GPX | 1,369 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I was a relatively new member on NA so its demise probably hadn’t hit me as hard as some on here. Though from a casual observation, people tend to focus only on Dain’s sudden departure and sellout, and the takeover from GoCollect. There were other coincidences around the time when NA was spiraling out of control: - the rise of WATA - issues surrounding the delays of WATA grading, creating some unhappy atmosphere on NA (from my observation) - some new comic collectors jumping on board - talks on Pedigrees in video game grading; “Carolina collection” ruffled a few feathers. ————— Personally, I don’t think it’s necessarily any one factor that caused the forum degradation, but all the factors in the above and perhaps more hidden issues. I also think this is just the evolution of the collecting scene, things will just continue to evolve, with change looking to be the only constant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaMan52 | 2,441 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I know this topic hasn't gotten any posts for over a year, but I was wondering if anyone knew that NintendoAge has been (properly) archived? http://archive.nes.science/nintendoage-forums/nintendoage.com/forum/index.html 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenpp72 | 1,231 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I'm ignorant, is this archive something that the buyer of NA could have taken down or is this independent of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A. | 1,139 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, goldenpp72 said: I'm ignorant, is this archive something that the buyer of NA could have taken down or is this independent of that? I'm pretty confident he puts about the same amount of thought and energy into what happens with NA as a dump that he took last month. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,786 Events Team · Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 1 hour ago, MegaMan52 said: I know this topic hasn't gotten any posts for over a year, but I was wondering if anyone knew that NintendoAge has been (properly) archived? http://archive.nes.science/nintendoage-forums/nintendoage.com/forum/index.html I always check there first when looking for old NA info but huge chunks are missing. You can't really get more than 10 pages deep in any of the forums. If the Archive doesn't have it then I wade through gocollect morass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,488 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Yeah, the archive is good for the last few months before The Buyout, but the meat of the collecting data and information are much further back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastCat | 246 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 The old king is dead, long live the king! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray | 2,447 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 LastCat for presidente! 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babywuchki | 14 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, MegaMan52 said: I know this topic hasn't gotten any posts for over a year, but I was wondering if anyone knew that NintendoAge has been (properly) archived? http://archive.nes.science/nintendoage-forums/nintendoage.com/forum/index.html Wow nice. Just a ridiculous amount of info on that site that I assumed was lost forever. Edit: guess most of it is still lost? Edited May 3, 2021 by babywuchki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_wizard_666 | 1,325 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 First thing I did was click to see the database (as that's far more important than the forums anyway). Yeah, that's still gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhiteJr. | 1,162 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 This brings back sadness. RIP NA. I wonder if that scumbag Jeff from go collect is here. Screw you jeff. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick | 61 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 NintendoAge was some good times man. 1 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh_Lurv | 254 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, nick said: NintendoAge was some good times man. Narrator: "Nintendoage may have only lasted a decade, but the memories and friendships we made lasted a lifetime..." Edited January 11, 2023 by Teh_Lurv 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbfan10 | 340 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) I miss everyone from back in NA's heyday, I wish it would come back but alas. I'm thankful we have VGS and that some of us have made our way back! Edited February 2, 2023 by mlbfan10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 @mlbfan10 don't worry you have me now instead 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbfan10 | 340 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I'm good with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Monkey | 2,005 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I was happy I didn't have to go there anymore. I called out a scammer for printing a limited run of games and after they all sold, they sold more. Apparently I was the only one upset about the scam and everyone else thought it was okay and I got banned. You weren't allowed to express any opinions there that weren't shared by the moderators and it was really frustrating. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 19 minutes ago, Code Monkey said: I was happy I didn't have to go there anymore. I called out a scammer for printing a limited run of games and after they all sold, they sold more. Apparently I was the only one upset about the scam and everyone else thought it was okay and I got banned. You weren't allowed to express any opinions there that weren't shared by the moderators and it was really frustrating. Are you sure that's why you got banned? What was your name on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,093 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I only wish I got into the collecting game earlier so I could have went to the camp outs lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,761 Administrator · Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: I only wish I got into the collecting game earlier so I could have went to the camp outs lol I wish I got into the collecting game earlier so I could have CIB games for like $20 a pop. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-type | 2,479 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Just now, Gloves said: I wish I got into the collecting game earlier so I could have CIB games for like $20 a pop. But not TOO early... or else you're paying retail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,761 Administrator · Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 minute ago, G-type said: But not TOO early... or else you're paying retail. Yeah just like, the perfect amount of early. Gimme that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,093 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 23 minutes ago, Gloves said: I wish I got into the collecting game earlier so I could have CIB games for like $20 a pop. I’ve been lead to believe that you just show up to a yard sale and Stadium Events like fall from the sky onto you before the shit hit the fan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrobins | 1,719 Moderator · Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: I’ve been lead to believe that you just show up to a yard sale and Stadium Events like fall from the sky onto you before the shit hit the fan I think the Stadium Events and the fan post-shit collision were part of a package deal at that sale. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugfish | 652 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I'd never heard of NA until googling 'custom video game posters for sale' and pulled up an NA FS post 10+ years ago. After that, I always had the FS/FO shortcut link on my phone & work computer until it's unfortunately end, tallying up over 100 transactions. Collecting became alot less fun without the NA marketplace. I saw @LaC post about his upcoming book and I knew I recognized the name, but couldn't place it. After thinking about it for a while, I am pretty sure he was the one I bought the custom posters from that introduced me to the community! I'm also pretty sure selling a box of Atari 2600 stuff to @captmorgandrinker was my last transaction. Good times man, good times....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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