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Auction Watch: NES game sells for more than $41,000
First there was an original NES system selling for over $13,000 and then two vintage comics, featuring Superman and Batman, selling for 1 million each. Recently there was another auction involving an unusual collector’s item and, again, it left the owner with an impressive profit. The auction was for a 1987 NES video game cartridge but this one in particular turned out to be one of the rarest available. The video game in question is…
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Maingear auctioning supercomputer to benefit Haiti relief
Maingear has put together a computer built with an all-star team of sponsors and is auctioning it off to benefit victims of the Haiti earthquakes…
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Recession rough on gamers, good for pawn shops
Need a new game system or big ol’ TV? Pawn shops are accumulating gamers prides and joy during this especially cruddy economy…
Auction Watch: PSX game lot at Goodwill includes black label FFVII
Many Final Fantasy fans have accepted that the black label version of Final Fantasy VII is sort of a Holy Grail for collectors. Some want it because some of the black label FFVII games have misprints that make them more valuable. Others want it because it is the original edition… Continue Reading »
Hardcore Gamer eBay auction actually worked
As you may remember, we were pretty skeptical that little known game magazine Hardcore Gamer would find a bidder in its eBay auction. Not only did Doublejump Books find a buyer, but the New York Times covered the story. The new owner, not named in the Times article because the… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Pure White DS signed by Shigeru Miyamoto
Here is a treat for all you collectors out there. Currently there is an auction on eBay for a Nintendo DS autographed by the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto is the mastermind behind classic game franchises including Mario Bros., Zelda, Donkey Kong and even Wii Fit. He is defiantly one of… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Become an instant video game journalist, buy Hardcore Gamer
Add another potential fatality to the growing pile that includes 1Up and EGM. Double Jump Books is auctioning off the video game magazine Hardcore Gamer on eBay. It’s a bit late but if you missed buying someone a Christmas present, this could be a good opportunity. Double Jump Books may… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Ultra cool custom Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 on eBay
There has been some unique PS3 consoles out there made by talented individuals but this one trumps them all by far. This custom made 60 GB PS3 inspired by Metal Gear Solid 4 is signed by the series creator Hideo Kojima which is enough reason to bid on it. It’s… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Halo 3 sculptures literally dipped in sterling silver
Halo fans rejoice for there are four new collectibles to put next to your Master Chief helmet. Weta debuted these sculptures at Comic-Con 2008 and are drool-wrorthy items for hardcore Halo fans. These figures so much more special than regular collectibles because they are cased in Sterling Silver and certain… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Promotional Offer versions of Final Fantasy and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
If you’re a serious Legend of Zelda or Final Fantasy fan, well, if you’re a fan of any major series, you’d probably love to own a special version of a game. A new auction on Shop Goodwill that just started today (August 4, 2008) is ready to accomodate you. The… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Sega Master System at Shop Goodwill
Chalk this up under things you don’t see every day - Shop Goodwill has a Sega Master System and Sega Sports Pad up for auction. The Reading, Pennsylvania Goodwill put up the listing for this console and controller today (July 14, 2008), and the auction will end July 21, 2008.… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Atari 2600 with 16 classic games
Shop Goodwill has an auction today that represents classic gaming at it’s best. At 8:50AM PST, Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana put an Atari 2600 with all of the necessary cables and accoutrements. The bidding started at $5.00, and since there’s only been one bidder, it is still at $5… Continue Reading »
Auction Watch: Original working NES with 48 games
It’s a good week for Nintendo products at Shop Goodwill. A lot today which has just come up on the site includes a working NES with the original box and package in nearly perfect condition. If that wasn’t enough, the system also comes with an extra controller, a light gun,… Continue Reading »
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