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Slowing my Roll on Collector’s Editions
Hey guys, not sure how many people have been reading this little blog experiment of mine, but I feel bad for not updating in two months! Thing is, funds were running low in early 2016 so I was forced to slow my purchasing considerably. I think things are a bit more stable now… but we’ll […]
Invest in Success | Wii U: Platform of Champions!
If you’ve some of my recent posts, you know Devil’s Third for the Wii U is on my HOT BUYS list, for more than a few reasons. Perhaps most importantly though, is that it’s a Wii U game, the least beloved console of this generation, and one which is already seeing moderate hits soar beyond their […]
Flea Market Adventures #001
I figure this is an important piece of information for new collectors: you can rummage through eBay listings and GameStop bargain bins all you want, but if you ever hope to get those “big scores,” you’ve got to be willing to brave the wild frontier. If you’ve got a decent flea market close to your […]
Various Video Game Deals / Restocks (12/19)
Deal Updates: Price Drops: I bit on Tears to Tiara II today at $14.88, which is down $2.28 from it’s price as of our 12/17 deal posting. Dengeki Bunko and Lost Dimension continue to trend down, waiting on a sub $20 price for both Vita and PS3 versions. Price Increases: Arcana Heart 3 and Conception II both leaped in […]
More Amazon Deals (12/18)
Oh hey, a couple additional Amazon deals caught my attention today, here’s my recommendations! (If you missed yesterday’s deals, check them out here. Some of the games have already dropped in price!). (Regular disclaimer: I get a small kickback if you use my links to buy a game, so if you don’t like me, feel free […]
Solid Amazon Deals this Week (12/17)
As we get further into a new console generation, the prices on last gen titles start dropping like a rock, and us savvy collectors get to reap the benefits. I must stress that now is the time to buy, especially if you see a good deal on a PS3 game released within the past year or so. Obviously, […]
Goodwill Tragedy: Secret of the Ooze
Here’s one of those times I’m willing to divulge some of my game collecting secrets: and that secret is Goodwill Auctions. To be honest, it isn’t actually that fantastic of a resource, as most of the users seem willing to pay above eBay prices for some unknown reason. Maybe they just really like charity? Anyway, as long […]
Tips & Tricks: The Toy Section
Here’s a great example of why I always check the toy section of the thrift store, just in case. Can you spot anything strange about this picture? Having trouble? How about now? Ok sure, you probably don’t need a copy of Uncharted or Fight Night Round 4 for your collection, but imagine if it was an Earthbound […]
Should you buy Devil’s Third?
It’s not often that a random retail release gets the collector’s market fired up, but this particular title and the associated gossip is apparently too juicy to simply go ignored. Meet Devil’s Third, a terrible action-shooter/brawler and the current subject of some rather surprising eBay speculation: For those not in the know, Devil’s Third is the first major […]