Submitted by AlexVill_21 t3_y2ebnj in WorcesterMA
I mostly go to Goodwill, Savers never seems to have anything. I love That's E but everything there is priced at market value. Any other places nearby worth checking out?
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[deleted] t1_is38qf4 wrote
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outb0undflight t1_is4r9zb wrote
It'll be hard to find anything worth owning below market value these days outside of yard sales, estate sales, etc. and you'll have to compete with resellers looking for merch there, too. The days of finding $2 PS2 classics at Salvation Army or buying a GameCube and 10 games for $40 are long gone.
emilyem34 t1_is5den3 wrote
I second this! I will say though, if you are looking for switch games, I didn’t see any the last time I was at the library.
outb0undflight t1_is5ineg wrote
WPL definitely has Switch games. They've always been in an easy to miss spot, though and I think they moved a bunch of them to the Children's Room after the renovation, so it might be a good idea to ask the staff to see if they have what you're looking for and where it is.
Beardo4LYF t1_is5jqkh wrote
Lol
Me a bearded fellow: "excuse me where is the children room.. now feeling cringe the room of children please ma'am... Regretting all life choices that led up to that clicks shoes together turns around and leaves
outb0undflight t1_is5kdn5 wrote
Yeah, splitting up the game collection was never a decision that made sense to me. Especially since so many of your most popular Switch titles end up catalogued as children's games because they're rated E and targeted at all audiences.
Beardo4LYF t1_is5lfs4 wrote
Again...full grown man .. "excuse me do you have animal farm or Pokemon ". Can we go to the behind a current method like the adult films back in the day. Needs just walking out with discret packages lol.
Better yet!!! I'll roll reverse!! I'll send in my child to get the game I want and I'll be outside waiting with shades on!!
ChanceTheGardenerr t1_is5o1yg wrote
U can go online, search the catalog by switch titles, and they are pleased to set them aside for you, even transporting them from the other libraries in the system.
AlexVill_21 OP t1_is5wdsu wrote
Yeah, that's what I figured. It's just a bummer lol
outb0undflight t1_is5yrne wrote
It's a huge bummer. I miss when every single hobby wasn't monetized.
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AlexVill_21 OP t1_is60lwq wrote
I went to a yard sale a few weeks ago, and the guy said that he had an NES but people showed up at like 8 and had a bidding war for it
Apple___Eater t1_is60syj wrote
Never heard about Lady Mo's but definitely going to check it out
ChanceTheGardenerr t1_is6b28s wrote
Let us know what’s up!
outb0undflight t1_is6i7f0 wrote
Yeah, that sounds about right. I felt like I hit the jackpot the fall before COVID when I spur of the moment decided to drop my wife off at work and hit up a few yard sales and one actually had a handful of N64 games. Jet Force Gemini ain't a masterpiece but for $2 it's a deal.
NativeSon508 t1_is6p0kj wrote
Pretty sure “That's E!” has older games. Like NES, gameboy, N64, Xbox, ps1 and 2 stuff. I didn’t notice any current gen games because I was considering buying Excite Bike just to put it on the shelf as a childhood memory but I’m already running out of room hiding the stack of 90s comics I have to hide from my wife every time I go there
DismalSpread100 t1_is6rak9 wrote
If your buying discount video games perhaps the time would be better spent working
AlexVill_21 OP t1_is6ss5s wrote
I do work! I just like doing things besides work when I have free time :)
AlexVill_21 OP t1_is6suag wrote
Yeah same
Pvt_Wierzbowski t1_is7iv00 wrote
*you’re
Perhaps your own time should be spent on an education.
LucasRaymondGOAT t1_is9efzn wrote
This is some boomer shit right here fellas.
DismalSpread100 t1_isawhg6 wrote
Says the guy scouring the internet for your comments. Pathetic.
Seekay2022 t1_isbn3r8 wrote
Word. Hate grammar police. I only act as one as a last resort if someone is being particularly idiotic and insistent.
Seekay2022 t1_isbn9hz wrote
I have a working N64 with a No Mercy cartridge. It's a prized possession but one I haven't used in years. I'd entertain offers.
DismalSpread100 t1_iscjbt0 wrote
Last resort, meaning you had nothing of substance to begin with. How simple of you.
DismalSpread100 t1_iscjipz wrote
I'm 30 and I've never needed to search for cheap games. I actually spend extra on collectible games. If I didn't have money for something I'd work rather than look for discounts
Seekay2022 t1_isd6fct wrote
Burrrp. You're welcome.
Seekay2022 t1_isd6jg1 wrote
By the way, I was agreeing with you. Echoing your "pathetic" comment.
Liqmadique t1_isdj3v4 wrote
They sell at collector prices tho which if you just wanna play older titles can be a burden.
KansaiKanpai t1_ismulax wrote
AlexVill_21 OP t1_isowqcl wrote
Checked it out. It's cool! But I wouldn't say better than That's E. They have a $5 game section with basically what you'd expect but besides that their prices are close to or higher than That's E. Still a cool place though and the employees are helpful
MrsNightskyre t1_isp7r2z wrote
This is what I was going to suggest. My local branch has about 10 video games (nothing newer than WiiU), but my kids will request games and get them from all over the CW/MARS system.
Apple___Eater t1_isyz4ct wrote
Thanks for the update! Bummer that their prices are higher than that's E though, but I'll still check it out.
Apple___Eater t1_isyzfq1 wrote
I think I stopped by that same house because I was told the same thing a few weeks ago haha
ChanceTheGardenerr t1_is2qxhd wrote
I get brand spanking new ps5 stuff from the library. Put it on hold from your phone while you’re bored on the couch and go pick it up when they shoot u a text.
That being said there’s a place here in Shrewsbury on main st about halfway between the library and dean park that has second-hand games. It’s called Lady Mo’s Attic Treasures but I haven’t been in there yet.