How I Run My Retro Videogame Booth At A BUY/SELL/TRADE EVENT!

[@RenoRelapse2287]

Wake up babe new mort video

[@MortsGarage]

Pinning this

[@RenoRelapse2287]

@@MortsGarage lmao thanks

[@DatBoii1995]

Glad to see a gamer helping gamers and keeping it in motion for the PASSION and not the money.. I love pixel game squad, retro Rick, phoenix resale…. But I cannot get behind the price gouging and scalping it’s only helping to drive the market up into astronomical price margins, keep doing gods work mort!

[@MortsGarage]

I appreciate that! FWIW, I love all those guys and they've been super helpful and supportive to me and generous as well :) Cheers!

[@RezzVibes]

I understand your headspace but say any of them posted an item at less than market price, what does that do for anyone sure one person got a game cheap, but then they lose money and the market stays the same. Resellers aren’t responsible for the market they’re simply selling at the existing rate.

[@aaronkamrat6409]

If I was in California I’d definitely pick up a few things you have.

[@themightymesprit7325]

It’s so awesome to see a collector selling games at a booth for really great deals and your perspective on it is absolutely amazing. Great Vlog as always Mort.

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you had a good time!

[@JRPGLife]

Love the inside look from the other side of the table! Nicely done!

[@MortsGarage]

Wish you were here, yo

[@christianvago6894]

Mort with the Yungblud reference. You got a couple more cool points. Loved this blog style vendor video. Good stuff

[@MortsGarage]

Right on! Although for the sake of full disclosure - I’ve actually never heard any of his music before.

[@johnnymoles318]

You are an excellent example of a gamer who loves games more than money Mort. Always appreciate that about you man! Great video 😊

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks Johnny! Don’t get me wrong - I love being able to make money, but being honorable while doing so is something I strive for.

[@vinylreckoning]

Really digging the vlog style. The charm shines as always.

[@MortsGarage]

Love you guys - takes charm to know charm, yo.

[@therepairsloth]

Man, that is such a cool event. I wish they'd have something like that around here, more. Maybe, that'll be something I can do someday, just make a videogame swap meet event. Glad it stayed dry for you, and that people were so nice. Great virtual hang with you, Mort. Thanks for another great video.

[@MortsGarage]

Appreciate that. These are pretty quick/easy to make so you'll likely see a few more going forward.

[@VideoGaming4U]

I really like that you don't price gouge other people. I use to sell video games myself from 2008-2010 before I got hurt and it was a blast. Prices have gotten more intense since then but I'm happy the passion hasn't died when it comes to retro game collecting.

[@MortsGarage]

I sell at market but usually end up providing a lot of discounts. I mainly just have fun hanging out

[@VideoGaming4U]

@@MortsGarage That's how I am. I love being social .

[@RetroRivals]

Such a fun video. Just seeing all the interactions with everyone, all the happy gamers picking up a little piece of gaming nostalgia. This made my heart very happy and AND the rain held off.

[@MortsGarage]

Thank God for that! Also, reconsider your trip and come out Los Angeles instead of SEGE. SoCal Gaming Expo and lots of good times!!!

[@RetroRivals]

@@MortsGarage darn it! Tickets are already booked BUT maybe someday. Got any good garages out there to play games in?

[@dan.murray]

I like your shirts. They’re cool. Glad to see your channel growing.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks Dan - it’s a load of fun!

[@FirstLas]

The booth protection killed me lol, Mort you are the man!

[@MortsGarage]

Word 👊

[@brandnewsecondhand7807]

Great stuff again Mort....I am really enjoying your content, love your promotion of positivity.

[@MortsGarage]

How kind of you to say!

[@saintburrito2082]

Mort you sold a Dino crisis??? It's one of my favorites. Great video brother. Keep up the amazing content.

[@MortsGarage]

🤘🦖

[@megamob5834]

Good old Mort, bringing the positivity with him wherever he goes ✌️

[@MortsGarage]

🤠

[@DiCe0]

Thanks Mort for recommending burnout 3 having tons of fun with it , also the PS2 component cable was so much better than the AV cables I had 😭

[@MortsGarage]

YEESSSSSSSS!!!!! Enjoy :)

[@ChewyTheRed]

Great video and loving the vib Mort! Thanks for being you, my dude! 👍

[@MortsGarage]

Cheers 👊✌️

[@SquarePegs]

Gahhhh that Epic Mickey brush! One of my silly grail items - sooooo cool!

[@MortsGarage]

I may have an extra. Let's chat on instagram

[@SquarePegs]

@@MortsGarage Sounds good to me! Thanks, Mort!

