Frantically Flipping Games to Buy my GameCube Grail!

[@Dople1989]

This guy has took over my life. He has definitely made a week with Covid and my dad Dying a lot better! Thanks Phoenix!

[@kiilmer]

So sorry about your lost man🥲

[@boofpeanuts6960]

sorry for your loss

[@beescleaningservices6248]

Prayers for you and your family, may God, or whoever you believe in be by yourside.

[@evaneibach]

Sorry for your loss I hope you feel better

[@jtkraken23]

T's and P's 🙏

[@bonesjason2562]

Lol at 9:56 I was the guy who bought Gotcha Force for 700$ but the seller offered me $650 for it, so I took the offer. But overall congratulations on getting the game Caleb!

[@medmuscle]

haha small world

[@bonesjason2562]

@@medmuscle Hey are you the person that I bought the game from?

[@rootedinretro1995]

Amazing! Full circle right there

[@RyneMcKinney]

What are the odds that all of you are subbed to this guy

[@nothingmatters298]

thats so absurd

[@masonmartinez3471]

If I had the money for a game I really wanted and knew that I probably wouldn't be able to find for a while I'd slap my paycheck down as fast as possible cause that's just something that holds close to your heart and its priceless

[@shangerdanger]

I've been binge watching ur vids and I'm dying to know how you film in shops.. You've said gopro before but how do you wear it so it's discrete? or do u just cut out when you ask if you can film?

[@Туе]

I don't know if you are still wondering but you know those straps that are on backpacks? You put your go pro on that strap. You can confirm this because in most clips of caleb he is wearing a backpack. Also, most of the time, the shop people don't really care if you are recording. (You gotta remember that this is in porn shops and that sort of thing so I don't know if it applys for you as well). hope that helps :) - lmk if you need a ss or something idk

[@Justind2D]

I've been stuck in quarantine for the past week and have binge watched your videos, Keep up the great content mate big love from Australia.

[@Thomas-Skaa]

lol its funny that whatnot pays them to say "its like ebay and twitch" ive seen like 10 video game related people say that in the last week

[@DTM291]

Saying "It's like Twitch only if everyone was trying to sell you stuff" isn't really as appealing as they think it is.

[@snarleycat]

I've ordered a couple games from whatnot, one came smashed in half, the other didn't even come. Had app problems and tried to reinstall the app and it all the sudden wasn't "compatible" with my device

[@GameKollector]

It's like eBay, but about 20% more expensive....

[@Frankburnsred]

@@GameKollector I have found some good deals when it comes to Funko and Yugioh. Just have to be on the streams where not too many people are on and that do not know the value of some of the non desirable items

[@Thomas-Skaa]

@@Frankburnsred on the stream retro rick did people were paying $200 for $30 worth of ps2 games. they paid $500 for a mystery box that had like $200 worth of swich games. like 20 of the 26 mystery boxes were just switch games. A dude who paid $400 for it said he didnt even have a switch lol.

[@gibsonholiday3352]

I love how far you have come in this series! Also good finds dude! Keep up the amazing work and I hope you get all the games on your list!

[@sploosheyhere]

Seeing how happy the Gotcha Force game made you, I'd say it was worth it. Not everything in life is about monetary value. It's something you really wanted, and it's going in a collection. Very much worth it in my opinion.

[@Thomas-Skaa]

id thorw that $500 into cryptop. make it 5x then buy the game with lots of profit. Last night alone I minted 6 NFTs for $180 total and sold 3 of them for $330 each. still have 3 left and they are worth about $800 each now.

[@YOLOSWAG4JESUS420]

@@Thomas-Skaa Fuck outta here with your NFTs

[@Thomas-Skaa]

@@YOLOSWAG4JESUS420 Why? you are mad that you are poor or what?

[@lt.skrunt3365]

@@Thomas-Skaa who cares

[@Thomas-Skaa]

@@lt.skrunt3365 Poor people don't, This month has only been 10 days and im up 11k in profit after fees and tax.

[@BradleyDS90]

For the Gotcha Force, I would have maybe tried to haggle them down to an even $500 on it. But with how rare that game is in complete condition, it may end up going up to $1,000 or more.

[@trevor245]

560 is mediocre but no way that's getting 1k any time soon.

[@rokmare]

These high end game stores are rarely negotiate unlike your usual thrift stores.

