The Ultimate GAMESTOP HACK!

[@daydrmr3391]

Growing up we were pretty poor. I always remembered going to friends houses and playing what they had. So I do it to try and go back and play the games I’ve always wanted to.

[@retrorick]

i was kind of in the same boat...buying all the games i wanted as a kid now!

[@roidnerd2501]

being 1 of 7 thinking back on it i thought my parents were poor but i had all the newest consoles the games i wanted despite the fact living in a council house they did ok to be able buy me the stuff i wanted and now im older after being homless and not being able to buy anything im now so well of i got 3 of every console thats because of my autism

[@BestOfBernieMentions]

Is there any channel that works harder than Retro Rick? My dude puts out 20+ minute videos every week on top of his regular busy life. Thanks for the content Retro!

[@retrorick]

haha thank you for noticing my friend!

[@Matt92685]

Agreed the man is killing it. Been hitting up 2 videos a week the last few weeks

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

Hands down best channel on KZbin

[@randymarsh3582]

Hey retro! I’m in Benton, let’s hit up some goodwills.

[@GamerGirlMaster]

Do you know or watch the Retro World he’s a game hunting KZbinr to does the same content you do

[@billywithak341]

I like to collect to preserve history, because unfortunately when the older people are gone, someone’s gotta step up to do it

[@retrorick]

i completely agree Samuel!

[@chefboythirdy3998]

Preach on it

[@livinglife7011]

It's amazing how society can attempt to beat us down for something like irresponsibility and then Refuse to preserve this history for the Sake of making money and Greed

[@TradeMarkCuber]

Same but I’m broke so my “preserving” is more like getting an Xbox 360

[@superhappygamer1162]

Yeah. We need more retro collectors.

[@williamdavis9215]

What makes a collection is the owner's desire to grow it.

[@retrorick]

well said William!

[@justiny.jr.2330]

Wise William

[@ericsam1761]

.....But, is an NES or SNES mini a collection in itself??? Lol.

[@yoshifan1239]

And the budget

[@undeadhero2828]

eric sam I wouldn’t consider it because sure I can have the original rom of a game on a computer but just because you have that doesn’t mean you have a collection so I don’t think it counts because the snes and nes minis are just a electronic with the games roms on them while having a actual game collection is about finding real and physical games

[@TheJwrich]

I love just collecting my childhood again. When I was young I traded in so much stuff to get new games. If I kept it all I’d be sitting on a gold mine currently.

[@retrorick]

yes...me too!

[@justiny.jr.2330]

This guy and Scott the woz are the reason I'm gonna become a video game collector.

[@jonnybegood8181]

I collect because I love the rush of finding something at the thrift and I know when my girls are older they’ll enjoy them too

[@retrorick]

i love that! Thanks for watching Jonathan

[@Derecuda]

For me collecting and playing older games just takes me back to when I was a kid. It's about nostalgia for me.

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

Same there is this feeling of escapism

[@Derecuda]

Exactly! I just ordered ths Hyperkin zapper that will let me play Duck Hunt in HDMI on my 4k tv

[@xaviermckenzie604]

I'm not sure why I like to collect. I never grew up with any of the gameboy systems, but I've found myself drawn to them. They are so fun and simple. I also love modern games too.

[@retrorick]

i get that...i didnt have a ton of snes games as a kid...now i love collecting them!

[@ViktorErikFade]

Same thing with me and the GameCube, Literally the 1 system minus the Xbox I never grew up with and now I own a purple GameCube and amazing island And Mario kart double dash

[@joshx022]

Totally get it. I barely game, but I still at least once a week plug in my nes classic to play Gladius. I dream of that dang midi song lol

[@marcbradley5394]

Born in 78 so was around when video games became popular from my 1st pong console to modern day been gaming forever it seems this and movie (physical media) collecting are my two favorite hobbies :)

[@retrorick]

PONG is the GOAT!

[@Modrian86]

I love to collect for the nostalgia and the warm feeling I get from collecting what I like 😄

[@retrorick]

nothing like nostalgia!!

[@samanthaazira]

I just got back from gamestop and asked them about the black list. He said he didn't think it was a particular number of trades of the same game and that it was up to the higher ups if they saw an account that was suspicious to them. You can appeal the blacklist and it is usually temporary.

[@retrorick]

that is super helpful...thanks Samantha!

