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wiggy:
Definitely gamer-collector. I actually PREFER loose carts at this point. I don't want any more boxes that I have to keep in other boxes tucked away where I keep lots of boxes full of boxes. I've got enough already.

The only items that I really like to get CIB are systems, which I normally buy new. Also disc games, but that seems like a given IMO.

madrocsz:
Gamer Collector here for sure
Loose carts ftw, UGC's look way better than original nes/snes/64 boxes and are wayyy cheaper to get

I'm that guy who will always buy it used if I can at places like gamestop. Assuming I can get it complete and in decent enough condition I stack it with promos and discounts to save a bit of money

PS1 games I try and get complete when I can for *usually* its not that much more expensive however I have printed out a lot of back covers to save a buck and have them still look good on the shelf.

and yes, I try and adhere to a strict only pay 60% of retail of what its worth, gotta have standards lol

VG price charting helps a lot with that

Pikmin Overlord:

--- Quote from: Rx_79 on July 18, 2012, 11:00:33 AM ---On snes games I always try and get the manual, but dont care about the box.

Ds games I will only buy if they have the case and manual. Game boy advance games I also try to get a manual but not as obsessive about it.

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I'm the same way. I also totally understand your wanting Genesis games CIB. I don't collect Genesis myself, but if I did, that would be the only way I would collect. I can understand boxes being thrown away, but the plastic Genesis cases, much like those of the DS, were created to store the game and withstand normal wear and tear.

--- Quote from: wiggy on July 18, 2012, 11:27:43 AM ---The only items that I really like to get CIB are systems, which I normally buy new. Also disc games, but that seems like a given IMO.

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I'm totally with you on this one, Wiggy. If I can find a good deal on a CIB system that isn't new, I will usually go for it as I tend to believe that if someone kept the box and instructions and all the accoutrement in good condition, then the system itself was likely taken care of. I recently picked up a Game Boy Color off ebay in just such condition. It set me back about $50. I also recently procured a BNIB Game Boy Micro for $70. I'm currently looking for a nice boxed Graphite GBA SP AGS-101 for a reasonable price, but prospects are not great at the moment.

When it comes to systems, I don't like to take chances.

shenske:
I split this topic ... it is related to the original topic but i think it could easily become large enough to warrant its own thread :)

shenske:
90% of my gaming purchases come from pawn shops and other second hand stores. There is some junk out there that you don't want to touch but for the most part (at least around here) all the second hand stuff is in very reasonable condition.

I clean so many systems at work i think i have gotten pretty proficient at it. When i look at a game or system that's a little rough i immediately think what i could do to clean it. Most of the time when i have it in my hand i can determine whether or not its worth 'saving.' If it is worth saving i now have a bargaining chip based on the condition to get a lower price. A lot of times its just sticker residue from a previous retailer.

That lower price would be stacked upon another discount i get at most places since i frequent there shops so much. I've worked retail for about 8 years now so i have a lot of tactics with how i word things to get the price i desire ;)

Its a collector win win

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