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Retro Shops/Bargains/Auction Links

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    MrVestek wrote: »
    Really?

    Interesting. I did a fair bit of research into this box and it wasn't officially released over here as MS didn't consider HDTV a big thing in Europe back in 2001 (which in fairness, it wasn't).

    Are those component cables you have official and from a Pal territory?

    I'll need to check and see where I got them from. They might not be official ones but they definitely do 1080i/720p without any adapter(and 480p of course).


  • Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Kealy1994


    o1s1n wrote: »
    There are some huge generalizations.

    1. People have had a problem with you selling them as the people on this forum are clearly the kind of folk who would be interested in your business.
    2. I am sure if someone inadvertently buys a pirate down the road which wasn't marked as such and they find out, they'll be pissed.
    3. This has effected many businesses. I'd suggest you look into it further.



    And not selling pirate carts would fit into the 'reputation' category.



    An ideal business is one which is fun for the owner. Businesses can be fun. However, if you want that fun to last, you have to make your business work. If it doesn't work, the business doesn't work and the fun is gone.



    Yep, it's a major part, but not everything.



    Fair enough, it happened one time. I'm suggesting you don't make a regular occurrence of it as it will bite you in the ass at some point. You can be sure of that.



    I do wish you the best of luck. The above is all simply advice - I WANT your shop to succeed as I am your exact target audience, someone who spends loads of their hard earned cash on videogames :)

    Thanks for you advice man it's highly appreciated.
    I do have a business plan as well as being affordable as being friendly and having fun.

    I started off with 200 euro and could fill one table.Then I made 400 from that and so on.
    Any cost of tables and other expensives I did not use profit and then when I had 1000 set aside I invested all of that back in to stock.

    I go to every con/event I can get in to.
    I do this to build awareness we exist.
    I usually have business cards.

    I'm sponsoring my consoles out to two gaming events.One is for charity.

    We are partnered with someone to run a gaming con in October.Which I intend to get a well known youtuber.(can't give out any details)

    We have a basic website up but we have an ecommerce one being built.

    We are in talks about a physical shop or rather a market as well as online.

    I remember listening to a owner of a comic store in the US who talked how just selling comics wasn't enough to keep him in business so he got in figures,video games and ran video game/card game tournaments and he was able to turn things around for himself.So we have used that as an example and deal in 3 niche markets.

    We are trying our best business wise :)

    Also if anybody messages us on adverts/Facebook and says they are from the arcade and retro forum I'll give them a discount .

    We don't put everything on adverts due to a build up of 25 cent insertion fees.
    But we almost have a google docs stock list to check what we have in and we get in new stuff weekly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    After a quick google it seems there was two revisions of the official xbox component cables. The first required the breakout box, the second did not. I think I have the second revision but will have a look at home later.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Kealy1994 wrote: »

    I remember listening to a owner of a comic store in the US who talked how just selling comics wasn't enough to keep him in business so he got in figures,video games and ran video game/card game tournaments and he was able to turn things around for himself.So we have used that as an example and deal in 3 niche markets.

    .

    It definitely seems to be the way to go alright! You can see it in all lines of business now, sure just walk into an Xtra vision and look at the amount of different things they're selling :eek:

    Any chance you'll be at the MCM comic con this weekend in the RDS? Wouldn't mind having a browse through your stuff.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    o1s1n wrote: »
    It definitely seems to be the way to go alright! You can see it in all lines of business now, sure just walk into an Xtra vision and look at the amount of different things they're selling :eek:

    Any chance you'll be at the MCM comic con this weekend in the RDS? Wouldn't mind having a browse through your stuff.

    Xtravision the shining beacon of hope for retail entertainment stores in this troubled times :D

    In fairness to them they did try to pull out all the stops with cards, tickets, popcorn etc. they were poor on games for a long time and were heavily reliant on traded games and even more so on pvd DVDs.


  • Registered Users Posts: 151 ✭✭Kealy1994


    o1s1n wrote: »
    It definitely seems to be the way to go alright! You can see it in all lines of business now, sure just walk into an Xtra vision and look at the amount of different things they're selling :eek:

    Any chance you'll be at the MCM comic con this weekend in the RDS? Wouldn't mind having a browse through your stuff.

    We won't be at MCM because we applied for a stall too late.It was a 50/50 chance that we would get a stall and it's not gonna happen.We are confirmed to be attending Nom Con and Dublin Comic Con and we still have to hear back from other cons.
    But our friends from the UK Retro Game plushie will be at MCM.
    There prices are a bit high on something's but they are always up for trades.
    I traded phantasy Star 4 mega drive,
    Streets of rage and Bishi bashi and got 80 boxes and manuals for Gameboy games.A lot of decent stuff like an almost complete NES classics set and there's doubles and triples.

