Nothing makes me MORE ANGRY Thrifting 😡

[@KMACKTIME]

Don’t pass on guitar hero / rock band guitars, drums, ect. It’s all super hot ATM. Bundle it with a $2 copy of rock band 2 and boom $80 flip all day

[@DizzyGamerOfficial]

Still trying to find Guitar Hero II Guitars, not going so well, they even't don't have them In my usual GoodWill (next to the theater and across the street from Meijers)

[@cryptidproductions3160]

Especially PS3 if it has the dongle I'm having a hell of a time finding a complete PS3 guitar with a dongle (they didn't use bluetooth like other peripherals for some reason) that isn't over $60-$70.

[@tomapple64]

I hate when repros are being sold for more then the original game. It’s a ripoff

[@ANKLEJOHNSON]

Exactly reproductions should be for hard to get/expensive games. I just got a repro Ninja Five-0 for 9 bucks it’s selling 3-7thousand on eBay for authentic. It’s a great game no one can play physically other wise without repros.

[@patg108]

@@ANKLEJOHNSON save for a multicart or a system to sd card type device

[@thirdplacemfg394]

My favorite thing to ask at game stores when they have games that are clearly repros and no price is ask if they are original and if they have the box 😂

[@OutlawedOutlier]

How can you tell the difference between the real and the reproduction?

[@tomapple64]

@@OutlawedOutlier multiple things, inconsistencies with the label and the original, lower quality plastic, pins don’t look right and that’s just on the exterior. If you open up the cart, you might find differences with the board to the original.

[@piznat1430]

I love how nobody wants to pay more that $2-$5 for a game but when those same people are selling games they ask for more than $2-$5 for said games.

[@will1867]

Yeah i was about to post the same thing.

[@redvenom1906]

Bc they need to have some profit

[@will1867]

@@redvenom1906 well then he shouldn't complain when they are trying to make a profit. Bitch!

[@thetechgenie7374]

That resellers not everyone. Plus Thift store normally ask more then eBay prices even. Then worst untested? Plus they don't even know how to look up prices on what the item actually sold for?

[@will1867]

@@thetechgenie7374 thrift stores sell at a higher rate then eBay eBay the flip are you talking about?

[@lupu5675]

dont mind about reproduction games as long as you listed as "reproduction" XD

[@derekcastaneda5088]

I'm the same way as long as it says it's a repo.

[@GrizzlyJRofficial]

Those are not reproductions they are counterfeits and illegal to sell

[@flyingsquirrel64]

They should also be a bit cheaper

[@jlindsey241]

I git an earthbound repo that a lady was selling for 25, she dropped that price to 10 after i pointed out that it was the real deal. So I was fine with that.

[@coltcrum4386]

If you are going to sell a repro then it should be marketed as one

[@FLipSide5254]

I don't really care about his prices of repros but what I do care is when he's selling them like original game without telling it's a repros.

[@needjuiceinmywrld8248]

He says they are repros it says on the sticker “NES REPRODUCTION $25”

[@canadasugardaddysugardaddy1797]

Yeah the guy in the video is being a jerk about it. In the showcase it clearly states Reproduction. Nothing wrong with it as long as the seller is honest listing it as reproduction. I love how he says I can get the original for cheaper. Yes I am sure if I hunted around, I could get a burger for cheap too but sometimes I just want that burger right now so I am willing to pay more for it. Same time applies to the games. Someone who just wants to enjoy the game and doesn’t care about the “collectible“ value would be just as happy picking up a Repro game.

[@haydenbrayton]

@@canadasugardaddysugardaddy1797 Yeah no. He stated that he has seen their listings multiple times without any mention of them being reproductions. Not to mention he’s got them all priced higher then what the legitimate copies go for.

[@candyeye416]

I binged the whole series last week, I love it so much, it inspires me to do the same thing

[@Aidenm1672]

Same but for funko

[@1MinuteRetro]

Do it you won't regret it. If you just want to collect it's a really good way to start. I started it and collected a little bit but I used the reselling part to pay off around 4k of my debt. I still got a long way to go so I can start collecting whatever I want and not have to worry about my debt.

[@retrorick]

@@1MinuteRetro that’s amazing Gera! Nice work

[@retrorick]

@@Aidenm1672 nice! A lot of money to be made in funko

[@retrorick]

@Fc Jd great finds my friend!

[@FlippingFlores]

Closing in on a YEAR for this Series! 🎉 So glad you started the series and thankful to have come across it. Changed my LIFE as far as collecting goes!

[@The90sGamingGuy]

Crazy high prices and people passing off repros as an original game really makes me angry.

