3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Decided to post my local finds and trade scores here to track my journey for the full retail release (maybe others, later) SNES cart set. I'm trying to get it all done via brick and mortars and VGS transactions, and so far I only have to own up to recent lot of common sports titles from eBay that has stepped outside of these parameters. I have a LONG way to go, but I also have some heavy-ish hitters checked off, from prior collecting, so we'll see how long this takes. Also, I keep getting distracted along the way and find myself winding up with all kinds of not-so-cheap random gaming stuff... I need to stay focused. Here's the last couple months in a nutshell... Edited March 4, 2022 by 3rdStrongestMole 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Examples of me getting derailed... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 And not being able to pass up insanely nice quality... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 One shelf improving thanks to a 30+ game trade w/ @DoctorEncore . Bulk trades are the best when there's 700+ games to check off! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 Two more! Chipping away. Thanks @dr_orangejuicer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Local find! Definitely some cosmetic damage on the first issue, but hard to pass up finding one in the wild at a great price 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 5,079 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I felt the same when I bagged like 40 issues locally a couple years back for a dollar a piece and shortly after another 30 or so for 100 online which had the first couple years in it and one was damaged but intact. They’re so fun to read and get when it’s not toxic priced. It’s just another era as they’re like strategy guides as much as a magazine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 56 minutes ago, Tanooki said: I felt the same when I bagged like 40 issues locally a couple years back for a dollar a piece and shortly after another 30 or so for 100 online which had the first couple years in it and one was damaged but intact. They’re so fun to read and get when it’s not toxic priced. It’s just another era as they’re like strategy guides as much as a magazine. Exactly. So many things sprinkled through each issue that I completely forgot about, and the advertisements are fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 5,079 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 22 hours ago, 3rdStrongestMole said: Exactly. So many things sprinkled through each issue that I completely forgot about, and the advertisements are fantastic Yeah the couple tip areas, the fun art and letters, random articles or technology bits like the issue that covered the Mmc chips etc. Various years with the comics and other fluff. They largely did a really good job. The game guides were so detailed you felt like you eyeballed the game out back then too which was nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 ⛏ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLevel83 | 87 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Good luck with the project! That corduroy Punch Out hat is rad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 I had to say goodbye to a cherished piece of my collection last week, but thanks to @Kain Highwind I got this big name checked off the list! Next up, Aero Fighters 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Highwind | 22 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I'm glad we got it done! I completed my Holy Grail after losing mine and massive regret of not buying one before this wild price increase via Covid! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 5,079 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) Next up aerofighters? I wish I had snapped that when it was $200 but that already sucked. Edited March 6, 2022 by Tanooki 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 11 hours ago, Tanooki said: Next up aerofighters? I wish I had snapped that when it was $200 but that already sucked. Yeah. I really screwed up. Years ago it was in a local for 250, and I even posted on NA because i didn't know if it was worth it. Everyone told me to buy it and I didn't listen... So many mistakes by past-me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 5,079 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, 3rdStrongestMole said: Yeah. I really screwed up. Years ago it was in a local for 250, and I even posted on NA because i didn't know if it was worth it. Everyone told me to buy it and I didn't listen... So many mistakes by past-me Not as bad as what I paid for it though which is why I couldn't tolerate that price I said. Around 1997-98 I bought at retail the game, sleeve, manual, and the poster for $10. Having had to lose a lot of games beyond my control in 05, to then want it back around 2010-11 seeing it at $200 it was a disgusting endeavor so I just didn't. At this rate it's so bad, I'd find myself happy with an indistinguishable exterior copy cat of the game. Video System won't get a dime, no need to feed a shark more than a house payment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Been slacking for too long. Time to get back on it! And with two additions I'm embarrassed I didn't have already 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 Not SNES, but a huge score for the 64 collection, which I now have rounded out with nearly every 64 game I could want (to play, that is). Wife got it for me for Christmas! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) Once again, no SNES to speak of. But I couldn't pass up this Sega lot with console and two controllers included. The kid who grew up with these kept everything in great condition, all manuals, reg cards, inserts, etc. included. He also left a couple handwritten codes and stuff on separate pieces of paper. Always love that added touch. Edited February 2, 2023 by 3rdStrongestMole 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 Not a huge take, by any means, but cost 0 dollars! My mother-in-law said she found some old games for me, and of course I was immediately interested. She brought out a box with a SNES console, two controllers, and these games. Only problem was, they smelled like smoke, so I buried em in baking soda for two days and now they're good as new. Can't beat free! (also checked off 2 more sports titles I needed in my quest) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 While this isn't directly related to my continued SNES game hunt, I finally have a game room that I'm comfortable in and am satisfied with (aside from some small changes). All console connections are hooked up to one of the TVs and ready to go, and the consoles are in the drawers w/ controllers. I just need to run the cables under the desk and I already have an organized way of doing that which should look clean in the end. There's a slide-out surface (not the black coffee table) under the center desk that's perfect for whatever consoles are in use. Also, I have way more SNES that are in drawers that will eventually be put in rows on individual shelves. The color of the LED lights lining the cieling can be changed, I just picked my favorite color for the first few pics. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 (edited) My SNES quest has shifted, and I finally got my hands on something I've been wanting for years but just never pursued. My buddy picked it up a few months back and sold it to me. Has matching serials, and the original receipt!! I thought that was too cool to pass up. And got my DK barrel to display it on Edited February 7 by 3rdStrongestMole 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Count | 592 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 What's the story on the DK barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdStrongestMole | 438 Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 1 hour ago, The Count said: What's the story on the DK barrel? I've always wanted a barrel since I was like, 8, just because I loved DKC so much. Finally, I got an old wine barrel from a budy and slapped a DK logo on it to fulfill my childhood dreams lol 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drxandy | 3,277 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 The set looks great (and looks like it fits great) on the barrel, heck yaaaa doood niceeeee such a cool way to display!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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