$100,000 Game JUST SITTING IN MY GAMEROOM?!

[@retrorick]

Lets hang out on Twitch yall! www.twitch.tv/retroricktv

[@retrorick]

@@ivanvargas2425 great question...ive debated, the big theory is streaming on YT hurts the algorithm for your regular videos...i will experiment with both though!

[@RickRickiGames]

Yassss let’s gooo!!

[@retrorick]

@@RickRickiGames ayeeeeee!!

[@swimmer2127]

Do you not garage sale? You should try it chase after the right price asks if they have video games.

[@denniscleary7580]

Your the only Retro channel I like 👍

[@mryorkielover]

I have worked with Fred Savage several times over the last 10 years since he is a sitcom director now. The Wizard is a classic movie. Cool guy and he never seems to age.

[@danielharris1214]

He’s a huge nintendo collector as well! I’ve seen his collection and it’s pretty impressive

[@Guns7469]

MrYorkie👍👍 great seeing you here!

[@retrorick]

id love to meet him one day!

[@retrorick]

@@danielharris1214 oh dang...i had no idea, thats so rad!

[@alexander2685]

Awsome I remember jenny lewis was in the movie also but she was not to much into Mario at that time I was a huge fan of hers she sings now fred was so awsome in the movie.

[@destintosell5548]

I like to imagine that in the year 3000 someone will open up graded games to get working copies.

[@jupreindeer]

I could see the future being a bit more advanced then that. Maybe they could place the sealed box on some kind of sensor and just read the pathways of those primitive chips to obtain the data, never letting that 20'th century air escape in the process. Then, let their AI upgrade that data to the holo room for interaction.

[@Retro6502]

@@jupreindeer Yeah ...that box will be dust in 900 years. Paper isn't a durable material over centuries, it's organic material that's been decaying since it died, and a plastic wrapper isn't going to help.

[@idlehandsarizona]

Time capsule!

[@TheGingerburger]

But they deteriorate on their own especially disc based media.most CDs will be completely unreadable by 2100

[@tysolewizard8343]

That's not true....but eventually yes, they will no longer work.

[@timothys3119]

This is currently my favorite channel on KZbin. Born in ‘84, so these videos just take me back. Awesome content brother, thank you for doing what you do.

[@filthyforaging9725]

Omg. I was obsessed with The Paper Brigade! Any time I mention it, no one ever knows what I’m talking about lol. Thanks for that flashback! 👏🏽☺️

[@markracer3281]

Hey dude, I too, also have a sealed copy of SMB3 I bought from KB Toys many years ago (around 1994) for $10. I guess the time is now to let it go and have it graded and auctioned off. Thanks for the most awesome video!!!

[@retrorick]

now is the time Mark! Game market is wild

[@porky9012]

@@retrorick I know it’s going nuts.

[@douglassmith9445]

No wayyy!!!!! I remember watching Address Unknown in the 4th grade classroom for the history portion of the day. I completely forgot what it was called. Lol I've always wanted to rewatch that.

[@OakesJohnsen]

When Flipping through the corner of the animorphs book, there is a little silhouette of the character morphing into the animal. It's amazing great nostalgia

[@retrorick]

i totally forgot about that!!!

[@robertdeanwhittemore6462]

20:35 I remember those. Back when I schooled in Verde elementary School, they had those. It was an activity in kindergarten where we get a book with the cassette that goes with it pop it in the cassette player and listen along as we flip the pages of the book.

[@baylerhyme7641]

Back to the future is an incredible movie.

[@therunawaykid6523]

The best film trilogy ever IMO.

[@alessandrobertoldimrnoone5954]

dude amazing video! and great flip for that Mario 3 sealed!! did the same with a Mega Man X copies... bought two for 350$ ten years ago kept them sealed in my collection ever since!

[@elvisthegamecollector7053]

Can't wait to find out how the game gets graded and what you end up selling it for. All the best mate, good luck!

[@retrorick]

thank you my friend...heres to hoping for the best!

[@ca18drifta1]

i just sent my first video game to WATA to be graded. I picked up a sealed copy of Resident Evil 2 for the Sega Dreamcast. I cant wait to get it back~!

[@kputadelol]

Your ability to open game cases, with one hand, always impresses me.