[@stevenolynick19]

it gets me upset that some thrift stores over price games

[@triforcelink]

I think they do it just to have some good games in stock, it’s worse when you go to a place and all they have are crappy sports games.

[@KingTriforcer]

@@triforcelink It's even worse when even those sports games are overpriced.

[@Kongaslam]

It’s ridiculous when they base it off of ebay prices. Sucks even more when they have gamecube games but not the good ones. I luckily got Paper Mario Thousand Year Door for $50. I picked up Double Dash for $2 at a different pawn shop. Super Smash Bros 64 for $10.

[@simonriley983]

They probably do this because of resellers.

[@starchad1969]

My local Goodwills sell all video games for 5 each even if they are worthless common games.

[@TheToyRoom]

I have the same Atlantic game shelf and I never bolted it to the wall and had no issues with it falling over. I did slide a few pieces of cardboard under the bottom of it to help it stay sturdy

[@CollectorsLuck]

New video, let's go! (:

[@Feartheredchicken]

Your video got me to watch retro Rick thank you

[@Dragonrider1227]

Repros are cool when they’re of rare games or of something not sold in your country. But I don’t get getting repros of common games. Especially if you’re charging more for them or not even stating their repros. IMHO that is

[@Mischieff3k]

Game hunting the past 6 months has been BRUTAL. I was finding tons of stuff back in the Summer, but I've been striking out since September.

[@GrumpiGrandad]

It's really hard to find a bargin now. My misses used to volunteer in a charity shop, people would come in and donate things and it was her manager who would do all the pricing. She would go on the internet and look for the same thing donated and price it the same. Clothes, records, electricals it didn't matter, if it was worth money they priced it and that high price. The days of second hand bargins are behind us.

[@jpshobbystore]

Great video this week, great job explaining reproductions. Also, last week alone, I found a wii, 2 PS2s and a 64. All for a grand total of $115.

[@alananderson9128]

I'm with you retro, absolutely spot on, reproductions go against the whole retro fun collecting

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

I work at a Goodwill store and I feel your pity. The Goodwill stores in my area are much worse when it comes to things like this. They take just about any video game of worth, and resell it on the ShopGoodwill website!

[@SuperNicktendo]

I'm with you on repros - wouldn't really go out of my way to get one when they're already available for roughly the same price - I have one repro and that's Star Fox 2. Obviously not a game available physically so I let it slide. But for me - it's original or nothing. I'm not too worried about them getting into the wild, but it's always important that if you're a new gamer you need to take the time to determine what the difference is.

[@jmdilley02]

I think that if someone is trying to sell reproductions of anything it should always be less than the authentic version! Also if you were to try to resell reproductions then it should be about the same price you paid for it!

[@texasace9639]

Mass produced repros are a huge frustration. I think the only exception would be high value games that someone wants as a physical copy. They also have to be upfront and honest its a repro. $5-10 repro would be top dollar for me too.

[@MsMingoPlayz]

You found some good stuff....makes me want to go look more at my thrift shops. We hardly find as much as you do in our state. I did fine an Xbox a year ago for less than $10 with a bonus game :)

[@kristoforgiles5414]

Over the last week I’ve watched the entirety $10 game collection, love it I’m hooked. I live in the uk 🇬🇧 and grew up with the sega master system and megadrive after watching this I wanted to go out and find retro game deals 👍🏻👍🏻 keep up the great content 👍🏻👍🏻

[@riotiki]

The paper brigade is my favorite childhood movie. My favorite scene is where the guy is always trying to dodge the paperboy by sneaking out of the house lol

[@gnntech]

I stumbled upon this video going down the KZbin rabbit hole. I appreciate your hustle and how you are building your collection from the ground up. As a game collector myself, I personally don't mind reproduction carts because they (like you said) make it possible to get a copy of an uncommon game if for no other purpose then to display on a shelf. I do have a serious issue with people who try to pass off repro carts as original and even worse those who try to sell them at a unrealistic price. Being completely honest, I also kind of take issue with the fact that you pick up games/accessories/etc... at Goodwill/thrift stores only to turn around and sell them/trade them in at a markup. This rubs me the wrong way mostly because I personally would never pick up a game with the intention of selling it - if I buy it, it's going on a shelf. If I don't need it, I leave it for someone else who might need it. I totally understand that this is how you are building up your collection (and your collection is very impressive) but I'm not a fan of this practice. Flipping things purchased at Goodwill is also leading to an increase in prices because they do now check places like eBay and tend to price things closer to "market value" more than they used to. In any event - great video and keep up the good work.

