Video Game Trading Post has RARE NES games for Cheap!

[@JohnRiggs]

I was in town for Long Island Retro Gaming Expo - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYuahHaep9GaedE What video game store should I visit next?

[@mattybdbz4665]

Does your joker have Nintendo or sunsoft in the plastic on the back??

[@ldrelick]

definitely Retro Source in Farmingville, NY! You would love it, great 80s/90s nostalgia.

[@jdaywork2693]

If you get to southwest Ohio, maybe check out Roman Games?

[@psciotto]

@@ldrelick and right by my house!

[@fentazen2677]

No prices always leads to excessive stock, because there are no impulse purchases if getting every price is a chore

[@Valstrax420]

But then again they'd just go on their phone and use Ebay prices then pretend to be nice by cutting you $5 off.

[@fentazen2677]

@@Valstrax420 to each their own, but I don’t usually haggle with things that I would put in the impulse buy range ($10 or less)

[@Valstrax420]

@@fentazen2677 I wouldn't haggle that either. I'm talking about when they pull out their phone and use ebay prices.

[@redwingscuj031]

If it doesn't have a price I don't even ask, you own a store, put a price on stuff! Ive been to that store before and they are very overpriced compared to others.

[@Deeevooo]

They don’t price half the stuff and they always check online to see what something has been selling for to keep the price as high as possible. Store is great that is the only downside

[@swupetey05]

If I see that much inventory in one place it most likely means they are overpricing. Not pricing stuff is definitely sketchy and irritating. Pawn shop type moves.

[@wilks2006]

Or a note that is stuck to the game or case that peels off with no residue that says “ask clerk for price”… don’t bother.

[@joesoprano74]

I feel you on this. It’s the same way with the trading card hobby. Anyone at a card show with no prices, I keep on moving. They like to waste your time to look everything up. Really hope "collecting" dies down soon so prices can somewhat normalize.

[@jason11801]

I think you guys are over reacting have you ever heard of haggling? I always haggle for a good deal when shopping for retro games, plus I’ve been going to this store for a long time and I always get the games for less than listed online.

[@williamshores4882]

They used to have prices on all the NES games and I loved shopping there. They have good prices on some of their stuff but I don’t want to go to the counter 20 times and ask “How much is this?”

[@christopherzdebski5259]

Oh John you’ll love this place I got a lot of NES, Genesis SNES, PS1, PS2 games fairly cheap from them, the Owner Mike Burd great guy! He has 3 other stores, South shore mall- Bay Shore, Broadway Mall - Hicksville and Tangers outlet - Deer Park. Check ‘em all out!

[@chucklaverdiere1369]

VGTP is a collector's best friend. This is there regular store, not the Broadway mall one like your captions say. These guys always take great care of me. Been to 3 of their 4 stores so far. Glad you got to stop by and check them out.

[@RichRetr0]

Looks like a cool store, no prices on most of the games is a pet peeve of mine though.

[@Valstrax420]

Yeah, they usually just go on ebay and use those prices to gouge you.

[@timothymccarthy8044]

I can understand they need to check the price before selling an item. Someone might have switched the price tag. No way to memorize all those prices. They should put games in locations according to general price category. Everybody has a smart phone, easy to check if the price is fair.

[@packers12to80]

@@Valstrax420 wait.....they do that there ? My video game trading post in Pensacola Florida doesn't do that

[@Valstrax420]

@@packers12to80 good for them

[@retrogirl8331]

Ah the memories. Haven’t been to that store in years. Got a lot of great games from there. Thanks Riggs!

[@elmstreetfan1633]

arbitrary pricing pisses me off with retro stores. price your stuff!

[@Christophersanchez1326]

Every time I watch, my nes collection of games goes up.

[@Owazrim]

I was pleasently surprised by Surf Ninjas for the GG. That place has a good selection of stuff. So many systems represented.

[@diegog1853]

Going for ebay prices is dangerous though... because the only games you see on ebay, are the ones that are not selling. People didn't want the game at that price, that is why it is still on there. When a competitive price is listed it often goes fairly quickly. That is why games in pricecharting appear consideringly cheaper, because they look at actual sales, not just listings. In general, very annoying to visit stores without prices on their games.

