I Found the RAREST GameCube Game!

Wow folks, this was easily one of the most rollercoaster-y episodes of the GameCube Gambit yet. Interested to hear your thoughts in the comments!
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[@struanpeat5116]

my recommendation is to keep it aside, and in a future episode you commit the whole episode to trying to find the budget to buy it off yourself, and if you fail, you have to sell it and all profit from that episode can go to another project or another episode that way you still take a swing at getting the game in a gamecube gambit episode, but you can still count the profit from selling it in this episode because you bought it off yourself at the expected price

[@jared.1]

That’s an amazing suggestion in my opinion

[@krossboe8512]

He already used the fund from the game in this episode, so he wouldn’t be able to buy it from himself, as per the rules of the challenge.

[@struanpeat5116]

@@krossboe8512 thats what im saying, if he buys it off himself at the price he expected to sell the disc ($650 if i remember correctly) then he'll still have earned that profit

[@krossboe8512]

@@struanpeat5116 it’s already listed on his eBay store for over 1k. Also he says he doesn’t want loose stuff, only CIB, anyways

[@PhoneGuyTV]

i found it complete at my local game store for 50 bucks lmao, its so cheap in europe

[@stormcat3648]

Bruh why do you keep negotiating the super nice guy who runs the shop you do business with often and gives great prices for you

[@EternalGlory1723]

You gotta flip that Pokémon game, the profit alone will buy you some high end games. But the chase is also so much fun to watch to find a complete copy!

[@itsadge]

I remember seeing that Pokémon Box in another video a while back and was surprised you didn’t grab it. But slow and steady won the race cuz not only was it marked down but you got a discount on top! Greatness happens to those who are patient I guess!

[@masonp4855]

What video was that

[@Beargreen332]

Yeah, I remember it too and when he showed his list a few episodes later and I saw that it wasn’t checked off, I got confused bc I thought he bought it lol

[@loganbettis2031]

Did u even finish the video

[@KirbyKing354]

Bro shut up pls

[@luhuntrix6928]

Thats not a gambit video if he buy it he have to sale it on that video

[@guapo1040]

I love that you stick to the rules you set out on the journey. It makes it so much more satisfying to see you add each game to the collection.

[@sheathbla]

Caleb, I’m so invested into your channel and series that I started to resell and collect. I started my n64 and GameCube collection the end of January and have 4 Nintendo 64’s and 3 GameCubes lol. I have about 20 games for the GameCube and 15 for the 64. I’ve made more money flipping than I’ve spent. Thank you for the mentorship through your videos. I will eventually start amazon after I get more comfortable with eBay! Keep grinding

[@techfan1017]

Same. I'm collecting the games I want for the N64, GameCube and Wii as well as some old Pokemon games. They are all free with the profits I made

[@hahathatsawesome123]

I love how honest you are! You easily could’ve edited this video/told the story to look like Game Exchange came last in the day and you had enough money to buy BOX! Either way I’m glad you found it

[@letsplayclassicgames5024]

I would definitely sell Pomemon Box for now, you will be much more satisfied finding it complete, and once you knock out these other games on your list, it wont take much for you to get that amount together. Glad to see Box go, I had been tempted to buy it in the past lol.

[@Whatnot627]

I remember a few years ago, the game store inside of the Fayette Mall had a complete Pokemon Box for like $350, looking back, i should have bought it, and flipped it now for $1500 lol

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

You've really inspired me. I have been wanting to do this for several years, and I think I might bite the bullet and jump in. Grats on Pokemon; that's insane!

[@mileskratz]

The price difference between pal and ntsc stuff is crazy, as a comparison the pal copy of Pokémon box disc is $70 aud , however something like Pokémon xd gale of darkness complete is worth over $400 aud which I think is a fair bit more than the ntsc version

[@PrinzCesc]

Its 35-40€ only on eBay in Germany. Thats crazy …

[@crunh]

i buy XD gale of darkness complete yesterday at 15

[@domenicricci2978]

Congratulations On Finding Pokemon Box!! My Suggestion Is That You Put It Aside! Now, in terms of the Scooby-Doo game that could have been added, I would have suggested Night Of A 100 Frights because of how popular it was. Not that Unmasked and Mystery Mayhem are bad (Which they are so much fun), but Night Of 100 Frights would make ANY collection look fun! Now, you do NOT have to take these recommendations for the GameCube Collection, but I feel that these would be great to add: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 Dragon Ball Z: Sagas Ed, Edd, N' Eddy: The Mis Ed-Ventures A Naruto Game (Any Game) Scooby-Doo: Mystery Mayhem Scooby-Doo: Night Of 100 Frights But once again dude, fantastic video, and congratulations on ALL the latest pickups AND Pokemon Box! Keep up the great work!

