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Collector John
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2022
collectorjohn27@gmail.com
How many retro games can I buy with $20?
Game hunting is too expensive, so it's time to head out there and save the hobby (and my wallet). Let's get into it, baby.
Music by LBN667:
lbn667.bandcamp.com/album/shiningmemory
Music by LBN667:
lbn667.bandcamp.com/album/shiningmemory
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Selling my weird Nintendo Switch to GameStop did NOT go as planned
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Today we're going to Gamestop because I am a masochist and love getting ripped off on trade-in deals! Just kidding it wasn't that bad (it was just a little bad) and it was all worth it because I need that new Silent Hill 2. Ok seeya later. Music by LBN667: noisyarcade.bandcamp.com/album/-
I found $150 worth of video games at Goodwill without even trying
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Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in. Music by LBN667: lbn667.bandcamp.com/album/belonger
I'm running out of cheap video games to buy...
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I have bought every cheap game in Wisconsin and I am now resorting to desperate measures... spending more than $15 on single video games. HELP Music by LBN667: lbn667.bandcamp.com/album/belonger Music by ThorHighHeels: thorhighheels.bandcamp.com/album/umurangi-generation-macro-original-game-soundtrack
Astrobot made me want to play ICO, so I'm gonna play some ICO
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Astrobot rules and it reminded me that I need to play ICO. It also reminded me that the game Siren (2003) exists so I guess we'll play some of that too. I liked one of these games more than the other.....
It's okay to sell your video game collection
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Here are a bunch of my rambling thoughts about game collecting and selling video games while I drive around in the Collector John Corolla. Do you sell stuff from your collection? Do you play all of your video games? Why am I floating in the clouds in this thumbnail? I then inexplicably pivot to playing Halo: CE Anniversary on the Xbox 360 for approximately 20 minutes. Music by LBN667: lbn667.ba...
Three months of "frugal" game collecting... how much did I spend?
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Am I a frugal game collector? Or is my whole life a lie? Music by LBN667: lbn667.bandcamp.com/album/belonger 00:00 Intro 1:02 Goodwill pickup 2:33 Vanguard Video 6:54 The Turning Page 11:37 Ebay Pickups 14:52 Mojo's 18:15 Special message from Collector John (it's just me asking you to like and subscribe you can skip this part) 18:38 We're back with a quick haul from Mega Media Xchange before we...
Xbox 360 collecting is dead to me. Long live the PS4
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These Xbox 360 games are too dang expensive! If only there was a cheaper console to collect for.... Music by LBN667: lbn667.bandcamp.com/album/belonger Music by ThorHighHeels: thorhighheels.bandcamp.com/album/umurangi-generation-macro-original-game-soundtrack
Please stop buying all of the Xbox 360 games
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People have caught on that the Xbox 360 is fun to collect for and it's ruining my life! jk I don't actually care at all, let's go hunt for some Xbox 360 games. Music by LBN667: lbn667.bandcamp.com/album/belonger 0:00 Intro 2:00 Game Together MKE 10:49 Mega Media Xchange 19:30 Goodwill/The Turning Page
Cozy small town game hunting on a budget!
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Everyone get your PJs ready... it's time for some classic Collector John game hunting to help you fall asleep! Note: I'm aware that there are audio issues in this video; I'm still figuring out this new microphone system and I plan to upgrade my entire A/V setup very soon. Music by LBN667: lbn667.bandcamp.com/album/belonger
I found $500+ worth of video game stuff at Goodwill
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Big Goodwill pickups this month! Let's get into it baby. Music by LBN667: lbn667.bandcamp.com/music 00:00 Intro 1:20 Goodwill pickups Vol. 1 10:45 Xbox 360 grail pickup from Goodwill 12:40 Game store pickups 21:01 New peripherals 23:48 We go to Goodwill and find a TON of video games 30:42 Pricecharting shenanigans/outro
I bought 80+ EXTREMELY CHEAP original Xbox games
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Here we go again.... Music by: lbn667.bandcamp.com/music thorhighheels.bandcamp.com/album/umurangi-generation-macro-original-game-soundtrack
$45 Blades Xbox 360? Rare deal or SCAMMED by Goodwill???
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Nothing about this was a scam I just like making goofy titles and thumbnails Music by LBN667: lbn667.bandcamp.com/music
Walmart hooked us up with CHEAP PS5 & Switch games
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Let's look at some recent pickups from Walmart and a couple local game stores, then see what we can find out in the wild. Music by ThorHighHeels: thorhighheels.bandcamp.com/album/umurangi-generation-macro-original-game-soundtrack Music by LBN667: lbn667.bandcamp.com/music 00:00 Fake intro 00:24 Real intro 1:21 Talkin' about the PS4 for too long 2:05 Game store pickups 8:29 Cheap games from Walm...
