King Atari #1 Posted February 21, 2002 Ah yes, another NES cart rarity question. Okay, I'm checking out a website, and it states that the Donkey Kong Classics cart is one of the rarest released for the system. I seriously doubt it's one of the rarest, but please help me here. I picked it up for like $15 years ago, did I strike it rich? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemmi #2 Posted February 21, 2002 Nope its not that rare i think funcoland sells them for around $10 to $15 i see them all the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffy Arensmeyer #3 Posted February 21, 2002 Part of the rarity luster of DKC is the fact that it's so sought after. It doesn't seem to be "as rare" as other "rare" titles, but it's also very popular, hence the higher prices. A lot of times, calling a game rare isn't just about how hard it is to find, but also about how sought after it is. If people are willing to pay $13-$18 for it, the price and status will hold. It's a fun game, but it's too bad that the concrete tub stage isn't on the DK side. DKJ has all four screens though. Me? I bought mine brand new "back in the day" and paid $35 for it. How do you all feel about Donkey Kong Math? ò¿ó Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemmi #4 Posted February 21, 2002 I totally agree Jeffy as for DK math YUCK YUCK YUCK i dont want to learn when i play Video Games Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raccoon Lad #5 Posted February 21, 2002 I used to love that game, but then I lent it too a friend, then after he never returned it, I asked him about it, and he said he gave it back.(meaning he lost it) What really sucks is I paid $10 for it with sleeve and instructions, and now, years later no matter where I look, I can't find it for less than $12. Grrrr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M #6 Posted February 21, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Jeffy Arensmeyer: How do you all feel about Donkey Kong Math? ò¿ó Donkey Kong Math--never owned it and I haven't seen very many copies of this title. This must be one of the rarer NES titles... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ubersaurus #7 Posted February 21, 2002 I hear it is rare, along with DK3, it was one of the opening run NES carts that never saw a 2nd run. Hence, it's rarer then most games for the console. However, being a Ninteno game, it's still not too bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Atari #8 Posted February 21, 2002 I don't think DK3 is all that rare, when I looked on ebay there were a few, and pretty cheap at that. However, this was a while ago, I have no idea how it is now (and I'm to lazy to look). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M #9 Posted February 22, 2002 UPDATE: I checked out an area Funcoland this evening after work and found these: 3 Donkey Kong Classics = $12.99 each 1 Donkey Kong Math = $8.99 2 Donkey Kong 3 = $10.99 each There were TONS of NES games, including about 8 Gold Legend of Zelda's, 2 Dragon Warrior III, 5 Adventure of Links, and more! No Atari whatsoever, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Atari #10 Posted February 22, 2002 quote: 3 Donkey Kong Classics = $12.99 each 1 Donkey Kong Math = $8.99 2 Donkey Kong 3 = $10.99 each I knew DK3 wasn't too rare, I didn't know Dk math was rare at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Atari #11 Posted February 22, 2002 That's what I thought. I'm sitting here reading that and thinking to myself "What is this tomfoolery?!". I'd figure a game with two classics on it would sell pretty well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemmi #12 Posted February 22, 2002 quote: Originally posted by King Atari: That's what I thought. I'm sitting here reading that and thinking to myself "What is this tomfoolery?!". I'd figure a game with two classics on it would sell pretty well. its a nice edition to a collection which is why it might be rare to find in the wild, and usually anything donkey kong is a collectible, but it isnt impossible to find thats for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M #13 Posted February 22, 2002 I see the Donkey Kong Classics carts for sale rather frequently at my local Gamestop and PlanetX. They go for about $12.99. To me, they don't appear to be too rare. If anyone wants one, let me know and I'll pick up a copy the next time I'm out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffy Arensmeyer #14 Posted February 22, 2002 The DKC and the DKM issue is another example of supply and demand. DKM is typically harder to find than is DKC, but nobody wants DKM. I've found three times as many DKC's as I have DKM's. Just like Final Fantasy for NES. Why does it always go for $35-$50 a pop? There were a zillion of them made. It's because people that have them keep them and people that want them will pay a premiuim when they can get them. ò¿ó Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M #15 Posted February 22, 2002 UPDATE: Found two copies of Final Fantasy 1 for the NES. Funcoland price = $14.99 plus tax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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