[@bayfinest1938]

Not rare I have one sealed lol

[@BradleyDS90]

@@bayfinest1938 I mean, only 30,000 were sold in the US. Seems pretty rare to me lol

[@trevor245]

@@BradleyDS90 tbf there is plenty of NGC games that sold around that number that aren't worth 400 usd

[@shaynecarter-murray3127]

I'd never spend $500 on a game but I'm glad you can.

[@TucBroder]

Even if I could, I wouldn't...

[@Heikki360ES]

I'm sorry, what? Those prices for a PS4 in 2022? I don't know in the US, but here in Spain you can buy a used PS4 for less than 150€ and a used PS4 Pro for about 200€. You can buy a BRAND NEW XBOX Series S for less than that regular used PS4, i don't get it.

[@killafrog124]

Cost conversion rates is where it's at were like 35% conversion rates so if ur at €200 were at 270 Then add on top that for next 2 yrs we may have a hard time.finding the new modern systems for 300. These are spiked prices 100% and will drop when modern systems sit on shelf finally

[@Heikki360ES]

@@killafrog124 But as far as i know, if a new console is 499€, in the US is $499, so the conversion rate shouldn't apply. I guess the market is different, of course, but i didn't expect that huge difference. I wish there were more stores here, even if they are more expensive than an individual trying to sell their stuff on eBay, i love the experience. I'd love to travel to the US someday just to do some videogame hunting, looks tons of fun even if you don't buy anything. Edit: oh, and thanks for the reply mate!

[@2UGamingProductions]

We just started making youtube videos if anyone wants to check them out!

[@killafrog124]

@@Heikki360ES I agree but it's pretty much similar value when u say ur cheaper then us 😅 I just think these should be closer to 200 usd when ps5 gets easier to find

[@korean_bagel]

Funny enough, when you went into the mall I thought "that looks oddly familiar". When you walked through the halls and turned the corner I lost my mind when I realized I used to work/live there. But, congrats on the Gotcha Force find! My all time favorite game hands down.

[@MisterShimizu]

Dude I just realized I’m from the same town as he is after watching this one. Haha I know all of these places.

[@danhalo1405]

12:10 At the last GameXchange among those lower budget Gamecube games would have been a copy of Wave Race: Blue Storm and the Wave Race games are actually all really fun solid titles developed by Nintendo themself. I think that game would have been a good addition for your Gamecube collection

[@yoshis.revenge]

I came here just to say this ... Big miss on that Waverace. Awesome game

[@SethWistful]

I love waverace, so fun.

[@Wolves-WWFC-wolf]

There’s just no genuine passion for games - it’s a business model and transparent

[@BobbyPlayzsz]

Man after I started watching your videos you’re the reason I want to start buying disc again to collect them, I have been buying digital 😂😂

[@dougalvey7497]

Love Retro Rick in the background "for my son" Iol

[@alojahTV]

Jeeze! Lady in the beginning. Eye rolls and all when Caleb asking questions !

[@-_noble_-2621]

I swear this mans editor is always memeing on him 🤣🤣🤣🤣, good episode

[@richardcooper]

I love the RETRO - for My Son poster in the back ;) I just love how everyone know everyone else and to top it off, "Everyone is Awesome"

[@chasingtails7416]

My favorite series on my favorite channel, let's gooooo!

[@GladiatorCollectibles]

Hey Caleb. I have been having a really stressful holidays and new year…. I just wanted to let you know when you picked up the snorlax and it talked it made me laugh a lot man. Thanks for making my day better. Always love your content.

[@Kneal911]

@8:26

[@mw2gamer192]

Lol

[@catpupilsinpublic]

You’re going to kick this year in the ass pal :,) you keep on going okay? ❤️ You have the right now - May the past or future never bound you.

[@GladiatorCollectibles]

@@catpupilsinpublic thank you man, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@canonogic]

who the hell is paying 524 dollars for a used ps4???

[@Okams]

People with braindead money

[@aaronisitt2696]

No one

[@aaronisitt2696]

I can get one for $120 all day long

[@LastraPopCustoms]

People who don’t have ps5s

[@darkiceywolf2953]

Well because of the sortage a ps5 is like 1000$

[@mmace904]

My new favorite series, keep this gold coming man. I look forward to these all the time now

[@rodama19]

$500 is alot of money but as rare as it was and less then eBay. It was a solid decision.