[@andrewblumenthal6611]

Definitely a curated collector. I want a complete Dreamcast set. Otherwise, just want to enjoy games that are interesting to me, then pass them on.

[@retrorick]

i totally get that

[@brianbadical]

Rick I just wanted to say that I am absolutely hyped about this series you have done. I used to be an avid thrift store shopper growing up and it’s how I built my current collection. You have influenced me so much so that I wanted to see if I could do this in central Florida. I would also like to document the process, but I will make sure to credit you get allll the credits every video!

[@fidelsolis6070]

He's the man. He's a smart man. I use to avoid thrifts alote but not yard sales. It's tough but u can actually do get a collection

[@artsed08]

When a man with a beard has never heard of The Great Escape... I feel ANCIENT.

[@can305]

I collect because it bring me joy finding cool or rare games and knowing that I will leave all this to my son some day. Also it’s awesome relieving my childhood.

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

I don't have any kids but I would do the same in the future

[@retrorick]

i want to do the same thing!

[@retrorick]

@@khanthevideogamehunter2946 heck yeah!

[@RetroMoments]

It's gotten harder to find deals at Thrift stores but its definitely not impossible. I've been buying and selling just like you for years to finance the games that I want in my collection.

[@retrorick]

oh i totally agree..i used to always find n64 games at flea markets..i never do anymore

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

I agree thrift shops have shot up there prices on games

[@scottmasin741]

The Goodwills near me pull anything that is somewhat valuable to put on their online site. It's very frustrating.

[@davidpallotti4502]

Also I like The Lord of the Rings movies more. But I still love the hobbit movies.

[@retrorick]

i get that! Its a great series!

[@oscarandrade1643]

Collecting has always been a passion of mine. I can admit that my interest would jump around all the time(comics,pops,figures,etc). Video games is where it “clicked” plus the hunt is such a thrill,just last month I found an OG Xbox boxed,all hookups,no controller,but 5 games in the bottom 😉 all for under $40 ,games alone were worth more.Thank you sincerely Rick,you’ve gotten me hip to the game,now my collection is growing and for free 🔥💪🏽

[@retrorick]

i jump all over the place too...my wife hates it hahaha

[@donovanbradford8231]

The Great Escape that is my childhood right there. It is based off the movie which was based off a book of the same name. The true events of a POW camp in WWII where British and American soliders plan and execute the biggest POW prison escape. Dozens of men escaped by an underground tunnel they had built to try and get to freedom or at the very least cause the German High Command to send more troops to look for them in Germany instead of sending those troops to front line battles. It is great story with a great cast, Steve McQueen, James Gardner, James Cobern, Charles Bronson, David Mecaline, Donald Pleasance, Richard Atinburgh. Give it a watch it is well worth your time. As far as a game goes I would love to have one in my collection because that is my childhood and that's why I love gaming the memories and things they are connected to.

[@retrobro61]

I’ve always collected things even when I was a kid. I had a huge baseball card collection that has now manifested into collecting games. I love the nostalgia, especially for the NES. I was working towards a complete set but have been stuck in the 430’s. It’s getting harder and harder these days to find them.

[@retrorick]

me too...i didnt have a ton growing up so its fun picking up stuff now that i wanted as a kid!

[@matthewbolte5130]

I collect because I love having things from my childhood, I think because it reminds me of a better time...

[@retrorick]

the power of nostalgia

[@gavinmorin]

I used to sell my old games when new consoles would come out. Now I've been trying to collect pretty much anything Playstation that I can. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a massive Playstation fanboy. PS1 is my favorite console of all time so whenever I'm lucky enough to find ps1 stuff at any thrift shop I always grab it.

[@retrorick]

very nice...i tend to be more of a Nintendo fanboy!

[@AliStClair-lv5kr]

Same here, and far as selling old games for new ones anyway lol!

[@davidpallotti4502]

I started collecting games when I was a kid cause my dad ingrained in me the collecting bug lol Started with baseball cards and quickly moved to Pokémon and Yu Gi Oh. With that came the need to keep things nice looking. I guess now It has morphed into trying to get things I was unable to have as a kid. Also the nostalgia and more recently the hunt and flipping of things as well.

[@retrorick]

i was obsessed with baseball cards as a kid!

