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Retro Shops/Bargains/Auction Links

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  • #9002
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,783 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    the groutch wrote: »
    say it aint so

    http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/sega-aero-city-japanese-candy-arcade-cabinet/8575181

    Looks like it, poor oisin


  • #9003
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Kolido wrote: »
    Its a bit greedy someone diving in for the whole lot. I would rather see 5 buyers get 1 each but of course its more hassle for the seller.
    Would be interesting to see if their working if they have been lying idle for so long.

    Not greedy, economics, and it's his the seller is offering them, or was.
    It's not like it's hard to buy a C64, tbh


  • #9004
    CathalDublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,146 ✭✭✭CathalDublin


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Not greedy, economics, and it's his the seller is offering them, or was.
    It's not like it's hard to buy a C64, tbh

    I got my boxed one for free:eek:


  • #9005
    Kolido
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,421 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Not greedy, economics, and it's his the seller is offering them, or was.
    It's not like it's hard to buy a C64, tbh

    I would just rather if they sold separately to genuine collectors. Don't like when people buy in bulk to try and make a profit.
    I know that's life but I don't have to agree with it.


  • #9006
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Its hard to tell when someone is buying in bulk to make a profit, or when someone is buying the lot to seal the deal to keep one (or X2 :pac: ) for themselves and sell the others at cost to friends who also retro collect.


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  • #9007
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    The seller contacted me for pricing information prior to the sale.
    They explained the circumstances of the find.
    I directed them to eBay and completed auctions for pricing and explained that I had no good information of my own to offer on value.
    I also suggested that they could use eBay, Adverts or our own Marketplace.


  • #9008
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    I think they may be under the impression they've found a gold mine.
    But what they have is actually just a very nice little find and they can certainly make a few euro out of, but not as much as they might be thinking.

    Now, if they had found mint and new boxed original C64's and not the newer revision they would be looking at a good few euro.


  • #9009
    CosmicSmash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭CosmicSmash


    The offer you made was on the money, they 're not worth any more than that. A few on adverts got his hopes up and he's running with that.


  • #9010
    Corholio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,014 ✭✭✭✭Corholio


    Firstly feel free to remove if deemed not suitable. Just thought it may be of interest because people into retro stuff have similar interests. If there was any interest from here I could do a better deal as well.

    I have 2 ads on Adverts for 80's Toys. Bit of research gone into the Voltron Figure, it's worth more but have decided to sell it now.

    Voltron Vehicle Team Giant Figure
    http://www.adverts.ie/other-antiques-collectables/voltron-matchbox-toy-figure-15-vehicle-team-edition-rare/8582533

    Star Wars Rebel Transport Ship Toy
    http://www.adverts.ie/other-antiques-collectables/star-wars-rebel-transport-ship-toy-return-of-the-jedi-1982/8586586


  • #9011
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Nice, collect 80s toys myself, that voltron is cool.


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  • #9012
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Ah that voltron is so cool. Im in saver mode right now though so I can't.

    Big into 80s and 90s toys myself


  • #9013
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    There doesnt seem to be a decent thread on boards for Toy Collecting, not that i can find anyways.


  • #9014
    Corholio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,014 ✭✭✭✭Corholio


    Phew! I saw the last reply was by Optimus Prime and I thought I had been struck heavily by the ban hammer :pac:

    Will be sad to see the Voltron go alright but it's the right time.


  • #9015
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Kolido wrote: »
    I would just rather if they sold separately to genuine collectors. Don't like when people buy in bulk to try and make a profit.

    I've never seen Steve sell anything to make a profit.

    Anything ive ever see him sold was at a ridiculuously low price, much lower than the actual value.


  • #9016
    Kolido
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,421 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Doge wrote: »
    I've never seen Steve sell anything to make a profit.

    Anything ive ever see him sold was at a ridiculuously low price, much lower than the actual value.

    Sorry, there must have been some misunderstanding, I wasn't having a dig at anyone in particular, especially no one from this forum.


  • #9017
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Optimus Prime wrote: »
    There doesnt seem to be a decent thread on boards for Toy Collecting, not that i can find anyways.

    Yeah I was trying to source some monster in my pocket a while ago and had a look here, nothing.

    Would it classify as an offshoot of arcade and retro?


  • #9018
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Steady on, cool heads and all that. We are all friends here....


  • #9019
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Would it classify as an offshoot of arcade and retro?

    There is a place for general retro collecting, toys games and allsorts else
    link

    It's not a dedicated forum for old toys and collectibles but it does contain such threads on occasion.


  • #9020
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    There is a place for general retro collecting, toys games and allsorts else
    link

    It's not a dedicated forum for old toys and collectibles but it does contain such threads on occasion.