[@ryandann9362]

Also ebay takes a cut of that sale, so if a game sells for 100, the seller o ly gets 80(not sure if ebay takes 12 or 20%). Then shipping cost. So is the game really worth 100 if the seller only gets 80 for it? I think the games worth 80 in that scenario. If only game stores considered that, and atleast didn't hike their prices way above price chart

[@diegog1853]

@@ryandann9362 Totally, I just hate the emphasis they give on online shopping. I mean... what is even the point of going to the store then? If I can get the game delivered to my house for a similar price or lower. I mean ebay and going online is expensive for the people that need specific games quickly, it is convenient and accesible so it is more expensive. But If I go to a store is because I am browsing for good deals, I am making the effort to go to their store. And they just apply a reverse uno card on me by giving me an ebay price anyways right on the spot, like if I couldn't do that.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

@@diegog1853 The store has overhead also though. Generally this is why it's cheaper shopping online. You're cutting out store and employee overhead.

[@diegog1853]

@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism Don't know, I don't think that is necessarily the case. I mean partially the point of stablishing a big buisness is that selling large quantities allows you to sell them cheaper and so be more competitive. Like who is going to sell you a flower cheaper? A guy that took care of only that one flower, a flower shop or a mega flower corporation. Each step has a larger overhead but still lower prices. Sure the ebay seller of just the one game doesn't have to pay anyone or anything, but he is also not trading large amounts of games. Again I could be wrong, I am not saying that everyone should just lower their prices but really... If I walk into a store and see a game at a higher price than an ebay listing, that is a game I am not buying. Because I could just get it cheaper and delivered to my home right there and then. If anything, at least for me in my personal experience, the only way a physical store can even compete with ebay is having lower prices than them.

[@sherekhangamedev]

I like how you mix all this finds or events with tasty food or snacks and friends.

[@videogametradingpost4860]

Thanks for visiting! You went to our levittown store and we have 4 stores. I wish you got a chance to check out our Broadway mall Hicksville store. That location has a bunch of really cool stuff and even rarer NES games.

[@JohnRiggs]

My google map told me that was the Hicksville location. Sorry about that. Maybe next time I'm in the area I'll have the chance.

[@hectormontalvo5565]

Man you guys go to these retro stores and almost want to cry because there are not any around here anymore. There used to be Game Craze but they closed down 4 years ago!😭 Thanks for taking us along in your adventure is as close to being there as we get. Cool video John!👉😃👈

[@Wavetheory85]

dreaming of the day i might have time for retro console gaming again. i've been settling for the nostalgia watching Riggs' videos.

[@davidbrinkman7867]

The radioshack bag was literally the cherry on top - great pick ups!

[@pika23]

used to color those foam bricks, brown and pretend they were candy bars

[@neilbottles2597]

There is a Video game trading post in Pensacola,Florida. The owner is orginally from New York and opened up one down here. It's a really amazing store.I I think I'm gonna go to it tomorrow and get the new RIver city ransom game on the switch. Anyway,I really enjoyed the video. Take care!

[@packers12to80]

When jon said Hicksville....I thought he was referring to our store in Pensacola 🤣

[@ryandann9362]

Nothing I hate more at a game store than when there are no prices. Scratch that, I hate if there are prices, and they go ahead and look them up and raise the prices. I know of one place that does this, and I stopped going there. I also hate when they look it up and tack on extra. Those prices already include 12-20% ebay take and shipping costs. They can't be happy with making that extra? Maybe price charting should adjust their pricing and take ebay cut off the listed value.

[@Crash_Linux]

If you’re in the US, raising prices at the register is a federal crime. Federal Consumer Protection laws specifically state that all merchandise must be sold at listed price. This means if something has a price of $10.99, it must be sold at $10.99 or less. Not $11 or more.

[@forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499]

Great looking store, but yeah, not a fan of the lack of price tags. Nice selection, though, definitely see a few I'm looking for.

[@MyRetroLife]

Man this store has it all! Good prices too. You love to see it. Also, I don't think I've ever seen or held an NES Mario Is Missing.

[@JohnRiggs]

I remember renting it once because 'why not' - total edutainment. I plan on streaming it soon.

