LeeJ07 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I almost got Kangaroo, but they wanted $9 for it! Quote "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Another great one but i wouldnt pay $9 for it LeeJ07 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ07 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) Me either. Here's the full lowdown, though: The Quackshot I neglected to buy the last time I visited the store was sadly gone this time. The Sega Master System they had for $299 is still there, and I got a better look at it this time... I think it may actually be worth the price. It's got the Light Gun AND the SMS 3D glasses, which I've heard are not easy to find, and some other accessories. I've decided to try and save up for it. Also, I gave serious consideration to buying Swordquest: Earthworld for $4, but decided on Phoenix for $3.95 instead. Edited August 5, 2016 by LeeJ07 jmjustin6 1 Quote "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) There was a "Vintage Geek and Cult" sale here in town today, and I found the Lynx Ms. Pac Man and Star Trek PC game. Plus my son got a few comic books. From Goodwill I got the Game Gear. I noticed the non-color logo, and I remember reading somewhere the ones with the grey logo were made by a third party, and that third party used good capacitors. So I grabbed it on that hunch. I have not yet tested it. Edited August 6, 2016 by RickR Rowsdower70 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 From Goodwill I got the Game Gear. I noticed the non-color logo, and I remember reading somewhere the ones with the gey logo were made by a third party, and that third party used good capacitors. So I grabbed it on that hunch. I have not yet tested it. Those aren't super common Rick. Cool find! Majesco, who released the Sega Genesis 3, re-released the Game Gear along with some of the better Game Gear titles around 2000-2002. I remember these being in Toys R Us in 2001 for about $69 Rowsdower70 and RickR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Those aren't super common Rick. Cool find! Majesco, who released the Sega Genesis 3, re-released the Game Gear along with some of the better Game Gear titles around 2000-2002. I remember these being in Toys R Us in 2001 for about $69 Majesco! Thank you. It's kind of funny how my mind remembers just pieces of details -- but still knew immediately that the logo wasn't quite right. The video game guy at the vintage show had a Genesis 3 with no cables. I passed it up...having too many genesis consoles as it is. Really cool how small that one was though. Rowsdower70 and Justin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Tested the Majesco Game Gear -- it works perfectly! Sound is great. The screen is bright and smear-free. SWEET! Oh, and Lynx Ms. Pac Man is awesome. Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 There was a "Vintage Geek and Cult" sale here in town today, and I found the Lynx Ms. Pac Man and Star Trek PC game. Plus my son got a few comic books. From Goodwill I got the Game Gear. I noticed the non-color logo, and I remember reading somewhere the ones with the gey logo were made by a third party, and that third party used good capacitors. So I grabbed it on that hunch. I have not yet tested it. Star Fleet Academy is pretty fun too. Nice pickups! RickR 1 Quote "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Does that goodwill sticker say $10!!? Edited August 7, 2016 by jmjustin6 RickR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ07 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Why do I never find actual game hardware at my Goodwill? Aside from a MILLION Guitar Hero controllers. Seriously, I get sick of them. Quote "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Does that goodwill sticker say $10!!? Yep, $10. We call this particular Goodwill the "flagship" Goodwill, as they seem to have the best stuff in town. They have a whole row of game hardware. For example, this time they had a stack of Wii's and Gamecubes. But no cords. The Game Gear was found in the office supplies aisle. Edited August 7, 2016 by RickR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Yea when i got mine from goodwill it was in the radio section and when i couldnt find the price the worker said hmm not sure what to price this radio at RickR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 How much did they want for a gamecube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 The gamecube's were all $15 I think. Wii's the same. It's a gamble on whether they work or not. Finding the cords there would not be easy, but that would be an extra cost if you do find them. They also had original Playstations for $15, a lot of controllers, Fun stuff to look through. No gamecube controllers or Wii-motes. And a ton of the Leap pad units and games. Wii's are now officially at the lowest price point they will ever be at IMO. Rock bottom. Buy one (and a spare) if you don't already have one! The millennials are going to want them again in about 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 If anyone is interested, I could go pick one up and ship it to you. PM me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ07 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Your Goodwill puts mine to shame. I'm lucky if I can find a Playstation game in the CD section. Quote "I'd buy that for a dollar!" -Smash T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Al wasn't impressed with my Goodwill finds. StormSurge and RickR 2 Quote "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Went down to a local place today that is mainly computer repair, but they have a small area for retro games. I did some wheelin' and dealin' with her and was able to get a decent bulk lot for stock.A little over $100 for all of it, and the GBA SP 101 is worth probably $50 alone. Not bad for a retail store. RickR, nosweargamer and LeeJ07 3 Quote "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Nice! If I ever have something you want to trade for Airwolf and/or Space Invaders, let me know! Rowsdower70 1 Quote The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Nice! If I ever have something you want to trade for Airwolf and/or Space Invaders, let me know! Absolutely. I'll set them aside. nosweargamer 1 Quote "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 I feel like I really hit the jackpot today....something I've wanted a long time...I was waiting in line to pay when I saw it behind the counter. Gave up my place in line to go over and grab it. A boxed copy of Adventure! Shut up and take my money. Rowsdower70 and jmjustin6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Went down to a local place today that is mainly computer repair, but they have a small area for retro games. I did some wheelin' and dealin' with her and was able to get a decent bulk lot for stock. A little over $100 for all of it, and the GBA SP 101 is worth probably $50 alone. Not bad for a retail store. For those that don't know, the Gameboy Advance SP model AGP-101 has a much nicer back-lit screen than the more common model 001. If you ever see one, buy it. I think it's the very best handheld game system of all time. Model 101 only. One of my most prized possessions. Even in pink, it's totally worth it. You got a great deal on all this stuff. Rowsdower70 and nosweargamer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjustin6 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Found the fantastic 4 plug n play fame at the thrift store today. This one is kinda cool it has a spot on the back that takes a special game key that can add more games to the plug n play. chas10e, Rowsdower70 and RickR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 That's a really cool looking plug and play right there. Excellent find. Rowsdower70 and jmjustin6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 A box of commons I snagged from Goodwill at a reasonable priceIt also had this for my M-Network collection! jmjustin6 and RickR 2 Quote "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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