[@bradj9251]

Had I known you were shopping in lexington I could've took you to some really retro mom & pop video game shops with great prices. I just picked up a PS4 Pro for $270

[@LucaKoopa]

I'm exactly like you when it comes to collecting and "the quest" of getting games. For each console, I've got a list of games that I want to have and for like 2 years now I buy games if I find them cheap to resell them or buy a batch of a few games and resell most of it to have 1 or 2 for the collection more or less for free. Really like to see you do the same as me (just in a bigger scale) keep up the good content Caleb!

[@tandtfoundation]

Dude, That Camo PS4 controller you bought from game exchange was the one I sold to it! The sticker is rubbed down raw aside from the middle, thats an insane coincidence, randomly found your channel today lol

[@Lucrativecris]

That's cool!

[@kenkendavis]

Finally! The wait is rough. Love these videos.

[@damascusmike0]

Found Mario Kart Double Dash at my local Half-Price Book Store for $29.99. Cashier looked up the price and thought it was a mistake on their end. He ended up giving it to me for $29.99 because they hadn't tested it. Took it home and it booted up perfectly.

[@thisisderricksilk]

Hardly any masks here, I gotta say I teared up a little. It feels good to see all the happy beautiful faces :)

[@ZackMuffinMan]

I also passed on the PS4 at 3:16 a month or so ago for the same reasons. I found a sealed Twilight Princess HD and Mario Party 10 at that CM Games for the used prices (like $80 and $50)!

[@Katwoman4318]

Great find Caleb. Keep building your childhood dream collection. Go for it!

[@itzcarson5866]

When pheonix posts my day gets so much better

[@Huitzel]

Dude when you put that clip of DSP yelling "Yes!" I about had a heart attack I laughed so hard.

[@Mr.Persia958]

Love this channel man. Couldn’t agree more on the journey for reliving one’s childhood again.

[@forwardflips]

^^

[@kirby4992]

The one game you drop in the outro had to be gotcha force didn’t it?

[@WeaponExX]

3:34 that lady hates you. And everything you stand for 😂😂😂

[@BradleyDS90]

9:10 wow I had that Lost Kingdoms 2 game. I think I sold it like 10 years ago for around $50. $170 price sticker on that... I think a lot of the games I sold have gone way up lol... Crazy.

[@ethan7725]

I knew as soon as he asked for discounts on the DVDs and PS4’s, people are going down to the comments and complain that he shouldn’t be doing that since he’s reselling and everything else. Just wanted to say to Caleb to keep doing what you’re doing, because you are making content that a lot of people enjoy. Keep up the good work👍

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

thing the people who actually are scummy about, go in with the intention of getting the lowest possible price to maximize profit. but also to add, these shops also trying and pay as little thats kinda the point

[@ethan7725]

@@NonsensicalSpudz I do see your point, but I feel some people try to put Caleb in a bad light because of it. I’m not saying you are, but other people will do that

[@JuanGrande386]

@@Jeremy-vw1ib he didn't hold a gun to that guy's head and force him to accept the offer! The guy honestly didn't even seem phased by taking $300.

[@ReconFacks]

Lmao this guy keeps screwing other people for their collections giving them v1 switches not even the box and he also goes to conventions and begs for discounts but he doesn’t want to pay 500 for a game, he deserved such price for being so greedy.

[@ethan7725]

@@Jeremy-vw1ib I saw that one when it came out

[@brentvance9090]

Heck yea!!! Nice score dude!! Love this series. I would probably do it, although I buy most mine on eBay or Mercari.

[@odigomez1787]

Call me mr krabs because I like money, I would list that game and shoot for the moon. You could profit 200-400. That poster of Retro is sick lmao

[@theapplepieguy]

The dog edit was solid gold funny as

[@bruhwhatsgood8769]

I hate waiting for his videos but I know that they’re always gonna be a banger to watch when they’re uploaded

[@Siouxpreme1979]

I love Video Games and all. But I would never drop over 5bills for "a" game. I really want a ps5 and a series x but I am not willing to pay scalpers asking prices so I'm hoping to just be lucky and catch a restock somewhere.

[@Absjdkosmwnskxvd]

I went to a local video game store today and bought a SNES game compete in box for 19.95, posted it on eBay for 69.99 and… it sold within an hour! Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the great content 🙏

[@retrogamerfan123]

If you haven’t acquired it yet get skies of arcadia legends for the game cube it’s getting up there in price for a cib copy it goes for around 220

[@keanuyt5327]

If it makes you feel better you can still sell gotcha force for way higher then what you bought it for now lol

[@louiswhite2958]

Love your stuff. All the way from Caerphilly, South Wales. Keep up the good work

[@SBPICKZ]

Just a heads up link doesn’t let you click in description you’ll have to copy and paste which could cause people to download app instead of using your link ! Amazing video bud!

