Game Hunting with PixelPaul! Video Game collection pick ups, PLUS, something CEX needs to change!

[@XFile2708]

And yes the whole cover reprint thing is a minefield.. for me the prices for those should be based on a disc only price or slightly higher.. If you come to resell them yourself then no collector is going to pay market value for a reprinted cover.. or I certainly wouldn't...

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Totally agree mate, I think everyone is in agreement too! 😅 thanks for watching mate!

[@lukedavison983]

I agree. They should have ‘disc only’ price grading like the ‘cart only’ price grading

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Makes sense doesn't it surely? I do think they should be shown on the app too! Thanks for watching mate

[@retrosmashtv]

Really appreciate you doing this for me mate. Hoping I can pick up the last few this weekend - weather permitting. Great video and content as always. Love that 🎤!!

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

No worries mate, looking forward to seeing that collection!

[@Bearded_retro_gamer]

Great video mate, totally agree with you on the cover reprints. I never buy them 👍🏼

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Thanks mate, and yeah, at current prices I won't either, I do wonder who is buying them tbh! Thanks for watching!

[@RetroRelaxGaming]

Another great video mate 👍

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Cheers mate, hope you enjoyed, thanks for watching!

[@donaldmackerel]

Fair play for leaving a duplicate game at the charity store matey - there's loads of hawkers that would just snaffle the lot then try to resell them. Also, I pulled up a member of staff at my local CeX about reprinted covers after he stated that he couldn't accept a French PAL version of a game. I then went back to the shelf, found an Italian one, 2 German ones and a Polish one, so I took them to the counter and said they needed to remove them from sale 😂 The guy looked like I'd pissed on his mum.

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

This is where they let themselves down, it's the same with scratched discs, you trade one in and it can have the slightest mark and it's rejected, yet I've bought loads that look like they've been used as coasters.. thanks for watching mate!

[@CorbynsCombo]

Great pickups! The cover reprints are an issue, I do think they need to up the cctv for this issue and ban customer found stealing the high value cases, but also think as a business in this situation they need to take responsibility and take the hit and sell at a disc/cart only price. It’s not fair on the people buying

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Effectively passing on the cost of their mistakes or lack of security on to the customer really. Not really thought of it like that! Thanks for watching mate!

[@XFile2708]

Great find with Midnight Club on 360.. like you say it's rare to see anything but sports titles in the charity shops these days lol Nice find as well with the 360 GTA V.. GhostLew has got the big collectors edition of GTA V on 360 and Ive also got the PC special edition.. id have still grabbed that 360 edition if I'd seen it in my local lol #collectorsmentality

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Yeah, any big box or special Edition I see that's affordable, I'm grabbing lol!

[@philipkeersnufc4160]

Great game pickups there Paul 👍 I also hate how the CEX game stores in Newcastle have the cover reprinted on the front of the disc game cases particularly if I am looking for a specific game I want to play don't really bother getting it when it has a cover reprinted copy Stay safe mate

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Yeah, I mean I don't completely disagree with the doing it, I'd hate some of these games ending up in the bin and landfill, but I do think they just need to be priced fairly, like unboxed cartridge games. I'm sure they'd shift more that way. Thanks for watching mate, appreciate it!

[@kevball5209]

Agree totally about the cover reprint issues but then you got to think about it from their side if they sell it cheaper say 60% less what’s stopping you then going back in another time seeing they have a proper case on the shelf taking that one then hey presto you have a complete copy for 60% less, legitimate collectors/ decent humans wouldn’t do this but unfortunately in this society we have too many people who do and will take advantage

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

And I think that's the issue they need to sort out, stopping these high value/rare game boxes going out of the door. It's a shame as it's part of the fun of collecting, browsing the shelves but they need to start getting more of these disc games with value, behind the glass cabs. I do see their pov though, and definately rather they do reprints than just binning them, but it's not ideal and the pricing is just not right... thanks for watching mate!

