Why Game Collecting Has Become RIDICULOUS In 2024

[@MortsGarage]

MAKE SURE and check out Chris's music here on youtube @lifeismysoundtrack. Thanks for being willing to share your collection with us Chris!

[@GameJunctionMedia]

It’s certainly not easy to collect in 2023, or cheap for that matter. Thankful for everdrives and ODE’s!

[@MortsGarage]

They can come in handy!

[@therepairsloth]

I absolutely love this series, how open you are with your knowledge, and how happy everyone is when you tell them what they really have on their hands. Also, Chris seems like such a cool, laid back guy. And he's got great taste in games, too. Great video as always, Mort, and looking forward to seeing the rest of this collection!

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks man! Chris is indeed awesome. And yes, he has upper tier taste in games. Just wait...

[@HYDFDEMON]

Mort this was excellently done! The breakdown of values, the simplistic way of explaining conditioning and values, and overall back and forth of conversion and selling options was so well crafted. I can't wait to see more of videos in this format.

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks Zac! There's a playlist called "Appraisal videos" with a few more already made in the meantime. Enjoy!

[@Kerby]

this is my favorite series

[@MortsGarage]

You're in for a treat with what else Chris brings over

[@SteveReesVR]

Oh dude, keeping us hanging on a gaming cliffhanger 🫣 great video. Love this appraisal segment of your channel, it's handy for me to see games to keep an eye out for in the wild to add to my collection. Looking forward to the next 🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@MortsGarage]

Oh, just wait and see...

[@SteveReesVR]

@@MortsGarage 🤯I can't!!! Lol

[@vinylreckoning]

This is so informative for new and experienced collectors, plus it’s just fun to watch. Great series.

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Much love you 2.

[@mikemcculloch137]

Your videos really speak to my feelings of nostalgia for my youth and the warm fuzzy feelings that the games I played during those days tend to surface. These games spark memories of my past self. Memories of my life as a child, teen, young adult, etc. that aren't always immediately apparent or lucid from other reminders. Thank you, Mort. I love spending time hearing you talk video games in your garage.

[@MortsGarage]

I’m glad these videos hit that nerve. Cheers 👊

[@thebuzzing]

Like the video Mort! The game store you referenced in fountain valley is “Hidden Gem Video Games fountain valley” they’re phenomenal over there. Great editing you’re a one man machine! Lots of hard work paying off

[@MortsGarage]

I love Hidden Gem Videogames! I did a store overview of HGVG here on the channel as well. Awesome place!

[@jvargas6034]

Is It Worth Having Retro Game Consoles Nowadays And Collecting Games, Or Probably Moving On With The Newer Consoles?

[@MortsGarage]

All depends on your tastes. Hard to answer this one

[@jvargas6034]

@@MortsGarage My Son And I Had A Bunch Of Retro Games, PS2 Slims, XBOXes, And Wii At Our House, But We Got Rid Of Them In Summer 2022 And Not All Of Them. My Son Left A PS2 Slim At Home By Leaving Legally Blonde Inside. We Also Had A PS Vita That We Gave Away, And We Recharged It. During That Same Week, My Son Got A PS4 And Traded In Our Old Game Consoles

[@ddmplynx]

Great vid. Also, I just realized that your videos must have somehow subconsciously contributed to the fact that I just bought my first ever cardigan at 41 the other day.

[@MortsGarage]

My plan is WORKING.

[@gilbey80]

@@MortsGarage Oh watching without one is a no no......

[@MortsGarage]

Jimmi gets it.

[@christophergalarza5470]

I genuinely love this series. Never stop making it!

[@MortsGarage]

Only when it's genuine :) Curious - what aspects of it do you like?

