Cassidy Nolen Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 I was at an EB Game World (trendy mall-type store) and mixed in with the NES and Genesis carts were three Sega Master games. I thought that was pretty keen, so I kept digging around, and there was a Blue Print for 2600, along with a Missile Command. They were both bagged and tagged as trade in games. When I questioned the moron manager as to their origin, I got the usual answers "we get things from our headquarters", we do not accept trade ins for that stuff here, we get shipments everyday so check back....blah blah blah. The bottom line is: In the last six months, I have seen TG16 games, Sega Master, and now 2600 carts for resale at Electronics Boutique. Many of you all have these stores in your necks of the woods, too. I would recommend a good rooting in the sale bins there. You never know what you will find. Good luck.. Cassidy BTW, I have too many MC's now, but I did buy the BluePrint. It was 1.49 plus tax. So were the NES games, but I already have them all (at least the ones they had). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 Bah where i live they never get any old stuff in, as i go every weekend, havent seen anything for TG16 (if i did i would pass out), SMS, and barely any NES games How big is your EB? the one in our mall here is a big as my Bathroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 Correction. Two Bathrooms and a linen closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 I'd probably pass out if I found any 2600 carts at Electronics Boutique. I bet when most of these stores take trade-ins for the 2600 they give the people pennies for each cart (if that). You'd probably have to trade in 500 carts for a $10 credit on a $50 PS2 game. Makes you wish you could interecept all these people trading in their Waterworlds and Quadruns to places like EB. And most of the EBs are tiny--I equate them to a shoebox. I used to work at Electronics Boutique nearly ten years ago, and they were the same size then. And now they carry a considerably larger selection of merchandise. DVDs, trading cards, various toys and action figures from games and Anime, computer hardware (video cards, sound cards, etc.), plus used games which we never had to deal with. It's amazing how much they cram into one of those tiny stores, although they're usually a mess (especially on the weekends). But they make a lot of effort to get new releases as soon as possible and they're one of the few stores that will allow you to return opened software, so they get a lot of my business. They'd get even more if I could find 2600 carts there. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhindle The Red Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 EB Game World is a relatively new sub-division of Electronics Boutique that specializes in used games. They carry less of the new stuff and carry used games for everything. I get Atari 2600 games there all the time. (And Sega CD and Neo Geo Pocket and Genesis and Sega Master System and INTV and...) They always set the price to a standard amount ($1.99 for 2600 games) whether they are boxed or not. The best stuff I've gotten there recently are: complete Gyruss for the 2600 - $1.99 six complete Camerica NES games - $2.99-$7.99 Third World War and Snatcher for the Sega CD - $1.99 (kept Snatcher, sold TWW for $40) Wico trackball for 2600 - $7.99 Donkey Kong Country - Tournament Edition for SNES - $25 Capcom vs. SNK 2 import for Dreamcast - $14.99 I'm tellin' ya, I've never been crazy about EB, but EB Game World is great! Their latest is that they have a coupon for a free used game (priced $19.99 or less) with the purchase of a used system. I asked, "Does that include the original Game Boys?" "Yep." Original Game Boys cost $4.99. Yeeeee-ha! There's nothing quite as satisfying as getting a free $20 Dreamcast game with the purchase of a $5.00 Game Boy. (As an added bonus, I can probably sell the Game Boys for $10 each.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 Figures I didnt know about EB game world, i dont think there are any in michigan (that i know of) Ayup i just went to EBgames.com and did a store search and there are no EB game worlds within a 100 mile radius but there is a EBX (no clue what this place is) store in Troy [ 01-12-2002: Message edited by: Lemmi ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 AHHHH they have a NHL 98 there for $7.99 but no way to see if it comes in a box atleast *walks off mumbling about not having a credit card no more* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhindle The Red Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Lemmi: AHHHH they have a NHL 98 there for $7.99 but no way to see if it comes in a box I've still got that copy of NHL '98 sitting right here. My database says I have the instructions, but I can't find them. On the other hand, I can't find most of my Genesis instructions, so they've all got to be hiding in the same place. When I find 'em, you'll be the first to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 Well Rhindle if you can find the instructions shoot me a e-mail or bump one of these posts i just want 2 of the 3 items that come with the game at this point game & manual Or game & box either one i will be eternally grateful to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 My friend found Congo Bongo for the Intellivision at a mall store for $2 about a year ago. Wish I'd have that kind of luck! -Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriana Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 Mall storees? It's stil all about the Goodwill around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain King Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 Actually I got several games new in the box at EB, Skate Boardn, H.E.R.O. and Spy Hunter. Of course this was back in the day when NES ruled the shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangles66 Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 Hey Lemmi I did a search on the eb site and only found