[@rickeyrankin8457]

I would have to say the thrill of the hunt my top 2 goals get every single Mario game CIB and Complete the N64 set

[@wiedo]

I recently achieved a full Mario set (although no boxes for most cartridge games). I even made a little website to keep track off it all: mariochecklist.com

[@retrorick]

great to have goals!

[@retrorick]

@@wiedo what an achievement my friend!

[@RetroWasteLand81]

Thanks for all the tips Retro! You’ve taught me a lot. To answer this week’s question, I just love to collect things and to keep a handle on myself I limited myself to video games and some toys. It definitely feels like an adventure, treasure hunt if you will. Deep down my inner child gets excited about the thrill of the hunt. The opportunity to own the amount of games I only dared to dream about as a kid. Growing up my family could only afford about three games a year so now I guess I’m making up for it. Oh, and congratulations on your new little one! Children are such precious gifts!

[@retrorick]

im so glad the videos have helped my friend!

[@vincentdeventer8858]

That SNES mini case is legit for $8! I'll be keeping my eye out for one to put my SNES mini in for whenever it's stored.

[@retrorick]

i know right...i was pumped to pick it up!

[@franciscocarrillo1782]

Ever since I was a kid I loved collecting. Pokémon cards, yugioh cards, actions figures. I never thought of video games as a collection but as I grew older I wanted to collect all the RPGs I missed as a kid. And my goal is to collect all the RPGs for all systems

[@rogregg29445]

Good luck with that it’s no small task

[@ChrisPickensOfficial]

I love collecting for games I never really had the chance to play when a console was current. It’s fun to find hidden gems and great games for cheap.

[@retrorick]

i agree...im all about that thrifty game life!

[@superhappygamer1162]

I just really, REALLY like videogames. All generations. Also, there is a preservation aspect to it.

[@goodcommunitylife]

I am just starting to purchase video games and flip them for money on Facebook MarketPlace, Mercari, eBay, and Craigslist. Retro Rick, you are my idol! I can tell that you work really hard at your work, and it shows! Please keep up the great work! As for video games, I love the histories behind the games and the work that goes into making them.

[@jacobcanaday4739]

I wanted to have a complete N64 collection but that would be expensive now. I just collect games I had as a kid or rented. Great pickups for October !

[@retrorick]

nice Jacob...and thank you !

[@JohnTheFloridaFlipper]

GameCube games for $2 is a steal

[@indatubesurfer]

Specially since how much they gone up in value!

[@retrorick]

i know man..i never see gamecube games anymore

[@retrohavoc4700]

Found a Mario Kart double dash for $2 this week!

[@JohnTheFloridaFlipper]

Retro Havoc wow!

[@SMALLSandJOE]

I got a stack of 15 GameCube games for $2 each on Facebook. Chaos field CIB was in there as well as Animal Crossing disc only. Which I can sell the Animal Crossing and get all of my money back!

[@aidetund6263]

I collect games for my switch, wii, and xbox 360, and of course those consoles having backwards compatibility (Gamecube/OG Xbox), but I collect because I love games and I want when people to come over to say "wow!" or to just have endless entertainment at my disposal, same goes with movies for me as well

[@retrorick]

i totally get that...i feel similiarly!

[@TheHorrorsEdge]

I collect a lot of games and have a bunch of shelfs in my living room. Thought to say why I do it because I only play my ps4 switch and Wii-wii u games with ps2 being my all time favorite system I think they just mean a lot to me and it’s great seeing them on the shelf

[@retrorick]

the ps2 has an incredible library...cant believe its turning 20 this year!

[@BunnyRain946]

I love to collect video games because it just makes me happy. They are amazing pieces of art that I love to play and appreciate, even the bad onesXD

[@retrorick]

ha me too! I actually love collecting bad video games...its a sickness

[@chuckjeffcoats5466]

I love collecting because of the nostalgia factor. I love being able to introduce my sons to games that I grew up with. All your tips have helped me to do this for free, even making quite a bit of money on top of that!

[@retrorick]

stay away from my flea markets!!!

[@chuckjeffcoats5466]

@@retrorick imma get all yo goodies

[@jeremymklinger]

I just really love video games, I love being the friend to have all the awesome games, the go-to house for multiplayer fun and game nights! And I love game rooms so much.