[@leefischer5814]

@@JohnRiggs gotta say though some of those questions are legitimately tough, especially when they ask some of the answers in meters and such😁

[@scottythegreat1]

I also rented it once. Don't remember anything about it.

[@mlc4050]

SNES game @ 2:09 is Dungeon Master

[@gregchaco3745]

"I love it i love it i love it" - Blueberry Johnson The State

[@volvoguy804]

I wanna dip my balls in it! - Louie

[@JohnRiggs]

A+ The state reference. Glad I wore my pants.

[@bryanobrien2726]

I've never seen such a vintage cartridge bounty . I'm going to have dreams about that store tonight .

[@ca18drifta1]

sorry but if i walk into a retail game store and they dont advertise prices on their games Im walking right out that door

[@TheUncommonValley]

Gotta love the variety of games available to own. Heck, Mighty Bomb Jack would be one I'd snag. Personally is one that I don't own yet.

[@Sonikkua]

Had MBJ growing up, fun enough game for sure, never made it past like the 5th stage as I recall.

[@fames4514]

They shop Guy in the green shirt was so friendly, It was hart warming to see this Guy was helping Some fellow game enthousiasts.

[@MrGnezkewl]

When I lived in queens, I’d always go here. Love that place and still try to go whenever I’m in the area

[@j-stilt9746]

$30 for Monster Truck Rally is not a "good deal". Especially in that condition.

[@sideopsdiecast8181]

Just looking at these NES games brings me back to my youth. Battletoads!

[@crazyad8]

I believe Pete Dorr has a cool mini doc on the owner from a few years ago.

[@popculturedon]

No price. No sale.

[@TheMightyOmega-NotTheAlpha]

You’re in Levittown, NY there. I’m quite familiar with Video Games Trading Post. It’s a fantastic store, and nice people.

[@JohnRiggs]

There you go. My google map said hicksville but I think others said the same as you (who are local so I'd trust you more than a computer)

[@TheMightyOmega-NotTheAlpha]

@@JohnRiggs they do have a store in Hicksville as well, but that’s definitely the Levittown one. I live only a short way away from there. I was going to go to LI Retro, but we were out of state visiting family that weekend🫠

[@ldrelick]

VGTP has some great and friendly owners, I've gotten quite a few amazing boxed Game Boy games there for pretty reasonable prices over the years. My favorite finds were Castlevania Legends and Rolan's Curse, both mint and CIB, for a lot less than ebay prices.

[@JDLopes82]

I think the game you said what is this was Dungeon Master. Looks slightly different from the PAL release but think it was

[@laubowiebass]

Good to know for when in the area!

[@sarahmiles]

When I see Ikari Warriors, I have to sing, “Where did their hair go?” from the AVGN episode. 😂

[@GameKollector]

Watching that videos makes me glad I finished collecting the the licensed NES set early last year. N64 and NES licensed sets complete... Now to finish SNES.

[@mickeytrue2658]

Wow Hicksville on Long Island! My stepdad’s hometown. Great place

[@naturewithus1047]

Wish there was more stores like this in Canada. Hi John!

[@grimwh80]

Man I’ve gone here for years and loved it. Back then I remember getting an n64 for $64!

[@Knarrenheinz1021]

Can’t believe you’re in the Town of Hicksville

[@zero0karaoke]

Glad to see Pat the NES Punk is still finding work!

[@pika23]

oh! I thought you went to that place the game chasers go to! but that's GAME ROOM trading post.

[@mobileexpressusa]

One of my favorite locations to visit on Long Island. I highly recommend this location

[@michaeldemers2716]

I just did the Castle Quest/Castle Excellent ROM patch to give 50 lives for Castle Excellent on Famicom. I had a cartridge made.

[@Bravado333]

That's my store! I have gotten some great stuff from them over the years. The rarest games in my collection, all reasonably priced.

[@JohnRiggs]

Good people for sure.

[@pd1426]

It's so rare that there's 7 copies sitting on curb with a free sign next to them

[@xtlm]

Monster Truck Rally. I rented this game ALL THE TIME. Eventually my parents just bought it for me lol. Loved it in 4 player. Loved the track editor, made tracks for days!!

