Author Topic: Calling all non-US resident Cover Project members!  (Read 631 times)

August 13, 2012, 07:56:10 PM
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So, this place seems to be about perfect for getting things that one would normally have a hard time accessing in one's home country.  I know I've shipped at least 3 packages to some of you guys outside of the US and I've got another GIANT box that'll be on its way to the down under before too long.

Don't know why I didn't think to ask here before. I've been trying to hunt down the EU/JPN only Gameboy Micro colors. I check eBay all the time, but shipping it often INSANE for just one unit. I will gladly pay 50, 60, whatever in shippint costs if I can manage to get 3 or 4 at once.

So, my question is, are any of you able to easily track down a Pink, Purple, Green, and Blue micro for me?  I would love a red one too, but I think they're some sort of rare, Australia-only limited edition (*cough* Azarkhel *cough*). What?  I always blurt out "Azarkhel" in the middle of a couple coughs. You don't?  Loose is fine, and actually preferred if it'll save me some $$$. I'm just gonna case the damn things anyway. No sense in throwing yet another box in my closet.

So, anyone able to help?  
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August 13, 2012, 08:27:07 PM
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Just send me links to any auctions you want won and how much your willing to spend, I'm happy to do the middle man thing.

August 13, 2012, 08:38:13 PM
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Thanks!

Well, they aren't up super often (pink is up pretty much all the time, but the others not as much), and they tend to come from various EU countries.  I was hoping someone had access to a local shop or something that might have them so I didn't have to pay for shipping twice (which may entirely negate what I'm trying to do here, depending on how much the initial shipping charges are  :-\)

Where are you specifically?  I wonder if I can use eBay to calculate shipping to a country other than the one that I'm in?

August 13, 2012, 08:44:26 PM
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I'm in Melbourne, Australia. Don't worry about shipping inside Australia as its generally cheap as hell, happy to just eat the cost as a return favor.

August 13, 2012, 09:36:42 PM
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That would be sweet!  Ok, lemme go check some Australian eBay auctions.

Also, sorry, I've got screen name mental retardation today.  I put Doc Agon as my callout in the 1st post, when I clearly meant you.  Then, on top of that, I didn't even look at your screen name when I replied (on my phone).  If I had taken 2 seconds more I would have seen that it was you and that I have your exact address already.  Derp, my bad.  I feel like a goon.

But seriously, thank you!

August 13, 2012, 11:08:12 PM
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August 13, 2012, 11:49:02 PM
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I can help in EU Ebays.
UK, German, Italian and Spanish are the ones I frequently use.

So PM me if you find auctions on those.

August 14, 2012, 05:07:33 AM
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Should we start threads for Members seeking foreign members help with acquiring games/systems/accessories and other such things we can not attain on our own?




   ....cuz I wouldn't mind 2 more European PSP games.....if they can be found fairly cheaply...
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August 14, 2012, 06:28:56 AM
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Should we start threads for Members seeking foreign members help with acquiring games/systems/accessories and other such things we can not attain on our own?




   ....cuz I wouldn't mind 2 more European PSP games.....if they can be found fairly cheaply...

What games are you after?  I use ebay France/UK/Germany

August 14, 2012, 07:00:57 AM
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id love to help out in exchange for NES games.
pink, blue and green i could get, red i think your right about the australia only thing.
im on amazon and ebay quite a lot, so let me know.

August 14, 2012, 07:28:46 AM
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Mr. Sheep, looking on eBay scares me for the White Knight PSP game. The other one was on the eu Amazon for pretty cheap a few weeks ago but has since climbed in price. Lord Of Arcana Collectors Edition (I think they called it hunter edition or something like that)

August 14, 2012, 08:21:21 AM
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Slayer edition is £6 second hand at www.cex.co.uk - and the white knight game is £10 at the same place. 

They don't deliver abroad, but i can probably get a family member to purchase for me (i'm living in France). 

August 14, 2012, 08:58:25 AM
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Haha, this idea blew up! :D

Doc, that could work too. What NES games are you looking for?  I can find many at local used shops.

August 14, 2012, 10:01:27 AM
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Slayer edition is £6 second hand at www.cex.co.uk - and the white knight game is £10 at the same place. 

They don't deliver abroad, but i can probably get a family member to purchase for me (i'm living in France). 

thats some nice prices!

@mick dundee: if it dont work out with sheep, i could prolly get those for you...

@wiggy: obviously quite popular!

re: nes games, the only one i can think of right now is mario 3, i do have a list of about 40 games, but thats the only one that comes to mind. if you sent me money it'd only go on games anyway, so this would eliminate one of the steps...

August 14, 2012, 10:18:03 AM
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Excellent, send me that list!  


edit: So far I've picked up 9 NES games for the Doc! ;D  Just one step closer to a rainbow of Gameboy Micros on my shelf!
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