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The Game Exchange (!!!)
We just got back from two days of lots of driving and lots of exciting video game hunting. I am exhausted but excited about how things played out, so I will take the time to post about it while it’s … Continue reading
SNES RPGs and PC Murderfests
I got a text this afternoon from my friend whose wife works at the local thrift shop. He had a tip for me from his wife: a whole bunch of SNES RPGs in their boxes had just been put out … Continue reading
Discount Game Bin Wonders
I was shopping out of town yesterday for a new shower curtain at a local grocery store that also carries housewares and some electronics. As always, I ventured into the video game section. I ran across a sale bin that … Continue reading
The Yard Sale Weekend
I can honestly say that this weekend was my bravest yard sale weekend to date. I probably went to at least 10 in total, and I actually got out of the car most of the time (yes, this is normally … Continue reading
Douchebaggery: The Unanswerers of Emails
Well, I’m stuck in a bit of a video game hunting rut. I’ve replied to several ads online that have had interesting games that I’d like to buy up (Vic 20 + games, some NES stuff, etc.) but it seems … Continue reading
Negotiating No-Nos
Ugh. I’ve been stuck in this very one-sided negotiation for an awesome lot of games for the past week or so. I saw the ad go up and answered it within an hour with a few questions about whether or … Continue reading
Customized SNES
My boyfriend has a knack for making things his own. He made over the tire rims for his car a few years ago using Plasti-dip, a spray-on product that forms a rubberized coating that can be peeled off at a … Continue reading
Flea Market Adventures – Ms. Pac-Man
We travelled to a nearby flea market in search of a corner shelf for our future Nerd Room. The Nerd Room is a work in progress to showcase our collection and to create a space for gaming and perhaps eventually … Continue reading
The Retro Collection of A.S. – Continued?!
After making another trip to the next town and visiting A.S. again as planned, I only expected to make a brief update here to simply say that he followed through on his promise to give us more PS2 games and … Continue reading
Thrift Store Adventures: PS1 and GBA
Today I went to Value Village, a Canadian thrift store chain, in search of some retro games. This place is hit and miss depending on who in town has recently emptied out their closet, and whether or not you get … Continue reading