    I can post a picture of what is there in the marketplace section if anybody needs some boxes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,242 ✭✭✭MrVestek


    Steve SI wrote: »
    After a quick google it seems there was two revisions of the official xbox component cables. The first required the breakout box, the second did not. I think I have the second revision but will have a look at home later.

    Neither of which were officially released in Europe if I'm not mistaken.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    MrVestek wrote: »
    Neither of which were officially released in Europe if I'm not mistaken.

    I'm sure you're mistaken quite often, but in this case I think you might be right :)


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Steve SI wrote: »
    I'm sure you're mistaken quite often, but in this case I think you might be right :)

    I was mistaken once, but then, in the right light, I do resemble a Ninty fanboy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,242 ✭✭✭MrVestek


    Steve SI wrote: »
    I'm sure you're mistaken quite often...

    *gasp* HOW DARE YOU! :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    My friend Chris is selling his Japanese Saturn
    "with 3 games (King of Fighters '95, Wipeout & Bio Hazard) £90 posted. Other wise £70 posted. Includes a step down plug as well.
    £70 is including all the p&p fees"

    Here's a link , if you're having trouble seeing the link here's his profile or send me a PM and I'll contact him for you.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 616 ✭✭✭Casey120


    EspGaluda PCB on shmups for € 200,- shipped .

    http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=49946

    Bargain and great seller !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,920 ✭✭✭TechnoFreek




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,920 ✭✭✭TechnoFreek


    Progear original, not convert over on AO. This does not crop up too often. Hence the 325 price tag!

    http://forum.arcadeotaku.com/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=27391


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/bally-dr-dude-pinball-machine/5154233?

    Right I can totally see where the seller is coming from with someone willing to collect it from him but I still cant feel like a little bit disapointed :( Hopefully this might still work out in my favour though

    Anyone else got a pinball for sale? :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 677 ✭✭✭Mitchomagic


    I have a LW3 project pin, if your interested


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Couple of decent qanba sticks here for dirt cheap with free postage:

    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Qanba-pc-arcade-fighting-stick-97-rocker-arcade/1766197670.html

    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Qanba-street-fighter-usb-computer-melders-handle-rocker-arcade-rod/1766181894.html

    May be of interest to someone with mame in mind, someone suggested putting a pi with mame inside and away ya go.
    Could always change stick/buttons.
    Just got a mail about these...

    "We have suspended this seller’s account because we detected unsafe trading activities. All of your pending orders with this seller have been frozen for your security."

    ... Balls. :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Just a heads up to ye first before it's posted in bargain alerts. Tesco seem to have cheap games again. OOT 3D, pacman on the 3DS, tekken 3DS and more a fiver a piece. Lots of 360/PS3 stuff down to a fiver also. This was in tesco nutgrove.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Thanks for the heads up...so 3 tescos later I got myself these

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    All sealed and everything a fiver, except Mario kart that was 10 and the Sims was €1


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I'm too far away and have to buy tyres anyway :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    I got 2 OOT incase anyone is looking for one


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,242 ✭✭✭MrVestek


    I got 2 OOT incase anyone is looking for one

    Any chance you'd mind holding it for me until payday next Friday?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    no problimo


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Gonna be making a tesco trip later anyway, so will have a look!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,242 ✭✭✭MrVestek


    no problimo

    Cheers mate. How much you looking for anyway?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    What is cost me sure a fiver, share the value


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    if anyone gets a second copy of wither the mario kart or zelda I would be interested. I can't get to any of the stores as I broke my foot and my helpers are sick to the sight of me and won't go for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    These were mine for today. I did also spot someone with 5/6 copies of Metroid prime trilogy in their hand so missed out on those but they may be in other stores. A staff member was also saying she got a Wii console for €50, Id say it's the original Wii and not a Wii U, so check the console prices too.

    I'll also be honest and say I was very bold and did pick up a couple of copies of Ocarina and traded them in to CEX to cover the cost of Luigis mansion as that was full price.

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  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Damn, I wouldn't mind a copy of Tekken, if any can pick up a spare I'll send sort them out


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭martineatworld


    In nutgtove there are lots of wiis, some bundled with wii fit, for fifty quid, they're not near the game section itself though. All the copies of OOT were gone when I had a look an hour ago.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    In nutgtove there are lots of wiis, some bundled with wii fit, for fifty quid, they're not near the game section itself though. All the copies of OOT were gone when I had a look an hour ago.

