BatmiteReturns Posted July 8, 2002 Share Posted July 8, 2002 I hit the local thrift store today and found 10 Atari 5200 games and $1 apiece and 9 2600 games for $.50 apiece. Out of the 2600 games the only ones I found that were semi-rare were Wizard of Wor and Crash Drive which is a 5. The 5200 games were mostly commons with the only exception being Kabooooooooooooom. To sum up, they are still out in the wild you just have to keep your eyes open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 You are right I've been hitting the thrifs and I have found, get ready, DEFENDER for the VCS, $1.01!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stand back, girls, its mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Destructo Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 You tell them, Stan! All of you should ignore the thrift stores in your area. They do not now, nor will they ever, have anything worth leaving home for. Stay home! As a sacrifice for the group, I'll add all of your local thrifts to my rounds. That way it's just me being disappointed every week by finding *absolutely nothing*...worth mentioning. I'm such a nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Destructo! ix-nay on the an-play!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Destructo Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Ha! Ha ha! Huh-huh-ha hA HA MUAHAHAHAHAA! *koff* *koff* Ahhh. Some days, being the villain is *so* rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari70s Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Distructo you know if you are gonna be the good villian you need to stop that smoking ( your koff koff) . nah lately ive been disapointed at my thrift shops to the bank :) all i got were 3 SNES games 1 boxed and 1 NES game for 4.00$ thats it only 4 carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Destructo Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 See, atari70s? You could have avoided all that hassle by heeding my words long ago. *waves hand* Give up hope. Leave the thrift stores to meeeeee.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytol Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 El Destructo - Exactly. There have been SO many complaints about thrifts on this board. That's fine, leave all the good stuff I've been finding to ME! It takes a lot of work and hunting, but it pays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I don't even bother thrifts anymore.Pawn shops:maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psionic Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 lol...why did you bump this? Most of these people aren't even here anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) I don't even bother thrifts anymore.Pawn shops:maybe OK, Breakpack I think you now hold the record for digging up the oldest thread. Congratulations. BTW if it was bad in 2002 imagine how bad it is now. Edited January 25, 2008 by homerwannabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y-bot Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 See, atari70s? You could have avoided all that hassle by heeding my words long ago. *waves hand* Give up hope. Leave the thrift stores to meeeeee.... El Destructo, do you find anything around here? I used to clean up in the late 90's but I never find anything anymore. I have a few pickers that sell me stuff every once in awhile but nothing like a few years ago. I recently found out that someone else around here is a much bigger dealer than I thought. I guess that's where some of it went anyway. y-bot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y-bot Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 See, atari70s? You could have avoided all that hassle by heeding my words long ago. *waves hand* Give up hope. Leave the thrift stores to meeeeee.... El Destructo, do you find anything around here? I used to clean up in the late 90's but I never find anything anymore. I have a few pickers that sell me stuff every once in awhile but nothing like a few years ago. I recently found out that someone else around here is a much bigger dealer than I thought. I guess that's where some of it went anyway. y-bot I didn't even realize this thread was from 2002. Back then there was tons of good stuff at the thrifts in Portland. y-bot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psionic Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 OK, Breakpack I think you now hold the record for digging up the oldest thread. Congratulations. I found an older one: http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3294 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixitguy74 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I found seven carts at the local thrift the other day for 99 cents a piece. I had a pair of R3's and the rest were commons (R1). Most of which I didn't have in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 OK, Breakpack I think you now hold the record for digging up the oldest thread. Congratulations. I found an older one: http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3294 This is the oldest thread: http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1 What do I win? ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 nothing, but you gave me the pain of seeing another RJChamp post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 nothing, but you gave me the pain of seeing another RJChamp post... I didn't force you to scroll down the page. :D ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 :rolling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 nothing, but you gave me the pain of seeing another RJChamp post... I didn't force you to scroll down the page. ..Al Touche, good sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) I have noticed quite a drop in the quantity of classic gaming items where i live.Up until about 1 year ago,every time i went to the thrift stores which was about twice a week, there would be CV,INTV,2600,you name it consoles and cartridges everywhere.Now i go 4 times a week,after work,weekends,and there's nothing,so its not because i dont check enough.I only go about 1 a week now,cus theres never anything.The clerks tell me there isnt much of the stuff coming in anymore.I guess the supply will eventually run out,as they're bought up by collectors and such,not sure exactly,thats just what ive noticed.That's what its like at the moment where i live anyway. Edited January 25, 2008 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchien Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 nearby my house are about three thrift stores, the only ones i know of in town (others sell clothing and stuff like that)....i have never really seen atari's or many other games, though i have found dolls and things that make me angry... nobody would ever like me angry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Sweet, the first post on AA disses the 5200 sticks. Some topics are just timeless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crickets Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 It's times like these that make me happy there's a guy at the flea market that sells 2600 games for $1 a piece. I've gotten like 40 from him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opeygon Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 the greater phoenix area is rich in thrift finds. it's like the fertile crescent here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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