Famicom World

Misc. => Other Gaming => Topic started by: ericj on August 22, 2008, 09:55:48 am

Title: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: ericj on August 22, 2008, 09:55:48 am
http://tech.msn.com/guides/collectthis.aspx?GT1=40000

Jealousy anyone? :)

Wish I had this dude's collection.

This is cool, too:
http://tech.msn.com/guides/slideshowcollect_games.aspx?cp-documentid=9297230&imageindex=1
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: thegreatgonzo on August 22, 2008, 10:02:10 am
Was it just me or was he pwnd at SFII? :P
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: JC on August 22, 2008, 10:06:45 am
Cool stuff. I would've like to see if that guy had any unique Famicom stuff.

I also like that article on Famicom. Does the article claim that some official carts were released as glob-tops?
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: son_ov_hades on August 22, 2008, 12:51:41 pm
That guy's store is only 2 hours from me, I've been there before and met him. He's a cool guy and has EVERYTHING! But his trade in values are the worst I've ever seen. I offered him everything I have in my Atari 2600 for sale thread and he would have given me $55! Fucking ridiculous.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: KEVMAN569 on August 22, 2008, 01:03:55 pm
Quote from: son_ov_hades on August 22, 2008, 12:51:41 pm
That guy's store is only 2 hours from me, I've been there before and met him. He's a cool guy and has EVERYTHING! But his trade in values are the worst I've ever seen. I offered him everything I have in my Atari 2600 for sale thread and he would have given me $55! Fucking ridiculous.


You must be in NJ then.  So am I and I"m also about 2 hours away.  I've never been to his store but after seeing he had Famicom I would love to check it out.

Oh and here is his website for those who don't know.

http://www.digitpress.com/
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: son_ov_hades on August 22, 2008, 01:14:41 pm
Yep I live in Wall, NJ. Where might you be from?
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: KEVMAN569 on August 22, 2008, 01:31:38 pm
Quote from: son_ov_hades on August 22, 2008, 01:14:41 pm
Yep I live in Wall, NJ. Where might you be from?


Holy shiznap.  I'm in Jackson I'm probably about a half hour away from you.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: FamicomFreak on August 22, 2008, 01:37:25 pm
With horrible trade in values no wonder he has all that stuff. Is he worst than Gamestop? I like his collection but I'm pretty sure he doesn't have much of the wonderful pirate Famicom carts! and Disk System games awaaa! His PS2 collection is kewl though.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: son_ov_hades on August 22, 2008, 01:40:03 pm
Quote from: KEVMAN569 on August 22, 2008, 01:31:38 pm
Quote from: son_ov_hades on August 22, 2008, 01:14:41 pm
Yep I live in Wall, NJ. Where might you be from?


Holy shiznap.  I'm in Jackson I'm probably about a half hour away from you.


NO WAI! I love Jackson, I go wheelin in town all the time. Have you ever been to the Play N Trade that's in Jackson? I've heard they have some good stuff.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: FamicomFreak on August 22, 2008, 01:40:48 pm
Man I want to live in NJ to bother you guys with my annoyance  !
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: KEVMAN569 on August 22, 2008, 02:16:10 pm
Quote from: son_ov_hades on August 22, 2008, 01:40:03 pm
Quote from: KEVMAN569 on August 22, 2008, 01:31:38 pm
Quote from: son_ov_hades on August 22, 2008, 01:14:41 pm
Yep I live in Wall, NJ. Where might you be from?


Holy shiznap.  I'm in Jackson I'm probably about a half hour away from you.


NO WAI! I love Jackson, I go wheelin in town all the time. Have you ever been to the Play N Trade that's in Jackson? I've heard they have some good stuff.


Is that by Wawa and Surf Taco?  I think I know what your talking about but I've never been there yet.  I guess I'll have to check it out.

Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: son_ov_hades on August 22, 2008, 02:57:58 pm
It's on Hope Chapel Rd. I've never been there, but I've been to the one in south Jersey and it was pretty cool. No Famicom games though.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: NationalGameDepot on August 22, 2008, 03:04:19 pm
Joe is a nice to as well.  I meet him at CGE last year in Vegas.  I have talked to him several times over at DP and a few other places as well. 
~~NGD
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: Stan on August 23, 2008, 05:54:59 pm
Seems like a nice enough guy.  Seriously, though, what can you do with all of that stuff.  That's why I focus mainly on one system, getting bits here and there for others.  You can only play so much.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: ericj on August 23, 2008, 06:24:33 pm
I agree. What can you do with all that stuff? It's tough to enjoy all the stuff I have for Famicom, let alone all the other systems I have games for, and I have no where near what that guy has.  I think he probably enjoys the collecting aspect rather than actually playing the games he has.

There are only so many hours in the day and that makes it tough to have time to play games and do all the other things adults have to do.  Guess we all wish we had more free time.   :P
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: ericj on August 23, 2008, 07:03:52 pm
I think what's incredible is that the Keno brothers on Collect This! are 51 years old. I woulda never guessed.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: JC on August 23, 2008, 07:29:28 pm
Those guys try way too hard to be cool.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: Stan on August 25, 2008, 04:59:36 pm
One of the things that suck about people like him too is that they are pretty much only 'collecting.'  He probably only plays certain games and just nabs others because he 'needs to have them,' which just ups the price overall.  If he was going to make a museum, like the guy from SMSpower is, great.  Otherwise, what's the point?  I hate that whole 'collecting for the sake of collecting' deal, it just ruins it for everyone overall.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: KEVMAN569 on August 25, 2008, 09:19:06 pm
Quote from: Stan on August 25, 2008, 04:59:36 pm
One of the things that suck about people like him too is that they are pretty much only 'collecting.'  He probably only plays certain games and just nabs others because he 'needs to have them,' which just ups the price overall.  If he was going to make a museum, like the guy from SMSpower is, great.  Otherwise, what's the point?  I hate that whole 'collecting for the sake of collecting' deal, it just ruins it for everyone overall.


Same for people who collect sealed games.  Waste of money IMO.  I usually always open selaed games even if they are original seal.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: manuel on August 26, 2008, 03:50:13 am
There was a DS game I wanted to keep sealed for keeping it, but I couldn't resist for even 2 days. I HAD to look at that cart and instruction manual and of course play the game.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: nurd on August 26, 2008, 11:31:32 am
What game?

One of those Club Nintendo games?
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: manuel on August 26, 2008, 02:58:25 pm
Yes, it was a Club Nintendo game. :)
Game & Watch Collection
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: KEVMAN569 on August 26, 2008, 09:06:06 pm
Quote from: manuel on August 26, 2008, 02:58:25 pm
Yes, it was a Club Nintendo game. :)
Game & Watch Collection


How is that game anyway?  I might import it.
Title: Re: Video Game Collector Guy
Post by: manuel on August 26, 2008, 09:23:45 pm
It's nice for some fun, but the appeal isn't very lasting, at least for me.