[@yourboiholdy1470]

I appreciate you sticking to your rules about the GameCube gambit, of course it may be awhile or it could be next week to find another Pokémon box, either way it’s nice that you aren’t bending the rules for it. Keeping it authentic

[@TheEvilResident]

I have over 1800 hours into Resident Evil 4. Most of that is probably from me speed running the game over and over and the mercenaries mode :D

[@moefitzgerald4439]

I'm just starting to realize how valuable my GameCube collection is. I've got burnout, kirby air ride, Mario party 7, Lego star wars, Smash bro's melee, need for speed carbon just to name a few. I had no idea they were worth so much. they are just games I bought when I was a kid... crazy.

[@fabknows]

Burnout and NFS are both incredible franchises especially back in the day. I played tons of Burnout 2 and NFS Underground on the Gamecube which i strongly recommend for everyone who enjoys classic arcade racing. I also think that the graphics of Burnout 2 are incredible on the Gamecube and the handling of the cars are very nice and feel natural.

[@pokemongo2730]

"get out of my store" LOLLLLL great writing

[@miked2535]

Thanks for making my day once again with your awesome videos man. I still reflect on the first video I saw of yours which oddly took place in one of my local pawn shops in TN. I honestly have been hooked ever since. Man you and Retro Rick (whom you also made me aware of) have help helped me in some of my toughest times and even tho I am still in a struggle right now it makes it all worth it to get on here and enjoy your great content. Keep it up buddy!!! High hopes that you keep prospering in all that you love!!!

[@bbilly9359]

Well you’re a lot closer than I realized- not one of those people who obsess over online personalities but could you imagine going to buy some games and seeing this guy there!

[@bbilly9359]

A question I’ve had for a few days since I found you- do you ever run into fans or subs who say hello? If so does it bother you?

[@mark_devastation]

the fact you found it in the wild warrants a keep.

[@crawdad17]

Idk why I just got a huge dopamine hit from watching someone else buy games but I love it!

[@ridddeer862]

I love these videos man, these videos relieve so much stress and make me feel like there is something to look forward too in life.

[@jesusjammmer]

Good job! 11 GameCube Games for a decent price. Keep up the good work and can not wait till I see you finish your list. Love this challenge you are doing.

[@jesusjammmer]

Like your honest and sticking to rules for your challenge! This is why I like your channel and will keep watching. Keep up good work!

[@YeagerFilm]

Burn Out is the best. I remember buying that game at Toys R Us back in the day. I had never heard of it before, but the crashes looked insane. I still remember on the back of the box it said "Hyperventilating is part of the fun!"

[@endbennett]

dude is a scalper first and a gamer second, of course he was going to flip it

[@dutchweeks1]

I would definitely have sold it. You made the right decision.

[@mcmjolnir01]

When he started stacking those games and they were hanging over the edge my heart rate shot up…congrats on the big haul!

[@taco_toe_cheese7551]

Mario golf on the GameCube was a legendary game growing up

[@juanzilla6436]

The way he handles discs is such a trigger I swear

[@jaderabbit8726]

I would add up left over budget from previous episodes of the GameCube gambit, then justify keeping it!

[@tayk4784]

That need for speed most wanted cover made me tear up, I loved that game

[@jamesockes093]

16:09 my god that brought back so much nostalgia used to play that with my cousins at my grandma's

[@ticohdz7605]

I just found out about Pokemon Box a couple days ago and thought "I wonder if Phoenix has one..."

[@lcnevius]

In box with manual or disc only?

[@VAMIP1]

You know what’s crazy that pokemon box game is £100 in CEX in the UK is crazy how much prices differ between countries

[@midwestpicker4592]

I think you need to make a second part and try to make enough profit to keep the Pokémon box game. Would be fun to watch you try to squeeze it out.

[@gavinisback]

Most of the expensive and rare GameCube games are the ones I’d sell in a heartbeat because I don’t think they’re fun. 😂

[@zyzer5899]

Man just overlooked animal crossing GameCube like it's nothing 🥲

[@v9kyf77x]

I couldn’t imagine checking a customer out and he’s starts a monologue to his camera

[@baconocean263]

Man I love those those little edits from random movies

[@calebrenfrow10]

Dude. I heard you say Kentucky, look at your background, and you’re literally in my city. Gosh, I wish I knew that Pokémon box was there!!!!!! Congrats man!!

