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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #30 on: October 15, 2013, 06:49:15 PM »
When my N64 and all my multiplayer games and extra controllers were stolen from my car (the jerks broke my window and also stole my subwoofer) I sold off my remaining N64 stuff (except for Ocarina of Time which I gave to a forum member here) and haven't looked back.  There are so many better games to play on other systems, imo, that I wasn't interested in rebuilding that collection.

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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #31 on: October 15, 2013, 08:15:45 PM »
Agreed if it's N64 you're talking about..

for some reason that system never aged well, and the games were not that charming (perhaps b/c it was crossing over to the polygon which are like normal PC games back in the days).

If it's SNES/ Sega / Turbo&PCE / SMS etc... then def dont dump them but downsize.  for N64.. you can prob get a nice $ for an entire collection..  esp since space is at a premium.. those carts/systems / controllers were huge!

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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #32 on: October 16, 2013, 02:24:26 AM »
I've been working on getting a complete set for the system

I think doctors have medication for that problem.

I would be pretty depressed if I collected for N64 too  :twisted:

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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #33 on: October 16, 2013, 03:34:09 AM »
I would be pretty depressed if I collected for N64 too  :twisted:


Agreed. 



BARTRE—DEAREST GODS OF THE HEAVENS, you left out a tremendously important detail.

No wonder you were wondering how to proceed. BURN ALL N64 items immediately.

LE PLAN:

1. On sale, you can get large 56 quart bins w/covers. Bigger sizes can become too heavy, unwieldy, hard to dig stuff out of. Smaller sizes are better for digging stuff out, but if you are ORGANIZED and buy CLEAR BINS, 56 quart is, IMHO, a very nice compromise. CLEAR BINS will make life easier, even if you label stuff, it's nice to see contents at a glance.

2. If no kids/animals around, you can stack these to the ceiling (danger! It won't be stable). Other stack formations are possible, depending on floor space available. But, worst-case scenario, you stack to the ceiling—in the bedroom, perhaps, since we all know you aren't getting any action in there.

3.  TRIAGE your collection.
BIN X = Absolutely KEEP N64 console and stuff that INTRIGUES you.

BIN Z = N64 you are not in love with! You possess it simply because you were trying to "collect 'em all" DON'T put a game here simply because "everyone thinks it is crap"...you may actually have fun goofing around with Superman with family/friends...this game actually provides entertainment, so it belongs in BIN X or Y. 

BIN Y = Le Middle Ground.

The REASON to TRIAGE is to accurately assess how you rank different items. YOU DON'T have to sell anything, and you are allowed, over the following months/years, to move things into different categories. HOWEVER, should you decide to SHED, SHARE, TRADE, SELL some N64 stuff, you have a very good idea of what specific items are involved, and where to find them.

4. At first sign of the Apocalypse—Send BIN X to Necro, BIN Z to me, send BIN Y to Bernie.
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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #34 on: October 16, 2013, 04:01:27 AM »
VGA Grade all your N64 games.  Then, go to nintendoage and sell it all.  Enjoy the space and the extra cash.

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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #35 on: October 16, 2013, 11:07:59 AM »
I rent 3 storage units from my apartment building for the sole purpose of not getting rid of anything. If you divest that collection you're going to regret it dude (not to mention that re-acquiring it is going to cost you 4x as much). Buy some Rubbermaid bins and store that shit until you have a bigger place.

Rubbermaids? are you out of your mind? Sterilite is the name, much cheaper and still durable Just saying.
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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #36 on: October 16, 2013, 01:24:48 PM »
 :-s x2 This forum some times confuses the shit out of me.

1) No don't sell your collection. I've never sold anything that wasn't a dupe and not regretted it.
2) (1) goes for any system. You will regret it, I promise.

PS N64 had tons of awesome games on it, wtf. If you are that excited to dump your N64 games, please hit me up.

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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #37 on: October 16, 2013, 01:44:03 PM »
I rent 3 storage units from my apartment building for the sole purpose of not getting rid of anything. If you divest that collection you're going to regret it dude (not to mention that re-acquiring it is going to cost you 4x as much). Buy some Rubbermaid bins and store that shit until you have a bigger place.

Rubbermaids? are you out of your mind? Sterilite is the name, much cheaper and still durable Just saying.

I use the term generically - all of my tubs are Sterilite.

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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #38 on: October 16, 2013, 01:58:07 PM »
At 50 short of a whole set I would keep everything.

Don't let all these Sony whores get you down the N64 was an awesome system :D

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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #39 on: October 16, 2013, 03:29:54 PM »
When my N64 and all my multiplayer games and extra controllers were stolen from my car (the jerks broke my window and also stole my subwoofer) I sold off my remaining N64 stuff (except for Ocarina of Time which I gave to a forum member here) and haven't looked back.  There are so many better games to play on other systems, imo, that I wasn't interested in rebuilding that collection.




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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #40 on: October 16, 2013, 06:47:41 PM »
well looking at it now, i'm thinking of another option.
pack away a majority of my stuff (i do have closet space)
keep one shelf out.
when i want to play a game that isn't on the shelf, i put something else away, and bring out the new.
same thing i do with my consoles

also, f*ck the haters,
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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #41 on: October 16, 2013, 06:56:11 PM »
also, f*ck the haters,
N64 FOR LIFE

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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #42 on: October 16, 2013, 07:07:29 PM »
also, f*ck the haters,
N64 FOR LIFE


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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #43 on: October 17, 2013, 03:08:23 AM »
lol, it's that a N64 system being burnt?

also, f*ck the haters,
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Re: Debating dumping most of my "collection." thoughts?
« Reply #44 on: October 17, 2013, 03:12:18 AM »


also, f*ck the haters,
N64 FOR LIFE