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Instead of editing the first post, I'm just going to put the finds at the end of the thread with everyone else. Here, I'll post the interesting links that I have, in case you're looking for something.

Playstation used sorted by price, high to low
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=playstation&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=desc&nooftens=1&rowsperpage=75

Dreamcast used sorted by price, high to low
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=dreamcast&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=desc&nooftens=1&rowsperpage=75

Super Nintendo used sorted by price, high to low
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=Super+Nintendo&typ=p&nav=p&banna=snes&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=desc&nooftens=1&rowsperpage=75

Sega Genesis used sorted by price, high to low
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=Sega+Genesis&typ=p&nav=p&banna=genesis&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=desc&nooftens=1&rowsperpage=75

NES used sorted by price, high to low
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=NES&typ=p&nav=p&banna=nes&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=desc&nooftens=1&rowsperpage=75

Xbox used sorted by price, high to low
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=xbox&typ=p&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=desc&nooftens=1&rowsperpage=75

PS2 used sorted by price, high to low
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=playstation+2&typ=p&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=desc&nooftens=1&rowsperpage=75

GC used sorted by price, high to low
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=gamecube&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=desc&nooftens=1&typ=p&nav=p

Gameboy Color RPGs
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=gameboy+color&web_sub_dept=RPG

New (as in sealed) Xbox, sorted by price, low to high

New (as in sealed) PS2, sorted by price, low to high

New (as in sealed) GC, sorted by price, low to high

New (as in sealed) all products by price, low to high
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?wherefrom=search&searchword=&typ=n&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=asc&nooftens=1&rowsperpage=75

All preplayed products by price, high to low
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?typ=p&nav=p&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=desc&nooftens=1

All preplayed products by price, low to high
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?typ=p&nav=p&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=asc&nooftens=1

Accessories sorted by price, low to high
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_sub_dept=Accessories&order=list_price&intpageno=1&ordersort=asc&nooftens=1&rowsperpage=75

(These aren't from today, they're just here so you can find them)
PS1

Grandia
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/167504.asp

Persona
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/130360.asp

Persona 2
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/182580.asp

Rival Schools
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/151356.asp

Suikoden II
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/162744.asp

Valkyrie Profile
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/183874.asp

Koudelka
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/181537.asp

Raystorm
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/136572.asp

Sol Divide
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/232256.asp

Tales of Destiny
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/151362.asp

Threads of Fate
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/179725.asp

Brigandine
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/152489.asp

Kartia
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/148981.asp


Dreamcast

Gunbird 2
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/185315.asp

Power Stone 2
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/185306.asp

Project Justice
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/192073.asp

Mars Matrix
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/191229.asp

Starlancer
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/184391.asp


PS2

Robot Alchemic Drive
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/219769.asp

Skygunner
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/217216.asp

Zone of the Enders 2nd Runner
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/232739.asp

Rez
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/213806.asp

Gitaroo Man
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/208731.asp

Component AV Cable (only 99 cents)
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/190826.asp


Xbox

Arx Fatalis
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/238411.asp


Genesis

Herzog Zwei
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/119223.asp

Shining Force 2
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/118533.asp

Phantasy Star 4
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/147539.asp

Shadowrun
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/118315.asp

Musha
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/117820.asp


Super Nintendo

Secret of Mana
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/118036.asp

Ys III
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/119157.asp

Mario RPG
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/124976.asp

Chrono Trigger
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/119052.asp

Ogre Battle
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/118985.asp

Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/118476.asp
 
I think all post in this thread should be about the topic, no bragging or bullshit anymore. Every post should just list a link and thats it. Including this one.
 
[quote name='doodle777_98']I think all post in this thread should be about the topic, no bragging or bullshit anymore. Every post should just list a link and thats it. Including this one.[/QUOTE]

I dont know that I completely agree with that but the bragging/hoarding flamewars dont belong here. Inevitably someone will foolishly say they just bought 10 Disgaeas or something which will start a whole big argument.

EDIT: I'm on the first page .. wOOt!!
 
[quote name='Ecofreak']Maybe we can take off Persona 2 and Rhapsody due to the whole GameQuestDirect situation. At least, temporarily. ;)[/QUOTE]


i say let them stand rhapsody is already sold out
 
[quote name='doodle777_98']I think all post in this thread should be about the topic, no bragging or bullshit anymore. Every post should just list a link and thats it. Including this one.[/QUOTE]
I don't agree with that. I like knowing what people get and what condition they get it in and their return experiences, etc.