[@djpainkiller3326]

9:10 back in the day and being a kid and having that one sibling or family member in your family that rarely ever plays (almost never video games) but has one game and only got that one game on your system we all remember having that one obviously not yours game in your collection that that belong to a family member of yours that was super embarrassing to see your collection nostalgia

[@Nadamoor]

I only collect complete games, so when I find disc only games I want I flip them to build a budget for games in the condition I want. I would also flip the Pokémon box disc

[@TheRetroWorld]

Insane to see how much that game has gone up

[@c-richbudzz152]

Killing itttt! Crazy find, cant believe you didnt use all of the budget from that and still had enough to get every one you wanted and needed for the gambit!!🤟

[@mysteriousrock000]

UGH, hit me with the bomber man nostalgia. Played it on the OG xbox all the time! growing up!

[@DaDaLFG]

Man this channel keeps getting better !! Thank You Caleb!!

[@stopandlisten6070]

So here's a wild idea; Bring the list with you. It's a sheet of paper dude.

[@dadmadedinner5456]

Should have titled the video “game collector almost cracks game taking it off the tray.” 😁

[@thecitizen6860]

When he said best youtube gamecube series.. and worst popped up i died lol

[@scottlawrenson378]

It's weird how the same game in the UK pokemon box game only is going for just £39.99 on ebay

[@joechidgey14]

Pokémon box is about £90 in the UK crazy how much it is in the US 😬

[@thecookies6109]

Hmm import to usa? make profit?

[@Stuart267]

This is his best Gambit haul yet. Amazing deals too.

[@tartuffethespry]

Editor Riff: small tip. When ever Caleb tosses games for dramatic effect @0:28. Please edit out the sound of them hitting the floor. Small details like that can make a video's quality seem that much better

[@PkmnMasterNeb]

Can’t believe you found Pokémon Box! I would have kept it (especially at the price you found it at!) though selling it wasn’t a terrible choice either. What a great episode!

[@salaniorgaan2296]

My local game store has it for $1000 cib. Might be a better deal, idk.

[@chrisearle7504]

I've never seen pokemon box in person definitely a hard one to find

[@ricardogabriel2830]

@@chrisearle7504 why is the game so expensive? i can find alot of them on ebay for like 50€?

[@cridsanegaming]

I only have it with my colloseum

[@dellstudio10]

@@ricardogabriel2830 It’s just the US release that is so expensive. Not sure why exactly. Must’ve been produced in much lower numbers here in the state’s.

[@maxjones4924]

When I seen you flip the Pokemon box at the end I was saying please God don't let his clumsy fingers drop this lol

[@joseruiz7164]

I can’t believe I used to have most of the games on my GameCube and I just sold 10 years ago like nothing. Not knowing they will cost this much 10 years later haha

[@aaronkosharskyswhiteknight5224]

Keep that pokemon box until you find a complete one.

[@thatsarapyt]

Best series on YT, glad u decided to flip pokemon box

[@animalinsde06]

Hercules was a fantastic game on the PS. On the Pokemon Box however this would be my decision, "Is this America? Yes! Then do you Caleb! Keep that game."

[@keconstruction2576]

I have to say out of all the GameCube games I’ve ever owned I would say I put the most into the Simpson hit and run

[@woykaplayz9059]

Thank you for this I started my wii and GameCube collection because of this

[@lordeowstheking]

You did something because another person was doing it? Lol ok🐑

[@ChrisColliercdc2601]

It's a no-brainer for me. If it's not complete, it's flipped for cash! No exceptions to that rule. Loose games don't look good on the shelf. :-)

[@gavinweaver5291]

If you come across a Scooby doo,: night of 100 frights, pick it up immediately. Not an expensive game but a superbly fun one

[@kassiusklay2684]

I think you will have to attend some conventions to find the final games. Midwest gaming classic returns April. Make some stops on your way north

[@williamponce5907]

I found a copy of "Amazing fantasies #5" on ebay along with copies of the first 21 Amazing Spiderman comics. They say "not for resale" printed on them. I bought it knowing I'll never pay $10,000 for a real copy

[@stevenchacon4062]

Simpson hit and run is such an ageless game

[@shujihar2410]

I think in the future what would be fair is if you manage to grow your budget enough that you could have bought it with your budget (without adding its own flipping price) by the end of the video you can keep it as your gambit pur have and if not then you have to take the hit and sell it for the gambit budget It would allow you to pick up some harder to find games if you see them early on in your gambit so you don't have to miss out on the more expensive and rare titles without you needing to risk going over on the budget Might also be cool to have videos where you do a gambit focused on saving so you have enough to spend on a bigger game because I know it's gonna be hard to build up enough budget in just one video for some of those games

[@itslovy02]

was a collector for a good 10 years before I sold everything to fund my drug addiction; have been clean for 5 years. I miss everything so much, I wish I never sold my collection.