this store in mi. i put a link below to the web site to check for stores in your area just scroll down the page to store locator on the left side and a new window will open just put in your city or state and there you go. Electronics Boutique Mall: MIDLAND MALL 6800 EASTMAN AVE MIDLAND MI, 486420000 USA 989-832-5977 http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/default.asp good luck think I'll go to the mall today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangles66 Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 just looked for eb game world and none here in nh or ma or ri one in westport ct is the closest that's about 3 hours for me. Road Trip. busy next 2 weekends weather permiting weekend after that i'll take a trip down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassidy Nolen Posted January 12, 2002 Author Share Posted January 12, 2002 Good to know about EB Game World. There is one in this open air mall across town. I just thought it was another EB, good to know its worth checking. Most finds seem to be Thrift Store around here. I just worry my good fortune will run out soon (as soon as all the families get rid of their "closet fodder"). I have gotten 20 boxed games and 100 loose games in the last six months at one of about three stores I check regularly. You just have to look at the neighborhood and think how old the homes/families are. A new subdivision most likely will not yield what an established community will (in terms of classics- you will find N64 all day long at the others). Good luck to all. Can't wait to hear about the next "Chase" or "Quadrun" for 1.99!!!! Cassidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 quote: Originally posted by bangles66: just looked for eb game world and none here in nh or ma or ri one in westport ct is the closest that's about 3 hours for me. Road Trip. busy next 2 weekends weather permiting weekend after that i'll take a trip down there. EB is all over the place in Massachusetts. I think just about every mall I have been into has one. Don't worry though, I have NEVER seen an Atari 2600 game in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarinvader Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 EB's in the UK are pretty good. They sell NOS Atari Lynx and Jags, for about $17 (10 UK pounds), and games for both for $10 (7 pounds). The other day I found Pac-Man for the NGPC in their bargain bin for $7. Only problem is that my ex girlfriends new boyfriend works in there, so I try to aviod going in if hes working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 They better! I want more neo geo pocket games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobf Posted January 13, 2002 Share Posted January 13, 2002 quoteEB's in the UK are pretty good. They sell NOS Atari Lynx and Jags, for about $17 (10 UK pounds), and games for both for $10 (7 pounds). Will would you be able to pick me up a Lynx? My local Game is out of stock and they only have a few pricey games left. I'd make it worth your while - money for a few pints or something! :-) Cheers Steve Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted January 13, 2002 Share Posted January 13, 2002 Man, we need an EB GW around here. The thrifts are dry and I don't have time to check them on a regular basis right now anyway. Then again, its not like I have any money to spend Stan out of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted January 13, 2002 Share Posted January 13, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Rhindle The Red: EB Game World is a relatively new sub-division of Electronics Boutique that specializes in used games. They carry less of the new stuff and carry used games for everything . Thanks Bangles, the regular EB's ive been to quite a few of those, its the EB Game World that hasnt come to michigan yet, maybe one day if the new sub division does good business in other places they might bring one to michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarinvader Posted January 13, 2002 Share Posted January 13, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Jobf: Will would you be able to pick me up a Lynx? My local Game is out of stock and they only have a few pricey games left. I'd make it worth your while - money for a few pints or something! :-) Dude, I just eBayed mine. I'll have a look, I think alot have sold out now, but next time I go in I'll try and get a couple. Anyone else want one? BTW Steve, where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpong Posted January 13, 2002 Share Posted January 13, 2002 I found a bunch of stuff at EB a few weeks ago. Here's what I posted to rgvc: So anyways, I go to an Electronics Boutique about an hour away this afternoon, looking for some closeout DC stuff. They didn't have squat, so I was kind of ticked as I turned to leave. Then back in the corner largely obscured by piles of action figures I saw something I certainly didn't expect - a few racks of classic games! They probably had a good 75 or so 2600, Colecovision, and Intellivision games, all boxed. They were priced at $1.99, but actually rang up at $1.49 - I think I'm going to have to get a relative who lives near the store to go pick up the rest of them for me! That's a pretty decent price for boxed games, even commons. Fortunately, there wasn't an obnoxiously common cart among the bunch. I'm guessing that these were local trades, as some of the games have price tags from what was the town's only toy store from the mid 80s. Of course I picked out the best of the stuff, or games that had pretty nifty boxes. So what did I get? 2600 Flash Gordon Escape from the Mindmaster Laser Gates Lost Luggage Star Strike Sub Scan Tac Scan Colecovision BC's Quest for Tires II: Grog's Revenge Defender Intellivision Blockade Runner Fathom I actually needed Star Strike, making it the first new 2600 game I've found in over 3 years. Woohoo! Now if I can only remember how to get to my web page so I can update it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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