    Ah yeah I took a look at a few threads there before and but....wasnt my cup of tea. Not the best for trying to source toys aswell


  • #9021
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Ah yeah I took a look at a few threads there before and but....wasnt my cup of tea. Not the best for trying to source toys aswell

    Yeh ventured there myself but it's pretty much about TV shows and ads etc. There's a transformers forum that's dead too. Nothing for collectors at all really, not even retro toys but toys, statues etc


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  • #9022
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Yeah I was trying to source some monster in my pocket a while ago and had a look here, nothing.

    Would it classify as an offshoot of arcade and retro?
    Jack burton wrote: »
    Ah yeah I took a look at a few threads there before and but....wasnt my cup of tea. Not the best for trying to source toys aswell
    Optimus Prime wrote: »
    Yeh ventured there myself but it's pretty much about TV shows and ads etc. There's a transformers forum that's dead too. Nothing for collectors at all really, not even retro toys but toys, statues etc

    If you guys think there might be the foundations of a decent forum there, why not request one :) There definitely is a gap for toys, so if you were to make a proposal for a new forum, just explain what you'd like the new forum to be for etc, here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=461


  • #9023
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Yeah I'll submit a request over the weekend sure. How difficult is it to get a trading or marketplace approved?


  • #9024
    ripperman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭ripperman


    Cool. Always thought there should be a dedicated area for toys and collectibles: Transfomers, Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, or by company, Hasbro, Neca etc.


  • #9025
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Yeah I'll submit a request over the weekend sure. How difficult is it to get a trading or marketplace approved?

    In the case of the A&R Marketplace, it wasn't too difficult because there was the pre-existing trading/swaps forum before the marketplace - so the marketplace was just a natural evolution really. To do the same with a Toys forum, I'd imagine you'd need to get a decent forum up & running first, & perhaps have a trading thread in it that's actively used etc. To move on to a full marketplace, would come later, obviously depending on the dynamics of the forum & depending on Admin/staff view of it.


  • #9026
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    ripperman wrote: »
    Cool. Always thought there should be a dedicated area for toys and collectibles: Transfomers, Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, or by company, Hasbro, Neca etc.

    I think there's scope for such a thing, there's definitely a that-shaped hole in the forum coverage anyway. The closest we had was the old Toys & Boardgames forum....but the toy chat in it was practically zero. Perhaps on it's own, a toys forum might do better. I'd imagine you'd see some collectors etc use it, but I could also see parents etc using it for advice on current/modern toys too


  • #9027
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Definitely a great idea for a forum. Will give the thread a +1 when it goes up.

    My Action Force Mobile Command Centre was delivered yesterday. Sitting around in the folks waiting for me to pick it up. Box is huge :eek:


  • #9028
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Collectable books, comics, magazines, cards and other paper based stuff would be nice if included.


  • #9029
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Ok so ill get the ball rolling on this the weekend.

    Im into my trading cards aswell so would a "paper" section be worthwhile aswell?

    Anyone with any more ideas?

    Pm me sure if you dont want to be clogging up this thread :)


  • #9030
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,783 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Serious list of stuff here:
    http://www.ukvac.com/forum/vds-market-games-systems-parts-arcadespostposted_topic346840.html


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  • #9031
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    eddhorse wrote: »
    Serious list of stuff here:
    http://www.ukvac.com/forum/vds-market-games-systems-parts-arcadespostposted_topic346840.html

    sweet mother of croissants!! :eek:


  • #9032
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,783 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Should be able get this Akira Blu Ray to your parcel motel for £5.

    http://www.zoom.co.uk/product/akira_blu_ray


  • #9033
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Argos have the GameCube adapters for the WiiU back in stock, just the one peer most stores though.


  • #9034
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Ha!
    This just popped up in the Xbox section of Adverts,
    Get them while they're hot!

    http://www.adverts.ie/8658131


  • #9035
    CathalDublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,146 ✭✭✭CathalDublin


    minty E3


  • #9036
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Just to let people know, there are 3 remaining "New" Commodore 64's available from that batch I purchased from last night.
    They do not have the tape deck, but should be as minty as he ones I got(I didn't look at them).

    The seller has asked me to check if anyone wants them here before they end up on eBay or Adverts.


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  • #9037
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,783 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Steve X2 wrote: »
    Just to let people know, there are 3 remaining "New" Commodore 64's available from that batch I purchased from last night.
    They do not have the tape deck, but should be as minty as he ones I got(I didn't look at them).

    The seller has asked me to check if anyone wants them here before they end up on eBay or Adverts.

    How much were they again Steve?