[@christophergalarza5470]

@@MortsGarage definitely genuine and for me I love the antiques roadshow aspect of going through what folks thought was trash and finding out that it’s worth money. I love hearing about where these games came from and the memories associated with it. Video games have always been a source of joy for me and hearing these happy memories from the folks you bring on make me feel what I felt when I first experienced these games for myself. It doesn’t hurt that your love for what you’re doing is present and infectious. Big fan of everything you do but this video series just seems wholesome in the right way that hits that sweet spot just right. Keep doing what you do and you have a lifelong fan in me my friend.

[@sethtanner1]

I love this so much. Wish you would’ve blurred the last game & said just said this rpg…. Supa cliff hanger. Also, the way you are always so surprised that people will sell you their collections is the best!

[@MortsGarage]

Blurring would have been great, but also it's an indicator that there's even more interesting stuff beyond DW3 :) Also - I always make it clear before, during, and after filming that people should do what they feel is best. I never have anticipation that I'll be buying this stuff. But I'm grateful when it happens!

[@BlakRanger]

I can only imagine what else is in store from this collection. Definitely cool to see a 5-screw and 3-screw Zelda together.

[@MortsGarage]

Dude, just wait!

[@ChewyTheRed]

The anticipation is going to kill me. LoL. Great series Mort. Can’t wait to see more like this. Cheers! 👍

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you're here Chewy!

[@dominicvl1990]

Easily my favorite series on your channel. Always amazing editing. Thanks for the fun watch!!

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you enjoy it! These are a ton of fun to make.

[@saintburrito2082]

Bruh. Mort you killed it bruh. Great video. Looking forward to the next one

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you, Saint Burrito. You indeed have one of the greatest aliases on the KZbins.

[@HoonAgain]

Mort! You’ve struck content GOLD my friend. I love this series and watch it immensely as fast as humanly possible. Please label these series episodes accordingly so we know right away like Retro Rick did with his game collection challenge series.

[@MortsGarage]

Noted! Thanks Jeff :) I currently have everything in the Appraisal playlist as well.

[@birdazoid]

Love this series, Mort! Looking forward to the next one!

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks Birdazoid! This one has a wonderful crescendo.

[@LITTLE1994]

Good advice.

[@MortsGarage]

✌️

[@RetroRivals]

I love this series. I look forward to it. Your honesty and game knowledge is bar none. I’m pretty pumped for the 2nd and 3rd part. Then you pull out that banger at the end, dammmmmmmnnnnnnnnn!

[@MortsGarage]

Hehehe - Just WAIT AND SEE!!

[@GrimMetropolis]

Just awesome. Once again, I absolutely dig this series. The 3 part format is super alluring. Cant wait. Thanks ✌🤘

[@MortsGarage]

Right on! It's gonna go a couple unexpected places on this one

[@WavesNGames]

That outro had heart! I look forward to the rest of the series.

[@MortsGarage]

Much appreciated!

[@mikes062]

I have sealed copies of Sneak King and Pocket Bike Racer, maybe i should get those graded 🤔 I bet they’re worth a ton!!

[@MortsGarage]

DO IT SO YOU CAN RETIRE IN A MANSION!!

[@SWChris]

This video is way better than the ones from four months ago. I guess I'm going to have to watch more regularly. :)

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks!

[@oldschoolgamer469]

I cant wait to see the other videos. I am a NES game collector I didn't know about that Zelda. I learned something new..

[@MortsGarage]

So did I haha

[@christopherburgess6354]

I just recently sold my nephews CIB Dragon Warrior 3 and Complete without box Dragon Warrior 4 on ebay. I love RPG's always have but have no desire to fart around with an NES today. I did tell my nephew that I got a lot of joy out of deleting his decades old end game save files. He wanted to get rid of them so we split the profits.

[@MortsGarage]

Truly amazing how hours of time gets erased at the push of a button (or 2). Now is a great time to sell NES stuff. Thanks for commenting!

[@tiosam5188]

He llegado al punto de empezar a conseguir juegos sellados actuales y que se queden asi como el Cuphead, el Castlevania Requiem y otros mas y es algo que nunca he hecho. Actualmente tengo 184 videojuegos en mi coleccion y solo 10 o 13 de esos no tienen manual y son titulos caros y vere que pasara en un futuro. Excellent video Mort, keep it up bro.

