As a Virginian it’s awesome that you reviewed this place, I’ve been buying from them for years they literally out class every game store I’ve been to, if you ever have the chance to go there you will be amazed by the store itself and the awesome staff
@NightShepards2 ай бұрын
Same here Tboy love that place!
@competitivedishwasher65792 ай бұрын
Same sentiments here! My only complaint is their prices used to be WAY lower back in the day, but since the great retro gaming boom during the pandemic, their prices have ballooned.
@SaabTheFox2 ай бұрын
Haven't been in years but it's a NoVa gem
@Hyperfixd2 ай бұрын
Haha same! we got some solid stores around us. Between E-starland and Super bit we're covered.
@Lil_Lobo2 ай бұрын
Didn't know I t existed
@stevenlu0ng2 ай бұрын
The fact that estarland didn’t charge you for both power supply and disc reader repair says everything about the company. They actually did the most fair business practice. Huge thumbs up
@crunchyfrog5552 ай бұрын
Not only that but they were very descriptive of what they tried. Ofttimes companies who are charlatans don't do that, suggesting they either haven't a clue, or are liars. These seem legit.
@jasons_supra2 ай бұрын
Worked at eStarland for years and all of the used products/games they sell are top notch. Every item is thoroughly tested, cleaned and shrink wrapped. And I'm not sure if he still works there, but the repair technician is a literal genius. Seems like the 3DO repair was just held back by parts availability.
@mi5iu49128 күн бұрын
That's good to know. I know in the past Dkoldies had some questionable business practice all they did was barely wipe down the console and called it a day.... Estarland seems like their quality control is better
@X-S-V-b1e23 күн бұрын
@@mi5iu491dk still has the issuen😅
@missingno8114 күн бұрын
Its understandable, parts are hard to find and when you do find them now it would cost more to fix than buying another console. I miss stores that sell component parts.
@TheM0T2 ай бұрын
I used to work at eStarland. One thing you didn't try was doing a trade-in. They tend to be SUPER strict about conditions and contents. You may have noticed that they specify each individual thing (box, manual, etc.), which applies to the trade-ins as well; expect large deductions if your items aren't complete. There were no third-party controllers because they don't allow that. You either provide a first-party controller with your trade-in, or they force you to buy a first-party controller from them and deduct the cost from the trade value. I am surprised by the Xbox One. I would guess the controller was an oversight unless that's just what was traded in with the console, or they didn't have any Xbox One controllers available to put with it. Forgetting to reset the console to factory settings was definitely a mistake. I'm also surprised by the Gameboy. I would have expected them to clean it better and put on a new screen lens if they were going to call it an A unless they have started slacking since I left. As for the discs, they have an industrial resurfacing machine, so most discs look spotless. On the other hand, that is another way to reduce trade-in values since they will deduct a couple dollars for resurfacing if your disc isn't perfect.
@FrankDeMamp2 ай бұрын
Yeah I traded in a gameboy advance which was working perfectly and the screen was in great shape (had a screen protector) but they took off $20 from the total of $55 because of the fading and scratches on the shell. Like it's a handheld, you hold it 100% of the time you use it. And not to mention, there is like nothing to buy with your trade in money. There are barely any consoles available in stock. Vitas, 3DS's, PSPs, etc. And when there are, they are SUPER inflated if it's popular. Like DSi's selling for $125. So the higher trade-in values they curb against with those.
@Ezio79312 ай бұрын
So I'm curious why are they charging almost $30 for a $25 psn gift card?
@TheM0T2 ай бұрын
@@Ezio7931 They have no wholesale source for gift cards for anything. They buy them from some other store for face value and then charge higher than face value. They don't expect regular customers to buy them; they're intended for international customers who can't get the gift cards in their region or domestic customers who want to use trade-in credit to buy them.
@Alton40002 ай бұрын
Yeah I've done a trade in with them, made some good bank, got less for my psp games since they didn't have the original umd shells.
@TheM0T2 ай бұрын
@@FrankDeMamp Yeah, they used to have better prices and better availability for most common consoles/handhelds. Ever since the pandemic sales boom, it seems like they can't keep stuff in stock. No clue if it is a lack of people trading in, a fast turnaround when they do get something or both. The fact that they have every single product they've ever sold still showing with a greyed-out price makes it look worse, as Austin noted. I had suggested taking down the pages for more obscure items or variants that are unlikely to ever come in again, but they insist on keeping it all visible for trade-in and SEO purposes. As long as you filter by availability when browsing, it's not as bad.
