List of retro game shops in Ireland.

justbrian · 09-07-2010 01:19PM

That would be the same Gamexchange who 3 weeks ago (and probably still at the price) had a megadrive in the shop window for €69. €45-50 euro over priced.

This shop is as over priced as the rest of them. Their MD and snes and the like stock has dust on the dust because the games are priced out of the market.

justbrian · 09-07-2010 01:37PM

So the megadrive in the window with a sticker on it saying €69.99 was an illusion then? The same one I personally asked about the price of and was told yes that was the price. Yes facts.

Actually I like your online shop, I buy there and they have good bargains. However the actual real shop has games and consoles that are far more expensive than your online stock.

justbrian · 09-07-2010 01:53PM

Boxed Sega Megadrive II Console, 6 in 1 Games & 2 Joy Pads on ebay right now for 16 euro. Normally they end up selling for 25 to 30 euro.

I know you have to make money, so selling it a bit above price doesn't bother me.

Dr Bob · 09-07-2010 01:58PM

justbrian wrote: »

So the megadrive in the window with a sticker on it saying €69.99 was an illusion then? The same one I personally asked about the price of and was told yes that was the price. Yes facts.

Actually I like your online shop, I buy there and they have good bargains. However the actual real shop has games and consoles that are far more expensive than your online stock.

I didn't even know there was an online shop! I'll have to have a look.

I'd bought some stuff there before,mainly unboxed stuff from behind the counter which isnt too bad price wise.I like to buy my retro stuff there as I want to support a local seller , But to be honest i think the problem is a lot of us got used to the idea of the price point for a 16 bit game to be around the fiver mark or less , based on what you're paying on ebay.(and careful selection of sellers or buying a few together usually keeps the postage down) , from memory most of the snes/meg stuff was a tenner (havent been there in a while so not sure)If the price has gone down I'll have to pop in and have a look.

Atavan-Halen · 09-07-2010 02:34PM

Advertising much...:rolleyes:

justbrian · 09-07-2010 08:31PM

Yeah most of the snes MD stuff is a tenner to 15 euro. I too buy unboxed there, and sometimes boxed at a good price. I enjoy to suppourt a local business where possible. Just that these days cheap is important and if you can get cheaper online then it makes sense to buy online.

CathalDublin · 09-07-2010 10:25PM

Wouldn't take much to setup a small retro game shop.
There's a few nice lots for sale daily from the US(ebay), I've considered this a few times, the only thing is the cost of rent in a good location, do you think people would travel to a good retro game shop?

Atavan-Halen · 09-07-2010 10:27PM

CathalDublin wrote: »

Wouldn't take much to setup a small retro game shop.
There's a few nice lots for sale daily from the US(ebay), I've considered this a few times, the only thing is the cost of rent in a good location, do you think people would travel to a good retro game shop?

You could have the shop + a website that ships stuff out.

CiDeRmAn · 11-07-2010 09:51AM

I think an online only shop would be easier to run.
Problem for folk like us is "gettin' high on our own supply".
I mean, how hard is it going to be, not just keeping all the stock for yourself?
Selling on that mint TG-16 to some pleb when in you head it's calling to you?

But anywho, renting a storage unit, filling it with cheap lots from ebay/adverts, charity shops etc, then selling them on at reasonable prices online would be cool, especially as you would have access to retrogamers everywhere, the community here is too small I reckon.

Jack burton · 11-07-2010 11:17AM

I remember seeing that on happy console gamer before.

That shop he goes too the fella who runs it has to not collect stuff but he has a sealed copy of every zelda game ever and that it for him!

CiDeRmAn · 11-07-2010 11:56AM

I too, seem to collect alternate versions of Zelda, I seem to own more copies of Zelda OoT then is healthy!

CathalDublin · 12-07-2010 09:42PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I think an online only shop would be easier to run.
Problem for folk like us is "gettin' high on our own supply".
I mean, how hard is it going to be, not just keeping all the stock for yourself?
Selling on that mint TG-16 to some pleb when in you head it's calling to you?

But anywho, renting a storage unit, filling it with cheap lots from ebay/adverts, charity shops etc, then selling them on at reasonable prices online would be cool, especially as you would have access to retrogamers everywhere, the community here is too small I reckon.

I'm seriously looking into this at the moment.
Space isn't an issue, webshop/online hosting isn't an issue either.
Just a couple of things Im unsure of
Will games with say cosmetic damage such as stickers, writing on, torn labels, etc sell?
Buying in games in large lots for eg.ntsc SNES/NES games(not rare) will cost about 3.50each for unboxed/minor cosmetic issue games.
Will the European market want ntsc games(except obviously the hardcore retro gamer)?
Anyone know for sure if vat is applicable on second hand games, the revenue website is very confusing on the issue

Atavan-Halen · 12-07-2010 09:50PM

CathalDublin wrote: »

I'm seriously looking into this at the moment.
Space isn't an issue, webshop/online hosting isn't an issue either.
Just a couple of things Im unsure of
Will games with say cosmetic damage such as stickers, writing on, torn labels, etc sell?
Buying in games in large lots for eg.ntsc SNES/NES games(not rare) will cost about 3.50each for unboxed/minor cosmetic issue games.
Will the European market want ntsc games(except obviously the hardcore retro gamer)?
Anyone know for sure if vat is applicable on second hand games, the revenue website is very confusing on the issue

Yep, stickers and marker is easily removed and if not just knock a euro or two off the price compared to a mint copy. As long as the game works that's all that really matters. Of course you'll have the people who want fully boxed mint games but then there's people who just want to play the game and couldn't give a crap about the condition.

Yep, there's always people with modded consoles and converts, plus you could ship to the US.

No idea on the 3rd thing.

ghostchant · 12-07-2010 09:57PM

Speaking for myself, torn labels etc aren't important if it's a game I want to play, and I'm always interested in NTSC games. My guess would be that the average European gamer would not be, but a site like that wouldn't really be targeting the average European gamer.

You'd certainly have at least one regular customer in me anyway :P

Jack burton · 12-07-2010 10:00PM

Well I'd go for some NTSC titles

J-NTSC would be a big seller I'd say if you can get a load of them, especially for me! :P

I'm not sure about the VAt on second hand products, I would think so though, theres vat on everything except foodstuffs as far as im aware

CiDeRmAn · 13-07-2010 02:16PM

Looks like you already have a ready market here on boards!
The only thing is, to turn a profit, you'd have to sell a bit more widely than just here, all over Ireland, Ulster, perhaps even the UK or further, if you can get the word out that you are dealing in inexpensive, reliable retro games then you could do ok.
How do similar ventures in the UK work?

justbrian · 26-07-2010 07:37PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I think an online only shop would be easier to run.
Problem for folk like us is "gettin' high on our own supply".
I mean, how hard is it going to be, not just keeping all the stock for yourself?
Selling on that mint TG-16 to some pleb when in you head it's calling to you?

But anywho, renting a storage unit, filling it with cheap lots from ebay/adverts, charity shops etc, then selling them on at reasonable prices online would be cool, especially as you would have access to retrogamers everywhere, the community here is too small I reckon.

I am currently trying out an ebay shop. I have no problem selling doubles, but hard to sell anthing else. Want to keep it hehehe

o1s1n · 26-07-2010 07:40PM

justbrian wrote: »

I am currently trying out an ebay shop. I have no problem selling doubles, but hard to sell anthing else. Want to keep it hehehe

'Wow, that's a great deal! That game's worth much more than that!'

/buys game, never sells it.

Story of my life!

List of retro game shops in Ireland.

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