS2 8mb memory card
Well I went to the goodwill today and got everything below for 37 dollars and change, not sure how everything was priced bc much wasn't marked and computers were down, but i think i did ok, plz let me know.
Sega Genesis model 1 w/ six button controller and Fighter Stick SG-6 = marked 14.99
genesis games:
Quackshot
TMNT Tournament Fighters
Streetfighter II
Taz-mania
N64 Games:
Banjo-tooie
Turok 2
Perfect Dark
PS Games:
Invasion from Beyond -complete
Megaman X-6
Megaman 8
PS2:
Final Fantasy X
PS2 8mb memory card
MYFIREMANISHUGE
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Parasite Eve
Metal Gear solid
Castlevania Symphony of the night
Digmon world
RPG Maker
Mortal Kombat 4
Total: $7
well where's the '10 thread D:?
( I got a ton more awesome stuff too, S510 Logitech keyboard + receiver which I found a week later for $5 etc )
Metal Gear solid
Castlevania Symphony of the night
Digmon world
RPG Maker
Mortal Kombat 4
Total: $7
well where's the '10 thread D:?
( I got a ton more awesome stuff too, S510 Logitech keyboard + receiver which I found a week later for $5 etc )
juangrande386
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yeah would someone start the 2010 thread.
Edit: Wrong thread...
Kinda-dirty Nintendo 64 with:
2 first-party controllers (1 in horrible condition)
2 third-party controllers
Power Adaptor
AV cables
Mickey's Speedway USA (Game only)
Rumble Pak
Controller Pak
All for $5.
Silver Dualshock 2- $1
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation VHS- 75 cents
Kinda-dirty Nintendo 64 with:
2 first-party controllers (1 in horrible condition)
2 third-party controllers
Power Adaptor
AV cables
Mickey's Speedway USA (Game only)
Rumble Pak
Controller Pak
All for $5.
Silver Dualshock 2- $1
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation VHS- 75 cents
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