@Youtubeguy122 ай бұрын
Nooo your blowing up my spot! I go here all the time and they are pretty priced at market. I’ve gotten consoles from them and they are usually at a higher price point because they have a refurb department that goes in and gets it to as close to factory as possible. But they are a good company I’ve been buying my games and consoles for years no complaints they even have a god refund policy. They are goated and deserve the recognition
@abstruseglitch2 ай бұрын
I used to work there from 2020-2021. Def not a scam but the owner is pretty ecentric. And idk if he still works there, but when I was there, we had a repair guy named Luis who could fix damn near anything. The guy's a savant. Our repair department was, like, two or three people and was constantly backed tf up. Not helped by the fact that they do same-day phone repairs which can cause interruptions in the console repairs.
@devin215622 күн бұрын
You’re the second person to talk about how awesome their repair guy is. He must have made a good impression on people.
@dynamic23362 ай бұрын
Living about 10 minutes away. They shrink wrap EVERYTHING. My only real complaint with the physical store is they dont price ANYTHING. you either have to use your phone or one of the Kiosks to check the current pricing. Makes sense from a buisness standpoint so they dont have to update tags but kinda of annoying.
@ej_tech2 ай бұрын
Electronic price tags are a thing. Best Buy have been using it for a long while.
@juki63772 ай бұрын
@@ej_tech i havent seen them in that form, that would discourage me from buying or impulse buying. European stores sometimes have rfid tags that can get changed wirelessly, where i currently live its all stickers :)
@LPcrazy_882 ай бұрын
@@ej_tech You'd have to visit this place to understand just how infeasible that would be for them. They have so much inventory they have dozens of boxes sitting around full of games outside of their normal inventory on the shelves. Not to mention there is a massive price difference between the hundreds of games for every console.
@reniervandermerwe2 ай бұрын
business*
@jasons_supra2 ай бұрын
It's because prices on retro collectibles are constantly fluctuating. I worked there for years and was one of the only people setting prices on the site. We changed prices on hundreds of games daily
@bullshooter40402 ай бұрын
They even fixed my super rare Japanese only PC Engine DUO-R (PC Engine + CD). The long lead time for repairs is a thing, but that's because all of Maryland, VA, DC and surrounding states are willing to send their broken stuff here and the repair costs are very fair.
@riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip2 ай бұрын
Reminder that "warranty void if removed" stickers hold no legal sway in any US court.
@antonyjames46982 ай бұрын
i honestly dont think estarland is doing that though to be grimy or anything like that.. i think its more along the lines of "hey if it doesnt work dont open it up and try to fix it leading to destroying it further and giving us more work to do in repairing it when you do send it back"
@antonyjames46982 ай бұрын
i think its more of a deterrant than an actual thing. just basing this off how easy going austins repair experience was.
@iChannelz882 ай бұрын
I worked in a repair/console modding shop that sold refurbed and modded consoles while i was in high school and we put several of those warranty stickers both inside and outside the console, so when people tried to return their “broken on arrival consoles” with 1 sticker out of 3 or no stickers at all (which had unique numbers on every console we sold), we knew for sure they had swapped out their refurbed/modded 360 for their old broken red ringing 360s. We used them primarily to tell if the console was sold from us and to detect those kind of frauds.
@kiphenry882 ай бұрын
Unless you're PNY and you don't care what's legal.
@mimivrc41482 ай бұрын
the first console I ever bought from eStarland didn't work and they tried to blame me because they forgot to put the warranty void sticker on it. I never even opened it. they did eventually replace it but they gave me attitude the entire time. it was literally my first experience with them too
@KennyPham2 ай бұрын
Estarland is awesome for this expansive showroom, but the in person experience is awful. They're woefully understaffed and if you want something not on display it takes forever for them to pick it and ring you up. on top of that I was quoted a months long waiting period for repairs, at that point I just learned how to fix my consoles myself in that time.
