Lendorien Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Public service message -- Don't be an idiot like me. When purchasing games from Goodwill, open the case first to be sure the correct game is inside! TL/DR -- Went to Goodwill. Instead of walking out with Super Smash Bros Melee and MegaMan, I wound up with a SpongeBob game, a Blues Clues game, and a Black Sabbath DVD. -B Yeah, I have had that happen to be once or twice with CDs I've bought. I check everything these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I picked up Solar Storm and Shark Attack manuals for a buck each Nes 3d world runner, infiltrator, CIB Genesis Atomic Runner and CIB Genesis Star Trek Echoes of the Past were $2 each The best thing today was a loose Super Dodge Ball for the NES for $5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I picked up Solar Storm and Shark Attack manuals for a buck each Nes 3d world runner, infiltrator, CIB Genesis Atomic Runner and CIB Genesis Star Trek Echoes of the Past were $2 each The best thing today was a loose Super Dodge Ball for the NES for $5 Hey if they have any I need...LIST HERE Thanks, AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'll take your list next time I go AX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGQuarterly Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Nice find on Super Dodge Ball! Aside from all the flickering, that game is fun. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Nice find on Super Dodge Ball! Aside from all the flickering, that game is fun. Chris No kidding. When I first starting playing it, I thought the game needed a good cleaning and it was some kind of glitch, then I watched some youtube videos and saw it was normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangest Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Goodwill today: NES Adventure Island 2 and 3-$5.99 each PS2 Final Fantasy XI Online (game only)-$7.99 PS1 Area 51-$4.99 Syphon Filter 2 Survival Kit-$3.99. The SF Survival Kit is still sealed except for a couple of small tears in the shrinkwrap. Anyone have any information/background about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaracs Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 The Best of the Flock of Seagulls on CD! $1.99! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian O Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 The Best of the Flock of Seagulls on CD! $1.99! You paid $1.98 too much -B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGQuarterly Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 The Best of the Flock of Seagulls on CD! $1.99! So is it just a single, then? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGQuarterly Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Goodwill today: NES Adventure Island 2 and 3-$5.99 each PS2 Final Fantasy XI Online (game only)-$7.99 PS1 Area 51-$4.99 Syphon Filter 2 Survival Kit-$3.99. The SF Survival Kit is still sealed except for a couple of small tears in the shrinkwrap. Anyone have any information/background about it? Very nice score on Adventure Island 2 and 3. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian O Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 The Best of the Flock of Seagulls on CD! $1.99! So is it just a single, then? Chris LOL. Aside from "I Ran", I don't think I've ever heard another song from Flock of Seagulls. Dare I hit YouTube and see what I've been missing? -B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Ghost Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Wow, congrats on your patience. If they pulled that shit with me, they would have had a problem. That would have been one more store I'd be banned from. The money wouldn't be the problem for me but I do go hard on principle. I can't stand when stores make a mistake and then make it your (the customer's) problem. I am trying to be better, I'm only banned from a few stores now. Let me start out by saying that I totally agree with you on pure principal. After all, they are a store and all. But, it's a Goodwill/Rescue Mission/Salvation Army/other type of Thrift Store. I think you walk into those places with an idea that things may not work, may not be in the right boxes, etc, etc. Or if you don't, you really need to change your expectations. And the money's going to a good cause (at least if it's one of the above mentioned affiliated stores). As far as 'bait and switch' or things working, I place a thrift store really right along side garage sales. You gets your deals and you takes your chances. Nonetheless, I totally can see myself not thinking to check the boxes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hit the Goodwill tonight: Five screw SMB / Duck Hunt - $1.99 Playstation NBA Live '96 - $2.50 (just cause it was complete and very nice condition and I don't have or ever see any longboxes) Simpsons Operation game - $2.99 - pretty cool, when you screw up, instead of the buzzer, Homer screams or says different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hit the Goodwill tonight: Five screw SMB / Duck Hunt - $1.99 Playstation NBA Live '96 - $2.50 (just cause it was complete and very nice condition and I don't have or ever see any longboxes) Simpsons Operation game - $2.99 - pretty cool, when you screw up, instead of the buzzer, Homer screams or says different things. Can someone explain again why the number of screws in the back makes a cart more desirable? I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hit the Goodwill tonight: Five screw SMB / Duck Hunt - $1.99 Playstation NBA Live '96 - $2.50 (just cause it was complete and very nice condition and I don't have or ever see any longboxes) Simpsons Operation game - $2.99 - pretty cool, when you screw up, instead of the buzzer, Homer screams or says different things. Can someone explain again why the number of screws in the back makes a cart more desirable? I don't get it. It's because supposedly (as I understand) they have import adapters in them. I've kissed a ton of frogs so to say... 5 screw NES games, and Atlantis 2600 night scene tests... and I've never won. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpendTooMuchOnAtari Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I found this charm bracelet at a yard sale for 2 bucks. Each of the charms are marked "Sterling" but thought it still might be fake. Turns out, it's not only real silver but is collectible because the charms were given out by banks in the '60s. Pretty cool little piece and a nice flip on ebay. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 230564046440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Ghost Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I found this charm bracelet at a yard sale for 2 bucks. Each of the charms are marked "Sterling" but thought it still might be fake. Turns out, it's not only real silver but is collectible because the charms were given out by banks in the '60s. Pretty cool little piece and a nice flip on ebay. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 230564046440 Congrats....nice little profit there! Always nice when you find a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpendTooMuchOnAtari Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I found this charm bracelet at a yard sale for 2 bucks. Each of the charms are marked "Sterling" but thought it still might be fake. Turns out, it's not only real silver but is collectible because the charms were given out by banks in the '60s. Pretty cool little piece and a nice flip on ebay. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 230564046440 Congrats....nice little profit there! Always nice when you find a winner. Thanks, yeah it is nice even when not a gaming find but part of the profit can always be put back into some cool games I'll come across at future sales. Plus, 2 bucks is always worth a try if you have a feeling about something and it looks as if someone would appreciate more than myself. Good stuff! Funny thing is, the older lady had a ton of that craft stuff with some old coffee mugs and the like, some of you guys know what I mean. But, you never know so I always like to stop by quick and see what's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Hit the Goodwill tonight: Five screw SMB / Duck Hunt - $1.99 Playstation NBA Live '96 - $2.50 (just cause it was complete and very nice condition and I don't have or ever see any longboxes) Simpsons Operation game - $2.99 - pretty cool, when you screw up, instead of the buzzer, Homer screams or says different things. Can someone explain again why the number of screws in the back makes a cart more desirable? I don't get it. It's because supposedly (as I understand) they have import adapters in them. I've kissed a ton of frogs so to say... 5 screw NES games, and Atlantis 2600 night scene tests... and I've never won. AX Ah and they weigh a bit more correct, according to the bit I've looked up online? I'll have to check the $2 bin at the local retro store. They had a couple 5 screw duck hunts that felt a little heavier and I never thought anything of it, although it made me pause and wonder at the time. While I'm here, I also brought in some common 2600 doubles, about 10 or 12, and picked up a loose NES Toobin and Air Fortress and CIB Genesis F117 Night Storm Edited January 14, 2011 by AtariLeaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntellivisionDude Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) I got both of these for $1 a piece today from a thrift store. What can anybody tell me about the Kraft Joystick. Like is it worth anything? Edited January 14, 2011 by rgw825 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Friedel Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I got both of these for $1 a piece today from a thrift store. What can anybody tell me about the Kraft Joystick. Like is it worth anything? If I remember right, it is one of the old analog sticks for the Apple (or PC can't see the connector). I am not sure how much it is worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I got both of these for $1 a piece today from a thrift store. What can anybody tell me about the Kraft Joystick. Like is it worth anything? The Gemstiks are great, but I have heard that Kraft sticks are quite cheesy....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpendTooMuchOnAtari Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I got both of these for $1 a piece today from a thrift store. What can anybody tell me about the Kraft Joystick. Like is it worth anything? A quick ebay search shows the Kraft stick is worth about 10 bucks max, depending on what the stick is for. The pic doesn't show the end of the cord. Here is one I found on ebay that looks similar to yours: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 260714918170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntellivisionDude Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) I was told it was for the Atari 2600 and C64. It does have the Atari kind of end on it. Edited January 15, 2011 by rgw825 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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