  • #9038
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    eddhorse wrote: »
    How much were they again Steve?

    I paid 110 each(including the tape deck for each).

    But just to be clear, I've nothing to do with the rest of the them. I'm just helping the seller out as they don't use boards themselves.


  • #9039
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,783 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Steve X2 wrote: »
    I paid 110 each(including the tape deck for each).

    But just to be clear, I've nothing to do with the rest of the them. I'm just helping the seller out as they don't use boards themselves.

    Too late, its all your fault if anything happens.


  • #9040
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,783 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Anyone have this Vectrex headset addon? $315
    http://r.ebay.com/g3PvPM

    20 Vectrex games with overlays $100
    http://r.ebay.com/bqzDrz

    Vectrex Melody & Art Master Graphic Computer System Cartridge With Lightpen $51
    http://r.ebay.com/xtvzIn


  • #9041
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    eddhorse wrote: »
    Anyone have this Vectrex headset addon? $315
    http://r.ebay.com/g3PvPM

    20 Vectrex games with overlays $100
    http://r.ebay.com/bqzDrz

    Vectrex Melody & Art Master Graphic Computer System Cartridge With Lightpen $51
    http://r.ebay.com/xtvzIn

    Very nice.
    Am original 3D headset is a wonderful thing, and rare, so there are plans available for building your own.
    The light poem the same, although that's great price, you can build one for yourself


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  • #9042
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Retron5 lands in Ireland it seems, for €169.99

    Come, join the dark side....
    We have cake....

    http://www.adverts.ie/8668344


  • #9043
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    upgraded and 220v converted sony msx2+ for a good price on msx.org:
    http://www.msx.org/forum/msx-talk/trading-and-collecting/msx2-sony-hb-f1xdj-sale-0


  • #9044
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Retron5 lands in Ireland it seems, for €169.99

    Come, join the dark side....
    We have cake....

    http://www.adverts.ie/8668344

    still have mine unopened, despite being one of the first to pre-order.
    *shakes fist at backlog*


  • #9045
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    the groutch wrote: »
    still have mine unopened, despite being one of the first to pre-order.
    *shakes fist at backlog*

    Mine has barely gotten any play, outside of the occasional Beers, but I'm resisting selling it on, only to rebuy it a month later.


  • #9046
    kevin2me
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 697 ✭✭✭kevin2me


    Steve X2 wrote: »
    Just to let people know, there are 3 remaining "New" Commodore 64's available from that batch I purchased from last night.
    They do not have the tape deck, but should be as minty as he ones I got(I didn't look at them).

    The seller has asked me to check if anyone wants them here before they end up on eBay or Adverts.

    Hey Steve,

    Hows things mate.
    Id be interested in one if he be willing to post to Cork?
    That Terminator Commadore was exact one I used to have.
    So its a plus they are minty and filling my nostalgic needs :)

    Still having gottenan E3, but someday ill be as cool as you :)

    Kev


  • #9047
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Hay kev.how's the arcade?


  • #9048
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,484 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    What's a NES worth lads?

    Original box, complete with Mario and controllers, manuals...even has a letter thanking me for buying it.
    Not the duck hunt/Mario zapper one.


  • #9049
    Cantstandsya
    Registered Users Posts: 739 ✭✭✭Cantstandsya


    Steve X2 wrote: »
    Just to let people know, there are 3 remaining "New" Commodore 64's available from that batch I purchased from last night.
    They do not have the tape deck, but should be as minty as he ones I got(I didn't look at them).

    The seller has asked me to check if anyone wants them here before they end up on eBay or Adverts.


    I'd be very interested in one of these if there's any left. I'm in Dublin.


  • #9050
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    The Honey Monster wrote: »
    What's a NES worth lads?

    Original box, complete with Mario and controllers, manuals...even has a letter thanking me for buying it.
    Not the duck hunt/Mario zapper one.

    about tree fiddy.

    or just check completed listings on ebay for ones in similar condition.


  • #9051
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    kevin2me wrote: »
    Hey Steve,

    Hows things mate.
    Id be interested in one if he be willing to post to Cork?
    That Terminator Commadore was exact one I used to have.
    So its a plus they are minty and filling my nostalgic needs :)

    Still having gottenan E3, but someday ill be as cool as you :)

    Kev

    Hey Kev, your plenty cool with your full arcade at home :)
    Cantstandsya wrote: »
    I'd be very interested in one of these if there's any left. I'm in Dublin.

    I can ask, but I don’t think the seller is looking to post. Just wants a call to house and collect I think.

    It might be best for me to ask them to arrange to get an ad posted in the marketplace as I really don’t want to be involved too much in this as it looks like I’m almost a reseller here :)


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