[@8bitpower]

Pro level collector

[@timcarter817]

Lol seriously right? Am I wrong in thinking that the shrinkwrapped new version is so rare bc it usually came with the system?

[@turkey6969]

Living my childhood all over again. I would literally have the same themed shelves. Back To The Future IS the best movie ever.

[@FireSpinGaming]

Shelf looks good man! Thanks for the shout! Knew you love the 🐢

[@retrorick]

heck ya man! sorry it took so long 😑

[@thechase4621]

i swear retro u have the best collection game room besides no arcades i’ve ever seen man u bring back video rent stores with ur set up i beyond love it wow man

[@retrorick]

thank you for the kind words...i love hanging in the game room!

[@patrickmcgavin3441]

I find it nuts ppl are paying so much money for games they're never going to play. But hey if ppl got the money to spend on these games as long it makes them happy and it's not illegal i say go for it. You only live once!

[@therunawaykid6523]

Yeah it’s pretty crazy I’m selling some of my old consoles and games as I never play them and if I played them today they would seem so basic with the good at the time but not now graphics I’m all about the current more feature packed systems and games

[@5alpha23]

German here. I loved the John Sinclair books back in the day! :) No idea you had them in the US though - if anyone could shed some light on this, that'd be great.

[@Alterbrap]

Honestly these type of videos are my favorites from you. Just chill, laid back, discussions on everything I'm interested in.

[@reallyretro]

Love those theme shelves you put up! Gives me so many ideas of what I want to do in my office/movie room.

[@fredtheinfredible9646]

“Super Mario Bros. 3” is worth a hundred grand?! Holy crap! That’s outrageous!

[@retrorick]

ha potentially provided it gets a good grade ...im not holding my breath though!

[@PowerSynopsis]

It isn't. WATA is a scam. If you really think about it, even grading by a more reputable grading company is just them telling you how nice the cellophane looks. Just noticed that the SMB3 example Rick uses in the video is a "left bros" SMB 3. That variant is more valuable, but we're talking about $700 brand new, sealed left bros vs. $400 brand new, sealed SMB3.

[@stevensmith2085]

He doesnt HAVE the left bros one​@@PowerSynopsis

[@courtnahhh1]

Just started watching you. Started with Phoenix Resale, have been watching him for probably since he started; an he had you in a video an it was awesome. I love the retro stuff. Games, movies, action figures, clothes, etc. I cant wait to keep watching your content. Even though i was born in 98', you have broughy back alot of memories from my childhood. We were very poor growing up, so i got hameydowns an yard sale gold for birthsdays an Christmas. An im kinda grateful for it. Got to gain a love for all these things. Much love man. Keep up with the content. Look forward for more to come !!!

[@TheFlippingAccountant]

Excited to see what happens with the grading on the Super Mario 3! Thanks for sharing Rick!

[@retrorick]

Thanks my friend! Here’s to hoping for the best!

[@ssssnarl1105]

@@retrorick If there's any sticker residue use a Magic eraser....

[@lyon9315]

I grew up on goosebumps for sure. Keep any eye out too, I just picked up I Live in Your Basement the other day for $.52 and sold it for $48 within 24 hours. Just getting into flipping/collecting after binging the entire $10 game collection series over the weekend. Thanks for all the great content!

[@aidetund6263]

Nice! Wish I had stuff like that in my collection, but my collection is only 200 games big, so not as big as others. Working on that constantly!

[@retrorick]

thats a great collection...200 games is a ton!

[@ericjaysmusicpromotion957]

Awesome video, was lots of fun. The shelf's look really nice, your TMNT collection is really cool

[@joshvgame]

I would love to see a walk through of getting a game graded. I have a few that I would like to do, but not completely sure how to

[@retrorick]

its honestly a pretty new market for me too...excited to see what we get back!

[@PlantPusher]

Can’t wait to follow along to see the process and your experience!

[@achroous2]

Best of luck! that's a clean looking copy too. My arm-chair finance advice: pay off the mortgage!

[@KyleEvans09]

Nice vhs find! I just found 2 copies of that Duck Tales and one was sealed!

[@GGRC]

Wow, your Good Will is way more classy looking than the thrift stores in my area!

[@retrorick]

ha its a pretty good one!

