Underrated Deals - Page 2

Mirai Gen · 08-15-2005, 03:02 PM

Hah.

Xenogears in my area is a rare game. This was before some asshat in Ebay flooded about 20 copies of Xenogears for cheap. Anyone who wanted one got one. But I digress. Before then...

I was talking to a friend of mine, who said he was giving some games to Werner, this german guy down the street who trades games. We referr to him as "the creepy german guy" because he gives chapstick to any woman who goes in, and has a huge collection of blowdarts, BB rifles, and the like. We're joking, though, he's funny as hell.

Anyway, I was talking to him, and he mentioned he was going to get rid of some games. He pulled out a ton of games, and Xenogears.

I nearly shat myself. I told him I would pay more than what werner would pay. He said "Alright," and I got a copy of Xeno for twenty five bucks. Compared to the current price on Ebay - Sixty - I was in heaven.

and I still haven't beaten it, either...

08-15-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JinDaYi

What I DO want is Star Ocean for the Snes. Now that is a rare find.

Well, if you're looking in shops, you'll probably never come across one (Unless you have an import shop that does used games). There's a bunch on eBay as we speak, ranging from $35-50 complete. I really don't know how rare it is in Japan, but if these consistently sell for around that range I'd say it's at least fairly uncommon.

Eventually I plan to get one just for my collection, but since I know all of about three words in Japanese, I'll stick to playing the fan translation.

Also, Xenogears shouldn't sell for over $20 anymore, since they re-released it on Greatest Hits. Perhaps for an original copy, you might be able to get more, I'm really not sure though. I guess it's good that it's widely available to be played by those who missed it the first time around, 'cuz it's a truly fantastic game... But I always get kinda aggravated when they reprint rare stuff. I paid a hell of a lot more than $20 for mine, no doubt about that.

Mirai Gen · 08-16-2005, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TheInfernalStorm

Also, Xenogears shouldn't sell for over $20 anymore, since they re-released it on Greatest Hits. Perhaps for an original copy, you might be able to get more, I'm really not sure though. I guess it's good that it's widely available to be played by those who missed it the first time around, 'cuz it's a truly fantastic game... But I always get kinda aggravated when they reprint rare stuff. I paid a hell of a lot more than $20 for mine, no doubt about that.

It was, TIS, right before they did that Greatest Shits deal.

Damn I hate that.

I also was pretty psyched about finding a copy of Ninja Gaiden 1, 2, and 3 in a shoebox in the gutter. I looked in it after three days of seeing it.

They still work

EDIT: WOOT! POST 1000!

Solid Shadow · 08-18-2005, 03:41 PM

As of yesterday I have something to add to this thread - I went to a garage sale yesterday and picked up the following:

Shenmue (Dreamcast) $1.00
Xenosaga Episode One (PS2) $5.00, still in factory sealed shrinkwrap
Castlvania 1, 2, and 3 (NES) $1.00 apiece

You can praise me now.

(hey, post #200. Wow. Only took, what, three years?)

Melfice · 08-18-2005, 03:59 PM

The best deal I ever made was not that impressive (I think), but I got �100,- for 5 games I sold. If my memory serves me well. I keeps my games in good condition. The lady behind the counter praised me on that fact.

As for games I bought... I don't know... KotOR II (Xbox) for �45,- is the best deal I got, seeing as it still goes full-price here. Is it the same in the US?

Solid Shadow · 09-01-2005, 10:13 PM

I'm not normally one to resurrect pretty-much-dead threads... but I just had to brag about my latest great deal - Phantasy Star II, III, and IV for the Genesis, complete with clamshell cases (except PSIV which comes with the cardboard case Sega utilized near the end of the Genesis' lifespan) and instruction booklets.... ten American dollars for the whole thing.

09-02-2005, 02:59 AM

Good deal! I found my Genesis PS titles fairly cheap through work (Though nowhere near as good as what you found them for), but of course my dumbass boss threw out the cases and manuals after they were traded in, even though he damn well knew I was looking for them *and* that they were pretty valuable.

For that and many other reasons, I really hated that guy.