PS4 collecting is CHEAP right now and I love it
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Yo these PS4 games prices are crazy! Let's look at some recent pickups and then do some PS4 game hunting.
Unboxing "brand new" Gamestop games, eating Xbox Oreos, chillin' with Collector John!
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Unboxing "brand new" Gamestop games, eating Xbox Oreos, chillin' with Collector John!
Halloween game hunting was a bust until I found THIS
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Halloween game hunting was a bust until I found THIS
Xbox 360 is the MVP of cheap horror games
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Xbox 360 is the MVP of cheap horror games
Playing retro games on this weird flashlight TV
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Playing retro games on this weird flashlight TV
Xbox 360 is the best console to collect for
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Xbox 360 is the best console to collect for
Touring my OLD and CREEPY gamer lair (Collector John Cribz)
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Touring my OLD and CREEPY gamer lair (Collector John Cribz)
The game hunting promised land of the Bay Area
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The game hunting promised land of the Bay Area
Hunting for PSP games with only $23 in my pocket
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Hunting for PSP games with only $23 in my pocket
Xbox game hunting road trip across Wisconsin
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Xbox game hunting road trip across Wisconsin
I bought THE BEST Xbox 360 from Goodwillfinds.com (if it works)
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I bought THE BEST Xbox 360 from Goodwillfinds.com (if it works)
My favorite Milwaukee video game store is closing :(
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My favorite Milwaukee video game store is closing :(
My first (and last?) Xbox 360 Store experience
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My first (and last?) Xbox 360 Store experience
Chill game hunting at this HUGE store with an arcade
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Chill game hunting at this HUGE store with an arcade
I bought the cheapest OG Xbox grails I could find
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I bought the cheapest OG Xbox grails I could find
You got any extra Xbox one games for sale
You are a cool nice person
You are a cool nice person 😎
I'm so happy I found this channel, I'm in Illinois (hey neighbor) and I recently started doing shopgoodwill to get cheap retro gaming consoles. I upload them to my other channel but its nice to know theres some solid places to get games nearby! Also what a fun challenge!
lol stop buying them, if your serious about games/gameplay just emulate theres zero shame in it, infact it may be the more sane thing to do instead of spending thousands of dollars to fill a "gaming shelf"
I prefer collecting over emulation for numerous reasons that I talk about in other comments/videos. I also enjoy making videos about it which is the main reason I keep doing it at this point. Like 80% of what I buy is offset by what I make from my videos, otherwise I wouldn't be able to budget much for my collecting
@@collectorjohn9538 you make that much off your videos? others arent so lucky and they pay out of pocket and become broke, to the point they need others to pay their bills instead of them selling their video games. But thats their decisions but some of them have addictions over it. Even myself, and this is just me, if I make $500 from reselling or win it from the casino or whatever, EASY MONEY you know? Buying video games isnt the 1st thing I think about like some of these youtubers, i just cant justify these prices anymore. ..even if it is near free money $500 to have some video game sit on the shelf and flex to other youtubers isnt a wise "investment" - nor does it make people look cool like they think it does...its becoming memey at this point. Just having a conversation, collect to collect if you really enjoy it and your really doing you...but dont collect to try to maintain rank and clout amongst other youtubers...or colect to fill a "void" or some sort of pseudo-goal aka "you need to do xyz or buying all this stuff " to feel complete in life. Game on fam!
GameFly used the clear umd cases.
I just got back into color ting and am starting with a 360. I scored a copy of Dungeon Siege 3. Little did I know, it came with the manual, a card, and a small comic. On top of that, it came with the receipt from 2011. It was purchased on 12/27/11. Almost 14 years ago. I thought that was pretty cool.
Been a while since I have found anything at Goodwill. They have started outting things on their online store for games and consoles.
I really like buying the strategy guides too!
My favorite Xbox game is thankfully cheap... Fable the lost chapters. Also, another cheap great title I enjoy is sneak king (a lot of people knock it but don't know that holding the trigger allows the king to sprint). A great RPG is the knights of the old republic that are relatively cheap. A fun title that I love but uncertain if it's under 20 is the Godfather.
Cool to see a Wisconsin game hunter. I started my channel in the Kenosha area but I've since migrated to Florida. Cool content.
Brookfield mega media location is sooo much better.
Hey John love this vid just subbed
Your videos always give off a super chill and relaxing vibe. Great stuff brother!
Appreciate it dawg 👽
i fw you heavy collector john
Appreciate it dude 😎
Awesome video🔥
Thanks boss!
I have found really good deals at Gamestop recently.
If I recalll resident evil outbreak is online co-op right? Does anyone know if the ps2 servers are still up and a community playing it?
