Okay, so a while back in the craigslist finds thread, I posted about a MONSTER score I missed out on, some guy selling apparently complete SNES games including Earthbound and Chrono Trigger and all sorts of other rares, complete, for $50 for the lot. Also a PS1 with lots of high value games, also $50 for the lot.
Well, the dude emailed me back and says he sold the two bundles for $75 the day he listed it, and that he has a Nintendo NES and games that he can't find, but if he does do i want it for $50? Sure, depends on the games. Well he sent me the list and needless to say, my eyes nearly popped out of my head when I saw some of the rarities. And apparently they were all complete. So I say I'll pick it up for his asking price any time, and then he gives me the run around and says "his friend told him lots of the games are rare so he's not going to sell them."
Okay, fair enough, but since he's been dicking me around, I decide to let him in on the secret of how badly he got butt
ed on the SNES and PS1, if indeed that even happened.
Here is the original ad...check out that list of games
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http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...283707277.html
Super Nintendo and Playstation with a bunch of games and stuff - $50 (Hollywood)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System with 26 games for $50
2 remote controllers
Games:
Super Mario World, Yoshi's Island,
Mega Man 7, NHL 96, Play Action Football,
Donkey Kong Country, Diddy's Kong Quest,
Chrono Trigger,
Super Turrican, Madden 96, Ken griffey Jr's Winning Run,
Cool Spot,
Donkey Kong Country 3, F-Zero,
Final Fight 3, Joe and Mac,
Earthbound, Mega Man x2, Madden 93, Pieces,
Mega Man X3, Mega Man Soccer, Street Fighter 2 Turbo,
Mario Kart,
Super Mario RPG LEgend of the Seven Stars,
Zelda A Link to the Past,X-Men Mutant Apocalype.
Playstation system with 2 remote controllers and 15 games for $50.
Games: Clock Tower, Crash Bandicoot, Triple Play 98,
Ogre Battle,
Resident Evil: Director's Cut, Driver 2, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater,
Mega Man 8, Mega Man X4,
Grandia, Final Fantasy VII, Digimon World, Digimon World 2, Silent Hill, Final Fantasy Tactics.
If you take everything I'll knock off $10.
**I also had the first Nintendo, but unfortunately i can't find it. If anyone may be interested in it let me know. I'll do my best to find it.
All this must be picked up and i only accept cash, no flakes.
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Here's the email conversation I've had with the guy...
My email reply to his original ad:
From:
Subject: Super Nintendo and Playstation with a bunch of games and stuff - $50 (Hollywood)
To:
[email protected]
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 4:04 AM
Hi, if you still have them, I will take both the Playstation and Super Nintendo bundles. Please let me know at your convenience. I can pick it up tomorrow any time you'd like; I've got the cash and won't flake. Thanks in advance.
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His response:
Hi,
I'm sorry but everything was sold for $75 late last night. If I do find the Nintendo would you be interested? I know there are a bunch of mega man games, super mario games, zelda games, ninja games, volleyball, golf, mike tyson, baseball games, california raisin, ghostbusters, adventure island games, etcc...there are probably about 30 in all. I'll let that bundle go for $50 also, or make an offer.
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Me:
Sure, I'd be interested in the Nintendo NES. I love the old games. Thanks!
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Him:
Hi,
I found the nintendo. It comes with 2 controllers, an orange gun, a robot, and 25 games. Everything has the original boxes, manuals, etc. all complete and everything in good shape. Here is the game list:
Super Mario/Duck Hunt
Super Mario Bros. 3
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
California Raisins (isn't this rare/valuable?)
Stack Up
Mega man
Mega Man 2
Mega Man 3
Mega Man 4
Mega Man 5
Mega Man 6
Spike V-Ball
Golf
Exodus Ultima
Ninja Gaiden III Ancient ship of doom
Track and Field
Zelda Andventures of Link
Snow Brothers
Life Force
Ghostbusters II
Gyromite
Flintstones Surprise at Dino Peak
Flintstones Rescue of Dino and Hoppy
Donkey Kong Classics
Castlevania II simons quest
What would you say is fair, $60 for it all? And when can you pick up. Thanks.
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Me:
Sure, that sounds fine. Hey, I'm leaving the office, but you can reach me on my cell at (323)
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:lol:
. I'll be in the Hollywood area tonight, so let me know... Thanks!
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Him:
I just got a tip from one of my friends that a few of these games are collectible. I think I'm gonna keep this stuff now, sorry.
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I'm obviously not happy at this point, and decide to give this clown "Uncle Bugs" ("Uncle Bugs" [email protected]) a bit of information about his alleged transaction:
That's cool man, thanks anyway.
Too bad your friend didn't tip you off about the Super Nintendo and Playstation bundle you gave away for $75. Assuming that deal actually went down, the Earthbound cart alone was worth what you were paid total. If that game was complete with the original big box and user guide, it's worth around $200 all by itself.
Most of the Super Nintendo games you gave away were worth an easy $20 each alone (many were worth much more than that), even if they were cartridge only. And Ogre Battle and Final Fantasy 7 for the Playstation 1 were each worth well over the $50 you were asking for that bundle, among many other gems.
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So now, his final response...the epitome of craigslist stupidity. Good luck getting the guy to give them back to you (if that transaction ever even took place...it's just too good to be true in my book). Just as they say, caveat emptor - "let the buyer beware", we must also say, "the sale is done". Let the seller get a clue:
Ah man are you serious? Yeah, all the games had their packaging and were in great shape. I'm gonna contact the guy who bought it all and demand my games back. My favorite games were the mega mans, and now i see I could have gotten like a grand for all that stuff.