[@retrorick]

game nights with friends were the best....SMASH BROS

[@jeremymklinger]

@@retrorick Hell yeah!!! Smash bros is the best, I still have smash ultimate game nights all the time, it's so good

[@darkclownstudios4753]

I've been collecting video games because I enjoy the hunt of finding new stuff and selling things I don't need.

[@retrorick]

we are in the same boat my friend!

[@homerdeadlyscorpio54]

Why I collect games? I started with just trying to get games that I played as a kid. From there my obsession grew. I think its cool just to have a game room.

[@retrorick]

i agree...so many games/choices at your disposal!

[@michaelzwart184]

Shaq fu a legend reborn is absolutely amazing 😂

[@retrorick]

haha for some reason i think you are pulling my leg Michael haha

[@michaelzwart184]

I genuinely love it lol. It is indeed not the best game but nothing’s better than playing as a kung fu Shaq haha

[@tashahatzidakis5680]

@@michaelzwart184 back in day , when this came out we all wanted it...same thing with michael Jackson moonwalker I’m 36

[@mikecaruso7012]

I love collecting video games because growing up, I was bullied a lot and video game collecting gave me an escape from the world. I still have my ps2 collection of almost 200 games

[@retrorick]

oh man, im sorry mike. hate that people did that to you

[@mikecaruso7012]

@@retrorick thanks, man. Your channel has actually helped me a lot with my depression. I love watching you find vintage toys and movies and get super excited over them. I love vintage stuff too so your channel has really been a glow of light for me

[@aLinkToTheNow]

I honestly just love video games man. I guess the retro collecting bit has a lot of nostalgia tied into it, but there's just something about finding a ps2 or a gamecube game out in the wild that makes me happy.

[@retrorick]

haha believe me..i totally get it!

[@markmcnair5864]

I totally forgot about The Great Escape! That was sooo fun especially since I grew up on the old Steve McQueen movie!

[@retrorick]

i need to check it out!

[@donovanbradford8231]

I love The Great Escape still watch it to this day. And it is great.

[@clementeclyde7035]

You just compared Steve McQueen with Kiefer Sutherland. A Blasphemy!

[@lawfullucyless6715]

Bahahha

[@retrorick]

hahahaha, my bad!

[@retrorick]

@Kelsey Mcgovern im an idiot hahaha

[@lawfullucyless6715]

@@retrorick far from it. Having a new baby makes us mess up a lot of things.

[@retrorick]

@@lawfullucyless6715 TRUTH

[@timeover1620]

I love collecting and I love video games so I love collecting video games. Looking back at the history of games and the evolution of gaming tech is amazing

[@retrorick]

we really have come so far!

[@snoleygames]

I collect to preserve the games that were relevant to 'my' childhood. There is always that random moment where I want to play a game from back in the day and it's nice to just go dig it out from storage along with a good old CRT and play it like it was meant to be played.

[@retrorick]

im the same way...i feel like i am preserving history!

[@deathwizard1996]

I like to have a collection just because it is nice to have a wide choice to play it.

[@retrorick]

heck yeah, i like it!

[@dropchuck]

I enjoy the hunt and finding the games in the wild. I've done that so much now that I have well over a thousand games.

[@retrorick]

Thrill of the hunt is my favorite part!

[@thelutherbob]

I have been collecting as a hobby since 1997. I started when some local rental stores were going out and I wanted to snag some cheap games I always wanted. I have continued for the enjoyment of playing, the thrill of the hunt, and a bit of completionism too! Thanks for the vids!

[@retrorick]

ive gotten quite a few games that way too! Thanks for watching Nathan!

[@Juzstar11]

I love collecting video games because it’s for my future. In the future I know I want to go back and play some of these games and so here I am.

[@retrorick]

totally get that my friend!

[@paceeilers2253]

To quote Marge from the Simpsons “I just think they’re neat.”

[@retrorick]

haha yes!!!!

[@Hunter_Mars]

I enjoy video games always have, I like the fact that if I feel like playing X game from back in the day that I can go to my game room and pull it and the system out and get the same level of enjoyment as I did before whenever I have the time. There is always something new beating a game you never played at the time that you may know about now or just trying to beat a old game again and get all the things that are needed or just to get a different ending.

[@retrorick]

very well said Brad!

[@TonyBologna565]

I love playing different genres of games from the eras. That’s why I started collecting, to play all the favorites from the consoles

[@TonyBologna565]

And I like the hobbit movies more but book wise, the lord of the rings trilogy is superior than the hobbit book.

