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Collecting Archive
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Cheetahmen Fever!
Posted on October 21, 2011 | 1 Comment“I saw an internet article on the 10 most valuable games in the world. Mine was on it, and it was a prototype!” Shortly after making that realization, Greg Pabich contacted me at VideoGameMuseum.com and several other forums. The man was on a mission. He... -
Our First SC3!
Posted on October 14, 2011 | No CommentsEither someone put a flux capacitor into my Honda Accord, or a group of collectors in Southern California just gathered for some serious retro gaming. My wife Amber and I just attend our first SC3 meeting. For those of you who are new to the... -
History of 3D Gaming
Posted on July 27, 2011 | No CommentsCurious about the history of 3D gaming? Here’s a fantastic interview on 3D gaming history by Jason Reed at Wizard World’s Anaheim Comic Con 2011! This interview highlights the following 3-D video game milestones as well as Nintendo’s early roots in motion gaming: 1983 Vectrex... -
Cleaning Games (External)
Posted on April 24, 2011 | 3 CommentsGame Cleaning Tips: Restoring the Outside of your Retro Gaming Cartridge We all know the joy of finding a retro video games. Perhaps it’s one you’ve wanted to play for a long time, or maybe you’ve finally hunted down a super rare one for the... -
The Collection Grows: My First Kiosk
Posted on April 22, 2011 | 2 CommentsThis past weekend, I took a special step in video game collecting. Yep, I bought something that takes up a ridiculous amount of space but that makes up for every inch with awesomeness. I’ve wanted to own a kiosk for the past couple years. Sure... -
Rare Game Showcase: Nintendo 64 Fiber-optic Sign and a NES Multicart
Posted on March 31, 2011 | No CommentsCurrently on eBay are a couple of my favorite things:Â a fiber-optic Nintendo sign and a NES multicart. Nintendo 64 Fiber-optic Sign GOLDEN GAME 260 IN 1 NES Multicart -
Rare Game Showcase: Lighted Nintendo Store Display Cases
Posted on March 28, 2011 | No CommentsHaving an incredible video game collection is one thing…displaying it is quite another. eBay seller ubben52 has one of the most impressive sets of Nintendo branded store display cases that I’ve seen on eBay. These photos speak for themselves… -
Rare Game Showcase: Nintendo M9 R.O.B. Store Display Unit
Posted on November 4, 2010 | No CommentsBehold the glory that is a possibly new-in-box M9… Nintendo NES M9 Display Deluxe ROB Up for auction here is an official Nintendo Entertainment System M9 Static Lighted Display. I originally bought two of these many years ago. I sold one of them at the... -
Rare Game Showcase: Xerox Alto Computer, M82, Racermate Carts & More
Posted on November 4, 2010 | No CommentsWould you pay $30,000 for a computer? How about $2,500 for a Nintendo promotional item? Collectors love eBay, and this past few weeks’ sales demonstrate that well. Here are some of my favorite active and ended rare video game items on eBay. Interesting Items on... -
Rare Game Showcase: Sachen, Panesian, Mystique and other Obscure Games Distributors
Posted on September 29, 2010 | No CommentsObscurity is the essence of collecting. Sometimes it seems that the worse a game is, the more valuable it is to a collector. After all, low production numbers mean future rarity. Naturally, these fetch astounding prices on eBay. Here are some of my favorites from... -
Rare Game Showcase: Lifesized Metroid Samus Statue
Posted on September 18, 2010 | No CommentsIt doesn’t get much better than having a full sized statue of your favorite video game character. (If anyone out there has a life sized ToeJam & Earl, you’d be my personal hero…and I’d probably die in envy.) First off, I love that the seller... -
Rare Game Showcase: Stadium Events and a Can of Snake Meat
Posted on September 10, 2010 | No CommentsAs per usual, there are a good number of fantastic rare video games and collectibles on eBay. So which will be more valuable, can of snake meat or a custom portable NES? Games / Systems Stadium Events NES NTSC Cart Sold Sept. 8, 2010 for... -
Rare Game Showcase: Valuable Vectrex Homebrew & Mario Shoelace Biters!
Posted on September 9, 2010 | No CommentsIt seems that rarely a week goes by without someone dropping a cool $1,000 on a video game. Check out the rare and interesting items that popped up on eBay this past week. Games VeCaves Spikes Spree CGE 2002 Vectrex Homebrew Sold Sept 7, 210... -
Rare Game Showcase: Atari Music Machine SEALED!