@GALANTXVR42 ай бұрын
Been a customer of Chris since 94 when they were at their Annandale location. The first system I bought was my NEO GEO in 94. Then I would buy Japanese games from them and have my Saturn modded to play US and Japanese games. All my systems I bought from the Annandale store till the Dream Cast. Then they moved location and a game stop opened up close by so I stopped going. But I still have fond memories of Starland and Chris and how chill and laid back he was. I don't know if he's still the owner but I hope he's doing well.
@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep2 ай бұрын
24:10 "They charged you $100 for that?! You could have brought it into work and Ken and I would have broken it for free!"
@Dusty_B2 ай бұрын
Yeah biggest knock I could give them is they can be slow, but compared to how some other shops are this is extremely forgivable. I’d say all in all a good place to pick up games.
@None175552 ай бұрын
Warranty void stickers are unenforceable in Canada and the USA. They aren't illegal to slap on there though, for some reason. Maybe because they are enforceable in some other markets.
@MTGeomancer2 ай бұрын
Yes, but also it's not like you can just tell them on the phone "Hey, that's not enforceable!" and they'll go "Yeah, you're right, okay, we'll honor it." In reality you'd have to take them to court to force them to honor it, and good luck affording that.
@xx_andysixx_xx2 ай бұрын
In all honesty, in today’s society, I see it more as a way to deter anyone from attempting to repair something they’re either not qualified to do or strip of parts and then try to send it back to them or flip it. I sincerely doubt that they are as stuck up about warranty labels as DK Oldies or other similar companies.
@humble2246Ай бұрын
Thats a lie. Ftc can get invovled if you report them@@MTGeomancer
@landark19672 ай бұрын
I've spent a lot of money at E-Starland and all of it in person. The theme for the store, and I guess in general, is that everything moves slow. It takes a long time to find the price of things, when there's a line it moves anguishinly slow, and the checkout process takes forever as well. But the quality of what's there is great and as I found out after my copy of "Bad Dudes' for the NES didn't work, they stand behind their stuff. Of course, the process of them checking to make sure it actually didn't work took a long time. They strive for a Japanese used game store feel and they have some fun merchandise and it reminds me of some of the stores I've been to in Japan, so kudos. Please don't buy up all the good stuff so there's still something for me to get when I go.
@LeesReviews692 ай бұрын
EStarland is going to be crushed with orders after this wow
@Kixnlogst2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you've reviewed eStarland as a fellow Virginian myself! I have bought some games from them and though the price boom during the pandemic doesn't feel right, most of the items are far reasonable! Highly recommend to those shopping online and to those who are from the VA area or visiting!
@FrankDeMamp2 ай бұрын
yeah they have a DS Lite for $125 right now. A $40 console btw. SUUPER reasonable...
@Lumilicious2 ай бұрын
15:50 No. These pieces loved to break off the disc drive and fall down into the console, especially when you were a bit rougher with inserting discs.
@BucketOfFail2 ай бұрын
I don't buy retro games so it may be something I just haven't seen in other videos of people buying from different places, but I really like that when buying games it told you straight out if you were buying a complete copy or not. I have seen so many Gamestop videos where it's a complete crapshoot with what you receive.
@Spencer188612 ай бұрын
eStarland is local to me, and back in the 2010's they were my go-to spot for anything retro game related. They had good prices, tons of stuff, and were extremely knowledgeable about the retro stuff. Lately, however, their prices have been quite bad as far as the retro stuff goes and they've become a bit soulless. I also bought a copy of Wild Arms 4 from them in 2021 and while the disc and box art were legitimate, the physical box itself had been replaced with a dirt-cheap aftermarket box. Since then I've shopped at Super Bit in Annandale which is significantly more personal and meticulous.
@elysiumemerald52102 ай бұрын
0:28 I'm more distracted on Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance then what Austin is talking about.
@LetsPlayKeldeo2 ай бұрын
The red bushing on the Ps1 only shows if the plastic parts are broken out ie meaning this is the original spindle and on top of it its broken
@connaryoung90082 ай бұрын
I came to the comments to say the same thing.
@SuperIronDan2 ай бұрын
To often he seem to doesn't know what he's talking about.
