nosweargamer Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) It's time for the 2019 Retro Swap Box! What is it A large flat rate box filled with retro goodness. Members who take part in it, take what they want out if it, fairly refill it, and mail it to the next participant. Who's Eligible Any current active member at the time of this post with at least +100 reputation points, who lives in the US and promise to follow the rules below. What you can put into the box Retro related games, toys, comics, magazines, trading cards, books, DVDs an so on in working condition. Over half the box should be related to retro gaming. Modern games are ok, if they are related to a retro game or series. What you can't put into the box VHS tapes, records, audio tapes, pc or mac games, similar obsolete media or unboxed common rarity 1 Atari 2600 games according to AtariAge. Box Limits no more than 5 games per system at a time no duplicate games no more than 1 book and/or audio CD at a time (to save space) you are allowed to take up to half of the contents Shipping info Participants agree to ship the box within three business days of receiving it, pay for shipping to the next participant (currently $19.95, but cheaper if you use paypal multishipping), pack it securely (plastic shopping bags work well to fill gaps), and insure it for $50 (free with priority mail postage). FAIRNESS Participants agree to fairly refill the box with contents that are equal or greater in value to what they took out (use pricecharting.com to get game values and adjust for condition). The number of items you put in does not need to match the number of items you took out, but please keep a good variety in the box. Pictures/Video Contents are to remain a secret for the next person, but participants agree to send me a picture/video of what they took out to share immediately and a picture/video of what they put in to share when the box is over. To get an idea of how it works, here's one I did for my Patreon Supporters. (this was before I removed VHS tapes from eligible stuff) If you are eligible, agree to all the rules and want to participate, please let me know below by the end of June. Please include your city and state to help me make a list. I am also taking volunteers if someone wants to be the first person to get the box (they should get it before July 4th). In my next post, I will show a teaser picture of the box, and hints at some of the contents. Please let me know if you have any questions. Edited July 8, 2019 by nosweargamer StormSurge and Justin 1 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...
Justin Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 This looks fun @nosweargamer! That's awesome of you to head this up! nosweargamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted June 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) Here's a picture of the box that will be sent to the first person. I'm still trying to cram some more items into it, but as of right now there is (all games loose unless noted): 1 N64 Game 2 Tomy Pockey Games 1 7800 Game 1 SNES Game 1 32X Game 3 Loose Atari 2600 Games (rarities 3, 4 & 4) 1 Complete Rarity 4 Atari 2600 Game 1 Superhero related DVD, new 1 Blu Ray Documentary 2 Disc Set, new 1 Atari 2600 specialized controller with compatible game 3 Sega Genesis Games 1 Famicom Game 2 Atari 5200 Games 1 Atari Lynx Game 1 Intellivision Game 2 Gamecube Games in case 1 360 Game (related to a retro game) in case 1 Basic Fun Color, Static Screen Style Mini Arcade 1 Basic Fun B&W LCD Mini Arcade Items related to Mario, Wreck it Ralph, Star Wars and Star Trek 2 Sega Game Gear Games 4 GBA Games 2 Game Boy Color Games and more! Edited June 28, 2019 by nosweargamer 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...
TrekMD Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) I'm in! Miami, FL Edited June 22, 2019 by TrekMD Justin and nosweargamer 2 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Count me in. Oregon -- the end of the Oregon Trail. Do we have anyone in St. Louis -- the starting point of the OT? nosweargamer and Justin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted June 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 I've added 3 games, 1 Genesis, 2 GBA, to the box and updated the list! 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...
Willie! Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 sure, add me to the list nosweargamer 1 Quote My Youtube Channel Arcade USA! - https://www.youtube.com/user/SVT512 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted June 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) I've added more games to the box! 2 Game Boy Advance 2 Game Boy Color 1 Sega Genesis 1 Tomy Pocket Game I updated the totals on the first post. Edited June 28, 2019 by nosweargamer 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...
nosweargamer Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 The box should be ready to ship soon. So far I Rick, Willie and Trek along with myself. Would any of you like the box first? 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...
nosweargamer Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 With the week being busy, I decided to wait to ship it until after the 4th. If anyone else wants to sign up, you still can. 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...
nosweargamer Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I randomized a list to determine mailing order. Here were the results If someone else signs up, I'll add them also. @TrekMD are you cool if I mail it to you after the 4th? My guess is you would get it by Monday. Justin 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...
chas10e Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 10:44 AM, nosweargamer said: With the week being busy, I decided to wait to ship it until after the 4th. If anyone else wants to sign up, you still can. yeah busy Summer with pinball \o/ , can I get put in "The Randomizer" I dunno if ya wanna tag abunch of members like @Atari Creep , @LeeJ07 & @Justin for good measure does the randomizer look like one of these? https://www.amazon.com/Trademark-Poker-10-0711-Raffle-Drum/dp/B0014B5T9G/ref=asc_df_B0014B5T9G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167134282234&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10262706005358502499&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002501&hvtargid=pla-465674450152&psc=1 nosweargamer and Justin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 4 hours ago, nosweargamer said: I randomized a list to determine mailing order. Here were the results If someone else signs up, I'll add them also. @TrekMD are you cool if I mail it to you after the 4th? My guess is you would get it by Monday. Of course, I'm cool with it. I'm going to be at Florida Supercon all weekend long, so it works out perfectly! Thanks! Justin 1 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correagonzalez Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Interested! Is it too late to enter, please let me know, thanks to Rick for letting me know. Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, correagonzalez said: Interested! Is it too late to enter, please let me know, thanks to Rick for letting me know. You're In! I used random.org to add you to the list. New order: Trek CG Rick Willie! The box is already packed and waiting to be picked up to head to Trek! Justin 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...
TrekMD Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 And I'm ready to receive it! Justin 1 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correagonzalez Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Thanks!!! Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted July 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 @TrekMD should get the box today! Justin 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...
TrekMD Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 I just got home and here was the box. Unfortunately, it has been raining and the mailwoman did not place it in a protected place, so the box is all wet. I haven't opened it yet so I'm hoping the stuff inside is OK. I'll have to replace the box entirely because this one won't be any good. Justin and nosweargamer 2 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted July 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 No worries about replacing the box. Hopefully the inside is ok, but it was insured if there is significant damage. But it was so stuffed, that most of the stuff inside should be ok. Sorry about the rain. Justin 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...
TrekMD Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 I just opened it. The stuff inside appears to be OK but I have to empty all of it to be sure. If there is the need for filing a claim, I'll let you know but I don't believe that will be necessary. RickR, Justin and nosweargamer 3 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 That's a relief! Looking forward to see what you take out! Justin 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...
RickR Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 The next box should be "water" themed. Justin and nosweargamer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, nosweargamer said: That's a relief! Looking forward to see what you take out! It sure is! I have some cool stuff to put in as well. nosweargamer and Justin 2 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, RickR said: The next box should be "water" themed. 34 minutes ago, TrekMD said: It sure is! I have some cool stuff to put in as well. Don't forget to take a pic/video of what you took out (to share now) and the cool stuff you put in! (to share when the box is done). Once you are ready to ship the box, let @correagonzalez know to see if he is ready to receive it and get his address. Thanks! correagonzalez and Justin 2 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...
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