Posted on September 2, 2010 | No CommentsHere’s one of the rarest games for the Atari 2600: The Music Machine…SEALED! Heck, in it’s currently sealed state, it’s one of the rarest games for any system. The last sealed version of Music Machine on eBay sold for $5250.00 USD on Oct. 10, 2009. ... -
Rare Game Showcase: Mr. Boston & Entex Adventure Vision
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsCheck out these fantastic gems! Each could easily be the centerpiece of a video game collection. It’s amazing to see so many rare items appear on eBay within such a short time frame. Sega Wondermega megadrive/ genesis mega CD console Ended Aug. 21, 2010 for... -
Rare Game Showcase: Pac-Man Phone, Prototype Atari Consoles, and a Sealed Caltron 6 in 1
Posted on July 9, 2010 | No CommentsI love eBay for being both a marketplace and a living museum of video game history! Here are the fantastic items that I’m watching this week. GAMES CALTRON 6 IN 1 NINTENDO NES ORIGINAL GAME SEALED RARE Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition …why... -
Rare Game Showcase: Mario Phones, Vectrex Kiosk, Virtual Boy Sign
Posted on July 2, 2010 | No CommentsNeed a Mario Phone? How about a Vectrex kiosk or a Virtual Boy sign? You’ve got to love eBay and the fantastic and unique gaming items listed this week. Here’s a collection of my favorites: GAMES FACTORY SEALED nes Chubby Cherub CIB new +box nintendo... -
Rare Games Spotted: Super Famicom Hotel System, N64 Fiber Optic Sign, etc
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsHide your wallets and feast your eyes! Here’s a list of fantastic rare video game items on eBay right now. GAMES NES – Devil World (Good Condition) PAL Version. This isn’t the rarest game out there. It’s just fun to see, since it wasn’t released... -
Rare Game Spotted: Unreleased 3D Game Boy Advance Cart
Posted on June 15, 2010 | 3 CommentsHere’s something you don’t see every day. It’s a pretty fantastic looking prototype Game Boy Advance game. It has 12 hours to go and is already at $302.54, so it’s looking like it’s gaining some attention…especially if it’s undumped. Heck, it’s Star Wars style probably... -
Rare Games Spotted: A Complete N64 Collection
Posted on June 15, 2010 | 2 CommentsAs a collector, I don’t think I could ever morally justify buying a complete video game collection. I enjoy the hunt for each game way to much. However, I’m downright curious to see what a complete collection of loose N64 games is worth. If you’re... -
Rare Items Spotted: Gold Mario & Zelda Nintendo Statues
Posted on June 10, 2010 | No CommentsNothing fetches a pretty penny in the video game collecting world quite like gold! Every collector knows that the gold Nintendo World Championships cart is worth a mint. Similarly, gold statues of video game characters seem to hold crazy values. Ironically, it doesn’t matter if... -
Rare Games Spotted: Signed Halo Controller, Nintendo Sign, Zelda 35mm Trailer
Posted on June 7, 2010 | 5 CommentsAs always, there are presently a number of fantastic video game items on eBay. Here are a number of them from my watch list. Collectibles and Other Unique Items World Of Nintendo Poster – 1992 Kellogg’s Super Mario XBOX 360 Halo ODST Controller SIGNED by... -
Rare Games Spotted: PowerFest Ticket, Custom Punch-Out Figure, Shantae Complete
Posted on June 1, 2010 | No CommentseBay has some treasures in store for retro gamers and collectors. I’m personally excited to see how much the complete copy of Shantae for Game Boy will go for at auction rather than being listed with an absurd BIN price. Also of interest is the... -
NES & SNES Nintendo Repair Center Test Cartridges
Posted on May 28, 2010 | No CommentsMost Nintendo collectors probably either aren’t interested in test cartridges or simply can’t afford them. However, for the ultra-NES-collector who has to have everything, there is the NES test cart. These were originally used by authorized Nintendo repair center technicians to diagnose issues on systems... -
Spotted on eBay: Atari Service Manuals, Pirate Gear & More
Posted on May 24, 2010 | No CommentsHere’s a healthy list of video game rarities to get the blood flowing through your geeky little-retro-video-game-loving heart. (Atari collectors take note of the service manuals and pirating gear!) Rare Games Super Contra III Demo for Super Nintendo SNES System Has a BIN/OBO of $99.99... -
Spotted on eBay: Unreleased Atari 7800 System, 2600 POP Kiosk, Nintendo Test Carts, Atlantis II
Posted on May 14, 2010 | 2 CommentsHere are some fantastic retro gaming and collecting auctions that I’m watching on eBay. There’s some real museum-quality history popping up here, which is one of the reasons I love collecting and am nuts about eBay. Enjoy! Games & Accessories Blockbuster SNES Donkey Kong Country... -
Battletoads vs Ninja Turtles?
Posted on May 3, 2010 | No CommentsAny good and proper geek has engaged in the pirates vs. ninjas debate at one point or another. But let’s be honest, the real debate should be between toads and turtles…specifically Battletoads vs. Ninja Turtles. I’m quite proud to say that I recently picked up... -
Goodwill = Retro Video Games
Posted on April 27, 2010 | 1 CommentI have a fantastic fiancee. One of her many fine qualities is her love for thrift shopping and retro gaming. The two of us hit up about four different Goodwill stores this weekend. Sure enough, we found a fantastic number of retro gaming items for... -
My Listings: Video Game and Surfing Posters, Banners, and Collectibles
Posted on April 23, 2010 | No CommentsSometimes being both a collector and a reseller is awesome. I buy all sorts of stuff, keep some for my collection, and sell the rest. However, that simple process isn’t quite so simple.  I pine over what to keep and what to let go. ... -
Spotted on eBay: Signed WoW Collector’s Edition, Genesis Kiosk, Mario Pillow
Posted on April 22, 2010 | No CommentsHere are a few pretties from my eBay watch list that I figure my fellow video game collectors will enjoy: Games/Accessories: Radiant Silvergun (Saturn) SS RARE NO RESERVE!!! Currently at $160.00 USD and climbing. (Ended April 24, 2010 at $165.00 USD) RARE NES Game Action...
