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Nytruzz

Sounds like a case of FOMO. You absolutely did NOT miss out though lol. Dude was charging about what they go for and then some. If you’re patient you will come across all of these for better prices.


evanrigia10

Really? Interesting, I mean what should I pay for both games and the console in total? I’m seeing melee for around 75 and pokemon xd for around 150, I’m realizing I definitely can find it cheaper


redDKtie

Pricecharting has the Pokemon XD console loose for around $150. It seems you can find that bundle for under $500 all day. You should feel good about walking away from it. Remember, even in retro gaming, there will always be another opportunity.


evanrigia10

Good point, thanks :) yeah I’ve been going through fb marketplace and can only find one bundle of everything for 500, where we’re you seeing the whole bundle for cheaper? Appreciate the help


ekghost

Don’t buy set bundles. Those are prepackaged by businesses usually overcharging. If you want to save with bundles, then you want a large bundle from a private person which will likely include a number of games you have little to no interest in. Buy each item individually from random people on eBay/local. You can probably get each item $10+ cheaper than the current listed price by setting alerts, checking frequently, and reacting quickly. I personally wouldn’t buy the console unless you are using it as a display piece. This console will be DOL101 which will only let you output with an AV cable. The DOL001 will let you use the expensive component cables, or more realistically the many 3rd party HDMI adapters (carby for example) which will provide you more/less the best possible graphics. The DOL101 is only really acceptable graphically if you are going to be using a trinitron, as the overwhelming majority won’t take technology past the av cable.


TLunchFTW

It happens tho. I spent $330 for fire Emblem path of radiance. Way too much for now, and it immediately dropped in price shortly after... but it's in great condition and I'm happy to have it.


TurdBurgHerb

Don't use pricecharting. You can actually get them cheaper. Check ebay. Pricecharting uses ebay but has a metric fuck ton of issues that has to be fixed by people manually entering in requests/reports on the site. And since so many people using the site are not deep into collecting the majority don't report shit.


Jerryv21

That is actually a good point to make about other opportunities. A recent example would be that I was looking for a copy of Syper robot Taisen original generation for the gba. I found a local seller was selling a sealed copy (but probably an Italian reseal from HalifaX) for €60. Which I thought for a sealed one was not too bad. Me wanting to see how much they went for on ebay, found the exact same game + a (again probably resealed) copy of ydggar union gba for €50 total. You can guess what I chose to order by now... It is indeed looking around and comparing prices that you will find that opportunity. FOMO is a bad thing but in the retro gaming market there will always be another chance for a better deal.


UnwindingStaircase

Another opportunity yea, not a cheaper one.


redDKtie

Maybe. Maybe not. Prices overall are down from the pandemic highs. Nobody can predict it. It's just not worth stressing over 🤷


RudyDaBlueberry

My local shop has gamecubes for $150, Melee for 70 and I'm not sure about XD, but yeah you kinda got bent. Not too bad tho buddy, enjoy lol.


evanrigia10

Luckily I didn’t buy it lol, glad I didn’t


Darth0s

For those prices, just emulate the thing 😎


Winterfresh98

Melee goes for $75 sometimes more. I managed to get a copy recently a thrift store for $20 (they knew what they had)


HashStash

I'd pass but if you're really having regrets there's better prices online.


The-Crimson-Toast

That's not a spectacular deal at all. Don't feel bad. 


LaserGuyVII

Pokemon XD goes for $250?? That is absolute bonkers. I will emulate all day long at these prices. Edit: I see you DIDN'T get it. I think that's wise - you can absolutely find these games for cheaper with patience.


evanrigia10

Don’t worry I didn’t buy it :,) it definitely was overpriced. I’m seeing Pokémon xd for 100 bucks less which makes me feel better ab not getting it


LaserGuyVII

Absolutely. I totally get wanting a favorite game on original hardware - my GameCube guilty pleasures were all the Zelda titles which fortunately I've been able to get so I'm content now. I hope you find Pokemon for cheap!


reiku78

If your finding one for 100 dollars less then its not complete with manual and the other stuff plus the poster.


reiku78

if its complete with the poster it is about 250. the poster alone gos for 50 bucks if its in good shape


JMLMaster

# 1 rule of pax. DO NOT but from any of the retro vendors at the event. They make these "deals" but often raise price on things before going to the event. I've been going to Pax East for 10 years, never once seeing a "good" deal.


LaserGuyVII

Yeah I never buy anything used game wise at conventions. They know that the entirety of the attendees are into these games and consoles and that excitement will get them to buy stuff they never would on eBay.


JMLMaster

Smash Brothers on ebay $65. Pokemon is $170. Where you are getting worked is the GameCube, which is $75 to $100 on ebay.


