Author Topic: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?  (Read 16728 times)

HailingTheThings

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #165 on: July 09, 2014, 05:02:48 PM »
retro stores will all soon die out because they can't make rent. Selling retro games does not pay rent. At least in NYC it don't.

Retro stores, please just close down, u know u will always be poor. Thanks that u tried and all that other jazz. You failed. :)

Seriously? You want retro stores to fail? They're not all bad.

BigusSchmuck

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #166 on: July 10, 2014, 02:20:54 AM »
retro stores will all soon die out because they can't make rent. Selling retro games does not pay rent. At least in NYC it don't.

Retro stores, please just close down, u know u will always be poor. Thanks that u tried and all that other jazz. You failed. :)

Seriously? You want retro stores to fail? They're not all bad.
Just like good and bad ebay sellers there are good and bad retro stores. And just like ebay (or anywhere else for that matter) you can get some good deals there.

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #167 on: July 10, 2014, 01:17:53 PM »
seemed like this thread was bashing retro games stores so my post was intended to go with the flow of the thread.  :)

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #168 on: July 10, 2014, 02:15:32 PM »
I like retro stores, but if they use ebay prices and add a few dollars to make profits, they are doing things wrong. Back in the days, when ebay or the internet wasn't that predominant, they could get away with this kind of practice. But nowadays, collectors have soo many options to buy games that if the retro sellers do not adapt, they will fall quickly.

I prefer going physically in store to check games around and buy it right away. the feeling that you might find a gem for cheap is great, but usually in Canada, in retro stores, i dont even feel like going to the stores, i might as well just sit down for a few minutes and check the options online, its cheaper and I dont have to drive to those remote place.


Also i dislike the attitude that most owner of those shops give me. They give me that "i'm superior to you" attitude all the time when I ask questions about games and pricing... I don't know if i'm being unlucky, or its maybe a french canadian thing, but this also doesnt make me want to encourage them to stay in business.

HailingTheThings

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #169 on: July 10, 2014, 08:49:21 PM »
seemed like this thread was bashing retro games stores so my post was intended to go with the flow of the thread.  :)

Speak for yourself, question authority.

jeffhlewis

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #170 on: July 11, 2014, 03:57:40 AM »
I have no issue paying eBay fair price at a retro store - supporting small biz, added bonus of being able to see/touch what I'm buying, etc. The trick is - you shouldn't buy anything rare (or even uncommon) at those stores. They're great places to stock up on good cheap stuff.

People Play Games in Chicago and Video Games New York both have tons of good cheap stuff if you look. I just stay away from what's under the glass at the counter (Monster World IV for $180? Nah)

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #171 on: July 14, 2014, 03:23:38 PM »
It's as if they don't realize everyone has a smart phone in their pocket. So if they claim they use eBay to set their prices .. then if I pull out my phone and show you the last 10 eBay sales of that item, in similar condition sold for half of what you are asking .. I'd hope you will negotiate with me. Seems alot of stores I've been in lately aren't willing to take a realistic look at what something is actually selling for, trading for.  Today I walked into a very nice shop .. but they had Dragon Spirit cic for $85 and the guy was trying to convince me it's the going rate. I didn't try to negotiate as we were already too far apart. I live in Toronto, and prices here are way too high. I am taking a couple day trip to NY state and have acouple shops mapped out in my trip.  When I visited them last year, I came back with a huge haul, and for a fair price. That is all I am in search for .. fair pricing. I want the retro store to make money, and be able to stay open .. but not to be gouging, and looking for uneducated customers.  A good store values educated customers, and educated those that are new to the hobby. At least that is how I feel it should happen.  Just my 2 cents.
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Medic_wheat

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #172 on: July 14, 2014, 04:30:50 PM »
And then VGA

What I have noticed is people say mostly negative things about VGA across the board. They know it's a crock. I don't see it hanging around for much longer.

I thought the same of CGC and comics.......but maybe I am comparing apples and oranges

Medic_wheat

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #173 on: July 14, 2014, 04:36:07 PM »
I have no issue paying eBay fair price at a retro store - supporting small biz, added bonus of being able to see/touch what I'm buying, etc. The trick is - you shouldn't buy anything rare (or even uncommon) at those stores. They're great places to stock up on good cheap stuff.

People Play Games in Chicago and Video Games New York both have tons of good cheap stuff if you look. I just stay away from what's under the glass at the counter (Monster World IV for $180? Nah)

Same rule I try and have...they want inflated u realistic prices for anything rare or uncommon...which makes buying at a retro store pointless.   

Otaking

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #174 on: September 21, 2014, 01:01:31 AM »
Was just watching this Pat the NES Punk video discussing "Is the Retro Game Bubble Bursting?".

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geise

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #175 on: September 21, 2014, 05:49:55 AM »
To find an answer to this question I definitely go to youtube to seek this answer out.   :^o

cr8zykuban0

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #176 on: September 21, 2014, 07:34:57 AM »
its just one of those things we wish would happen but wont due to the popularity and attention that retro gaming has gotten. even thrift stores are taking notice and pricing their gamws much higher or just putting them up online.  so sad :(

technozombie

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #177 on: September 21, 2014, 08:13:28 AM »
At Retropalooza yesterday I overheard several vendors talking about how right after the doors opened, people were coming up paying big money for Flintstones, Little Samson, and others right off the bat. Not really sure what that says about the market overall, but there is still demand.

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #178 on: September 21, 2014, 12:14:33 PM »
Yeah the market is dropping alright look at what somebody just paid for a Hero tonma box in horrible condition on e-bay today....     http://www.ebay.com/itm/271606680611?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&autorefresh=true

Out of their mind......
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Titles to complete... Caught them all....

cr8zykuban0

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Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?
« Reply #179 on: September 21, 2014, 05:17:44 PM »
At Retropalooza yesterday I overheard several vendors talking about how right after the doors opened, people were coming up paying big money for Flintstones, Little Samson, and others right off the bat. Not really sure what that says about the market overall, but there is still demand.

maybe because people know its rare and worth big bucks? or those may be the last few games they need to conplete their officiallly released nes collection