[@KohighMathy]

Crackin Video As always Fella, Favourite Bit of the video has to be, "All... (Checks notes) Mostly all Good games" So! Cover Reprints. The bottom Line is that I'm not a fan. Cover Reprints was one of the 1st Negative things I learnt about CEX, back in the days when they just reprinted the covers & didn't put anything on the outside to identify that it was a reprint. You are probably right when you say, the the reasons for more cover reprints is down to thieves half inching the boxes, probably with the hopes of picking up the Disks at a lower price. & then ether flogging them back to CEX for the best Price or selling it privately or Maybe adding it to their own Collection. But I like thing that the latter isn't the case & that the Retro Community are an honest lot. ANYWAY!!!! Truth is I do think that CEX should drop the price. If they can't sell a 100% original & complete product they shouldn't be expecting to get the top price for it. Will they change? probably not until they realise they aren't going to sell them.

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Thanks mate as always, yes, mostly good, Wall.E was an impulse grab lol. I'd be interested to know just how many reprints they actually end up selling, especially those high value ones. If you just want the game to play then I guess in some cases it's the only option. I think for us as collectors and preservers of gaming physical media, it's a slap in the face to be charging full price!

[@KohighMathy]

@@pixelpaul_pxp yes its probably important to remember that younger Collectors, or Collectors who are just starting out, may well pick up reprinted Covers, but I doubt even Newbies to the Community would pay that much for a Reprint. Maybe some KZbinrs who can write it off an a business expense ? The mind boggles as to who is paying for Reprints, Clearly someone is & those people need a talking to 😛

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

@@KohighMathy I agree, time to the boys around and knock in some ear oles lol

[@jamieking1090]

Hi mate, must have just missed you in Bolton. Yes Jet Force Gemini is on rare replay Great vlog as always

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Cheers mate, yeah, must be honest we didn't hang around too long, it were so busy, shame it's not like that all the time lol. Thanks for watching mate!

[@jamieking1090]

@@pixelpaul_pxp Me neither, had planned on going to Bolton Boot Fair but the Iron Man yet again got in the way, fuming

[@JakeP.90]

I’m glad they’re labelled but definitely seeing an increase. So feel like I have to double check everything I pick up. A cex Locally to me had an incident where I was after 2 games,they had the discs but no case. So I asked will that result in them being sold discounted and they explained no they order in the cover reprints which can take a couple weeks and no budge on price. Seems mad. They have a grade system so I feel it would be easy for them to implement reprint prices

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Does seem crazy, happy to do it with cartridges only so.. needs to change! Thanks for watching mate!

[@thechompster2000]

Super stardust is a fantastic game on vr.

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

I can't wait to try it, I get genuinely excited with each new vr game the novelty is still there! Thanks for watching mate

[@TGWWUC]

Good vid m8 I actually thought it was illegal to copy branded products which actually includes game and dvd covers 😊

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

I think in general it is, but they've been doing it for a while now so must have covered a legal loophole somehow. Like I said, I don't have a problem with it, I would hate to see these games as landfill, but the pricing has got to be better. Thanks for watching mate!

[@NiceCuppaSam]

Top vid again. I almost brought a copy of Folklore in my local CEX until I see it was a reprint...not a good one either..it wasn't even cut straight. Have you treid Batman Arkham VR and The Last Guardian VR?

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Thanks mate! Batman VR is most definitely on my radar. Last Guardian I didn't even know had a VR mode?!

[@NiceCuppaSam]

@@pixelpaul_pxp not sure its a full game...maybe a demo but well worth a go.

[@richardmacaulay783]

To me it a simple case of CEX prioritising profits over customer service. They are not prepared to take a loss on a game they trade in as complete and pass the loss to the customer. I don't think they can do this without trading in disc only, but can have discounted prices like consoles for a lower price. I think CEX should invest in security tabs for games over a certain amount if they are not behind the glass cases or staff by the door. I have purchased a couple with cover reprinted. Tomb Raider Anniversary for Wii for just two pounds because it was so low a price and DVD Meatloaf Live (my original disc was cracked so I had the case so happy to pay for disc only instead of paying for new at HMV)

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Totally get that they are looking to get the max they can fir these games, but I do wonder just how many they do actually sell, which maybe a lot more than I realise, I'm coming from this purely from a collectors pov and I think k most collectors wouldn't consider a reprint at some of the prices. But you are right, it really comes down to them stopping it becoming an issue by putting these games safely out of reach! Thanks for watching!