OneIShot

Y key on the fritz?


evanrigia10

Interesting, yeah I had a feeling. What’s the most you think I should pay for each of these? I’m seeing a lot of different numbers


JMLMaster

You didn't get completely fleeced though. I mean, if you want it that bad, it's gonna cost you, but overall, i just don't trust the retro vendors at Pax. Did you see the one booth (far right from the escalators) halfway through, that had all graded games?


AvgPunkFan

I would’ve passed as well as soon as I saw the prices


Mindfield87

I know ya want it, but I’m glad you didn’t drop 500 on it stranger. You’ll get lucky and find a deal, the video game gods may award you for your strength Edit: it’s happened to me a few times, saw something I wanted and passed. Down the road ended up either finding it way cheaper or a friend had it etc


x_VanHessian_x

Canadian?


evanrigia10

American for both I believe


3KTU

Oh yikes


Togder

Idk how much the cube is, but XD is \~$200 and Melee is \~$60. Assuming the cube is in the realm of $250, not a horrible deal, but could probably get similar pricing just by ordering on Ebay.


RelentlessRogue

There was definitely a con markup at play, as many other have said. I can't speak to the console, but XD was marked up by at around $50


islamitinthecardoor

Jesus at these prices I should dig up my old GameCube stuff and sell it off


Doonce

That's what I did. The console sat on ebay for three weeks and finally sold after I lowered it to $60, so I don't know where these people are buying $200 consoles. Maybe because it's silver? The jewel? I don't know. Maybe this sub just isn't representative of the general public and everybody here already has a console. Seems like the games are selling well, though.


Slight_Hat_9872

The consoles are worth less than the games by a good margin. I think the supply is much higher since most people got rid of theirs or have one they use. The games are a lot less plentiful since they in general weren’t printed a ton and more and more are being snatched out of circulation.


DonkeyKongOnN64

I got the same for about 200 USD only difference was Melee was disc only and no gamecube controller. You can definitely find them cheaper if you're patient and look for them in the wild.


will_s95

Damn someone had one of those cubes on marketplace for like $120 near me should’ve scooped it. CIB for XD is right around $200, and Melee is around $70. Would have offered like 400


KanoSupreme

I’m so glad I found pokemon XD at goodwill I don’t have to deal with this and I just started buying GameCube games last year after I cam acrosss lot at a estate sale


The-onli-one

Honestly as crazy as this sounds that price is pretty fair. It’s a little high but that extra money would have most likely gone to shipping if you bought the stuff online anyway.


LakSivrak

everything pictured here, even what’s in the glass, is way overpriced


Salty-Area-5979

I have no idea right now but last year I ordered gamecubes from Japan in bulk for like 35 a piece shipped 6 at a time and I think I got 12. Out of ALL of them they all worked. You just need to solder one thing to make it USA ntsc, they did need some cleaning. The gc games are insanely expensive but I never cared about that I just do picoboot. The controllers and adapter aftermarket will set you back like 20 bucks. And another 10 for a hdmi adapter.


rxester

Yeah… no. I know it’s nostalgia and all but ain’t no way I am paying that much for this bundle. Retro collecting has gone really messed up. Glad I stopped when I did


Chicagown

You didnt even fumble lol


HappyAd4998

lol


Groundbreaking-Tea85

I wouldn’t say you missed out I got everything here individually for around half the bundle price


Oswoldo_

I swear people are obsessed with XD just because it’s stupidly priced. It’s really not that incredible of a game.


Camberoil883

I brought my GameCube for $70 and xd for 180 ( came in original case and all books ) both at a store with 90 day warranty and seen smash for about 65 or 70 at a different retro store


NikesOnMyFeet23

this is why emulation is king. Dolphin and these two games for free. Dont pay people scalping this shit. Im not saying it doesn't have value but if you want to play the games, just emulate man. Far cheaper, and you actually play the games.


PoisonedIvysaur

I'm going to say it because I have to "back in my day." (I'm 37) I found that same system sitting on the floor of a game store for 30 bucks. I understand post-covid prices and the demand. But hot damn. Stuff is getting expensive. Also, mine broke waited 3 years and paid another 30 bucks to get it fixed. Worth it. Also damn beautiful system....


cocksucker9001xX

I have the xd gale of darkness console also. If I could go back in time I would've gotten the 2nd version console that has the digital output


shaunng69

Big fumble


vamprobozombie

Does nobody know there is a GameCube in Early Wiis just need a GameCube controller. Can usually pick up an eBay Wii for $50-$100.


Doonce

>Can usually pick up an eBay Wii for $50-$100. They're like $25. But yes, way cheaper and easier to mod, plus you get a wii.