[@M477isdead]

All these shops are right by my house. So cool to see these stores featured!

[@jaceykai162]

I got my gotcha force from my grandmas neighborhood garage sale for 10 bucks a couple years ago, has time changed

[@Imstillgeorge]

been a fan for a while and i feel like this thumbnail was great haha

[@gerardohernandez7401]

I bet @1:25 Hairy tornado would go crazy for those golf clubs lol

[@brandino561]

I feel you missed a good opportunity @5:32 on the top middle shelf was a dj hero renegade edition depending on what the store was selling it for and also the Rocksmith for $30 if it had the cable that would've been a steal

[@GameThriftHunters]

Awesome finds man! Those PS4 were sweet! Didn't realize you could work out deals at pawn shops! Will have to try this technique at my local pawn shops.. thanks for the awesome video great stuff

[@javierrapalo993]

I was spoiled for this episode during the whatnot auction. I could see Gotcha Force in the background 😅

[@les-os]

I lent my copy of gotcha force to a friend when I was a kid, never got it back-honestly one of my few regrets in life lmao

[@thesinstar]

What happened to the little gameplay section at the end of these videos. I liked seeing you pick a game and give a small overview of what you thought.

[@thesinstar]

It's too short though. It's like 20 sec. The Luigi's mansion one was more what I meant.

[@paulchester4240]

Please don't take this the wrong way but, for a moment, I wanted to punch you when you flipped Gotcha Force 🤣

[@AP-gm6be]

Bruh those PS4 prices are daylight robbery.. here in the UK maximum you will see is 100-150 for them

[@ryb0nez]

loving this Pheonix ReBALD arc

[@gooliez9241]

New here! Dig the content! I watch so many videos! Can’t wait to see you grow!

[@grittythrifts8681]

LEGENDARY purchase! Awesome video Caleb!!

[@Fahrenheit_Motorsports]

I’m glad you buy that game cube game. I don’t know much about the game but I flip electronics and know if you come across something rare, NOW is the time to buy it. I’m sure buyers remorse kicked in shortly after purchase but by the time this comment went out I’m sure ur one proud owner. 👌🏽

[@theparty363]

I honestly didn’t realise how valuable Gotcha Force is. It’s my all-time favourite GC game and I still have the full complete game + manual in near perfect condition. (Kept all of my GC games in a separate storage box).

[@fatalfoams]

Congrats, it’s even more expensive now lol

[@HartPerez]

The "For My Son" framed poster? I'm dead. #RetroRick

[@ChiefMustache]

man the Yellow Pikachu Gameboy! That was my favorite thing! I sadly lost mine in a campfire...

[@MrWrightWay]

HECKKKK YEA!! You did it the Wright Way :) I would’ve bought it too :)

[@Fastxfords99]

I wouldn't have thought twice on that buy. Sometimes you've gotta make some moves.

[@dylanlyle5868]

Not the “for my son” framed picture😂

[@Cuzjudd]

Haha I want one 😂 so iconic

[@jumpman93LP]

how are ps4s still so expensive in the us?! a used ps4 pro goes for about 150 here in switzerland 🤔

[@ShaunLZA]

I was curious as well. I stay in South Africa and a used standard ps4 goes for about $170.

[@DP12321]

PS4 controllers are expensive too as this video showed. Hard to find in the US.

[@FanaticalFootballFan]

“I might not see that game for the rest of the challenge.” You might not see that game for the rest of your life. It would be one of those “man, I should of got that game at that price years ago.” Also Metal Arms: Glitch in the system is a decent game for the cube.

[@tanork47]

Me and my friend got back into the hunt and I forgot how fun it was finding rare or games that have value! I cleaned out my roomates old entertainment center and found a ps3 copy of College hoops 2k8! going for about 100 bucks! Then Found a craiglist lot with Dragonball Z Infinite worlds and Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Xmen Wolverwine and 45 other games for 100$ I hope it goes through!