[@Media_Madman]

That was really cool. Loved seeing the family with their girls buying games (that woukd be me) 😊

[@MortsGarage]

Hey hey! Awesome!!!

[@RetroWolf_YT]

Fun video man! I saw SO MUCH stuff I would have bought haha. Wish I lived closer and could have gone to this!

[@MortsGarage]

Same! But I look forward to seeing you at SEGE

[@RetroWolf_YT]

@@MortsGarage me too man! And you are going to LOVE SEGE

[@Nichslvl]

Mort!! I Love seeing these type of videos!! It's always a pov that I will never be able to experience! I love your content as always man, keep it up!

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you enjoy it! CHEERS!

[@OzzyandVee]

We can’t wait to check out the next one! We hope to see you there again!

[@MortsGarage]

Same!

[@mjcampillo]

I wish South Australia had little swap meets / game stands like this. Alas the gaming scene is not strong here. Love watching your videos, and seeing how well you take care of other gamers who are in it purely for the love of gaming.

[@MortsGarage]

Very kind of you to say. Maybe you could start something similar in your area?

[@mukeshgoolcharan6121]

Good stuff man looking for the next one

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks for being here!

[@sernesai]

Lovely video Once again... Greetings from Greece.

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you very much! Greetings back to you.

[@numberoneappgames]

This was a fun video. You got caught slipping it was hilarious. :D

[@MortsGarage]

I slip. It happens 🤘

[@MANNYSARCADE]

Phenomenal Job brother, i enjoyed every minute of your video, you are hands down my favorite channel. i wish i could have went to Armando's event but i was vending at Retro Ambush that day.

[@MortsGarage]

I was hoping to see you there! And thanks for your kind words.

[@MANNYSARCADE]

@@MortsGarage I will be at the next one for sure.

[@seanthegamer5552]

Another good more video. I like the part where you brought in the security montage! That was awesome I like to see more montages done by Mort!!! And it would have been funny if you brought in the alter ego more like trying to steal from your rent-a-cop security guard and it'd be cool if you dress them up like a rent-a-cop mall cop or something like that.

[@MortsGarage]

I love the idea of playing more with the "bit" like this. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@8BitGlitch79]

I love these small events. I just recently sold stuff for teh first time at one a month ago and it was great success. Was able to use the money I made to pick up some grails for the collection at the same show. Breaks my heart when I hear that NES stuff isn't selling.

[@MortsGarage]

PERFECT!

[@SteveReesVR]

Great video dude. And what a great day you had. Such cool people. Love it. 🙌

[@MortsGarage]

Was awesome. If only you could one day hang at one of these!

[@DrinkGameswithJosh]

You’re the man Mort! You were cutting some great deals, hooking everyone up. Looked like a solid day of sales too. Man…Cali is where it’s at for gaming. Sweet swap meets and cool little community setups like this. You need to hire HeadXGames as your full time security bodyguard… Folks step away from Mr. Mort! 💪🏻

[@MortsGarage]

Was a super fun event - thanks for watching!

[@RectWizard]

Awesome video dude looked like so much fun 😊

[@MortsGarage]

It was, but we need your presence to make it amazing!

[@RectWizard]

@@MortsGarage I definitely would love to come down to SoCal and come hangout sometime. Gabbo invited me down to do some hunting as well and it wouldn’t be to bad of a trip since I’m in Norcal by the Bay Area 😊

[@danielbedgood8248]

love a good wholesome video from a genuine dude❤

[@MortsGarage]

🤘🤘🤘

[@ericblair4921]

Yeah I do a lot flea market vintage shows. I always bring a kid with me so I can look around ( but of course my youngest is a junior in high school).

[@MortsGarage]

That makes more sense when they’re high school aged!

[@sethtanner1]

This is the Rob & big spoof we all needed

[@MortsGarage]

Hahahaha

[@redlinkisfire]

So awesome! I wish some video game stores up in norcal did these types of swap events.

[@MortsGarage]

Start one!

[@RobsRetroGaming]

Very nice looking event there!!!

[@MortsGarage]

Join us next time!

[@111matt]

Great ep!

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks for hanging out!

[@brettrogames]

Great video as always!!

[@MortsGarage]

Coach Brett!!

[@brettrogames]

@@MortsGarage 🥰🥰🥰

[@daydrmr3391]

As a unofficial member of the video game collector council ..we elect mort as the face of our organization

[@MortsGarage]

As my first order of business, I DEMAND A RECALL haha

[@Kerby]

looks like a blast. need to find something like this in my area.