[@MortsGarage]

¡Mientras te diviertas! Agradezco el comentario :)

[@shadrichardson6627]

Just buy what you want and hope you still have most of the classics. I ❤ retro games! Still loving all my Nintendo consoles. I'm into Gameboy right now!

[@MortsGarage]

Game Boy boxes games has become a bit of a focus for me lately as well. Thank for commenting!

[@brandonnielsen3610]

I may just be 7 months late here… but I kinda thought that prices were stabilizing if not going slightly down. For reference, I collect mainly NES, SNES, and Genesis.

[@MortsGarage]

That’s definitely true now. At this time, things were probably at a peak

[@donadz]

Hands down the best retro gaming channel. No question. Keep it up Mort!!

[@MortsGarage]

You’re making me blush Elliot D. CHEERS!

[@retro_escape2969]

Awesome video Mort! I look forward to seeing what you didn't show us in this video!

[@MortsGarage]

Oh man...just you wait :)

[@Xero36]

Love this series so far. Love the channel Mort.

[@MortsGarage]

So glad you're enjoying Patrick! Thanks for the kid words.

[@GameOnNetwork]

The only thing that I'm just actively looking for is a CIB copy of Gunstar Heros, and the two Fire Emblem games for the GBA. I'm at the point now where I'm limited to what I really want because of how much it is, and would just rather wait to get it from people who'd give the best deal possible.

[@MortsGarage]

SUCH great games to have CIB

[@DrinkGameswithJosh]

My man Mort! You are one heck of an Angler. You pull us all in with a great video and than hook us in for more. Some may go as far as calling you a real “Master Baiter”. 🤣 In all seriousness dude. This series is as fresh an idea as their is on KZbin. No one else is doing this and it’s a great way to talk nostalgia, collecting and value. Well done. I look forward to more. 🍻

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks man - your comments are always super fun (and funny) to read!

[@jarredcombs7603]

I love Jedi Power Battles. Great co-op game, and I don’t understand the mixed reception of it. It does start out harder and gets easier as you level up and get more combos. Maybe people that don’t like it just don’t play it long enough.

[@MortsGarage]

That could be it. Something about the game just felt choppy/clunky to me. I appreciate your thoughts on it though, I’ll revisit it.

[@RetroMoments]

Fantastic series! Watched every second of it.

[@MortsGarage]

I’m glad it kept your attention! If you didn’t know, I have a series of these appraisal videos in its own playlist here on the channel. Enjoy!

[@SquarePegs]

Fantastic video. Absolutely loved everything about it.

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Not sure if you saw the one prior (the thumbnail mentions disc rot) but check the appraisal videos playlist. Keep up the awesome uploads!

[@SquarePegs]

@@MortsGarage I did! Actually got me to go and check a lot of my older disc-based games to see if I needed to update. :) You're providing a fantastic service with this series. And - to go off of the video with you and Riff from last week, I actually tried a few new editing techniques for my latest video. Not the smoothest result, but it's all practice to move towards improvement right now. Thank you both for that inspiration!

[@MortsGarage]

@@SquarePegs This is the best!!!

[@jpoy21]

Next video please! Amazing content as usual Mort.

[@MortsGarage]

Hoping it'll happen soon!

[@retrobot85]

Great video as usual Mort! keep up the great work!

[@MortsGarage]

Really appreciate that 👊

[@joystickmanning7614]

Fantastic video. Can't wait to see what else he brought in the next one!

[@MortsGarage]

It’s really awesome :)

[@RectWizard]

Such a great video dude 😊

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's fun seeing your channel growth as well. KEEP IT UP!

