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Recession rough on gamers, good for pawn shops
While most businesses are currently feeling the economic pinch, there is at least one sector that is currently witnessing an economic boost: Pawn shops. And who do pawn shops credit for this business upswing? The answer is, quite simply, the video game community. According to a story in the Chicago Tribune, pawn shops such as Ace Pawn Shop in Bloomington, Indiana (USA), have noted the increase of game consoles and high-end televisions brought into their…
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Auction Watch: PSX game lot at Goodwill includes black label FFVII
A lot of PlayStation games at Shop Goodwill happens to contain a black-label copy of Final Fantasy VII. The lot of four games is currently going for $51, and the auction ends January 31, 2009.
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Hardcore Gamer eBay auction actually worked
After suffering much ridicule (some of which we may have participated in) Hardcore Gamer really did sell its magazine on eBay.
Auction Watch: Pure White DS signed by Shigeru Miyamoto
Here is a treat for all you collectors out there. Currently there is an auction on eBay for a Nintendo DS autographed by the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto is the mastermind behind classic game franchises including Mario Bros., Zelda, Donkey Kong and even Wii Fit. He is defiantly one of… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Become an instant video game journalist, buy Hardcore Gamer
Add another potential fatality to the growing pile that includes 1Up and EGM. Double Jump Books is auctioning off the video game magazine Hardcore Gamer on eBay. It’s a bit late but if you missed buying someone a Christmas present, this could be a good opportunity. Double Jump Books may… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Ultra cool custom Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 on eBay
There has been some unique PS3 consoles out there made by talented individuals but this one trumps them all by far. This custom made 60 GB PS3 inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4 is signed by the series creator Hideo Kojima which is enough reason to bid on it. It’s… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Halo 3 sculptures literally dipped in sterling silver
Halo fans rejoice for there are four new collectibles to put next to your Master Chief helmet. Weta debuted these sculptures at Comic-Con 2008 and are drool-wrorthy items for hardcore Halo fans. These figures so much more special than regular collectibles because they are cased in Sterling Silver and certain… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Promotional Offer versions of Final Fantasy and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
If you’re a serious Legend of Zelda or Final Fantasy fan, well, if you’re a fan of any major series, you’d probably love to own a special version of a game. A new auction on Shop Goodwill that just started today (August 4, 2008) is ready to accomodate you. The… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Sega Master System at Shop Goodwill
Chalk this up under things you don’t see every day - Shop Goodwill has a Sega Master System and Sega Sports Pad up for auction. The Reading, Pennsylvania Goodwill put up the listing for this console and controller today (July 14, 2008), and the auction will end July 21, 2008.… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Atari 2600 with 16 classic games
Shop Goodwill has an auction today that represents classic gaming at it’s best. At 8:50AM PST, Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana put an Atari 2600 with all of the necessary cables and accoutrements. The bidding started at $5.00, and since there’s only been one bidder, it is still at $5… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Original working NES with 48 games
It’s a good week for Nintendo products at Shop Goodwill. A lot today which has just come up on the site includes a working NES with the original box and package in nearly perfect condition. If that wasn’t enough, the system also comes with an extra controller, a light gun,… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Square SNES games at Shop Goodwill
Many people have fond memories of some classic SNES Square titles. If you’re one of them, then you may want to stop by Shop Goodwill, Goodwill’s online auction site, and check out two SNES game lots. Both lots are being sold by Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana-West, went online today… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Nintendo Super Famicom cartridge at Shop Goodwill
Goodwill can surprise you sometimes. Case in point is today’s find - a Nintendo Super Famicom cartridge that has been listed on the site as a “Nintendo Super Famicon cassette.” The Super Famicom cartridge was listed on June 5, 2008 and the auction ends on June 15, 2008. So far… Continue Reading »
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