[@MortsGarage]

Or drive to Los Angeles and hang with us!

[@morgandubs7083]

Do you have ways to buy from you online? Maybe that's a silly question haha, but I am in Arkansas so don't see myself being in your area any time soon - but would love to peruse your wares from time to time!

[@MortsGarage]

Appreciate that! I’m on eBay as FutureMan1980. Also on Mercari as FutureMan.

[@n64fanboy95]

Awesome. You just picked up a new ebay follower! Mort for the win!

[@MortsGarage]

@@n64fanboy95 Thanks! I typically don’t share my eBay stuff on here. I do also stream on whatnot from time to time as well.

[@morgandubs7083]

Thanks! I'll keep an eye out from time to time!

[@oldschoolgamer469]

Great Video ! Did any one buy Turtles III the Manhattan Project? As a NES collector that one is hard to find in my area. Great price too

[@MortsGarage]

Still have it! Message me on Instagram and we can go from there. The top end of the label is damaged though.

[@COREKID3]

La Raza will take care of Mort! 👏🤝😎

[@robdogg9156]

Thanks again Mort

[@MortsGarage]

👊❤️

[@JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701]

Great video, People and Retro Gaming Stuff! 👏 But I am curious... Do you really think OG Xbox is the *Best* system to buy Retro Games for? Cause I myself collect OG Xbox Games for almost 2 Years.

[@MortsGarage]

I really, truly do. The buy in for fantastic titles is still really reasonable, and it's highest valued games at their median are still far lower than Gamecube and PS2.

[@JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701]

@@MortsGarage Amen to that, thanks for answering. Have a good day! ✌️

[@Gameboy_Steve]

What game or console was the best price you ever purchased? Mine would have to be Astro boy and Metal Slug for the advance.

[@MortsGarage]

In terms of best value, it would be 3 bins of essential JRPG’s and all their strategy guides for $100 at a garage sale 6 or so years ago. If e are talking fun, my favorite new release as of late would be GoW: Ragnarok

[@IrieIslandGaming]

Wish they did events like that near me! That looks fun!

[@MortsGarage]

You were missed!

[@expensivecardboard]

memorable mort strikes again.

[@MortsGarage]

😎

[@mosesh06]

Awesome event! Awesome turnout!

[@MortsGarage]

😊🤘🤘🤘

[@madness3795]

Great video mort

[@MortsGarage]

😊

[@ciaoretro6615]

Awesome video. ❤ fwiw I like the fashion choice. 🤙🌮😎

[@MortsGarage]

Score!! Fashion FTW

[@BryannWinchesterr]

Omg the marvel vs capcom games in the beginning 😭

[@MortsGarage]

Dreamcast beauties!

[@rojas82]

It was a Mr Rogers sweater kind of day 😁

[@MortsGarage]

It’s ALWAYS a Mr Rogers sweater kind of a day

[@rojas82]

@@MortsGarage so how often is that event in Ontario. I live in Hemet probably an hour away from there.

[@MortsGarage]

Follow Pixel Vault on Instagram. Next one is in May!

[@rojas82]

​@@MortsGaragecool i just followed pixel vault and hopefully I can plan to make it in May. Looks like a cool event. And hopefully the weather has calmed by then.

[@wiiview9482]

I saw you don't play games at the start, I think you would quite like them, you can even collect them ;)

[@MortsGarage]

Really? I dunno man...what would people think of me if they knew I played games sometimes? #thepowerofpeerpressure

[@GrimMetropolis]

"The deals are here And The games gotta go!" Merch idea 9:23

[@MortsGarage]

Noting this in the notepad right now

[@lukelichty4119]

@Mort's Garage - Any chance you would want to organize an event like this in Nebraska, while also having a booth at said event? ;)

[@MortsGarage]

Though fun, the practical realities of that would be beyond my availability. But I bet YOU could pull a great event off!

[@lukelichty4119]

@@MortsGarage Haha! You’re the man Mort! Like so many say, your encouraging/positive style is great! In all seriousness though, it’s my goal to earn enough cash to take a trip to California and shop the “Swap Meet” like you and the guys over at @Pixel Game Squad do so often! Anyways - Great video! Take care man!

[@gusmagana4703]

What's the best way to find out when these gathering happen?

[@MortsGarage]

Follow your local game stores online: Pixel Vault Retro Respect LA Videogames Valley Retro Game Swap

[@retrovintageaddict2492]

Yeeerrrrr!

[@MortsGarage]

Hahaha

[@krykryretrotoys]

Buen video Mort oye cuánto pagó la muchacha por el Pokémon Rubí???