[@retrorick]

I can see your point for sure. To each their own. I guarantee if I don’t pick it up, the next person that comes by and sees it is doing the same thing. It’s the nature of the market these days. I really appreciate you checking out the channel and your input my friend!

[@hunterbates9539]

Man completely forgot about The Buttercream Gang!!! Love love loved Paper Brigade, such a classic!! Shout out from South Arkansas!!

[@clint125]

I had the same issue with someone always posting reproductions on Facebook marketplace and not advertising them as repros. His excuse was “people don’t even care and when I tell them they don’t care” . I think they must be at least advertised as reproduction!

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

From a legal standpoint it doesn't matter if they are marked repros. They are infringing copyright and therefore are illegal.

[@canadasugardaddysugardaddy1797]

The real reason the seller doesn’t put reproduction in the Facebook ad is because stupid Facebook would block his ad. Facebook is annoying as hell for blocking ads for “copyright reasons”.

[@megamob5834]

Pretty sure I got a repro mega man 3 off of eBay a while ago. It’s slightly heavier than a normal nes cart and doesn’t have the glitch line on the level select screen. Also fires up first try every time, not common for og nes carts lol. My question is why reproduce a fairly inexpensive common game?

[@sipfromthehourglass]

I am newer to collecting video games and have never heard of repros. Thanks for the heads up :)

[@DoYouNerd]

Most of our flea markets and thrift shops have begun marking games at ebay prices--AND we feel your repro pains too. We have a guy in our area that seems to have a booth in EVERY flea market we go to--AND he often prices just under ebay... This guy used to have his own shop and he would straight up lie to your face about them being repros until fully called out.

[@ryanbrewies]

I feel the SAME way man! I was at that EXACT same store the other day and freaked when I saw them and then was immediately bummed🙄😤🤦‍♂️ lol

[@douge_fresh6603]

3:18 Wow you found 2 ncaa 14s at the thrift !!! I’ve only come across ncaa 13 once

[@derekcastaneda5088]

I came across NCAA 14 at a salvation army it was case only. So pissed when I opened it and found some baseball game in it

[@Tomb76ski]

Was that crazy old man Robert England in that Paper Brigade movie?!?!?!

[@sirilence2529]

Yes it appeared to be

[@mgrah3723]

Wow! I'm so glad I came across your channel! I never realized how profitable reselling old games can be! I may start doing this in order to grow my collection!

[@joelbuckallew]

I always report listings that have repros on Facebook marketplace lol

[@boomersean1122]

Man your goodwill stops have so many more games than around my area

[@101MinecraftHelp]

I have the same stance as you when it comes to reproduction games, especially ones in the retro community. Often as I browse online for deals I see dishonest sellers that either don't include that information in the description or try to hide it by saying something a long the lines of, "Not intended for collection purposes". You see shady pictures that clearly have the game out of focus. I've even seen sellers go to the extent of getting them dirty to try and pass it off as genuine. I don't mind and understand if people just want to play the game, but to sell it for the same or even more just really grinds my gears. Awesome episode as always Rick!

[@michaelkunst369]

What shipping supplies do you use?

[@videogamessource2473]

I wish goodwill here had games they're shipping everything off except games under 7$ and they charge 5$ wth

[@unknownhicks6473]

I got 2 goodwills one sells games for 99 cents except gba, gb, gbc games there 1.99 and the other one 1.99

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

I never knew about repro games being sold as originals good thing i saw your channel

[@DutchGameHunter]

18:44 wowzers didn't know VHS tapes are still in production. Stranger things on VHS that's epic and it looks like it's 30 years old. The Netflix logo tells you it can not be old otherwise I would have thought that the actors had traveld back in time 😂

[@chrisstoecker7189]

It's a DVD/Blu-ray...the box is designed like a VHS box and the inside is designed like the tape but disks are inside it. Very cool

[@markmcnair5864]

I think more capitalistically about 'charging too much.' Makes me wanna go open a booth next to theirs with cheaper games lol But yeah the mislabelling is definitely a nono.

[@wiseguy8100]

What do ppl use the 360 adapter for? Do ppl still play 360 online?

[@Geekycastillo]

There is a Goodwill in my town that always prices anything that may look collectible at eBay like prices. Found a great set of Coca Cola plates and they usually sell for about $5 to $6 per plate and it was priced at $3.99 per plate but any other plate of the same size or quality sells for $0.50 cents. I know it’s not the same but they do the same with video games as well at this particular Goodwill.

[@douglassmith9445]

I find it incredible that you're able to find anything videogame related during this pandemic. I still have only seen switch lites for sale at major retailers as far as consoles go and you're finding gold.