[@olivevideogames]

Ah man....I feel super blessed to have gotten my CIB Gotcha Force for $20

[@toys2cool]

the wave racer you left at the last store is a gamecube exclusive and a really fun game too

[@milesfernandez1753]

Just wanted to say I'm about caught up on your videos. Keep up the great work

[@Picklepickle0423]

yay its so fun when people buy all the good deals at my local game store and resell it for more

[@mbeatz17]

I actually just got a used GameCube to mod. I play my gc games on my Wii. Retro consoles are going up like crazy, especially if it's in good condition.

[@freeman4755]

Man, I thought you were walking up to a Chinese Restaurant asking for game systems, clearly the rent must've been cheap lol

[@Dalto11]

As someone who has also stared at that exact copy of Gotcha Force a few times, I just couldn't do it at that price unless it was the last game I needed for mt GC collection. Not that it isn't fair or anything, just do much to drop for a single title. Though CM Games does typically over charge, and the Lex mall location is pretty bad for charging the same price for real and reprinted cases which is sad given their already higher prices.

[@huskerschaben]

you work so hard negotiating with the pawn shops and then just pay sticker for it in a gamestore? I've had good luck at game stores just asking "whats the lowest you would go on this?" Its usually only 10-15%, but on $550 thats like $50-$75.

[@niagarajoe4402]

Their prices are kind of “ehhhh” so the same as you charge lmao

[@blurplepie]

Wowsers! Looks like my hair is growing back faster than yours is, but your collection is growing faster than mine, haha! Kudos on the video and flips!

[@claytonyeary6147]

Retro Rick just completed your entire series in one video

[@Groglor]

damn dude you really had to drop that one out of them all huh XD

[@McClintonforThree]

Spartan Total Warrior bro. On the GameCube bro.

[@kirby4992]

Price charting is sayin’ 445 for complete gotcha force at the moment

[@danek7643]

Found this channel this week and I think I have watched 100 videos already!

[@broughton1835]

Not sure why but it always cracks me up when the money memes get slipped in 😂

[@Geert-1988]

The short hear looks good on you caleb!

[@marcihawkins68]

Loved the bit at 15:32 - 15:39 So cool to see your videos get better and better

[@Assassinlad]

Truly wild to me that Gotcha Force can be worth what it is. I played it in my childhood and always kept my copy around (pretty much in like new condition today). I honestly think my family got it at a yard sale for a few bucks at the time. I only recently found out about how rare/expensive it is, and while the profit is super tempting, it's one of my favorites so I can't really see getting rid of it knowing to get it back I would have to spend more than I would ever even consider for a game.

[@Lucrativecris]

That's sucks

[@EnzOrtiz]

What a crazy episode of gamecube gambit! Love the series man! ♥️

[@ambergoeshamber5557]

Just subbed to you! I enjoy all of your content and the way you respectfully work the market! I look forward to future content!

[@RetroCollector]

I got Gotcha Force a while back from my friend who’d sold me it for around $250-300. It doesn’t have the Manuel or inserts tho so props to you for getting a C.I.B copy!

[@mccmitchel8476]

Ive got one of those non complete Gatcha Forces posted on eBay haha. Wish I had the manual for it.

[@Badlands_wav]

Man its crazy how prices are so high in USA compared to where I live, spain. Here the most expensives are Skies of arcadia, Resident evil saga, Mario superstar baseball, fire emblem... They go for 300€ each max.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

Compare the PAL and US versions for Rule of Rose for PS2. PAL is almost 3 times the price of the US version.

[@Badlands_wav]

@@MyRegardsToTheDodo Exactly, i guess its based on the amount of sold copies.. would be nice to know the different prices of each region.

[@greenreaper1985]

I know it says it on Amazon but will you really get $500 for a PS4?!?

[@collind9753]

On amazon hr will. It's crazy how much more it goes for.

[@krgyt2733]

For the Pro, probably. Those things bundled with a controller(s) and maybe a few games go for over 400 on even eBay. The slim and normal PS4 for that much seems like a stretch even for amazon; tho i could be wrong🤷‍♂️

[@greenreaper1985]

@@krgyt2733 after I managed to buy a ps5 I gave my PS4 away, I didnt think there would even be a market for it.....live and learn I guess, someone got a bargain

[@krgyt2733]

@@greenreaper1985 YIKES! Well enjoy your PS5 to the fullest; i'm sure you made someones day too

[@Cuzjudd]

@@greenreaper1985 you didn't even do 5 seconds research?

[@cena6192003]

Soon as i seen the HPB i knew you where in my neck of the woods! Subscribed!

[@TheMagicBambi]

Surprised ya didnt pick up paper mario thousand year door while you were there