[@retrorick]

@@TonyBologna565 totally get that!

[@retrorick]

its cool to see where it all started from! Thanks for watching Tony

[@hardIIfind]

I collect for a few reasons. I'm a series junkie, so I like to complete full sets of games in a series. I also like the thrill of the hunt. It's cool to find rare games and know I'll never sell them. I can say I like to make my own Collector's Editions with random toys and merch that didn't originally come with the game.

[@retrorick]

thrill of the hunt for me as well!

[@the123kidman2]

I enjoy the thrill of the hunt for everything I collect.

[@retrorick]

me too...probably my favorite part of game collecting!

[@jayjayscoinbox9522]

I just like to get the games i never could as a kid.

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

Sane here

[@retrorick]

@@khanthevideogamehunter2946 love it!

[@retrorick]

im the same way!

[@theStepFamm]

then you find out they suck and your parents were pure angels for buying any of this bullshit for us ever

[@theStepFamm]

for instance i just got the emulator for jet force gemini and perfect dark and i dont like the games at all. i used to get so mad that my parents stopped buying video games after the first year they got me the system i always had to buy my own games after christmas. some of these games i used to feel "left out" on are just so so bad.

[@PhoenixResale]

Some of your best work for sure man. Well done.

[@retrorick]

i mean , its no 900,000 points but it will work!

[@retro_lover9769]

I collect video games for 3 reasons. Reason #1: the hunt is so much fun, Reason #2: the nostalgia from playing games i played as a kid, and Reason #3: i just love video games and i want to be able to preserve video game history in my own small way. Gaming will eventually go all digital and physical games will become non existent over time in my opinion. Lets be real, getting an expensive game for a few bucks ,because you put forth the work and effort is a super awesome feeling. 😄

[@retrorick]

i love all those reasons too!

[@JohnTheFloridaFlipper]

I’ve been seeing a lot of those remote control Mario kart cars. They must be really common

[@retrorick]

my first time to see it...they are pretty rad!

[@lawfullucyless6715]

I hear they're common also, but have not found one yet.

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

How do they work?? I have liugis car and doesnt work

[@joeymontroy4621]

I just thought of an awesome idea, what if at the end of the series. (When you get rid of stuff) you go up to a kid at a switch kiosk, and ask him if he really wants one and then just gift him the switch lite, that would be so awesome

[@retrorick]

i love that idea Joey!

[@PlushyDom2004]

I collect because I loved video games as a kid, and after watching KZbin’s such as AVGN and loving franchise like Sonic and Mario, it made me get into collecting and get into other franchise such as Mega Man and Kirby

[@njboy7]

I collect because I feel these old games will be worth even more in the future and they would be cool to pass down to my future kids

[@retrorick]

i totally agree!

[@kwinntillion]

Love this series cant wait to start my collection

[@retrorick]

Do it Julianne!

[@connorhanneman]

A collection is something that you treasure and care about and can mean anything that you want. It’s however you want it to be spanning From multiple console or just one.

[@retrorick]

i like that answer!

[@koolaid53]

A collection can be any number, as long as it's growing. Enjoyed meeting you last Friday, hope you have continued success with this channel!

[@retrorick]

I love that answer...you as well my friend!!!

[@dorenbabinger2824]

A game collection for me is having most or all of the games you want. It's not quantity, it's quality. I collect most of the awesome first party nintendo games and some oddballs that I have fun with.

[@retrorick]

i like that answer Doren!

[@TheFlippinDad]

I love just having a side gig! Being able to make money and hustle and grind. I just love it man! (And I love proving my wife wrong when she says I can’t sell games or vhs tapes haha)

[@retrorick]

hahaha prove her wrong bro!