[@Packattack9204]

I had one of those “talking” Teddy Ruxpin dolls (the one where you stuck the cassette in his back and he’d read you a story). I used to scare the crap out of my younger brother with it. My favorite thing to do would be to sneak into his room at night, slide it under his bed, then sneak out as the doll started talking. Needless to say, I was a good big brother.

[@rickeyrankin8457]

Nice copy of Mario 3 I wish my box was in that condition I still need the left bros variant

[@retrorick]

ive actually never seen the left bros variant of super mario 3...maybe one day!

[@rickeyrankin8457]

@@retrorick Yeah I would be fine with a loose copy of it hopefully you get a good grade

[@retrorick]

@@rickeyrankin8457 we can only hope!

[@denniscleary7580]

I really liked that Slimer from last video, seeing the made me feel like I have definitely seen and played with it before.

[@RickofEarthTV]

Hey man, could you link those acrylic shelves? Love em.

[@bombjack2413]

Love the new display on the perspex shelves. Might have to copy that but with different stuff of course.

[@retrorick]

thank you , i love how they turned out!

[@d.x.352]

Bro. Id drive that game wherever it has to go to get graded lol. I wouldn't trust any shipping company

[@ReelFilm2016]

Love Back to the Future, great movie, it’s Ghostbusters for me (1984)

[@SFersfan-oi8me]

He 1st back to the future was my 1st movie I saw in theaters

[@retrorick]

oh wow...that pretty cool!

[@therunawaykid6523]

Yeah love the bttf films I even watched the first one again at my local cinema when it was the anniversary when the film was first released it was an amazing experience!

[@ach-eww1866]

I think it's perfectly fine to get games graded, especially old games seeing as they'll only get harder and harder to find in nice sealed condition, it's basically just preserving history like paintings, vases, mummies, etc.

[@smilingpsycho]

Your absolutely correct. At this point in time, video games are becoming a historical relic. Just take a look at the first issue of Superman comic. Or anything from the Ming Dynasty is worth a fortune, yes even that simple bowl.

[@caden940]

Link in the games: "..." Link in the 80's cartoon: "Well excUUUUse me Princess!"

[@retrorick]

hahahaha

[@sidbrun_]

14:20 - I believe the two grey discs are "preview" discs intended for journalists and film reviewers. They're not worth much but they're kinda neat (Well actually it says you get a big fine for selling them, so that's why they get donated). I got a Spider-Man 2002 one once. I really like the minimalist case and disc, it's region free, and it also starts straight into the movie instead of having any ads or piracy warnings etc. kind of makes me want to start a collection of them since I'm assuming the studio would have used the same case layout for all their preview discs.

[@retrorick]

ah thanks for the heads up!

[@kellymurray5598]

great watch loving the turtles shelf and back to the future one my best movies of childhood that and e.t and the monster squad . hope u manage to get an amazing offer on game i personally could not sell it xx keep well see u next video

[@retrorick]

heres to hoping for the best with getting a good offer!

[@therunawaykid6523]

Kelly Murray What is going on in that pfp????

[@drewcatch5171]

My dad had a video game store back in the late 80’s/90’s. He has a lot of sealed nes and snes and game boy games. Condition are prob bad since they are in a box in the shed. Box is taped though lol.

[@therunawaykid6523]

Coooollll one of my uncles used to have an electronics store as well a while ago I still remember he had the just released ps1 and I got to play crash warped for the first time ever will always remember been amazed by the pura riding levels

[@ObscureGamesandConsoles]

I love the shelves in the game room, it looks so good! I agree with checking the blank cases. In fact, I have gotten into the habit of checking every game case. I have found a couple Wii Sports anda copy of Mario Kart Wii that way. Mario Kart Wii was in a Madden PS2 case of all things. 😂

[@retrorick]

heck ya...always check those blank cases for GAMES!!!

[@Sneslink-jz5jl]

Wow good luck to you. I hope you get a 9.5..box looks sweet. I might think about grading my low print games for the switch.

[@ravennareins3629]

My goodness i can't wait to hear the value. Id never heard of this before until I read about it on a national newspaper ( and im in the uk ) whilst its great, clearly some people have farrrrrrrrr too much money when I see anything go for crazy money I always think to myself, Jesus, if I had that much money I could help thousands of animals :(

[@TurtleSauceGaming]

It's all a scam man. The sales all seem to be internal sales designed to show big headlines to create a speculative bubble that the Auction House and Grading company itself can profit from.