[@zakryan4136]

Love this content. Best part of the channel

[@MortsGarage]

🤘

[@tr1bes]

If you don't need the money, just keep it or give it to niece and nephew so they can experience it. Once selling it, be sure enough that it will not be a regret. Rebuying old nostalgia items can be expensive. Ex. The price of Gamecube when the Wii came out drop to less than expected and people sell them to get new toys/games. And now, the price has gone through the roof. I regret selling my NES and collections for $30 to obtained SNES. Afterward, i regret selling it. 30 years later did i try to get it back but the price has gone up. Be sure not to regret once sell.

[@MortsGarage]

Great insights. I wonder how much younger generations will care about the old videogames though. I imagine my kids won't care too much about Dad's blurry low res n64 games too much. But who knows...

[@Tuffkid42]

This is my favorite series of yours

[@MortsGarage]

Word to your Mutha

[@repomanzilla]

The end of your video was fantastic. The feel the music the message. Awesome.

[@MortsGarage]

👊❤️

[@johnnymoles318]

Great video as usual mort. You're the best man!

[@MortsGarage]

Takes one to know one, yo

[@Bojanglez667]

Good job my dude, the only thing with ebay/mercari are fees, they will take what they can. But very well informed!

[@MortsGarage]

Indeed - hence the 85% valuation :)

[@Bojanglez667]

@@MortsGarage haha for real. :)

[@Media_Madman]

This was cool Mort. Cant wait for the next 2 👍

[@MortsGarage]

Cheers!

[@peterknighton2757]

It’s crazy I was bidding on a boxed sculptors cut. I bud £2500 it went £2870 something gutted…

[@MortsGarage]

Oof...sorry to hear this

[@peterknighton2757]

@@MortsGarage man honestly meant to up my bud but forgot 🤦‍♀️😪

[@PA_Pokemon_Pulls]

Such a great video Mort!

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you :)

[@nayr]

great video loved the explanation of items breakdown

[@MortsGarage]

🤘✌️

[@housethemous]

@8:22 A 5-screw does NOT mean it's a first print :P There are two prints before that with 5-screws!

[@MortsGarage]

Ooh - I didn’t know. Thanks for correcting me!

[@tpr311]

Awesome video as always. You have alot of friends looking to get rid of their games hahaha

[@MortsGarage]

It's been unexpected, but given how many people liked playing videogames as a kid, I bet you may have similar results!

[@Johnnyboi1986]

I could watch these all day.

[@MortsGarage]

📺📺

[@mikeal123456789]

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORT! Can't wait for the next 2 parts brother!

[@MortsGarage]

Yooooooooo! They’re worth waiting around for!

[@E-Z_Gamerz]

It’s ridiculous because KZbinrs gave all the secrets out and I would say 30% was because of grading… 70% KZbinrs, 30% grading.

[@MortsGarage]

Love the comment! I'm actually about to do a deep dive on this. Speculatively, I assume that a number of factors contributed to things like 5 screws, label variants, and other niche factors contributed to it. But I'd love to find some causally reliable data. It's telling that ALL collectibles have gone a similar path the last few years, not just games.

[@krykryretrotoys]

En la hora del lunch Mort gracias por tan buenos videos!!!

[@MortsGarage]

De Nada :)

[@atomiswave1971]

Sealed games have nothing to do with 99. 9 percent of collectors.

[@IuseanXboxController]

The ending

[@MortsGarage]

Thank you - Part 2 is up today!

[@IuseanXboxController]

@@MortsGarage Thanks for the heads up, can't wait to see it. Hopefully it's up by the time I'm done running errands and getting some stuff listed. 😀

[@omgitsmario7]

I stopped game Collecting it used be fun but now its like a chore

[@MortsGarage]

It’s definitely different than it used to be. I’m glad you’re here regardless though

[@777superlightwater]

Nice ‘68 shirt I’m a huge Norma Jean / The Chariot fan

[@MortsGarage]

You have great taste!