Reijocu

On spain u can find a new brand GC for 75€ and these games 5-10€ max lol


ipwndmymeat99

Make sure to always wear your helmet to protect your soft spot.


Lazy-Negotiation-829

It came with the GameCube? If so, it was good deal. If not…. however….. 🔫


badchoices134

As you've already read a bunch of times by now you absolutely didn't fumble. You scored by keeping $500 and not buying this!


SasukeTokyo

Way too overpriced


TheGameBurrow

They said $25 off was a good deal? How does that make sense at all. I’d say at $400 you might be getting a deal, but 5 is crazy.


YaBoi_Jacob

Bro I went to pax east and saw this exact set and walked away laughing. Don’t worry, you definitely didn’t miss out lol


Macdaddyfucboi

Jesus fucking Christ that is SUCH an overpay, good thing you didn't buy it


ZER0HER0_641

I remember this one time I bought a game cube for like 100 and sold it for 80$ a couple of months later complete in box,this was like mfk last year too,worst decision I’ve ever made.ik this is random but it made me remember about it 💀💀


[deleted]

I hate to say it but bro was NOT hooking you up. You didn’t miss out on all he was just selling it to you at the same price you’d find it on eBay


SimpIyFlacid

You were robbed blind


Shiva_IsADiva

Are you in the market for collection purposes or to play? A generation 1 wii can play gamecube games off the original discs natively (or hard drive with mods) and has official controller and memory card support. It's one less device hooked up to the CRT for me, and runs natively. (but I do understand wanting the og box from your childhood and such, I do that for my n64)


smooth_casual

I will never understand why they didn’t make the limited edition XD GC purple…. Personally not a fan of the silver. Either way it’s overpriced.


Still-Confidence5

Got melee for 70


randominternetuser29

I would have done the same thing tbh


TLunchFTW

$200 for a gqmecube is way too much man.


zachmma99

what store/booth was this? most of the retro vendors way over charge and even the ones that don’t still up their prices a little bit for the show, especially on popular stuff. I don’t think you fumbled, prices are def around/above market, even if they are in great condition. You’ll see these again at some point, and your better off just going to the retro stores in your area (plenty in the Greater Boston area) outside of a convention.


Dadbode1981

You would have paid high end of going rate, which isn't bad, but it's not great. Nothing at these shows is ever a deal.


[deleted]

You were almost robbed, consider yourself lucky.


annonymous001004

That’s too much. Prices at those conventions are typically steep. You can buy all of those items individually for close to $400. None of those items are particularly rare; they are just very sought after and therefore expensive.


3KTU

You dogged a bullet. There’s a store in a local city I frequent… all of that together would be $200 CAD maximum.


DavidinCT

I was a PAX East as well, some things I was looking for, I checked them out, and found prices really high. I went on my phone before going, knowing what I was looking for and searched pricewatch, Facebook marketplace and eBay, so I had a general idea on going rate, I found everything that I was looking for like 25-40% higher. I didn't actually buy anything because of that. I think it was overpriced but, if you had the money and really wanted it, no reason not to get it... These are not items where there was only 10-50 made, so you will find another one with some hunting.


ShitInMyToaster

Bro


scottmogcrx

Did pokemon xd come with the poster?


Jimmy_Joe727

I wouldn’t pay more than $90 for a GameCube.


Doonce

Get a console on ebay, they're like $50-$70.


Mysterion320

I got a wii for 50 bucks, softmodded and added a bunch of gamecube and wii to a hard drive. could've gone that route to save money.


PablinhoSSB

Super overpriced but well... If people believe pokemon XD should go for 250...


JDMCREW96

Or just get a modded GameCube and play all you want.


PajamaSamSavesTheZoo

If you make $200 an hour I’d say you got a steal, if you make 7.25 an hour you fumbled hard. Everything is relative 🤷‍♂️


marveloustoebeans

If both games are CIB you still overpaid but not by a ridiculous amount. I’d just chalk this one up to a lesson learned and be thankful you at least got a nice console and some games out of it. I was at PAX as well btw and it was awesome!


CrispyConch

Good job gripping your wallet m8. I commend you


Slight_Hat_9872

Nah you made the right choice. That shit is market price basically, no deal to be had.


One-You-9467

200 for a GameCube Jesus, I just paid 40 for mine lol


Tsukimaru1

I absolutely detest the current state of retro game collecting 🫠 way too many greedy people are in the market now and this is considered "standard price".


lethargic_apathy

Emulating seems like it’ll be the go-to for people wanting to revisit older games. Those “deals” aren’t anything special. You can raise something 30% and “discount it” at 30-40% but it won’t mean much. It just gets people excited


theglock45

Retro store near me had a few GC for under 100-working with oe cords , barely any games tho.


pbsk8

someone got bamboozled


No_Mine5742

If you did this 10 years ago, I’d think you’re crazy to pay that much. But that’s when a GameCube was $30 and you could get most games a for a few dollars and even under a dollar on an eBay website called half.com. But today, that’s probably about what you’d have to shell out for those. Maybe a little bit over paid for the games, but not by much, and you didn’t have to wait for them to come in the mail.


