ddr2nite

Apr 23 2012, 07:20 PM

Brodieman

Apr 23 2012, 07:17 PM

Cabanon

Apr 23 2012, 07:13 PM

3rd boxed set ever ?

holy hell!!!! really??? I knew they were very rare but not 3rd ever rare

Yeah, it's pretty rare. Based on pictures we've seen in the past, there are about 2 sets that belong to people we don't know... and then Lithium017 and myself each have a boxed set.

Here is the link to the EBay auction for everyone who is curious where Brodieman got it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140739946931

Pretty expensive, I'm surprised Finngamer didn't snatch it up. He has been looking for a full boxed set himself

Brodieman

Apr 23 2012, 07:28 PM

Needless to say my wife was super excited to see a charge that high for "A stupid video game!"

scooter77

Apr 23 2012, 08:05 PM

Brodieman, you are my new hero, you have very expensive taste in N64 gear, have you had to sell a kidney yet LOL.

corE

Apr 24 2012, 09:41 AM

I wouldn't mind getting a Jusco set at some point, but IMO $600 is an ABSOLUTELY REDICULOUS ammount of money to pay for one system.

Brodieman

Apr 24 2012, 12:13 PM

Honestly, I really don't think you can talk about how much something collectible costs because it only costs what someone is willing to pay for it. So some days a Jusco might be worth $0.00. In my eyes $600 was fair and I would gladly pay it again. I don't collect based on how much things are worth because I never plan on selling any of this. So prices to me are relative to how much I want something, not a number someone got from adding the cost of every time they see that item sell and averaging it out. Prices are also relative to how much money you have. You think if Bill Gates collected he would even give $600 a second thought on something he wanted? Now if there were tons of these things lying around for $100 and I paid $600 I could see your point. Anyways, my point is, don't worry about what I pay worry about what you're willing to pay.

jonebone

Apr 24 2012, 01:20 PM

Brodieman

Apr 24 2012, 12:13 PM

Honestly, I really don't think you can talk about how much something collectible costs because it only costs what someone is willing to pay for it. So some days a Jusco might be worth $0.00. In my eyes $600 was fair and I would gladly pay it again. I don't collect based on how much things are worth because I never plan on selling any of this. So prices to me are relative to how much I want something, not a number someone got from adding the cost of every time they see that item sell and averaging it out. Prices are also relative to how much money you have. You think if Bill Gates collected he would even give $600 a second thought on something he wanted? Now if there were tons of these things lying around for $100 and I paid $600 I could see your point. Anyways, my point is, don't worry about what I pay worry about what you're willing to pay.

Well, no offense to you, but you are the typical newcomer with guns blazing and spending cash like it's burning a hole in your pocket. Don't take that the wrong way, it's not a bad thing. It's just typical of the new collector, and I was once that way myself.

Once you become a veteran, pricing trends are EVERYTHING. Who cares about disposable money, most of us in our late 20s with college degrees got plenty of cash. It's not about how much you can afford to spend, it's about getting the best bang for your buck, and making those dollars stretch as far as possible.

Bill Gates could afford to drop $1,000,000 on that $600 system you just bought, but do you think he would? Of course not. Rich people don't get rich by spending carelessly, they get rich by being very wise with their money.

I don't criticize anyone's spending habits, you earn your money and you can spend it however you'd like. But collecting is pretty boring when you just buy everything at record highs, and there's no fun in that. And once you complete that goal, then what? Branch out and keep doing it again?

The fun is in the hunt. There is absolutely nothing more rewarding in this hobby than finding a rare game at an absurdly cheap price. Those are the finds that keep you going.

There comes a point in time where almost every collector needs to overpay for something. We all have rare wants, and we all have wants that are probably are #1 or #2 priority, above all other items. Or, you get 1 game away from completing your set, and you have to win the next one no matter what the cost. It happens. But that's not something to brag about, it's just a fact of life.

Brodieman

Apr 24 2012, 01:55 PM

I'm a little confused on how anyone can tell someone how to collect or what the fun part of collecting is??? As far as bragging, I never did that. All I did was post pics of the system. I never mentioned what I payed or anything like that and how does overpaying for this one system all the sudden mean I don't look for bargains? I go to swap meets, I go to garage/yard sales, I go to goodwill, and I use craigslist. That's how I found my Daiei Hawk for $200 and an unused boxed controller for $100, by looking around. You have no idea what my spending habits are or even how they effect me. Honestly, I find it really annoying that I should have to justify what I spend on anything. As far as "Rich people don't get rich by spending carelessly, they get rich by being very wise with their money." There is nothing careless about how I spend my money. I skimmed a little money off the top of a 6 year investment just so I could start this collection. I own both of my vehicles, my parents house, my house and everything in it. So please don't try to tell me I'm not financially responsible and just so you know putting "no offense" in front of something, doesn't make it less offensive. Please stop trying to take a dump on my Jusco parade and just let me enjoy it

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Included is the following:
1. Killer Cuts audio CD
2. Nintendogs brochure
3. Nokia N-Gage brochure (only item not Nintendo related)
4. Nintendo DS booklet (2 copies)
5. Game Boy Advance brochure
6. Nintendo Gamecube Preview DVD
7. Game Boy Advance E Reader Brochure
8. Game Boy Player pamphlet
9. N64 Brochure
10. Nintendo Catalogue Winter 2003
11. Nintendo Catalogue Summer 2003
12. Nintendo Wii Launch Guide

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I love Killer cuts.

corE

Apr 25 2012, 06:23 PM

My favorite song is "Orchid's Theme", I believe that's the name of it.