[@wettuga2762]

I'm glad to be on the cheaper side of retro gaming, the one that only cares about playing on the original consoles by using Everdrives and/or Optical Drive Emulators and skip physical games altogether, so for me all this crazyness around high retro games prices is just fun to watch as a mere spectator. I wonder what will happen in a few decades when the number of people interested in retro games goes way down due to old age, and younger people just has no nostalgia for such old systems.

[@MortsGarage]

SUCH A GREAT question and observation. Although, the high prices in retro games is mirrored by other collectibles as well - Pokemon cards, comics, etc. This is something I plan to explore with a fair amount of depth.

[@supersmallchibiwolf872]

These were some great classics. Also 4 Super Mario Bros. 3 Nice. Cool video. ^_^

[@MortsGarage]

Thanks! Well, technically 3 copies (the “left bros” copy is mine) but still!

[@supersmallchibiwolf872]

@@MortsGarage The Legend of Zelda games are amazing I love them. ^_^

[@Veggiephill]

I love these videos 🙌🏻

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you're here phillip!

[@JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701]

Dreamcast the favourite System besides a Nintendo System... *Welcome to the Club!*

[@MortsGarage]

YES!

[@JRPGLife]

This video made me want to buy 4 copies of Super Mario Bros. 3. So I guess mission success? Lol

[@MortsGarage]

ACHIEVEMENT: UNLOCKED

[@Sirretro]

Cliffhanger! 🤑 Great video Mort.

[@MortsGarage]

IT GETS WILD!

[@gray_g_gamer]

I really enjoy these kinds of videos. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy all your videos 😊

[@MortsGarage]

I'm happy for that!

[@romanhelmet8349]

Love this stuff

[@MortsGarage]

✌️

[@gilbey80]

Great video Mort! Really enjoyed it....

[@MortsGarage]

Thank Jimmi - glad you're here!

[@gilbey80]

@@MortsGarage I am always anticipating youre next video! Super fun content Mort and the way you deliver it, top notch!

[@slow3131]

great content mort!

[@MortsGarage]

Glad you're enjoying :) These are a ton of fun to make.

[@LinkeFlink]

This series is great.

[@MortsGarage]

Really glad you're enjoying it!

[@KayFabeMedia]

I see Mort video, I like Mort video.

[@MortsGarage]

🤘😊❤️😊🤘

[@anthonyxavier6300]

Pawn Stars: I'll give you $20 and I'm taking a huge risk.

[@MortsGarage]

😅

[@ButcherGrindslam]

Imagine those "collectors" keeping Zelda or any other game with battery inside sealed to discover that CR2032 leaked. 🤣

[@MortsGarage]

Yeah, not a good outcome there…

[@sourcreamsanchez6012]

I once shipped a complete Turbografx 16 to a fellow collector for free. I dont agree with the current value of retro games. I'll purposely sell a LoZ gold cart on ebay for $10 to throw the market off... Im that guy.

[@MortsGarage]

Generosity goes far :)

[@ivanvargas2425]

Very cool video

[@MortsGarage]

✌️👊

[@wizballcommodore8466]

God Bless The Mort ❤

[@MortsGarage]

God bless us all!

[@PEST__]

Me waiting for part two:🫠😬😬😬😬🥺

[@MortsGarage]

🧐

[@AltarOfGaming]

love this series! please find a good name for it

[@MortsGarage]

I'd love your suggestions :)

[@AltarOfGaming]

@@MortsGarage I think if you give the series a distinct name at the start or end of the title, it will help youtube show more of them to people who watched one of them. that's a big part of the algorithm, sadly I can't come up with any cool ideas right now xD "Valuing Old Game Collections" sounds pretty boring :P maybe "Mort's [insert cool word that hints at old game collections]" ?

[@MortsGarage]

Love this idea though

[@kingjaekob]

I disagree on Contra, very difficult game, with 1 shot you die, no health meter, like for example Ninja Gaiden/Castlevania type games....