[@xschx1]

I remember having the Nintendo Power Final Fantasy NES issue that was a full game walkthrough. It was like $4-5 new I think? I also think it was the very first full game guide and the start of the game guide world, I don't recall them existing before that.

[@mattrichardson4351]

If it’s time to do it .. do it .. I mean it’s something you can put to your son’s collage fund .. in Australia we haven’t hit that level but man I wish I picked up some sealed games

[@retrorick]

yeah its wild here right now! Thanks for watching Matt!

[@hoosier_picker]

Rick, love the content. One of my favorite channels. Being I am at the age of 51, this all takes me back. I catch myself watching everyday. Idea for you, maybe get you some picture frames and put in the magazines and mount them above each shelf. This will keep the magazines from falling over on the corners and will give you the room of the new shelves to display in front of the magazines. Keep up the FIRE!!!!

[@colechamberlain44]

Hey man I love your content so much keep on with the videos your making!

[@retrorick]

so glad you are enjoying the videos...thats encouraging to hear!!

[@robert_roland63]

Here’s something that I noticed. When you put the magazines on the shelf that they aren’t very flat going vertically. I have collected a bunch of magazines over the years, and I bag and board them like comics to keep them flat and nice. Not sure if you are looking to do that to those Nintendo Power magazines, but with how those look, I would have bagged and boarded them. Also, I have saved the media shelves you mentioned and where to buy them so I’ve got that one and even the larger one saved for later when I’ve got a place for a game room. Thanks!

[@PixelGameSquad]

SELL SELL SEEEEEEELL! also love you my guy

[@NESADDICT]

Right!

[@retrorick]

maybe ill sell and buy a house in South Carolina 😛

[@RedKrypto-m8k]

Watching you and your collection literally sparks so many memories for me, thank you RR!

[@SuperNicktendo]

Nows the time to sell and I hope you certify and insure that sucker before you send it in. I'd get my hands on a koffin from rose colored gaming. I hope you can take advantage before the hype dies down because it's only a matter of time before people catch on that these sealed games aren't worth what people are paying for them

[@retrorick]

i agree...something is afoot in the graded game market!

[@Majikal_Mike]

Game grading is a double edged sword as although it might up the top end of the market it also creates excitement for those of us just grinding and discovering :) The power will always remain in the hands of the collectors, and as long as the grading remains monitored and we as the purse holders don’t start bowing to “this would be a 9.7 if it was graded!!!!!” BS then it’ll all be good. The comic book industry has managed to retain an element of control, so why not us?

[@pbailed8007]

Yeah it’s worth that much! Lol. one of the most produced games ever made…

[@Staffo1972]

Them mag's should be in a sleeve with a cardboard behind the mag's so they can stay strait with out corner bendings

[@NESADDICT]

5x5 area! Sound like my game room! 🤣

[@retrorick]

the master game room builder is here!

[@mikelawrence1620]

Loved Shivers, Strange Matter, Goosebumps, and the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids books growing up! Still have most of them packed away!

[@rbourgoine1]

The sealed/graded market is cancerous to the hobby…

[@theamazintaco06]

I just wanna buy a copy of Metroid Prime for less than 20$

[@williambourque926]

Yep. It happened with comics + baseball cards and what it does is start pricing the casual fans out of the hobby faster, effectively killing it quicker.

[@bkirk0510]

@@williambourque926 But the Comic and Card markets are pretty booming now.

[@bkirk0510]

How so? I don't see how people doing what they want with their own games prevents you from playing or collecting the way you like to.

[@octo6829]

@@bkirk0510 It does affect market pricing, meaning you gotta be quick and get the games you want faster before they rise up BECAUSE of this "people doing what they want with their own games" it's manipulatin the market, so.....

[@CallMeAmiedoll]

Oh snap, I remember "Address Unknown." I don't think I ever saw it, but I remember it being shown on all the HBO/Cinemax channels a bunch in the mid '90s. One of those random family movies they'd constantly have on, like "Heaven Sent" or "Johnny Mysto."