@jamesp57802 ай бұрын
After being aware of them as an online presence for years, I took a birthday adventure to Chantilly, Virginia in May of this year. I was completely overwhelmed by their selection of preowned games, collectibles and just random video game stuff. I paid market price for a replacement copy of Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions for PS3 only to have the price drop by $20 a few weeks later. I also picked up a minty strategy guide for Link Between Worlds. Very awesome experience, glad you had positive vibes from them too. If you're in the area do not miss the Annex of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. They have an SR-71 Blackbird, a Space Shuttle and the Enola Gay just to name a few of the aerospace history treasures inside. Both the museum and eStarland showroom are just a hop from Dulles International airport if you have a long layover. Cheers from Baltimore!
@Shiny1012 ай бұрын
Is it weird that idc about old consoles/PC parts/or most goofy tech, but I still LOVE this channel? 😂
@JOhernan002 ай бұрын
Props to to eStarland. I've been there in person and they absolutely care. It is one of the major things I miss from VA.
@RubyMVmistress2 ай бұрын
I've been buying from Estarland for about twelve years. Not often, but every time I do, the disk and case are super clean.
@heyjustj2 ай бұрын
That Sega CD should have come with an extra piece of plastic to extend it so it fit properly under the entire console. I had that exact same setup.
@competitivedishwasher65792 ай бұрын
Hey, eStarLand is getting wider recognition! *Oh no, eStarLand is getting wider recognition. Does this mean their prices are about to go through the roof?*
@FrankDeMamp2 ай бұрын
My issue with them has always been console availability. Yay they have great trade in values. Oh no I can't use my money on anything...
@Treychik2 ай бұрын
yup...now 'THANKS' to Austin the prices will go higher and the repairs will take muuuuuuuuuuch longer :(
@LPcrazy_882 ай бұрын
I mean their prices are already pretty looney toons for anything that has value. Last year I saw a beaten up Pokemon Red in stock and they wanted over 120 bucks for just the cart. Meanwhile I got a pristine one off of Ebay for 60 bucks. They only have reasonable market prices for things that aren't popular.
@Treychik2 ай бұрын
@@LPcrazy_88 which is fine. They need to get money somehow, lol :)
@competitivedishwasher65792 ай бұрын
@FrankDeMamp that used to be a MAJOR problem since the pandemic. But in my more recent visits, they're getting more and more systems out there and available again. I even saw some rarer systems, like an Intellivision.
@zackalcar54882 ай бұрын
Been buying from them for years. Only had one issue with a Genesis not working, they replaced it no charge. Plus they switched a SNES Game Genie when it wasn't working. Just sent both back and while mine was being sent to them. They sent the replacements out.
@woogaloo2 ай бұрын
Having 1st party stuff with the console is pretty awesome. I think with the "void warranty" stickers is more of a way to protect themselves when someone gets a system and say it doesn't work. I've seen other KZbinrs who do repairs and have gotten consoles back with different parts than the system they sent out after the costumer said "it doesn't work".
@TrexelCat2 ай бұрын
So, I purchased a PS3 DS3 replacement controller from eStarland because the PS3 I got from someone only had a third party USB controller. I had my doubts as one has seen in prior videos the DS3 is the most widely knocked off controller. And the controller that most of these sellers like to skimp out on. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered a Grade A version. And not only did it practically look and feel like it had never been used. It was an actual official DS3. They even replaced the battery with a better one that holds far more charge than the original. As for why they are mostly out of stock, it's because their stock relies on people selling things to them, NOT reselling eBay items like DKOldies does. So, given the tone of this video and the positive rating. If you have some retro equipment that you don't want any more, sell it to them. Cause they appear to be reputable.