[@MortsGarage]

Tough but the controls make it never feel unfair. Regardless, to each their own :)

[@danielbedgood8248]

this video is perfect

[@MortsGarage]

🤯😊

[@danielbedgood8248]

@@MortsGarage everything you said here is true. love that your not criticizing but rather uplifting and informing a friend and thus makeing new friends. love having you on whatnot with riff❤️

[@MortsGarage]

Always a blast to be there - thanks for watching!

[@thepickinpreacher]

my son wants that shenmue so what you charging lol

[@MortsGarage]

I’ll message you :)

[@mosesh06]

Amazing

[@MortsGarage]

🥳

[@SolitaryDust]

all I'm hearing is sell to mort he is the man

[@MortsGarage]

You can make more money elsewhere if you're looking to sell, but I am a mid tier option :)

[@mjcook3922]

The fact that people are consistently paying $20-30 for the Legend of Zelda is insane to me. I get that it's an extremely popular game but every time I go to conventions there are literally dozens of this game sitting around piled up on tables that aren't selling. Any smart person is going to know that the price of this game will eventually come down. Don't need to pay top dollar just to have it in a collection. I would rather play it as a rom on my laptop.

[@MortsGarage]

The collector mindset and the demand for it are interesting. Not many people who are hunting retro titles will get an NES and skip it, so the demand will always be there. But yup - they're EVERYWHERE. Thanks for commenting!

[@mjcook3922]

@@MortsGarage yeah it's a must own title for sure and when an entire generation is clamoring and competing over games it's a sellers market. I think part of the price rises revolve around online sales and people in remote areas don't have many options for video game stores outside of Game Stop so they pay the price out of necessity or impatience.

[@MortsGarage]

I agree, although I sell a lot of stuff to the Seattle area online.

[@heavyweightretrogamer4045]

Video games, the new way to launder money

[@MortsGarage]

🫣

[@Imaminimonstertruck]

"Con" is misleading. I sold game on eBay and they stole quick with no issues. I rather still my games on ebay then selling it to a scumbag filthy retro store thinking that I don't know what I have and telling me that my Super Mario RPGs is worth $1. 😂 Do not accept credits! Credits do not pay bills.

[@MortsGarage]

Sorry you had such a bad experience. Our local store owners have treated me and many others really well. Regardless, have a great week!

[@SteveO5O4]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MortsGarage]

🤘

[@mrbrocephus3849]

I send you a vid today 😂

[@MortsGarage]

Didn't see it, yo!

[@Tomb76ski]

Oh you tease

[@MortsGarage]

🥳

[@eye4eyelights]

If punch out was a 5 screw you are talking big big bucks

[@MortsGarage]

Yup. Which is a little crazy to me

[@thepickinpreacher]

before you sell let me know if there is anything I can get from you bahahaha

[@MortsGarage]

😎🤘

[@kentpaul2582]

Is it me or does he sound abit like Bill Clinton 😅

[@MortsGarage]

This is the first time I've heard this about Chris...unless you were talking about me and my thick Arkansonian accent.

[@kentpaul2582]

@@MortsGarage no it was definitely Chris. I think it's certain words he says he sounds like Bill Clinton 😅 I love your videos mort. Your a very humble comforting guy 🙂 I can tell by your kindness and body language. I've noticed you in a few swap meets on other yt channels but I haven't seen your side of the swap meet yet 🙂👍 I can't wait to see them. Keep up the good work and never give up mate 😊🤗

[@MortsGarage]

@@kentpaul2582 So kind of you to say - thanks Kent!

[@kentpaul2582]

@@MortsGarage your welcome brother 🙂

[@killafrog124]

Your editing skills rock 🪨 👌 surprising how fast you grew in ur skills.

[@MortsGarage]

This means the world to me!

[@tdog609]

I just bought a first edition of mario 3 (left bros) and the other complete. Im trying to get my 6 year old niece in to original nintendo 😂

[@MortsGarage]

Fun! That’s a great one to play

[@megamob5834]

This series rules. And a three-parter!? You are too good to us Mort 🫡

[@MortsGarage]

👊🤘🤘