Mistake getting rid of that switch. Super easy to hack those original ones and turn into emulation machine. Should have hacked it loaded with games and sold for way more
And you have to showthem the online price is always more than what they give in store at least in my experience so you have to show them
Mario is still selling for 60 because Nintendo never drops prices on first party games. Thats why breath of the wild is still 70
Dues Ex, Hitman, and Thief...lol
So many good games in this video, Fear 3 gets a bad rap because it’s not scary but the story is batshit insane and I love the combat.
Agree. Graphics are great too.
Sounds right up my alley tbh
14:58 Wow! A fairly underpriced game and he left it for someone else? This was definitely NOT a phoenix resale type video. We love you, bro. Keep being you, Collector John.
Lol thanks dude. For me, even if a game is underpriced by $30, you'll make like $10-$15 profit after eBay fees and shipping. So I always ask myself if it's worth the hassle for that amount of money + the potential of taking the opportunity away from someone else who might actually enjoy the game. That's why I seldom buy underpriced stuff to flip anymore; it benefits me very little while adding negative value to the retro market
@@collectorjohn9538 Respect <3
In my opinion the alien marine comics are the best version of alien
Record Head had an awesome collection! That would have been hard sticking to the budget in that store lol. I never knew that Eternal Ring was a FromSoft game. I had played it when I was a kid, prior to the Dark Souls games and liked it quite a bit. Perhaps it's time to revisit that one.
I don’t think any games came brand new with the clear UMD cases. We bought a bunch of replacement cases when I was a kid that were clear because the stock UMD cases can be pretty fragile.
I actually think from 2025 I'm going start setting monthly budgets because I have loads of games now and I potentially xould have enough to play til I die. So 2025 will be more focused
I saw a lot of games i wanna buy in this video!!! 😢
I scored a GameCube with no cables from a thrift store for $40 Aud. Which is about $25us. About as good as I’ve done lately. (Silver and works perfectly if you were wondering haha)
Y'all got too many retro game stores in WI, save some for us West MO plebes ;-;
Mind jack is absolute dogshit and generic. Bought this game on launch for price thinking why not its square, never been this sad haha
The UMD shell is not stock, OEM UMD shells break so easily nowadays due to age (and poor design tbh) so I've had to reshell most of the few PSP games I have lol
Awesome pickups and video as usual! 🔥
Quality over quantity IMO
i love your videos so much. thanks for the quality content :)
Appreciate you!
Thats crazy for street fighter 6
ik this vid is like 2 months old now but since no one else mentioned it i feel like i should, the reason why ur getting silent hill vibes from siren is bc siren was directed by keiichiro toyama, who was the lead director for team silent which made the first 4 silent hill games, toyama left team silent after silent hill 1 and formed project siren under japan studio to make the siren games.
I was at a local Goodwill and they had a bunch of PS3 games for 19.99 each...
Yuuuuck
Probably all common stuff too, sports, eye toy, etc.
@marcellachine5718 Some call of duties and Wolfenstein
23:12 Noone said anything about this game yet as you asked?
Just a word of warning about Jak X: if you ever come across the black label version, the game has a nasty bug that wipes your memory card. Apparently this was fixed on the Platinum and Greatest Hits versions.
Thanks for this comment, I totally forgot about this. I knew one of the Wipeouts also has this bug on PS2, Wipeout Pulse surely. For Jak X I wonder if the bug was a thing on PAL region, or the Platinum fix also applies
Good to know. I ended up grabbing this platinum hits copy when I went back so I should be good
Theif is bad, hitman is ok, and deus ex is great!
Twenty bucks can indeed result with lot of games and fun ;)
Great video as always sir! SF6 for $10 is a great deal!
Binary domain, thanks for the factoids. Probably gonna play this one soon, love some of early sega, like alpha protocol.
Deus Ex - Great game Hitman - Okay game Thief - Pretty bad game I await my case of Code Red!
That mortal Kombat unchained psp game i sold to that megamedia and I got it off eBay and it was not factory it was a replacement cuz they broke it 1
I was gonna say how expensive Recird Head was, but then they had some cheap games in there too. Great video again 👏
The actual hunt isn't fun anymore. Yes there were resellers 10-15 years ago. But you could still find good things to add to your collection and play. Now theres resellers waiting outside every store to open, yard sales, estate sales, grabbing up everything locally online, (whatever it may be) just to buy up everything to make money off collectors. Then make videos about it so the prices go up even more. These garbage rats couldn't care less about gaming. And its not just videogames. Literally anything you may need besides literal junk will be bought by resellers. The only way to get good deals honestly is to become a reseller, by buying someone elses collection for thousands, cherrypicking what you need and sell the rest, which isn't worth it. Instead of just going to a thrift store and finding a good game for $5. Even most thrift store chains just post the good stuff on ebay now. And most stores like this or any gane store will just charge ebay prices. I hate phoenix resale the dude is joke.
Deus Ex Human Revolution is great, Hitman Absolution is okay and Thief is pretty bad :3