Oh well, I do still have a complete Phantasy Star for the SMS, no thanks to that douchebag.

ZenNPCNextDoor · 09-06-2005, 07:28 PM

I doubt anyone will believe me but...
My best deal ever, Xenogears no case, no manual for free. I worked at a Funcoland game store for a week. Anyone who worked there knows that they let employees borrow games for free. For some reason they some how forgot I worked there after a week so I decided to keep the game. That was 8 years ago and I still have the game to this day.

Darth SS · 09-06-2005, 07:57 PM

KOTOR II for 35$ Canadian.

W00T.

Rhyos · 09-06-2005, 09:51 PM

GBA about a year ago with both of the most recent GBC Zelda games for $5. :thief:

08-15-2005, 03:02 PM	#11
Mirai Gen We are Geth. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 14,032	Hah. Xenogears in my area is a rare game. This was before some asshat in Ebay flooded about 20 copies of Xenogears for cheap. Anyone who wanted one got one. But I digress. Before then... I was talking to a friend of mine, who said he was giving some games to Werner, this german guy down the street who trades games. We referr to him as "the creepy german guy" because he gives chapstick to any woman who goes in, and has a huge collection of blowdarts, BB rifles, and the like. We're joking, though, he's funny as hell. Anyway, I was talking to him, and he mentioned he was going to get rid of some games. He pulled out a ton of games, and Xenogears. I nearly shat myself. I told him I would pay more than what werner would pay. He said "Alright," and I got a copy of Xeno for twenty five bucks. Compared to the current price on Ebay - Sixty - I was in heaven. and I still haven't beaten it, either... __________________

08-18-2005, 03:41 PM	#14
Solid Shadow Earth-Pig Borne Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Past, Present, and Footure Posts: 237	As of yesterday I have something to add to this thread - I went to a garage sale yesterday and picked up the following: Shenmue (Dreamcast) $1.00 Xenosaga Episode One (PS2) $5.00, still in factory sealed shrinkwrap Castlvania 1, 2, and 3 (NES) $1.00 apiece You can praise me now. (hey, post #200. Wow. Only took, what, three years?) __________________ "Sometimes I go into my own little world...but that's ok. They know me there." -Joel Hodgson "Tears are our pre-payment for laughter ahead" -Mara the Malevolent solidshadow.blogspot.com Last edited by Solid Shadow; 08-18-2005 at 03:44 PM.

09-01-2005, 10:13 PM	#16
Solid Shadow Earth-Pig Borne Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Past, Present, and Footure Posts: 237	I'm not normally one to resurrect pretty-much-dead threads... but I just had to brag about my latest great deal - Phantasy Star II, III, and IV for the Genesis, complete with clamshell cases (except PSIV which comes with the cardboard case Sega utilized near the end of the Genesis' lifespan) and instruction booklets.... ten American dollars for the whole thing. __________________ "Sometimes I go into my own little world...but that's ok. They know me there." -Joel Hodgson "Tears are our pre-payment for laughter ahead" -Mara the Malevolent solidshadow.blogspot.com

09-06-2005, 07:28 PM	#18
ZenNPCNextDoor Zen Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 23	I doubt anyone will believe me but... My best deal ever, Xenogears no case, no manual for free. I worked at a Funcoland game store for a week. Anyone who worked there knows that they let employees borrow games for free. For some reason they some how forgot I worked there after a week so I decided to keep the game. That was 8 years ago and I still have the game to this day. __________________ Power is having the means and the will to do what must be done.

09-02-2005, 02:59 AM	#17
In Hindsight Guest Posts: n/a	Good deal! I found my Genesis PS titles fairly cheap through work (Though nowhere near as good as what you found them for), but of course my dumbass boss threw out the cases and manuals after they were traded in, even though he damn well knew I was looking for them and that they were pretty valuable. For that and many other reasons, I really hated that guy. Oh well, I do still have a complete Phantasy Star for the SMS, no thanks to that douchebag.

09-06-2005, 09:51 PM	#20
Rhyos That's SIR Thief to you! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 290	GBA about a year ago with both of the most recent GBC Zelda games for $5. :thief: