slosu Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 (edited) Where do you buy your Atari games??? What is the name of the stores (ebay don't count)? I just came back from Big Fun in Coventry. It's been a while since I've been there and I must say I was impressed with what they had! I picked up a couple of games decently priced! North East Ohio Big Fun (Coventry) Video Game Connection (Brooklyn) Fun City (Parma) Slipped Disks (Brunswick) *Anybody know of any others?? Steve http://www.xanga.com/Atari_Man Edited March 13, 2008 by slosu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfranklin Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 If you're in Ohio where do you buy your Atari games??? What is the name of the stores (ebay don't count)? I just came back from Big Fun in Coventry. It's been a while since I've been there and I must say I was impressed with what they had! I picked up a couple of games decently priced! North East Ohio Big Fun (Coventry) Video Game Connection (Brooklyn) Fun City (Parma) Slipped Disks (Brunswick) *Anybody know of any others?? Steve http://www.xanga.com/Atari_Man Gamers in Omaha, NE sells used Atari games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosu Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Oh I almost forgot...there is James Games in Lakewood. I've never been there but I will check that one out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosu Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) How could I forget "The Exchange"!!! I know they used to, it's been a while since I've been there. That shop is in Parma Hts. That's 6 stores in my neck of the woods. Steve Edited March 13, 2008 by slosu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight8 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 If you're in Ohio where do you buy your Atari games??? What is the name of the stores (ebay don't count)? I just came back from Big Fun in Coventry. It's been a while since I've been there and I must say I was impressed with what they had! I picked up a couple of games decently priced! North East Ohio Big Fun (Coventry) Video Game Connection (Brooklyn) Fun City (Parma) Slipped Disks (Brunswick) *Anybody know of any others?? Steve http://www.xanga.com/Atari_Man Here in southeast texas we only have 1 shop that sells atari games and they got all of them from me. I traded them in hoping others would see them and trade theirs in but no such luck. They did get a bunch of intelli games a while back but I don't collect those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbalion Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Only places around Dover, OH for me have been the flea markets and even that is getting scarce. Also, I work alot of weekends when they are open! I too an curious about gaming shops in the region that I could go look through during the week. Today I looked at a Nintedo Wii, but was wanting Atari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfistus Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I live in Ohio, I haven't been here in a couple years, but everytime I do go I find everything I'm looking for. It's been at least a year though..... Trader's World, in Beavercreek Ohio. If that fails, Turtle Creek is very close to it, so check there too! As usual with flea-markets, beware of redneck dumbfucks, fat-ladies that walk slow with baby carriages and nig-wannabe white boys. You might have to fight for what you want! Last time I was there, a redneck stupidfuck walked into the gameshop I was in and says "Hey HELL YEAH!" to his other equally dumbfuck friend. "Remember that Asteriods MAN? I UsED TO PLAY that Asteriods MAN!" the other dumbshit replied with the mind-numbing response "Is that on that PLS 2 thingamajig?" In translation I think that means: "Asteriods was a good game, man." "Yeah, On the PS2?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Rob Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 If you're in Ohio where do you buy your Atari games??? What is the name of the stores (ebay don't count)? I just came back from Big Fun in Coventry. It's been a while since I've been there and I must say I was impressed with what they had! I picked up a couple of games decently priced! North East Ohio Big Fun (Coventry) Video Game Connection (Brooklyn) Fun City (Parma) Slipped Disks (Brunswick) *Anybody know of any others?? Steve http://www.xanga.com/Atari_Man Where I am from, pawn shops and Goodwill are my best targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosu Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Where I am from, pawn shops and Goodwill are my best targets. I never thought to check out Pawn Shops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 None here.The states has alot of cool stores,especially California.Here in Canada,everything is NEW,and have to pay through the nose for everything for stuff like classic gaming software and hardware,because you have to order almost everything from the states.Stores here are mostly into selling the newest modern stuff.I understand that they want to sell the top selling new stuff that people want,but none cater to the people who like classic stuff at all.No reason why a store cant have both.I would,not because im into classic games,but i realise there's quite a market for that stuff and can be fairly profitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 There is a few here in MN. Disc Land has a nice selection of sun faded overpriced commons Ceder Cliff Collectibles actually has some decent stuff but he knows what it's worth and then ads 20%-50% if you know what I mean. If you ask he will usually lower the price for you to around the going Ebay rate but the initial sticker shock will scare you. The first time I went there I freaked because he had all the rare stuff mixed in with the commons so I thought I found a Q-Berts Cubes, Master Builder, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween and many more IN THE WILD!! OMG! My day had finally come....then I flipped them over and saw the prices.... Q Berts Qubes - $125 with a badly torn label TCM - $200 Master Builder - $100 (Bad Label) Halloween $150 (no label) Not to mention the uncommons like Mr do!, Miner 2049er, etc.. all priced around $20-$30 loose....lame Still cool to see that stuff at a local store though and like I said he will work with you on price. He just pulls up recent Ebay auctions and takes it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Where do you buy your Atari games??? What is the name of the stores (ebay don't count)? I just came back from Big Fun in Coventry. It's been a while since I've been there and I must say I was impressed with what they had! I picked up a couple of games decently priced! North East Ohio Big Fun (Coventry) Video Game Connection (Brooklyn) Fun City (Parma) Slipped Disks (Brunswick) *Anybody know of any others?? Steve http://www.xanga.com/Atari_Man Do they also sell kielbasy as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) Games-N-More in Westwood, Ky. Games Are usually priced @ $2 for loose and $4 for boxed. Some names I've gotten from there. Waterworld, Pengo, Mr. Do!s Castle, Frogger II, Rubik's Cube, Video Cube, and more but my personal favorite for this place Halloween CIB. Keep in mind I never paid more than his usual prices. Now there is alot of R4 and below games there. I saw Star Ship, Taz, and Strawberry Shortcake last time I was there. I could pick that up for someone if they just pay the shipping of $5. I do think that the screwhole in the label is exposed on Star Ship but I think that was it. He has I would say over 400 games still there. I believe I am the only one in my area that collects Atari stuff besides my neighbor. Edited March 14, 2008 by ninermaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 The "Game Craze" stores in Rochester, NY have a lot of VCS stuff. I am not sure if I should be happy or depressed that I already have everything they offer for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Game X Change and Vintage Stock are our 2600 dealing chains. I'm sure there are a few other places here and there, but those are the main ones. Between the two chains, there are about ten stores available. Vintage Stock has rarer stuff, but higher prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I've found a couple of Atar games here and there at the Goodwill/Thrift Stores, but there aren't any video game shops in DE that sell Atari, unfortunately. However there are two stores in New Jersey (only about 2 hours away from Northern DE) that sell Atari games: Digital Press Video Game Connections There might be others, but those are the only 2 I know of at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTR Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I've found a couple of Atar games here and there at the Goodwill/Thrift Stores, but there aren't any video game shops in DE that sell Atari, unfortunately. However there are two stores in New Jersey (only about 2 hours away from Northern DE) that sell Atari games: Digital Press Video Game Connections There might be others, but those are the only 2 I know of at this time. Didn't Video Game Connections close down years ago? I could have sworn Mike Etler now just runs a flea market and mail order business from the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Does anyone know of any game shops in south-eastern lower Michigan? The only video game stores I know of are Game Stop EB Games and they stick to newer stuff. I generally get my games from local flea markets and garage sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I've found a couple of Atar games here and there at the Goodwill/Thrift Stores, but there aren't any video game shops in DE that sell Atari, unfortunately. However there are two stores in New Jersey (only about 2 hours away from Northern DE) that sell Atari games: Digital Press Video Game Connections There might be others, but those are the only 2 I know of at this time. Didn't Video Game Connections close down years ago? I could have sworn Mike Etler now just runs a flea market and mail order business from the website. I stand corrected. I just saw the website up still but I didn't read that they had closed the store. Thank you for clarifying this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Discland in Bloomington, MN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitgamer Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 If you're ever in Austin, TX, check out the North location of Game Over Video Games. Excellent staff, well organized store, lots of retro action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosu Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Do they also sell kielbasy as well? Kraut!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) Videogames (formerly Videogames Etc.) in Norridge, Illinois, across from the HIP...that's Sean Kelly's store...great selection, very reasonable prices...LOTS of systems, too! In the Lakeview neighborhood in Chicago, just on the edge of Boys Town, there's a store called Land of the Lost...it's a general retro store that sells mainly clothing but also old books and records....they used to have a ton of VCS carts inside a glass case at the checkout counter -- a few boxed (some never opened) but mostly loose, for $4 a pop (although once when I was there the guy didn't know what the price was, so he said, "Is two bucks each okay?")...one day I went there...and they were ALL GONE!! And in the case was a slew of women's shoes! The guy there told me some collector came in and bought ALL of the Atari stuff.... Aaaaaand...there's a nice store by where Inky lives...called Replay, I think....great selection, good prices...and of course Colecovision carts misfiled as Atari 2600! Edited March 27, 2008 by Dauber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_pal Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 None here.The states has alot of cool stores,especially California.Here in Canada,everything is NEW,and have to pay through the nose for everything for stuff like classic gaming software and hardware,because you have to order almost everything from the states.Stores here are mostly into selling the newest modern stuff.I understand that they want to sell the top selling new stuff that people want,but none cater to the people who like classic stuff at all.No reason why a store cant have both.I would,not because im into classic games,but i realise there's quite a market for that stuff and can be fairly profitable. I don't know where you live Rik but here there are atleast 2 Stores from a local chain called Nexwave. I live in walking distance from one of them. But other than those there are a couple of goodwills and pawn shops plus the fleamarkets but in most cases i have cleared them out or the stuff is way too expensive. On way or another though there usually is a ton of old stuff here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 None here.The states has alot of cool stores,especially California.Here in Canada,everything is NEW,and have to pay through the nose for everything for stuff like classic gaming software and hardware,because you have to order almost everything from the states.Stores here are mostly into selling the newest modern stuff.I understand that they want to sell the top selling new stuff that people want,but none cater to the people who like classic stuff at all.No reason why a store cant have both.I would,not because im into classic games,but i realise there's quite a market for that stuff and can be fairly profitable. I don't know where you live Rik but here there are atleast 2 Stores from a local chain called Nexwave. I live in walking distance from one of them. But other than those there are a couple of goodwills and pawn shops plus the fleamarkets but in most cases i have cleared them out or the stuff is way too expensive. On way or another though there usually is a ton of old stuff here. Yeah,theres goodwills and value villages here as well,but they have been literaly dried up for the past 7-8 months.I meant like specialty shops,that sell lots of classic gaming stuff,and of course the new modern stuff as well in one shop, exclusively.There is one small shop here that used to sell classic games,but dont anymore,the rest just sell,wii,playstations,xbox,and all other modern stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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