[@JohnTheFloridaFlipper]

Sadly I don’t have any Game exchanges near me. Only game store near me is GameStop and PlayNTrade

[@retrorick]

oh man that is a bummer...i love me some game exchange

[@smartm0nk3y]

I love to collect videogames due to a mix of things. As a kid I always wanted more than the same 3-4 games I had but my parents never were able to do that for me. Ever since I can remember, to me collecting videogames has always been a thing that has come natural to me, especially when the cases weren't cardboard anymore and games had semi durable cases during the gamecube/xbox/ps2 era. I always liked having my games displayed and trying to have something for anyone to come over and play. I also like the collecting aspect of it and finding some valuable games for a decent price, the thrill of hunting is also something that interest me a lot. The big thing though is the nostalgia of it all, when playing some of these older games just sort of transitioning my state of mind as to what it was like during that time as a kid and seeing how my perspective has changed. I've always loved videogames and don't think that will go away anytime soon lol

[@jakedominguez952]

The main driving force behind the hunt for video games for me is simply the nostalgia factor and keeping my childhood experiences alive and hopefully share it with the next generation ahead of me. It’s also exciting to get something of value for such a small cost. The LOTR/Hobbit question is tough. If I had to pick, The Hobbit is my favorite.

[@retrorick]

the nostalgia is real!

[@lusitaniafrank7446]

Nice collections,Buy Gold and crypto💯

[@jasoncano1798]

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[@dustybccryptonews6984]

Stock are good crypto is better

[@jasoncano1798]

@@etheruemcryptocurrency3222 That won't border you if you trade with a professional like Wayne Johnson

[@user-jt8du8rr7k]

I heard that his strategies are really good

[@user-le4ez5jq2b]

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[@shazamxxx]

I collect for a simple reason .... to playyyyyyyyyyyy im playing games since i was 11 ... so ...46 and still playing !!!

[@retrorick]

ha heck yes...and we'll never stop!

[@matthewmidigi4903]

Wow....why do I collect? I guess the thrill of the hunt. I love finding a steal and putting it in the collection. Seeing all those cartridges all together just sparks joy!

[@retrorick]

heck yes..me too!

[@mikerussell3534]

Love to collect games to play but that feeling you get when hunting is a big bonus. Game hunting hase lead to toy,vhs and anything vintage.

[@retrorick]

the thrill of the hunt...nothing like it!

[@neverenoughtech4608]

I love collecting strictly for the nostalgia and the thrill of the hunt!

[@retrorick]

my top 2 reasons to game collect!

[@hanselmartinez5875]

@@retrorick you had 69 unread text messages, nice!

[@dinahwade3962]

Where was all this years Go I could have save hundreds

[@retrorick]

For sure, you can now though !

[@thecollectorcasanova5537]

Oh SNAP! 'Grip: Combat Racing' looks EXACTLY like 'Rollcage' from back in the day on PS1! That was one of the BEST racing game of that time period imo. Was put out by the same studio that did the 'Wipeout' racing games (all AMAZING as well). Don't have a NES Switch but would love to play 'Grip.' Oh well, maybe it's for other consoles... Nice Score!!

[@cordellwinters4619]

Exactly. Collecting and playing these video games always brings me back to my childhood, makes me feel young again. Its all about the nostalgia, and one day the chance to pass them down to my own kids :)

[@retrorick]

yes!!! the nostalgia is real

[@noaha1474]

I recently just found a Sega Genesis mini for 1$ at thrift store, was at bottom of kart they were just putting out, and in same kart I found the nes classic edition for 15$ I almost lost it when I found those so cool 😎, shows you can still find stuff at thrift shops

[@retrorick]

holy cow...what a find Noah!

[@myles.hoffman]

The black cases from GameStop are all generics. Nintendo switch cases only come in clear.

[@retrorick]

good to know...thanks Myles

[@SwagLikeChrist]

I think he knew that man 😂

[@seanb7036]

I collect video games for a few reasons. First off, I love retro gaming and am starting to get into some newer gaming. Second, I love the thrill of the hunt and finding things for cheap at yardsales, community sale sites and thrift stores. Third, the thrill continues when I resell and get all my money back, make a profit and add things to the collection for free. So far I've acquired 780 games, around 100 peripherals and 54 consoles for my collection for free and I have actually made money doing so!

[@markohudler9149]

i always liked games growing up, but when my best friend showed me a video of a guy buying old nintendo games on a fleemarket (back then i have never seen a NES or SNES), that was the moment i was hooked, i was 12 Years old then, and after 6 Years of Collecting Games, I own every single main Nintendo Console (except for the virtual boy).

[@retrorick]

ha i love that!

[@Sibster45678]

I started game collecting because I ended up losing most of my PS2 and Gamecube collection due to family members stealing and selling my stuff and now I'm trying to hunt down at least all the Gamecube games I had and some I passed on. And my collection for PS3 and 360 just grew while hunting.