    What Wii's are they, the black ones or the newer mini one?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭martineatworld


    Myrddin wrote: »
    What Wii's are they, the black ones or the newer mini one?

    Weren't the mini ones. Think they were just the black and white ones, maybe the Mario kart or wii sports resort pack.
    They had a batman psp pack for fifty (psp 3000 I think), and ds lights for fifty which were all gone.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Kenjataimu


    Metroid Prime Trilogy (collectors edition) for a fiver in Tesco as well.

    Edit: just noticed this was posted already.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    If anyone spots a Metroid Prime Trilogy or two, would they pick it up for me? :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    I'll keep an eye out for any games.

    Star Wars edition Xbox 360 consoles are also €99 according to bargain alerts.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    now thats a good deal!

    Anyone spots one of those I have cash waiting


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    now thats a good deal!

    Anyone spots one of those I have cash waiting

    Same :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,242 ✭✭✭MrVestek


    Myrddin wrote: »
    Same :o

    Count me in too!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    The Last Story is also in this for a fiver, so said my brother. He got me a copy but won't say if its the limited edition or not and he got Metroid Trilogy as well the little blither.
    Also Pokemon Park 2 for Wii is in it, I know there's at least one Pokemon lover in here.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    The Last Story is also in this for a fiver, so said my brother. He got me a copy but won't say if its the limited edition or not and he got Metroid Trilogy as well the little blither.
    Also Pokemon Park 2 for Wii is in it, I know there's at least one Pokemon lover in here.

    Yeah I spotted poképark wii for a fiver too but the last copy was also in the hands of that guy that had all the copies of metroid prime.

    Decided to pop back to Nutgrove just now to see if anything else was put out for the morning before the store closes. They have black wii mario kart console bundles for €99, kinects for €99, wii fit board only for €30, wii fit with game for €50, loads of mario karts for a tenner and the wii sports resort with the motion plus for a tenner. They had 2 of these left so I bought one for €50, and also picked up another tekken for Ciderman. No sign of metroid or xboxes. I've waaay overspent this month! :o

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    And just discovered a bit of a problem upon unboxing the psp. The battery, presumably from so many years of non use, is swollen/bulging and I'd assume quite dangerous. So just beware if you do pick one up.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Kenjataimu


    And just discovered a bit of a problem upon unboxing the psp. The battery, presumably from so many years of non use, is swollen/bulging and I'd assume quite dangerous. So just beware if you do pick one up.

    Exact same thing happened to me over a year ago buying a reduced psp from Tesco.
    They sourced a new battery for me free of charge.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Proco Jr. wrote: »
    Exact same thing happened to me a year ago buying a reduced psp from Tesco.
    They sourced a new battery for me free of charge.

    Did you email them or call into the store?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Kenjataimu


    Did you email them or call into the store?

    Called into the store.
    Showed them the swollen battery and they took my details & got in contact a week later.

    Took another week for them to source a battery from their supplier if I remember correctly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Proco Jr. wrote: »
    Called into the store.
    Showed them the swollen battery and they took my details & got in contact a week later.

    Took another week for them to source a battery from their supplier if I remember correctly.

    Cool! I'll see if I can pop in tomorrow. Fired them off an email anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Went into Tesco Maynooth earlier, no sign of any of these deals. :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Yeah I spotted poképark wii for a fiver too but the last copy was also in the hands of that guy that had all the copies of metroid prime.

    Decided to pop back to Nutgrove just now to see if anything else was put out for the morning before the store closes. They have black wii mario kart console bundles for €99, kinects for €99, wii fit board only for €30, wii fit with game for €50, loads of mario karts for a tenner and the wii sports resort with the motion plus for a tenner. They had 2 of these left so I bought one for €50, and also picked up another tekken for Ciderman. No sign of metroid or xboxes. I've waaay overspent this month! :o

    Hey Atavan, my local Tesco hasn't got any of those Mario Kart but has the Pokemon yoke, if I can get one would you do a swap for the Mario Kart and I'd cover the difference. They also have Pokemon Rumble, that any use to you?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    Hey Atavan, my local Tesco hasn't got any of those Mario Kart but has the Pokemon yoke, if I can get one would you do a swap for the Mario Kart and I'd cover the difference. They also have Pokemon Rumble, that any use to you?

    Yeah sure! I'll pop in tomorrow evening and pick mario kart up. I have rumble so just pokepark would be fine.


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