[@MortsGarage]

I’m not sure, but they’re pretty active over an Instagram.

[@Owazrim]

NES power pad will it sell? Security took because it's so... bad?

[@MortsGarage]

It sold :)

[@princevinny0073]

how do u get such a large collection of games to sell to people ??? i find allmost noting on facebook :( how on earth u get games ???

[@MortsGarage]

My collection has stuff in it from when I was a child, but I’ve been seriously collecting for around 10 years. Time, patience, and living in an area that has plenty of events and swap meets helps :)

[@princevinny0073]

@@MortsGarage 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂😮😮 wow ur lucky to have sawp meet who welling to sell there old games at a discounted price i was starting to think everyone asking for retail price for the games in this day and age but thats great and some of it u had since a kid thats kool

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks! If you check out some other long form videos on the channel, you’ll see how it all goes down. They’re the “Mort Goes Game Hunting” videos.

[@IuseanXboxController]

Mort have you sold the Blockbuster Road Rash yet? If you haven't how can I pay you to ship it to me for my blockbuster collection?

[@MortsGarage]

Still have it! Message me on instagram and we can go from there

[@IuseanXboxController]

@@MortsGarage Messaged. :-)

[@IuseanXboxController]

@@MortsGarage Thanks for coming to a fair deal with me. Can't wait to get it in my collection. :-)

[@Kickingit06]

The Double Dragons and Joust for $25. I would've done that.

[@MortsGarage]

Next time!

[@ShineDawg]

$75 for a wii u in good shape. should I get a 3rd wii u for $75?

[@MortsGarage]

Your call, but I sell them complete for $150. So $75 is a great price.

[@chrissalinas2905]

Where u post at to shop

[@MortsGarage]

eBay - FutureMan 1980

[@GrimMetropolis]

Does Mort buy/sell/trade/flip full time? Or Is this a part time thing?

[@MortsGarage]

I go as the wind blows…

[@GrimMetropolis]

@@MortsGarage do you play music? What's the band? Your comment sounds like poetry to me.

[@MortsGarage]

Used to, until years of neglecting earplugs birthed tinnitus, which has since destroyed my ears :(

[@GrimMetropolis]

@@MortsGarage wha? Huh? 😉 nothing like sitting in front of multiple full stacks for years on end.

[@cmullenmusic]

Anybody know what song is playing at the end of the video?

[@MortsGarage]

It’s from epidemic sound. I license all my music from them

[@cmullenmusic]

@@MortsGarage thanks! Good tunes and cool video 👍

[@MortsGarage]

Appreciate that! I’ll grab the track list for you

[@cmullenmusic]

@@MortsGarage wow thanks man!

[@peterknighton2757]

Need to move to America this is few and far between in England 😪

[@MortsGarage]

Start it up!

[@peterknighton2757]

@@MortsGarage can I rent a room for a few weeks see if I fit in lol

[@JayP119871969]

I would buy busted PS3 controllers from you Mort lol 🤣😂

[@MortsGarage]

Hooray!! Haha

[@JayP119871969]

@@MortsGarage That's how much I love you lol 🤣

[@rojas82]

Is that song by propaganda?

[@MortsGarage]

No. It’s a licensable song from Epidemic Sound

[@rojas82]

@@MortsGarage oh ok. It was a very similar sound to the style of music and his voice as well. Thanks for clarifying.

[@rojas82]

Do you know the name of the song?

[@MortsGarage]

I’ll post something later with the music tracks. If we are thinking of the same artist, Propaganda (the one I’m thinking of is from along Beach) is great!

[@rojas82]

​​​@@MortsGarage yes the artist name is Propaganda. I seen him live once in Hollywood with other artists like Lecrae and Andy mineo several years ago. I learned something that night of the concert. I'm no longer in my 20s and i should not be standing for that long and not expect lots of leg pain lol

[@mosesh06]

😂😂😂

[@seanthegamer5552]

What would you think about costumes like what if you felt the need to put on a costume for alter ego more you know nothing serious just maybe like something you bought at the flea market or something that you thought was eccentric. You know kind of like AVGN dependa Mike matei did but you're different kind of way like make it your own like you have been I mean he kind of already do costume she both wear different outfits but I don't know if you want more or less is better that's all according to the pinion and I like both ways I like the way you're doing it now anyway I'm just saying

[@MortsGarage]

I love the ideas, thanks for giving them!

[@repomanzilla]

Mort if all resellers were like you when you do sell, then it would be fantastic. They all need to take some lessons from you!

[@MortsGarage]

Kind of you to say!