[@jjacks50]

Ok, wait what? Pokemon box is the rarest game cube game mentioned in the title? I inherited my dad's Nintendo collection, plus my own personal copy, both with boxes and manuals. I seriously had no idea. Thanks for the video. *Runs off to check ebay*

[@TheFurlock]

Hold onto the Box it will help you find all of them, Up House 🏠 for life!!!

[@captaincanada5597]

Just picked up 5 GameCube games all complete. Surf's up, shark tale, open season, the incredibles and Madagascar at a thrift store $4 each very rare that I find GameCube games.

[@japanesemickeymouse6694]

burn out and simpsons road rage was half my child hood

[@cardstoday7893]

your telling me that my complete Pokémon box games can sell for more than $900 WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! I'm AMAZED

[@stevenlaughs]

That Pokémon background music is so nostalgic to me 😊

[@hirakatashii]

I by far have the most hours in Animal Crossing on the Game Cube, probably followed by Mario Party 7. I played that with my babysitter alllllll the time when I was little

[@odigomez1787]

watching Phoenix eat chipotle while I’m eating chipotle 🔥🔥🔥

[@Groglor]

most played game is albion oonline at over 6 months of game time. ffxiv is close to 10k hours as well. Lots of both of those times are being AFK tho.

[@indatubesurfer]

$200 bucks for Pokémon box disc only is a steal!! There’s a listing as I type this on eBay for disc only bids are at $610!!

[@therealwillie2024]

I would send a friend to haggle and then come in when he dosent buy it after awhile to buy it and then hype the game up on KZbin to make a profit

[@chlooeeeexo]

another great video! Love seeing these :D Yay!

[@jesusjammmer]

I am going for NES Sports, Gameshow, Puzzle Games and Board Game Games collection box or lose. Need 97 more already have 45 games! In total 142 games for this collection; only North America sold games for this collection.

[@itskee7659]

This is a really creative and fun to watch challenge. Been hooked on these videos all day, especially since I collect Gamecube games as well. Definitely subbed to follow along

[@wheelsiam_]

Saw Chibi Robo on the list, i haven't thought about that game in forever

[@MrThanefull]

Just a warning about joy cons, the box might look new but you can open them from the bottom of the box. Just something to be careful of for everyone out there.

[@MMAJesus420]

Resident Evil 4 is Definitely the most GC Game I ever played.

[@colinbolognone3235]

Something I would do with Pokémon Box would be to buy a replacement GameCube case, print custom box art, and maybe buy the manual for it too.

[@Pugh620]

I think you should flip Pokémon box, if you are trying to simulate someone going from zero to a complete collection without spending any money. You can keep it until you upgrade though I would think the price will only go up.

[@Christian.Nation]

Keep retro alive

[@9mmtylenol]

Oberkramer never picked up his joy con charger.

[@Tanner-xl5dt]

Everyone gets a mulligan in life so just use it right now and no other exceptions after

[@samdeal3727]

Yo man I think you should just hold on to Pokémon box until you finish the gamecube gambit or you either find another copy of Pokémon box to replace and put in your collection! Like don’t be to quick to sell it because you never know what could happen! With such a rare game I think maybe bending the rules a bit in this one case would be okay ;)

[@JillBudgie]

gotta love the blaster master water stage theme!

[@Jhuz3]

I would really like to see Caleb on an episode of the yard

[@The_Nintenjones]

I would just hold onto it for collector's purposes

[@ShiftyShifts]

Caleb... add pokemon box to your collection just factor in all the money you've left on the table in past episodes.

[@mikewhoelse]

You should go for a complete collection minus sports titles (let's be honest who really wants most of the old sports titles)

[@truth3899]

That 3ds was a good find I haven't found any for a fair price in my area.

[@Groglor]

damn dude you need a wall of shelves next. Those 2 shelves are already maxed out

[@dillonqaphsiel7977]

Lose disk pokemon box is only worth 40 ducks. It's the link cable that normally comes with it that's valuable