Speaking of which, I finally got to check the games from my orders from a couple weeks ago. The disc and manual for Rez was in decent condition (definitely not mint, but they weren't marked up or anything), though the case was stickied to death. My MGS2:S came in pretty good condition; the cover is a little bent and the case is a DVD case. I'm pretty satisfied overall.

As for the cheap-o PS1 games I get for shipping fodder, I've gotten 2 games complete (and even non-GH), and 3 games disc only.
 
[quote name='Prepster']Ok, sry for the stupid question but what do you mean by "shipping fodder"?[/QUOTE]
Instead of paying $1.99 shipping, I put a cheap used game (usually less than $2) in my order to get free shipping on my entire order. This is mainly for when I buy new games.
 
[quote name='judyjudyjudy']Instead of paying $1.99 shipping, I put a cheap used game (usually less than $2) in my order to get free shipping on my entire order. This is mainly for when I buy new games.[/QUOTE]

Ah, that makes sense, thanks for the quick reply! :)
 
Pity, it seems my Edge Card has expired. Does EB still give you that magazine subscription when you renew? I remember hearing how the mag was shutting down or something so I was wondering if the promotion had changed.

Oh and can you renew it online? It would be convenient if I coud renew, and then just use the same code. I've got a bunch of cheap games in my cart right now so I'll just do whichever is faster (renew online or B&M).
 
[quote name='doodle777_98']I think all post in this thread should be about the topic, no bragging or bullshit anymore. Every post should just list a link and thats it. Including this one.[/QUOTE]

Nah, I'm looking for games but I also appreciate the fun and frustration of fellow cheapies. Everybody keep posting all the crap . . . it makes this thread fun to follow.
 
[quote name='BustaUppa']Pity, it seems my Edge Card has expired. Does EB still give you that magazine subscription when you renew? I remember hearing how the mag was shutting down or something so I was wondering if the promotion had changed.

Oh and can you renew it online? It would be convenient if I coud renew, and then just use the same code. I've got a bunch of cheap games in my cart right now so I'll just do whichever is faster (renew online or B&M).[/QUOTE]

Nope, it used to be that the EDGE card cost $10 and you also got a years subscription to GMR. The magazine is gone now and the EDGE card only costs $5.
 
[quote name='vietgurl']Nope, it used to be that the EDGE card cost $10 and you also got a years subscription to GMR. The magazine is gone now and the EDGE card only costs $5.[/QUOTE]

Why did that GMRs fold?

I can't understand why a quality mag like that or Gamefan goes under while a crap publication like Gampro keeps enduring... probably poor management.

Thanks for the new EB thread. The other one was getting out of hand.
 
Thanks for the info. Too bad, I enjoyed the mag.

So is buying an Edge card stricly a B&M thing, or can I "renew" it online? I searched the EB site but I couldn't find anything.
 
You've got to buy an Edge card annually in store. It'll last for a year and at which point you'll have to buy another (if they exist after the merger is an unanswered question).
 
[quote name='judyjudyjudy']I don't agree with that. I like knowing what people get and what condition they get it in and their return experiences, etc.[/QUOTE]
That kind of stuff is fine...but do we really need pages full of "This update sucked" or "I had a game in my cart but it vanished at the last minute" day after day?

Or what about things like the fighting over the poster who bought four copies of MvC2 just to sell them on eBay? Do we need that in the thread?

Hell, we probably don't even need this discussion...but at least this is actually contributing something to the thread.
 
[quote name='Gothic_Walrus']That kind of stuff is fine...but do we really need pages full of "This update sucked" or "I had a game in my cart but it vanished at the last minute" day after day?

Or what about things like the fighting over the poster who bought four copies of MvC2 just to sell them on eBay? Do we need that in the thread?

Hell, we probably don't even need this discussion...but at least this is actually contributing something to the thread.[/QUOTE]

Would a thread dedicated to these morning updates in the Deal Discussion/Bragging Rights Forum make everyone satisfied. I think it is kind of nice to find out what condition some games come in, particularly PS1 games, but this thread seems to get extremely cluttered with that and heated arguments over not getting rare games or people trying to resell them. I don't think it would be hard to participate in both threads if you have a browser with tabs or something.
 