[@Survival86Gamer]

Be interesting to know if cex would buy a cover reprint back..

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Never tried myself (obviously) but I'm sure I'd read they don't accept them back, or accept discs only as trade ins. If this is going to become more of a thing, they really need to rethink... thanks for watching mate!

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

@@Survival86Gamer my local one doesn't accept them. They sell them but won't trade them in.

[@WhatsOnMyShelf]

3:42 Ha ha I'm always shocked by how cheap UK games are compared to their US comparative. Klonoa is way more than the 110 squiggle they sell it over there. Are there any games in Europe that go for more than 380 squiggles? That's around $500 US.

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Yeah I think so, some of the obscure ps2 horror games spring to mind, Rule of Rose is nearly 600 over here. Prices on boxed Nintendo stuff is also pretty crazy! Thanks for watching mate!

[@WhatsOnMyShelf]

@@pixelpaul_pxp I didn't look up prices. I thought of some NES titles that might draw a higher price due to them being released in European but not the US like Banana Prince and Ghostbuters 2 (the one made by HAL). Buyers outside of European countries contribute to the demand for those. Rule of Rose is also an expensive game here. I think that and Kuon are the most expensive PS2 games. It's interesting that horror games on PS2 are the most desired. It makes me wonder what those titles will be on the PS3 / 360. With the recent 360 bump, I think we know some of those titles which will climb higher, though probably not before falling in the short term.

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

Imo, cover reprints should never be more than half the value of a complete version. Even more so if it does or doesn't come with manual. They don't accept trades on disc based games without the case as minimum and most likely don't accept reprinted covers. So why are they cool selling them? I may be wrong but this doesn't seem right

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Yep, totally agree. People must be buying some of them, but in general, I see these same cover reprints week after week, they rarely seem to get bought, it's crazy they think people will still buy some of these heavy hitters at full price! Thanks for watching mate!

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

@pixelpaul_pxp do you know if cex trade in the reprinted covers or not? I got quite a few games that are quite expensive but only have the disc.

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

@@AnotherNormalYorkshireman as far as I know, no they don't, and don't take loose discs either..

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

@pixelpaul_pxp so by that info, that means cex print new covers and sell at full value, yet won't take back those very same games they reprint covers for? That sounds very very wrong to me. I knew they don't take loose discs but if making there own covers means loose discs now have cases and they can seem to sell them for full value, is this not ripping people off?

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

@@AnotherNormalYorkshireman it has crossed my mind! I could be wrong, maybe they do take them back, but I'd be surprised. I'm assuming they would have to warn you when buying one, that they can't take it back once sold, but having never bought one, I couldn't say. I just think it's all wrong really, the full price aspect just grinds my gears lol

[@monkeycrow84]

I would guess from the types of people i see in my locals its mostly crackheads stealing them. Either to sell on, cos its always games worth £20+ they steal or out of spite cos they didnt get the money they wanted for their items. Once saw a woman beg for an extra tenner on a phone who was clearly "not well" and the guy behind the counter just tell her i cant change the price we offer as its set by head office.

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Yeah, like I said too, it's mainly high value games which are reprinted too. They either need to move these games into cabs like the retro stuff, and/or they have to match the boxed /unboxed policy, it just makes no sense! Thanks for watching, mate!

[@dirtyshubb]

I assume the issue with stolen cases is that collectors or resellers are stealing them to complete their disc only version so they then have a CIB version they can either keep or sell for more money. I personally want them to at the very minimum, list them differently on the system (disc only, disc and case, disc and case and manual). The fact they don't do that means I simply won't order online. I'm currently collecting for PS3 (318 currently) and I'm not wasting my time and money ordering a game online for it only to be missing the case and/or manual.

[@pixelpaul_pxp]

Same, I very rarely order online from cex, the very fact the term 'cex lottery' is used to often by gamers shows how poor it is, and they should at least be looking to improve that, it shouldn't be a lottery! Thanks for watching mate!