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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Retro Game Collection of A.S. – What We Got

I can’t say enough good things about A.S. and his amazing collection, but if you missed the first part of this post set, you should check out my previous, similarly-titled entry.  This post is meant to showcase the great find … Continue reading

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The Retro Game Collection of A.S. – $100

I cannot even begin to express the feelings that I have after something that happened this weekend.  My boyfriend and I collect video games and have been doing so more seriously since moving in together a few years ago.  You … Continue reading

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