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Feb 24 2021 03:07pm

Small GameCube haul from Goodwill:

Eighteen Wheeler American Pro Trucker - GameCube

I'm not going to tell you this is a great game.
But I actually enjoy this stupid truck racing game lol

It may be published my Akklaim, a company known for putting out garbage.
But this is actually a Sega developed arcade game!
I can't help but love Sega games lol

Happy to have it

Tonka Rescue Patrol -GameCube

Well, I don't know anything about this game lol
But I'm picking up any cheap GameCube title so here we are.

A hidden gem disguised as a children's game??
Doubtful.
It will likely rot on my shelf

Super Monkey Ball 2 (Player's Choice) - GameCube

I already have this game!
But it's a nice find to resell for a little profit.
I think this is the second time I've found it at Goodwill??

Super Monkey Ball is a cool franchise.
It's so stupid hard though and I'm terrible at it.
Every year or so I get the itch to play it again and rage quit after a couple hours lol
I love the concept though and it is definitely a unique game.

Got this lot for $9

Nothing crazy here.
I'm just happy to see some GameCube games at Goodwill again!

Money Spent: $2553
Total Sales: $2483
Profit: -$70

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Mar 6 2021 01:39pm

Another small GameCube haul:

Karaoke Revolution Party - GameCube

Not really into Kaoroke (games or the real thing lol)
But I'm not gonna lie, this game seems pretty rad!

It can sync with a DDR dance pad which sounds interesting.
I haven't played DDR in many many years..
But I kind of want to pick up Mario DDR mix and a dance pad someday.

Tak the Great JuJu challenge - GameCube

I see these games for sale pretty often.
I didn't realize it was a Nickelodeon property until right now lol

Is it any good?
I don't know anything about it..
But it was 50 cents so a no-brainer purchase.

Reign of Fire - GameCube

This is a licensed game based off the movie.
Never seen the movie.
Never heard of the publisher bam! either lol

I know this game as being notoriously terrible.
But I don't think it looks that bad.
You drive around in an all terrain vehicle and shoot at dragons with a machine gun.
I mean, how bad could it be?

Top Gun had a similar reputation and I think that game was decent.
I'll definitely give it a try!

Got this lot at a flea market for $9
Nothing too crazy, but I'm happy with it.
It's getting harder and harder to find GameCube games at thrifts..
I consider this a win!

On a side note, my GameCube library has now grown to over 150 games!

Money Spent: $2562
Total Sales: $2483
Profit: -$79

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#293

Mar 8 2021 06:30am

Sold a small PS1 bundle for $25.
Mostly disc only games:

Blasto
Tony Hawk 2
Tony Hawk 3
Syphon Filter
Battle Hunter

Money Spent: $2562
Total Sales: $2508
Profit: -$54

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Mar 29 2021 12:51pm

Small haul from Goodwill:

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - PS1

Just another copy of a common game.
At least it is black label and complete!
Honestly, I might have passed it up otherwise.

THPS2 is the best of the series
It's not worth a lot, but easy to sell.
I will flip this game for a small profit.

Konami Dance Pad - GameCube

I see these things all the time at Goodwill..
.. but the GameCube one is definitely the least common.

It's not worth anything really.
But at $3, I couldn't pass it up.
It's in nice shape and clean..
I might use it if I ever pickup a DDR game for GameCube

Fun fact: There was only 1 DDR games on GameCube, Mario DDR Remix
I'm shocked, Those games were popular in this generation..

Got these 2 items for $5

Money Spent: $2567
Total Sales: $2508
Profit: -$59

This post was edited by MrDestroyer on Mar 29 2021 12:52pm

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Apr 1 2021 05:09am

Sold:

Super Monkey Ball 2
Robotech: Battlecry
Blowout

For $35

Money Spent: $2567
Total Sales: $2543
Profit: -$24

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Apr 1 2021 03:54pm

Got my first round of the Covid Vacc this morning.
Had to drive to some town about an hour away..
All the local places were booked

Used the chance to stop by a couple thrift stores I've never been to.
Found a couple nice little gems:

NCAA March Madness 2004 (Brand New) - PS2

Kind of an interesting find.
I don't think this is particularly valuable.
I mean, it's a pretty common sports game.
But finding new old stock is always neat

I decided to gamble to see if I could flip it.
It was only a couple bucks so no real risk.

Command & Conquer (Disc Only) - PS1
007 Agent Under Fire - GameCube

Happy to get a cheap copy of C&C.
I don't have a ton of experience with the franchise.
Actually, I think I've only played it on N64..
But real-time strategy games are really fun!
I am really curious to check out the PS1 version

I don't really know why I picked up 007.
I already have it, and this copy is in rough shape lol
The manual is in better shape than my other copy though.
It's at least nice to have an extra game case around!

Castlevania Judgement - Wii

The weird Castlevania Fighting Game Spinoff.
I don't know much about it, but I don't think I'll be to into it.
I'm a Castlevania fan, but not much of a fighter fan.

I don't really buy Wii stuff too much..
But I really think Wii games are going to become very collectible a few years from now.
After buying/selling over the last couple years, I believe the '20 year bump' is real.
Essentially, 20 years after a console is released is when prices begin to spike.
Happened with GameCube and N64 before it.

Sure, the Wii sold a ton..
but most of the games are basic shovelware crap.
I think good games (or niche franchise games) will definitely see a price hike down the road.
I'm not actively 'investing' in Wii games or anything lol
But I think this is as low as the prices will get.
I'm going to try to get some of those good games while I can.

Bought this lot for $11.
Not so bad

Money Spent: $2578
Total Sales: $2543
Profit: -$35

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Apr 4 2021 02:07pm

Sold THPS 2 - PS1 for $17
Sold Legend of Mana (disc only) - PS1 for $38

I’m a little sad to let go of Legend of Mana..
I tried it but just couldn’t get into it.

Money Spent: $2578
Total Sales: $2598
Profit: $20

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Apr 4 2021 06:44pm

This post is so wholesome I'll add on later

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Apr 12 2021 03:27pm

Small pickup from Goodwill:

Madden 08 (Brand New) - Xbox 360

Came across another sealed sports game.
...

I don't know, I couldn't resist picking it up lol
I still haven't sold NCAA 04, but this might be a little easier to flip.
Madden 08 is a bit of a meme game.
Here is to hoping I can make a buck or two

Cars Mater-National - Xbox 360

I see the original Cars game pretty often at thrifts.
Never seen this one before so it stood out to me.

I guess it carries a little value?
Not much, maybe $15-$20.
Not sure why.
Is it any good?

I don't have a 360 so I wont find out.
But maybe I can squeeze a little money out of it

Spent $6 on these 2 games.
Nothing too exciting

Money Spent: $2584
Total Sales: $2598
Profit: $14

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Apr 17 2021 09:39am

Sold:

NCAA March Madness 2004 (Brand New) - PS2 for $15
Madden 08 (Brand New) - Xbox360 for $15
Cars Mater-National - Xbox360 for $15

Money Spent: $2584
Total Sales: $2643
Profit: $59

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