[@retrorick]

oh man that is rough but the hunt is back on!

[@amstacy09]

I started out collecting to get the games I had growing up but now I’m into finding games I missed out on. I’m not into complete collections though, strictly games I am interested in playing.

[@retrorick]

Yeah I totally get this!

[@ninja_tony]

Thats how I am too. I mostly want to recapture the things I grew up with, and like you said, any cool stuff I missed out on. I don't care about complete collections, just the games that mean something to me.

[@hunterbontrager7787]

It takes me back to my childhood, and I love getting lost in video games.

[@retrorick]

the nostalgia is real!

[@indatubesurfer]

That’s cool your dad found those games for a quick 40 dollar flip!! Wish my dad was into game hunting like that!! You got a good family bro!! Love the vids long time fan keep it up! 👍

[@retrorick]

i know man, hes killing it!

[@alexanderwheeler9879]

I collect video games because it's nostalgic for me to go back and get those games from my childhood .

[@retrorick]

nostalgia for the win!

[@danpearson1972]

The Great Escape game is from the film the Great Escape and its Steve Mcqueen on the cover.

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

Fantastic video I enjoy all these tips that you give to all of us. I live in Toronto and we hardly ever find any games in our thrift shops

[@retrorick]

oh man that is rough...im glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@khanthevideogamehunter2946]

@@retrorick I upload on my channel my finds however your finds and editing skills are awesome

[@Dchybrid]

Video game collecting pretty much saved my life. Started the hobby in 2018 to help me deal with depression. I didn't do it in a smart way because I didn't know any better(buying from ebay at retail) racked up a lot of debt doing this but then I came across channels like yours, collectorsluck etc which got me into going to flea markets, yard sales, facebook, thrift stores etc. Will be chipping at that debt for a while but I can't say I regret it.(I am smarter now at least!) Anyway it's the thrill of the hunt for me and I can see myself doing this for years to come.

[@retrorick]

wow...i love that! i have a friend that has an instagram page called Collection Therapy...it truly is theraputic!

[@shawny1888]

I just love video games in general but there’s nothing that beats that exciting feeling of knowing you’ve found a game you’ve been looking for (especially cheap) or one that you just hold dear to you so a bit of the thrill and just love for gaming.

[@retrorick]

yes...the thrill of the hunt!!!!

[@robertdonnelly2054]

Cool vid as usual. There is nothing better than going out in the wild & looking out for video games. Car Boot Sales, Charity Stores, Pawn Stores, Facebook Market Place, Gumtree is especially a favourite for me here in the UK. Sometimes you will come across that game you've been looking for years, and that feeling is awesome, not just cus you got it for £2 but it costs £40 or £100, but because you found it. Then you'll come across a massive bundle and you notice there are loads of gems or games worth money. The games you have just get sold or traded in...not just to resell, but to build you gaming collection of what you want. Never been into trading to make money or to geta complete complete collection though! The problem is it can get out of hand or addictive. You know what I should start to produce my own KZbin show and then I would have two passions!

[@wadenisley3414]

I collect video games because it’s so fun going on the hunt for them at thrift stores, garage sales, and Facebook marketplace. I’m also super cheap like you and hate paying retail for anything. My entire collection is free as well thanks to you and chase after the right price, got my eBay side huddle going for a year now.

[@retrorick]

the thrill of the hunt!

[@biffnhamster717]

I usually think of a collection as having a heavy hitters from a system with said system and Paraphernalia

[@hasibasim1]

We enjoy a retro game night at our house every now and then. Great playing those old school couch co-op style games.

[@retrorick]

retro co ops are my favorite!

[@teddyraymond6791]

I collect because it helped me quit smoking. Just picked a healther addiction but hey haven't smoked in almost 3 years sense i started to collect. So it helped a lot.

[@retrorick]

thats a great reason...great job!

[@samg488]

Well I didn't know I liked it until I started watching people do it 10 years ago and it's just awesome man I like seeing the artwork and designs I love playing the games and trying new stuff.

[@noaha1474]

I definitely like to collect video games because it’s fun. It’s also nice knowing that I just got a great bargain on a game that’s worth a ton.

[@retrorick]

im all about some bargains on games! Thanks for watching Noah

[@austincrew9604]

I love video games and I have a huge shelf in my room that I like to show off my collection. That’s why I collect video games