@PolyesterMoustache2 ай бұрын
wow I remember when Estarland was just an impressively good game store tucked in the back corner of a warehouse in Merrifield, Virginia. even then their quality control, organization, and inventory was fantastic. cool to see their web store has started reaching a much wider audience
@WA113_EV3Ай бұрын
eStarland?! Dude, I thought I was the only one who knew it existed! I didn't realize it was a legit thing in the video game community! I've been to their physical store in Virginia, and it's, in my opinion, a gamer's paradise ❤
@BeerusTVDB18 күн бұрын
As the Collector in the Estarland video I find it odd that anyone would think this fantastic place is a scam. For over 20 years Estarland and Starland have opened the gates of gaming and pop culture for Northern Virginia and America. If you haven't experienced this fantastic place out please do so and again this is the collection that yours could be!!! I'm holding a PlayStation 5
@sdzero2 ай бұрын
eStarland has been one of my favorite online video game retailers for many years now. They do pretty much everything I could want from a video game retailer. I'd recommend them! 👍
@user-be3mk6cg4c2 ай бұрын
We can talk about the Wii U here, it's beautiful and underappreciated
@Tubeyou2343hhsg2 ай бұрын
2013 customer: what’s Nintendo’s new console employee the Wii U customer I’ll take a ps4
@fluffehgamer47122 ай бұрын
I don’t see a Wii U in the video?
@oneshotgrow2 ай бұрын
That blue PS2 is gorgeous. That color scheme looks great
@ImUnderTheBedАй бұрын
Been shopping with estarland for almost two decades at this point and they have not let me down yet. Really like the shopping experience with them.
@DragokillaHD2 ай бұрын
being from VA, I’ve been gatekeeping this spot for years but I’m also glad they’re getting the recognition they deserve
@playerroku44122 ай бұрын
Gatekeeping inflated places? Is this supposed to be a flex? I'm confused.
@DragokillaHDАй бұрын
@@playerroku4412 ok
@please-wake-up-now2 ай бұрын
I love that you tried so many different consoles! 😄 It's kinda wild how inconsistent these retro places can be. Like, some things come back looking brand new, and others are just... a mess. But hey, it’s all about the nostalgia, right? 🎮✨
@tboy54362 ай бұрын
I brought my Wii here three times to fix because they fixed the wrong things each and every time, it wasn’t until the third time that I straight up told them it was the disc drive and not the other things they wrongly fixed. That being said they still have great deals and the games and consoles are in good condition
@goofygoofymf4 сағат бұрын
I live like 10 minutes from there! Very cozy vibes. They even do custom engraved water bottles, wallets, etc.
@mach29222 ай бұрын
Northern Virginian here. Been using them for years! If you ever have the chance to check it out in person, DO IT
@GndmWngZro2 ай бұрын
I work right across the street from them and always enjoy going to their show room.
@patwilliams73622 ай бұрын
Not a scam. Been shopping with Starland since they were in Annandale VA. Got my Saturn modded to play Japanese games. Bought tons of imports from them. Back in loke 1997 or 98.
@Echoparticle2 ай бұрын
At Bradlick Shopping Center! I always wanted to wander in after tae kwon do practice and watch other kids play Star Fox 64.
@SomemanAwe112Ай бұрын
Bots
@MultiNINJASKATER2 ай бұрын
I live 10 min away from them this is so awesome they are getting reviewed!!!
@Ccvikings20092 ай бұрын
Xbox one was awesome with the Kinect. Swapping from tv to gaming was flawless. Changing channels with your voice before it became normal
@cadetrenewАй бұрын
to call it a failure is wild... He could have just said he preferred PS4.
@xnamkcor2 ай бұрын
>50 year old console. >Unit was opened before. That's like complaining someone's grandma isn't a virgin...
@The92Waffles2 ай бұрын
talking about the PS1? He was just making note of the refurb job
@fracturedfuture3702 ай бұрын
@@The92Waffles no, the 3do
@xnamkcor2 ай бұрын
@@The92Waffles 3DO
@HerecomestheCalavera2 ай бұрын
And then they can't fix it because it needed a new part. Why do they even offer 3DO repair?
@TheM0T2 ай бұрын
1. 3DO came out in October 1993 (in the US), so it is not quite 31 years old, far less than over 50 since that would require it to be earlier than 74. The only game "consoles" that are old are the original Magnavox Odyssey and a few Pong consoles. 2. It is possible for a ~30-year-old console to have never been opened. It is not possible for someone's grandma to be a virgin unless there was adoption involved, I guess. It's not possible for a biological grandma, at least. 3. Yes, I'm being pedantic. I'm older than the 3DO (and so is Austin, for that matter), so seeing someone say "over 50" made me feel old and salty. Also, they weren't complaining about it being opened before or using that as an excuse. They stated what they observed, which is good practice for someone doing professional repairs. It's relevant because if it were unopened, then they would know what to expect from it being stock. Once it's been opened anything goes, which can make the repair process more difficult. As for the reply asking why they even offer the service, many non-proprietary parts are still available, and not all repairs require parts. The fact that they still charge the total labor price for a failed repair is a bit lame, though. If it were up to me, I'd probably offer something like labor costs being converted to store credit in the event of an unrepairable item. That way the customer still gets something for their money and the company doesn't have to eat the loss of a full refund.