[@NEOGENO]

Thats my boys store one of the main reason to go to Long Island is to go to his stores and Long Island retro expo always a great weekend with those guys

[@windbornideas1457]

I didn't see it off the bat in the video, but did you come across any Gemfire carts? That was one of the first games I've ever played and it still holds a special place in my heart. I'd love to see you rank the Koei games for the NES.

[@scottythegreat1]

Koei had very few, but very loyal customers that bought every game they made. So very few of their cartridges are lying around. They're hard to find and very expensive when you do find them. I noticed this store had the NES cartridge of Uncharted Waters. I've heard Bandit Kings of Ancient China is the most expensive of Koei's NES games (I often cite it as the second hardest NES game, after Dragon quest 2). Not only that, but Koei also used a more expensive MMC5 cartridge in a lot of their games, and those typically fill the cartridge, where most cartridges only fill half the space.

[@Cuzjudd]

That guy at the counter had an attitude

[@dwaynemenzies8824]

I bought Monster Truck Rally for my brother, it was $10 loose cart.

[@usmcadele]

Cool store, no prices on games is shady though.

[@thatdude4957]

This store needs to get on whatnot!!!

[@YoshilsPlays]

Love that you went to a local store I go to and enjoyed it!

[@insaneasock3156]

This is one of the few things I miss since I moved from NY last year

[@michaeljohnson1443]

Last year i found that batman revenge of the joker FULLY boxed in VERY good condition for $300 bucks.

[@fuzzyargy]

Thanks Big JR. Keep em coming!!!!!!!! Great work my man.

[@biglou1938]

If you make your way back to long island, East End Gaming in Oakdale, great selection!

[@doff1395]

Awesome vid! I frequently go to their stores for my Dreamcast collection hope your enjoying Long Island ny 👍

[@olesideburns]

6:29 greendog on the game gear!

[@awesomegamingandtech1045]

Long Island and ny in general have some good retro stores and Bagel and pizzas

[@JohnRiggs]

I'll take it all.

[@waltsoph3]

BrainLord!? AHCK!! lol Just kidding. It is a good game, but man there's some puzzles that will drive your brain nuts like the locked door in the Ice Castle that actual requires you to just walk to the door and push a button ON YOUR CONTROLLER but it throws you off because you buttons in that room. I actually had to call the Enix hotline at that time to get the answer. Seems I wasn't the only one since they knew right away which puzzle it was. LOL!!! Still glad to see you had an awesome experience man. Nothing more fun then going to buy some old school video games. 😃 Thanks for sharing this video.

[@jamesm.gemino664]

Yoo! Thats my old local store before I moved to Texas! Man oh man that would have been so cool to see you there!!

[@joesoprano74]

Less than eBay at a B&M store should be a given, not an exception. Prices so high on eBay because of fees.

[@packers12to80]

🤣 🤣 when u said Hicksville I thought you were talking about the video game trading post in my town. Pensacola Florida 🤣 🤣

[@belangerpm]

Hicksville, better known as Stage 1 from Gun.Smoke!

[@michaels9917]

If a store doesn't put prices on games, just leave and buy it on ebay. They'll charge you top eBay price anyway.

[@TheMultiGunMan]

You had me at Sega Genesis.

[@masterquake7]

I need to go there. That's within driving distance for me.

[@jasonbuckenberger3122]

makes me miss trade-a-game in Spokane.

[@eplugplay8409]

Jesus, $200. Just 5-7 years ago they were worth $20. :D

[@design-flux]

Lol that dude in the green Zelda T-shirt was not thrilled. 😂

[@masterroshi9942]

Great game shop and great finds John

[@marshalberger4250]

Do you have an extra Batman revenge of the joker? I need to purchase and was wondering on price and availability

[@Dayeadens]

I... am not a fan of how overblown prices for retro games have become. They're corrupting my childhood with greed :(

[@JakubAlexander]

The way to think about it is, these games were 29.99 - 59.99 new, so many were thrown away, these people set up brick-and-mortar and pay rent to keep it alive and accessible for us if we need them again to revisit the past.