[quote name='lionheart4life']Would a thread dedicated to these morning updates in the Deal Discussion/Bragging Rights Forum make everyone satisfied. I think it is kind of nice to find out what condition some games come in, particularly PS1 games, but this thread seems to get extremely cluttered with that and heated arguments over not getting rare games or people trying to resell them. I don't think it would be hard to participate in both threads if you have a browser with tabs or something.[/QUOTE]
I like having people report the condition of the games they recieved, and their overall experience, for future reference. I.e. if people are ordering a particular used game and getting sealed copies, people getting the wrong or incomplete item on a consistant basis, etc.

I don't think anything needs to be separated. Its going to get long and cluttered either way.
 
I just shipped back my Ogre Battle and Tactics Ogre because of their condition. Is EB pretty smooth with returns?

[quote name='Gothic_Walrus']That kind of stuff is fine...but do we really need pages full of "This update sucked" or "I had a game in my cart but it vanished at the last minute" day after day?

Or what about things like the fighting over the poster who bought four copies of MvC2 just to sell them on eBay? Do we need that in the thread?

Hell, we probably don't even need this discussion...but at least this is actually contributing something to the thread.[/QUOTE]

That woulda been me. Although I just posted what I bought and got flamed for hours. Wasn't trying to discuss anything, but was just posting my purchase. I always try to respect these boards by buying one game here and there. That was the first exception in a long time and there were a lot in stock. I didn't realize that hoarding was so looked down upon, although I always considered hoarding to be a lot of games. I was just trying to take advantage of that Buy3Get1 coupon. I'll try to be more curteous though, since I probably wouldn't even be looking at these games if it wasn't for this site.
 
[quote name='dafoomie']I like having people report the condition of the games they recieved, and their overall experience, for future reference. I.e. if people are ordering a particular used game and getting sealed copies, people getting the wrong or incomplete item on a consistant basis, etc.

I don't think anything needs to be separated. Its going to get long and cluttered either way.[/QUOTE]

Totally agree here, no matter what its still going to get cluttered. Btw out of the 3 games I recieved today, 2 were complete and 1 was disc only in great condition. The complete ones were Evolution 2 for Dreamcast and Death Crimson OX, and the incomplete one was Confedential Mission.
 
I have a super quick question. When I ordered Mega Man X3 and Mario RPG for the SNES, they appeared to be in MINT condition, but I tried playing them today and they won't even turn on. I can play Donkey Kong Country fine, but these won't turn on. Do you think it is my SNES, or the games? I also tried DCK2 and it wouldn't work either. Do SNES games ever defect (i know they are old) or is it more likely the system? All my other games (20 or so) work with no problems, but it seems weird that the two games I just purchased dont. =(
 
I had the same problem with a Chrono Trigger I rented a few years ago. I never could figure it out but maybe it has something to do with the special chips inside X3 and Mario RPG?
 
Indeed, Both Mario RPG and MMX3 used special chips...but I doubt that those could be the cause of this this problem. I think they just happen to conincidentally be dead carts.

Do you know anyone else who has an SNES that you could try them out on, tayaf69? That would help you determine whether the problem is the carts or the system.
 
[quote name='tayaf69']I have a super quick question. When I ordered Mega Man X3 and Mario RPG for the SNES, they appeared to be in MINT condition, but I tried playing them today and they won't even turn on. I can play Donkey Kong Country fine, but these won't turn on. Do you think it is my SNES, or the games? I also tried DCK2 and it wouldn't work either. Do SNES games ever defect (i know they are old) or is it more likely the system? All my other games (20 or so) work with no problems, but it seems weird that the two games I just purchased dont. =([/QUOTE]


blow in them like 10 times if they dont work i say they are dead. It might been so long since anyone played them tons of dust got in the carts
 
You have given the contacts a thorough cleaning, right? I use rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs to clean the contacts of all the games I get from EB. Seriously, I don't think I've ever bought a cartridge game from them that didn't need cleaning. And I have a feeling that a lot of the games they get in stock is because the previous owners couldn't get them to work anymore since the contacts are so dirty, especially with the less common titles.
 
[quote name='bostonfrontier']We've gone almost a week without a decent updates............. odds are there's got to be a kick ass update coming our way[/QUOTE]

We can only hope...
 
[quote name='bostonfrontier']We've gone almost a week without a decent updates............. odds are there's got to be a kick ass update coming our way[/QUOTE]

Sweet, I've been gone for nearly a week :)
 
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