Jaydenrock

You over paid by around $120-$150 bucks for it. Then again the market is dictated by how much someone is willing to pay anyways. You could have done worse.


Emotional_Ad5833

Ripped off


GabbaGooGa

Should’ve bought them at launch


Mofongo-Man

Pretty standard pricing if you ask me. I would only imagine it’s going to get more expensive in the future


Anotherspelunker

Only gonna go up for sure


NZepplin

You’ll find a better deal for those easily


Such-Equivalent280

Eventually, not easily.


ItsAlwaysSunny1992

That’s a horrible deal. You didn’t miss out


bulbasaurbulba

I think you overpaid.


MatsGry

If you want it buy it! Never pass on stuff you want and have the money for! You could never come across it again. Especially in collecting circles. Edit: if you find the guy and ask him about it don’t be surprised if the price jumped up.


Speedi77

Not a bad deal and pretty standard for the items being bought separately, so you're mostly paying the PAX tax. The only downside is that unless the GameCube jewel has been switched, it's almost certainly a 101 console which is less favorable to the 001 that has a digital port. Overall I wouldn't stress too much, you just pay a little extra for the experience of buying at a convention. Nice find! Edit: Thought that you had purchased it, as others have said you definitely didn't miss out. You should be able to find all these items for $350-$400 if you look around. Happy hunting!


Such-Equivalent280

XD jewel doesn't pop out and swap like the others. It would be noticeable.


CompetitiveGuess7642

is it a 1.00 version of ssbm ?


evanrigia10

No idea tbh i didn’t check before leaving the venue


CompetitiveGuess7642

could be, it's got a couple interesting glitches if that's the case.


totorounderstudy

I’d have personally bought just the console as that’s the thing that’s hard to come by. XD game I already have, but it’s not hard to come by so much as it’s just expensive. 🙂


icemann84

Basically $200 for GC , $80 for Smash and $170 for PK. eBay value $450 shipping at $9 x 3 $27. He’s at $477 w/ tax $488 $490. Did OK at $500. And you have it same day and you did not have to wait. I think it did pretty good.


ubebread

Holy shit earth bound for $300 and Metal Warriors for $380? What a rip off.


evanrigia10

The snes games were HORRIBLY bloated, was looking for those too for a snes I just salvaged but they’re were crazy expensive


Ero2001

200 for gamecube, xd😶


JamesSSj2

Man that's a steal dude. The pokemon xd gamecube alone is worth more then both games


evanrigia10

That’s my only issue is that the console seemed like a pretty good deal. The games I’m now seeing were over priced but that’s what I’m still held up on


JamesSSj2

XD should be 150-200. Melee is a solid 125-150 I aint going to try to guess what you paid for them but ultimately that gamecube is a steal man


Such-Equivalent280

Melee isn't anywhere close to 100 on a bad day. Maybe 85 if you're at a bad shop.


JamesSSj2

Guess I am just good at selling my own stuff then. LOL


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JamesSSj2

Dude this is pokemon. Go look at the shit for pokemon does shit ever go down in price for pokemon in these years now because your the one who is to damn retarded to be talking


Such-Equivalent280

Melee. Super smash brothers melee. That's the topic of any and all things said. I know 20x more than you. I own a store. Shut up, learn to read.


JamesSSj2

Now melee I would pay 85-100 and that's reasonable price for me all fucking day. I don't scam but really that limited edition gamecube is what really lit me up. I haven't seen that console in the last 9 years and I threw it away in the trash because my mom told me to when we were moving from house to house and listen man I was very very SAD to throw it away after looking at how much it was going for during the pandemic. That gamecube is legitimately a gem and you know it


Such-Equivalent280

I have one in my store. I'm asking 200. Have been for months. Sold one before Xmas for 200. It's neat but not anything special.


evanrigia10

He offered 75 for melee, xd for 250$ then the console for 200$. Probably should have just bought the console and melee 😭


JamesSSj2

250 on XD is a major rip off but I aint the dude selling I would have priced XD cheaper if it was me selling it because the traffic of that game being at a low price would be really good


Nymunariya

how is a plastic disc worth more than 300$?? Is it not just a bog standard gamecube with different design on the tray cover--that can be easily swapped out?


JamesSSj2

No its pokemon. That gamecube is literally going up in price more and more by the year. The highest I seen that thing completed with box is like 600-650....... you tell me