@Dudewitbow2 ай бұрын
as a person who grade returned leased laptops and mac products, these console companies and their grading are very GENEROUS about what they claim to be A and B grade.
@tomscioscia98692 ай бұрын
"There was a time in the mid-2010s where Telltale were crushing it...". Then they killed Reuben and the hearts of millions of small children were broken. Their angry parents destroyed Telltale.
@SevenGC892 ай бұрын
20:34 I wholeheartedly agree with that take, I can't stand the show but I love the story in the games, prob since you're the one making all the choices it feels more impactful when someone dies because you made the wrong choice or you missed the button prompts.
@lucutes29362 ай бұрын
Indeed
@carldufton12862 ай бұрын
Hi Austin and all the guys n girls behind the scenes. Great video, great job…as usual much love from the UK
@eekzMadeThisАй бұрын
The little black plastic part you found in the PlayStation was from the spindle where you place the disk. Those red bits on the spindle are underneath the black plastic part you found. As a kid I played PlayStation so much that those black plastic bits would break off and it wouldn’t hold my disk anymore. Happened to 3 or 4 PlayStations in my time as a kid 🤣. My guess is they didn’t replace any part of the laser/spindle assembly.
@rodafowa127918 күн бұрын
Wow, this was a blast from the past. I remember buying Dreamcast games from eStarland 20+ years ago. If I remember correctly, they were one of just a few places in the US that had PAL/JP versions of Dreamcast games in the US that would ship to you. Again, if I remember correctly, I paid for the games with a money order. It had to be a money order, because I didn't even have a bank account at that time.
@Josephcruzzz2 ай бұрын
I love estarland! I live about 15 min away and enjoy going to their store. Have shopped and sold to them for years and they have been amazing. I always take the store credit cause it’s so easy to spend it back there anyways lol glad to see u do a video on them and glad ur overall experience was good, hands down my fav video game shop
@97BuckeyeGuy2 ай бұрын
It's great to see a non-scammy used console seller. Well done, eStarland.
@chucky1102 ай бұрын
The reason the Genesis was hanging over is because the Mega CD was missing the Genesis extension. It came with it when it was new.
@MustachioFurioso91342 ай бұрын
I have used eStarland since I was a kid. In fact, all of my Dreamcast gear since 2008 has been from them. Glad to see them finally make it here.
@linuxares2 ай бұрын
Haha just visited their website. It loads so sloooow! Austin you're causing it a "hug of death" xD
@Psychopathic98x2 ай бұрын
I’ve bought many items from Estarland. Had a few minor issues with a few games but the few consoles I bought work perfectly and came in excellent condition regardless of the grade 🤣
@killerbean-wx3ib2 ай бұрын
Actually gonna have to check these guys out I’ve got some consoles to get fixed. Have to check out there store to sounds like a store full of people who actually care and take pride in gaming.
@PSXHistorian2 ай бұрын
When I was in Virginia I visited this company. It was really awesome to walk through. Lots of awesome games, consoles and goodies. I need to make another trip down there!
@DctrGizmo2 ай бұрын
I give them props for giving you original controllers!
@rollingtroll2 ай бұрын
You know what; I do like this company more than a little. Good stuff! Love the e-mails they sent.
@themetalreaperttv2 ай бұрын
this place is great in person, it was worth the 4 hour drive for me to go there last year.