[@retrorick]

i want to check it out! i love weird obscure movies

[@therunawaykid6523]

Really, this is first time I’ve ever heard about but I am in uk so maybe it’s more of an American thing, also that Jeff Daniels film super sucker which retro found in one of his vids looks weird but I kind of also want to watch it

[@zolphar]

Yea the last games that sold for high prices at Heritage was a Scam cause they were sold by people who work for the company at the high spots in the company .. Go watch Pat and Ians podcast they explain it better than I can..

[@jacobharvey2946]

That’s what I was going to say… There’s no way a game with that many copies sold (Mario 64) is worth that much money. I’m not a huge fan of grading in general, but I’m glad there are a couple newcomers, including CGC, that will hopefully make it less volatile. That podcast episode also mentioned there are still people finding and sending in sealed boxes (as in the boxes from a warehouse with multiple copies). It reeks of a huge scam.

[@GamejunkyCA]

I sold a copy of pokemon red for 12,500 us so they aren't all fraudulent

[@retrorick]

ill check it out...thanks for the heads up

[@azugabu6090]

Grading has been the holy grail in most novelties and niches like toys, comics, cards and videogames and it's always been rather a roller coastet ride. Why not profit from it? From a gaming perspective I have always said that I would by two copies for the collection so to keep one and play with the other. Xd. But due to moves some vintage games were open and due to meddling cousins over the years a majority of my sealed collection broke. I wish i graded that way they would be protected. Now rebuilding it has been rather hard. Books I read were Dungeon and Dragons and Forgotten Realms. I also enjoyed the 'Choose your Own' stories and the Redwall Chronicles.

[@collinf9334]

Some money laundering going on when a game goes that high

[@retrorick]

something strange for sure...quite the jump from previous sales

[@92bagder]

yeah just like modern art auctions

[@YaBoyJRock42069]

And content creator

[@YaBoyJRock42069]

This has effectively change retro game collection in the absolute worst way. Its not even slightly worth it anymore. All passion has been sucked dry and replaced with value and grades. This video is proof. I'm done collecting and I'm subbing to this channel. Ricky is a filthy trader who I've lost all respect for as a collector

[@eddieaguilar8959]

Wow I was just thinking about getting a few games graded have a really nice opened super Mario 3 CIB. Was also thinking of sending that in..

[@stephanieparker5049]

Hey Retro here’s the deal I ❤️❤️❤️❤️Mario and the whole crew Luigi etc but super rich can pay a crap load of money for anything they want and not care Something is not right here it’s insane keep us posted✌️👋

[@retrorick]

you are right..something is afoot! Will do Stephanie!

[@stephanieparker5049]

👍🦶✌️

[@kevinjohnson9929]

You're at the Little Rock GoodWill. I used to hit that place up a lot when I lived in Heber Springs. I like doing a lot of roadtrips. Haven't been in Little Rock in a while. We moved to Clarksville Ar. I go a lot now to the thrifts from clarksville to fort smith

[@retrorick]

oh nice! Yeah the goodwills around my area have been pretty dry lately unfortunately

[@ZackMuffinMan]

That sealed Mario 64 for over one million was insane!

[@retrorick]

i know...like literally insane

[@rayvenskye3274]

A scam*

[@outhouserat7612]

Get the game graded, but keep it… I know the money is fantastic, but to have that is just amazing.

[@Pointer243]

My boy becoming a millionaire!

[@retrorick]

that would be DOOOOPE! Thanks for tuning in!

[@Andrewww1088]

I like that you specified the light switch, instead of just saying the Switch. Cause on a gaming/retro channel people might confuse the two :P

[@abelg7641]

People have been grading comics and cards for a looooong time. The concept just blew up with the recent pokemon craze.

[@kornelart3122]

Hey !!

[@retrorick]

whats up my friend! Have a good weekend?

[@joshstorms3953]

My older brother had that copy of the Goosebumps Collectors Caps back in the day. It came with a sealed set of 5-6 pogs. There was also a second collectors cap book released not long after.

[@RickRickiGames]

Heads up!! I tried searching for your twitch and it didn’t work, you gotta type in twitch.tv/retroricktv or it won’t come up!!

[@retrorick]

thanks for the heads up my friend!

[@RickRickiGames]

@@retrorick of course!!! Glad I could help 😊😊 can’t wait to see you on twitch!!!