[@simtemofficial2112]

I'm the same way Rick, it has to be the real, physical copy for me or digital if the game doesn't have a physical release! I believe repros should be priced around $5, $10 or $15 (at most for rare titles)

[@davidj.9432]

Our Goodwill stores in the Charlotte area don't carry any games at all - I get so jealous when I watch you videos there! We have a gaming store that is run by Goodwill locally, where they funnel every game to, and then list them (generally) at above eBay prices. It is such a joke!

[@JillBudgie]

im with you man, repros frustrate me and alot of ppl not train to spot fakes

[@Tremendous027]

Reproduction is such a nice way of saying Counterfeit.

[@justingreaves6769]

family feud game i remember playing on pc at my neighbors in early 90s lol

[@cosmogang]

The freaking Buttercream Gang?!? Holy crap

[@mista3410]

I got headphones in and the people talking in the background made me think there were people talking behind me i was tripping lmao

[@GamersManuel]

Great job Rick 👏 👍 👌

[@chrisp8901]

Waiting on your next vid bro!

[@MichaelMayoDiscGolf]

My brother had that same Whac-a-Mole game growing up!

[@docholidayproductions]

At one point those stranger things DVDs went on sale at my local Target $3 a piece so I bought a bunch of them

[@shawnsmith2747]

I didn't even KNOW ABOUT REPRODUCTIONS!! THANKS FOR SHARING THIS INFO!!

[@Geert-1988]

The paper brigade is so good! Great role for robert englund!!

[@jessewarren9177]

Can't pass up the rockband guitars easy 40 bucks for the 360. Also gotta look up the dvd vhs combo units they can be big money

[@PNWExplorer509]

what was that vcr dvd player? they're usually worth money

[@PNWExplorer509]

@12:38

[@jlindsey241]

Garage and yard sales are my favorite times of the year!!!!!

[@4packdaddy]

I love that you used the Wii Shop Channel theme!

[@jaredbublitz3625]

I bought the Super 64 cartridge which has every N64 game loaded on it. I love it bc I can play any game I don’t have or don’t want to pay for like Super Bowling 64, which after playing is not a good game lol. Love the videos Rick

[@Green-Andy]

I agree with you on the repro. You make a good point on sellers not clearly posting that its a repro. Any and everyone would be mad if it happened to them.

[@hanniballecter4924]

I dont get your nostalgia of VHS and DVD tbh, but hey I love your videos.

[@reptilez13]

I dont get nostalgia period lol

[@horriblecomedy5284]

I hate repros with a passion I have never bought a repro and never plan to some of those people are just trying to scam people and others are just trying to make money by making fake games and I just hate them they are a plague to the retro market

[@thomasl7817]

The plague is the astronomical price of some games that simply aren't worth it, and now the only way to play them for the average person is to buy a repro.

[@readyred4913]

Do you use any app to tell price values on the games

[@flea8332]

i am 50 years old and have all my consoles and games from about the mid 80's till now i never threw any of them away , not to mention a few hundred Blockbuster movies in the boxes. had a friends dad own a blockbuster and i got my picks when it closed down .

[@kc5198]

Definitely shady it’s kinda like he wants to “get” the ones that just grab it without checking or knowing about repros

[@Narcolepsykid]

Do you play physical retro games from your collection or emulator

[@retrorick]

Physical for me

[@WildharpieECW]

SO your mad because they are over price when you get game and sell them at high price too. You can't have both ways, if you think ti to much then don't buy and look somewhere else, instead of getting upset over it, your not the only one wanting to make money you know.

[@jmac4138]

For Christmas my grandma accidentally got me a Super Castlevania 4 repro for Christmas 😭. It was obvious because it didn't even say Nintendo on it.

[@crowfan82790]

We still have that whacmole up north so many hours but that sound lol

[@mortguffman8893]

Really enjoying your videos, Rick. Keep it up!

[@AlPalC]

Pretty good haul there. I found a 2008 PC copy of Never winter Nights 2 Gold with Mask of betrayal in it's original case with the manual for $3.49 after getting 30% off on it last week.

[@divefraggle]

Took me so long to figure out the name of Gunther and the Paper Brigade. I love that movie a lot too.

[@TumoFiji]

OMG! my sister and I had that exact Whack-a-mole! hilarious!

[@DAVIDTORRESANI]

It got pulled for being a racist game. Lol jk idk

[@tailsthegreenninja2003]

I recently found NCAA Football 13 for PS3 at Gamestop. It was originally $19.99 but I got it for $10 with my rewards card. I also found Need for Speed Most Wanted on PS Vita for $19.99 and I also got it for $10. I saw Astro Boy on GBA but it was too much. But at least I got something good.