[@spindoctor6385]

There is no "they" in this situation. It is simple supply and demand. There is no retro gaming cartel setting prices for essential items.

[@JohnRiggs]

Soon as people stop bying the games at high prices, they'll start coming down. I think we'll see a dip soon.

[@michaelsegal3558]

I wonder if the store had any multi-game carts

[@simplyelwin]

Rise and Fall of WCW my fav doc of all time

[@matthewnikitas8905]

Surprised to see that many Game Gear games at a store lol

[@baconpancake1]

im glad you bought stuff and had a good time here, I wont support these stores that dont list prices. we have some near me that do that and they look up current listing and overcharge by 5-10% cause its here in hand.. F that. If I want to spend ebay prices ill just buy from ebay, especially if they dont do bundle deals.

[@40belowful]

John, the phone ringing at the begining sounded just like my phone ringing:) Had to keep pausing vidio several times to make sure :)

[@Mr.Peanut1986]

I've been collecting Nintendo odds and ends for a while. Knick knacks....nothing rare, just beat stuff.

[@ESLTeacherTom]

Riggs!

[@CapnRetro]

The green Zelda shirt. Very nice

[@gabbothegiver]

That's a sick store Mr Riggs!!

[@Sixliters_Speedy_Reviews]

I call this a collectors store who’d rather look at the inventory instead of selling the games. More privacy for them to make out with in an empty store.

[@retrogaminghippie3720]

Retro gaming hippie approves! Nice work as usual Mr. Riggs. I agree with Batman vs joker on nes great game that I just parted with myself

[@GrandMasterLynx]

This is why I’m glad we have Emulation & I would rather buy a Repro Cart instead of spending $400

[@Catastrophic-hk3mh]

They really need prices on everything

[@newsnowcanadahamilton3883]

I recently got Conan and adventure island 3 from a thrift store for 10$ each

[@johngavalas712]

Wow I'd be in heaven if I came here I need to take a roadtrip

[@Jalonsdeconscience]

why does the dude ask "how do you feel about food ?" What's the purpose/context of that ?

[@gr8latino]

$65 for Super Castlevania 4 on SNES is ridiculous when it’s available to play on Switch for $5. That guy in the green shirt didn’t look amused at all LOL

[@simplemanchannel3318]

Probably didn't like being on camera.

[@j-stilt9746]

It's not "ridiculous". Some people collect the original cartridges also, do you understand that?

[@GameKollector]

@@j-stilt9746 it is kind of ridiculous anyway considering you can get the cart on eBay for $35-$50 depending on condition. One thing I never understood about some stores... Why would I drive to your store for certain games when I can save gas and money by buying it online? Makes no sense

[@gr8latino]

@@j-stilt9746 Calm down, junior. You can spend your little paycheck on all the cartridges you want. No need to get huffy about it. LOL.nerd.

[@gr8latino]

@@GameKollector to be fair, buying online doesn't compare to the experience of walking into a brick and mortar shop surrounded with games. Eye candy.

[@StarrUK]

Was he really being that rude at the start? You are too polite if so.

[@michaelsegal3558]

I wonder if they had any Famicom games unfortunately the store looks amazing but I can’t visit it so easily because I don’t live in New York I don’t even live in The States I live in Canada

[@OmegaPrime-xt5rg]

Not a fan of a store that tells you a higher price than someone they know that asks about the same game. One guy told me a game with no price was $65 then not five minutes later a "friend" walks in and tells him $35 for the same game. Horrible store.

[@harris0311]

Thats too bad you had that experience there. I go in there all the time and have never seen anything like that. I can assure you the owner is very fair with his pricing. Maybe the employee you dealt with is no longer there.

[@VintendoVaultz]

@@harris0311 BS. The owner inflates the price as high as you will tolerate as well, like how he has his employees trained to do. I can confirm it from my last and most likely final trip there a few weeks ago

[@axelcobreti4438]

Yo Riggs!! That’s a cool spot! I live 10 min away!!!

[@timothyjorgensen9059]

you have the wrong store description that store that you were at is it in Levitown the other store that you have listed is in The actual mall down the road but no big deal it was great to meet you at the con that weekend and zorns is the shit down the block from my house