[@dustyhughes1049]

my favorite books grown up is Goosebumps, Tree House Story’s, Little house on the Prairie, Box Car Children, Captain Underpants

[@F.C.Sneakerfactory]

Awesome video Retro Rick. Always coming with the great videos. That’s such a clean sealed Super Mario’s bros 3. Such a amazing game. The Wizard is one of my favorite childhood moves. Jimmy Woods found the warp. Lucas was still my favorite character.

[@TakaraTony]

Looks exactly like the SMB3 I had at Retropalooza, I was setup next to Pat The Nes Punk, took over the Game Chasers booth lol

[@evanmccombs8165]

It’s even more wild to watch this in 2024 knowing why they sold for so much!

[@ryanmarsden3281]

Can't wait to find out how well it does. And yea fully agree get the money now befor it all drops again

[@sabrinalynn1673]

Best of luck with the grading. I can’t wait to see the results. I hope you link the auction on one of you update videos soon.

[@SteveReesVR]

Hey bro, gotta say just found you channel, and being the age I am this is everything my childhood was made of. Absolutely love it. And can I say your RETRO sega inspired intro gives me goose bumps. Reminds me of turning on sonic on my sega mega drive (genesis) as a kid 👍🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@hunterbates9539]

“The names Wheeler....Gunther Wheeler!” LOVE The Paper Brigade!!! Ahh man totally forgot about the Animorphs books!!!! I use to read some Hardy Boys back in the day...and those Wishbone books...until Harry Potter came out anyways lol

[@retrorick]

haha so glad someone else remembers the paper brigade...you are the first to comment about it!

[@rogregg29445]

@@retrorick it’s such a great movie!!

[@retrorick]

@@rogregg29445 still cant find screamin banshee tickets tho

[@NESADDICT]

Dude that sealed Mario 3 looks so crispy! I’d have a hard time selling it but for the right price I’d sell it ASAP!

[@retrorick]

i know right...i got to take a chance with the video game market being so wild!

[@SkrimOnYouTube]

It's so unusual seeing US VHS tape cases, they were more or less all in clam shell cases here in the UK. It was very rare to see a cardboard sleeve.

[@rustysphotography]

I so expected the door to catch and you be happy with no door handle breaking any priceless classic :)

[@dilley_esq]

16:30 “look at that boom box”

[@retrorick]

that boom box lyfe

[@gregv7193]

Lol you need a bigger game room! Also I totally think you should send a couple of games to get graded then take us on the journey to auction them off! And see what happens!

[@Littletuna23]

Hiya, Retro. A little random, but I found your Blockbuster "Make it a Blockbuster Night" tee at a yard sale for $1 and bought it. I wear it to bed and love it! Always enjoy seeing which retro shirt you'll wear next! ☺️

[@andrewblumenthal6611]

Get it graded Rick! And make that money for the fam!

[@iranieves4734]

Animorphs was one of my favorite book series growing up in the 90s early 2000s

[@sneshead3326]

Good luck man I hope that game goes for alot can’t wait to see how it turns out

[@vintagecrazyjay4970]

New shelves look great man - love Nintendo Power! I have some rare WATA graded games and they're awesome! I also have repro copies of these games, which allows me to still be able to play them. Grade the rare games, play the games...to each his own. Enjoy! **Once you get your game back from WATA, you can get a free appraisal from Heritage Auctions for an estimate of what your game might sell for. Thanks man.

[@philipguerra6269]

Sealed and graded games are just the evolution of collecting . When you start collection you begin with the easy stuff and trade up. After you have collected pretty much everything in a specific category then you start looking for a rarer version . It happens with all communities.

[@silverbuyer]

Address Unknown was one of those feature films for families mail order movies (kid friendly movie subscription service).

[@scottcline87]

Grab the marantz tape deck! Check the comps! All you gotta do is grab a tape from the shelf and test it

[@wayneyoungjr7676]

In that Leave It to Beaver ad the legs in the widow were an adults lol.

[@gregorybrashear1520]

If its over 20 years old and sealed i think grading them is excellent. It means there are few left out there and they need to be preserved as part of gaming history. Having newer items graded is ok too because eventually they will be just as rare as what we call retro now. If having a seales collection is your investment for the future or just your way of collecting no one should have any issue. Its all about what makes YOU happy!

[@retrorick]

well said Gregory...at the end of the day its your stuff!