@PlanetMobius8720 күн бұрын
I ordered maybe 10 XBOX 360 games from them last year. They were all used but came in crazy amazing condition and shrink wrapped. I was very happy
@Claasic2 ай бұрын
I live 15 min down the road from estarland. I was able to buy all of my favorite games in their hardened / steel cover editions , such a great store , amazing retro games and consoles and even repaired my old Xbox 360 controller
@EdHadder2 ай бұрын
Really Great Video Austin 👍🏻
@AKGAMES232 ай бұрын
When I have a question about something Austin always answers it 🤞
@webyugioh2 ай бұрын
Been going there for over a decade! They have been able to fix everything I've throw at them for less than $50 (even if it does take 3-ish months)
@StevoSupremo2 ай бұрын
I do a lot of garage sale game hunting and any ps3 or xbox one consoles I find, I always ship to them for trade. They offer a great trade price for super slims in particular. They even pay for the shipping! Then I use that credit to snatch games for the collection. Always been a smooth experience everytime I use them!
@Spacething74742 ай бұрын
8:38 every video of yours should have a laugh track
@DeeJayAmK2 ай бұрын
They did not communicate with me when I sent my Atari Jaguar CD in. They had it for over 2 months without a single email to me. Finally after weeks of trying to get in touch with them, they responded to me. They did ship back my unit and refunded my money never once touching my Jaguar CD. I later found a laser pick up on ebay, an original oem and brand new, now it works. I have since decided to repair all of my consoles on my own, which has lead me down a rabbit hole of console repair and modding. The moral of my story is, fix your own stuff.. I found out that it is not at all hard to do it.. Saves you some money and you know exactly what you are getting since it is your own work. I now have a new hobby as well.
@GibbsBro2 ай бұрын
I've bought PS1 games from them before. No complaints. Definitely not a scam.
@dylan1kenobi2 ай бұрын
eStarland has been my go to store for a long time. I slowly over time just traded in all the games I didn't want or were finished playing. Before long I had enough store credit to pick up a PS5 they had refurbished for a deal!! Amazing trade in values, amazing used game variety and condition. They also take things in a variety of conditions! Still go there for all my physical releases and will probably always come back for my hardware purchases! EDIT: They also do a great job of notifying you when an item is back in stock! That's how I grabbed the PS5! I've got a list of rare/obscure games in my list and I'll occasionally get an email saying "Hey! 'Back to the Future the Telltale game' is back in stock!"
@clapzidrxp24612 ай бұрын
I really enjoy this “is it a scam” series ❤
@alexenochss2 ай бұрын
one thing i will mention about this is that certain models of the ps1 had that red rubberband/bumper in the drive and yes certain models had feet like that out of the box
@tbytecreator2 ай бұрын
I LOVE EStarland. As they ship overseas, as a Brazilian i am a pretty regular customer. I never asked for the repair services, but for games they are awsome, and the expensive prices for EUA, here in Brazil we are willing to pay just because some games/consoles are pretty expensive here as well.
@pbroy642 ай бұрын
I remember buying Keio Flying Squadron there back in the Sega CD days. Got both the US and Japanese version from them. Still have them till this day. They were my go to for imports when they were still in Springfield.
@zwolfwolf83322 ай бұрын
Austin is almost certainly a scam. Estarland however is reputable. They have a brick and mortar store in Chantilly va. Good knowledgeable staff and do stand by their work.
@spellfireforge2 ай бұрын
hello, store manager. Thank you for joining the chat.
@ionstocke47012 ай бұрын
$225 for an og xbox one should be illegal. he"ll spend that much just to maintain power supplies.
@Wabajck2 ай бұрын
Glad you looked up the pricing on the Xbox cuz you absolutely got fleeced on that one
@tvandbeermakehomergo2 ай бұрын
Red is where the pastic has broken off, not replaced. it happened on my OG playstation years ago!
@annieworroll43732 ай бұрын
Yeah, they can't legally deny warranty repair just because you opened it up. They have to be able to demonstrate that your fucking around actually caused or exacerbated the damage. A warranty sticker I don't think is necessarily a problem morally(check with a lawyer about legally) if used as a quick check to see if they need to look for customer induced damage. Still intact? Skip that inspection and the time it takes. Not there? Take a little closer look, but don't deny coverage based on sticker status alone.
@bubbledoubletrouble2 ай бұрын
3:54 The Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA) regulates manufacturers' and distributors' warranties. However, eStarland is a refurbisher of used products, not a manufacturer or distributor, and the applicability of the MMWA to this scenario has yet to be tested.