[@marywalker2896]

How do u tell a repro??

[@josephstoudemire7435]

How do you usually sell on eBay auction or buy it now?

[@JuanGrande386]

Buy It Now is the way to go these days. If I do an auction people always ask for a BIN option! Plus you don't have to relist every week if the item doesn't sell.

[@LastBastian]

Didn't really know this was a thing. Good to know people are starting to collect this stuff, I've got a fair amount of old games, systems, DVD's etc... Nice that they may be worth something. 👍

[@thetechgenie7374]

It is one thing for regular people to resell stuff at higher prices as we pay for it unlike thrift store that get stuff free. Plus mainly we have to test the stuff and list it and deal with returns and fraud and etc. Plus most resell to fund personal hobby and hunt for more stuff for collection. It is the thrift store that price stuff high and in most cases higher the eBay prices even untested. I even see them use seal tape so box appear unopened and a completely different item in box and know it them as seen same tape used on several boxes over the months. it donated to them for free for the disadvantage to be able to have a chance to buy stuff at low price. That I have a problem with.

[@notthegoatseguy]

My problem with repros is that in flea market settings, Grandma buying some furniture doesn't know shit about video games. So the one video game booth is largely targeting a non-savvy customer and can upcharge them. And they won't know what they're buying.

[@JazzyWaffles]

A suggestion for when you're near all the electronics in Goodwill: always scan the disc playing devices for the compact disc logo. If you see it, get in closer and see if it says "interactive" under the logo, and make sure the price is decent. CD-i's might be trash-tier as game consoles, but they sell for a pretty penny (in working condition). $80-110 last I checked, could be higher or lower.

[@AlabamaJones901]

I'm just finding this series and about to binge...

[@ScatteredCollector]

13:13 That handheld game was released by ToyBiz so its going to have some good quality. For those unaware, in the 90s and early 00s, ToyBiz released the Marvel and DC action figures to universal appeal; so much so, the Marvel figures are considered the greatest toy line ever produced so far. ToyBiz went so far into the comic giant's history that practically every single character was produced as an action figure during that time.

[@xyphoidprocess]

How can you tell it's a repro? I never checked my games (NES, SNES, Gameboy, DS).

[@dagmarhimes7541]

How can you tell if it is a repro?

[@grantt4532]

Out of curiosity, how do you spot reproductions behind glass?

[@dbarber1313]

1. Agree with you on the repros situation 2. My cousin had that Whac-a-mole game and we played it to death! To the point, where occasionally even now, I will randomly sing that "too slow" song in my head lol

[@marcusbenitez4328]

That sports box you seen they actually have those controllers at the goodwill in my town. Didn't know what they were until now

[@kbramlett6877]

When it comes to digital media, reproductions are the same as bootlegs. When someone downloads the rom onto a flash cart and sells it, the person buying it is financially supporting the black market and severely hurting those who enjoy collecting the real deal. Also, I understand that there are parents who may not understand exactly what a reproduction game is when they are making the purchase. Furthermore, by purchasing a repro you take the risk of the flash cart possibly dying at any time and BAM you are out the money. In short, avoid repros at all cost

[@dynastygirl2912]

Then they need to not charge 100$ or more, I’m not paying that if I can pay 10$ for a game that functions just fine in my system idc if it’s a reproduction or not

[@peteharris8680]

I've sold like 8 of those Ncaa 14s complete for like $90 on eBay recently and now they jump to the $140's lol story of my life good thing I got 4 more left

[@Official_JBoldt]

Why is NCAA 14 worth so much money? I probably traded mine into GameStop years ago for less than $1

[@justanotherveganonyoutube710]

Dude thats what I wanna know

[@dickdale2839]

Any shelving on the market that'll fit ps1, 2, 3, 4 xbox, etc... gc, nes snes

[@Frozen_Crushes0]

Love your vids!

[@montesmadness9303]

Repros are fine except they should be priced $3-$5 max

[@puppethound]

No one here judges you. Express yourself and tell your followers what to look out for. I didn't know those were reproductions, so you helped me out.

[@richardfirth1656]

Always look forward to your videos pal keep em coming from Yorkshire, England

[@lawfullucyless6715]

Thank you for not being a creep and including your address for "fan mail".

[@TheWizzyWizard]

How did you know it was a repro so quickly? Love the series!

[@danimartinez3465]

The only games that I own that are repros are conker bad fur day and paper Mario because I can’t afford the real thing but I totally get it seeing games sold as if they were the real thing