barrels | 125 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) For those that know me, I know I've been a phantom. Life got in the way. However I'm still kicking On the old site, I recall somebody was chasing after as many of the Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt (dual-cart) as they could find. They got pretty damn far if I recall. I am on the same path. I'm currently sitting at 233 copies. My obsession all started when I realized I was sitting on a dozen or so randomly, and figured "why not". It's my all-time favorite game, and it's also the game that brought me back into NES-era gaming in the mid-2000's. Ideally, I can pay $6/shipped per copy, which will hopefully be more advantageous for folks in bulk. I'll take 1/10/100/1000 copies, whatever you have. If you can provide >=50 copies, hopefully we can get it closer to $5/each My requirements are fairly lax, though I do ask: (a) it's the SMB/DH 2-in-1 (not the trio) (b) The end label is mostly in tact (c) The front label is mostly there I've had some luck hitting my price point on eBay, though it's been slow and not too satisfying. Hopefully somebody here can help me out! Thanks in advance. Some pictures from earlier in the journey -- this first one is my personal favorite, as it's unintentionally so ominous Edited November 21, 2021 by barrels 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrels | 125 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Can a moderator please move this to the "Buying" subforum? I feel like an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Hologram | 23 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Are you trying to build a temple out of them like the guys in California who are with copies of Jerry Maguire on VHS? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nes Freak | 584 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Dang why do you want them? i have like 5 copies however i have 11 nes console so i have to have these to pair with my consoles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 4 hours ago, barrels said: Can a moderator please move this to the "Buying" subforum? I feel like an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrels | 125 Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 18 hours ago, Count Hologram said: Are you trying to build a temple out of them like the guys in California who are with copies of Jerry Maguire on VHS? I hadn't heard of this until now -- but wow, what a sight to behold! 18 hours ago, Nes Freak said: Dang why do you want them? i have like 5 copies however i have 11 nes console so i have to have these to pair with my consoles. Mitch Hedberg comes to mind: "Rice is great if you're really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something." I'm definitely not trying to pry yours from your hands -- I fully recognize the desire to pair them with NES consoles But beyond my adoration for the game, including the influence it's had on my life -- I don't know why I'm chasing this with fever... I will say, though, that watching the pile grow is incredibly satisfying. I also make a point to clean them all up as necessary, so it's a whole process. Call it a form of therapy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 CWR2 in shambles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nes Freak | 584 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, barrels said: I hadn't heard of this until now -- but wow, what a sight to behold! Mitch Hedberg comes to mind: "Rice is great if you're really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something." I'm definitely not trying to pry yours from your hands -- I fully recognize the desire to pair them with NES consoles But beyond my adoration for the game, including the influence it's had on my life -- I don't know why I'm chasing this with fever... I will say, though, that watching the pile grow is incredibly satisfying. I also make a point to clean them all up as necessary, so it's a whole process. Call it a form of therapy lol alright well whatever flouts your boat actually if you get enough you could probably make a boat out of them lol. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BitBricks | 59 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 22 hours ago, Count Hologram said: Are you trying to build a temple out of them like the guys in California who are with copies of Jerry Maguire on VHS? Had to look that up. Definitely worth the time. Imagine what humanity could accomplish if we weren’t all wasting our time on stupid pursuits. I approve though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Hologram | 23 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 You know Barrels, if you do some lunatic art project with them, you won’t even have to pay for them, people will donate them to you... like the Jerry Maguire VHS pyramid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarMech | 82 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 You've got a long way to go to get to my friend's 1300+ copies, but I admire your tenacity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Morbis | 2,088 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 8 hours ago, WarMech said: You've got a long way to go to get to my friend's 1300+ copies, but I admire your tenacity. Man, I'll never forget the time I one-hit killed you with my level 50 Black Belt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foochie776 | 1,051 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 So happy to see you my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarMech | 82 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Dr. Morbis said: Man, I'll never forget the time I one-hit killed you with my level 50 Black Belt... You just put me in sleep mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrels | 125 Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 15 hours ago, Foochie776 said: So happy to see you my friend! You as well good sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrels | 125 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Up to 117! Keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyR | 0 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Make a coffee table out of all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inasuma | 1,203 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 i wish i was half as persistent/dedicated to any one thing as you are with smb/dh. rooting for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrels | 125 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 On 7/12/2021 at 9:35 PM, inasuma said: i wish i was half as persistent/dedicated to any one thing as you are with smb/dh. rooting for you! Persistent and dedicated, though evidently horrible at circling back to update threads. Currently at 233 with something like 25 en-route. Thanks for all the help so far, still going strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywoodcaddy | 72 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I saw this a while back and thought of you so I hope maybe this could help out https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-100-AUTHENTIC-NES-Super-Mario-Bros-Duck-Hunt-CART-ONLY-NOT-TESTED-/384351443163?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrels | 125 Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) On 11/21/2021 at 2:58 AM, Hollywoodcaddy said: I saw this a while back and thought of you so I hope maybe this could help out https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-100-AUTHENTIC-NES-Super-Mario-Bros-Duck-Hunt-CART-ONLY-NOT-TESTED-/384351443163?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 I've been watching that seller's listings for a while. Forgiving the price, my major concern with those is the stickers -- I've seen many labels ruined over the years removing Record Exchange, CD Exchange, and similar stickers that partially cover the labels. These look much better, but still.... Untested, tons of stickers, high asking price = I've stayed away. Thanks for looking out though. Edited November 22, 2021 by barrels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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