@mintymedic31892 ай бұрын
All I know is my Let’s go Pikachu Nintendo switch joy con controller got saved by by them from an unfortunate cat accident that busted a stick and it’s worked fine ever since. I could’ve replaced the controller with a different one but I wanted the originals that came with my switch to both work and was very satisfied with my service and the fact that I wouldn’t have to drive back after it and have it shipped home. ☺️ They are solid folks.
@kylestephens14212 ай бұрын
19:15 At least your xbox updated and still worked. Mine did, years ago, and never turned back on. Now it's sitting in a landfill somewhere.
@MyNameIsZeppelin2 ай бұрын
Regardless of their success rate this company is 100% honest which is amazing
@daarsena2 ай бұрын
The Xbox One is the console that made me build a PC. I had over 40 games for my 360, maybe bought 6 games for the One. Waiting two hours for updates every time I turned it on or bought a new game was it for me.
@RonHarrisMe2 ай бұрын
The cost of older systems, I would think they get systems in all sorts of disrepair. They spend the money on labor and parts to put them back together. Those costs are added to the system they put up for sale in order to make a profit. Hence, the systems that have MORE NEWER parts as well as more labor costs, would be more expensive? Kind of makes sense to me why that one system was maybe a bit above the average.
@AndyMitchellUK26Ай бұрын
The PS1- That red ring on the spindle shouldn't be visible, there are meant to be black bits of plastic there (the bits that were rattling around)
@dionelr2 ай бұрын
That PS1 startup sound is a thing of beauty. 😅
@SWOhioSpeedtesting2 ай бұрын
Xbox One OG is borderline DKOldies highway robbery. There’s literally thousands of Xbox One S models and even X models under $225. Otherwise, the rest of the lot wasn’t too bad except maybe the Gameboy
@robertwilson89392 ай бұрын
tbh that feels like its more on them as the buyers at this point lol
@ionstocke47012 ай бұрын
i bought my Series S for less
@aaronhess76352 ай бұрын
Not sure what is more crazy: getting charged for a repair for a console that wasn't repaired and they knew they didn't repair it but still charged you, or charging $225 for a Xbox one (which you can easily get on eBay in the $100 range.)
@JonPonikvar2 ай бұрын
Dang it, y'all are signal-blasting eStarland to the masses! Now it will be even harder to grab my Wishlist items whenever they come back in stock!! For real though, I'm super happy to see them getting more attention. I've lived within 30 minutes of them and have been their loyal customer since the late 90s (when they used to be just a hole-in-the-wall place with a single room flooded with 8/16-bit games), so I will always sing their praises over any other game stores. For the complaint with the wait times, keep in mind that they're just the one location, with just the staff they have onhand doing all the repairs, and they service repairs coming in from across the entire country. Honestly it's impressive that they even offer to take repairs at all from non-local customers since I imagine the load can get pretty heavy.
@MudSluggerBP2 ай бұрын
I bought a Wii here in the UK, MK1 with the GC back compatibility for 20 quid from CEX. Those online stores are screwing over collectors 👎🏻
@Serithin2 ай бұрын
Part 2 covering some of their additional services? Brought a beaten up GBA SP Flame Red in for a shell swap, IPS screen and new battery. Misc product; figures, statues, apparel, art, model kits and such. Engraving services also on lots of things.
@DevilMayKye2 ай бұрын
I bought an imported game from them once for an incredibly low discount, and even won one of their giveaways. Really liked my experience shopping with eStarland.
@ElyseHorvath2 ай бұрын
I go to Estarland in person I don’t think I’ve ever ordered online when I can just get on the bus and head over there like a few other people have said they don’t price stuff in person you have to go online for there price so it’s kinda hard to get a deal but you also know the quality is there so it’s worth ig
@geribaldi22 ай бұрын
Look, they have whatever they have in stock at the time. This depends on whether anyone traded one in (since they are not being made anymore). Also I have been a LONG time customer of eStarland and love it. I have a Gamegear where the monitor died. They fixed it. Nintendo DS games, purchased both in store and online..no issues. Do they have everything at any one time - of course not..that is a ridiculous expectation for a used game store. Heck, I even purchased Color Gameboy games (I did mention I have a DS-Lite ^_^ ).
@ericbarlow6772Ай бұрын
I used to live about 10 minutes away from them in Chantilly, VA. I have never had any issues with them.