I always think it's weird when someone wants to sell something and won't give any price. I guess I just don't get negotiating at all.

@crimsondragon20

Жыл бұрын

"I'm just trying to find out how much you wanna pay for this stuff!" Bro, if you're putting it up to me, I'll give you $5. Wtf do you want for it?

@chrislipimp

Жыл бұрын

@@crimsondragon20 no bs lol I was thinking the same.

@awut13

Жыл бұрын

Never give a number first

@kingforaday8725

Жыл бұрын

Thats because they hope the buyer will either: A. Offer a ridiculously low price. In which case they can laugh in their face and say get outta here!! B. Offer a ridiculously high price. Bump it up a bit and get more than what you were thinking!

@AdamsBrew78

Жыл бұрын

@@crimsondragon20 but then a seller would guilt trip you, saying you’re insulting them with your lowball. so buyers will often start higher than optimal because they want to avoid that awkwardness.

Their sales tactic was, put everything you want in a pile. Offer me a price. Then I’ll say $100 more than that price.

@willlawson6126

Жыл бұрын

He has a legitimate retail business but tries to negotiate like it's a yard sale or a flea market.

@villadavid164

Жыл бұрын

@@willlawson6126 A small business is allowed to do that...

@villadavid164

Жыл бұрын

Do you think that they lack market research in terms of pricing? Is this why they wait for a customer to offer a price first or??

@DepthFromAbove

Жыл бұрын

@@villadavid164 they likely google it. They’re hoping the customer doesn’t know & offers too much.

@christopherortega8953

11 ай бұрын

Exactly, that is definitely not the type of business I would deal with, most people would bargain with you and you bargain back, instead it's just a toss up here, you really don't know what your paying because we have to throw it in a pile and figure it out later, not good sales technique, I think these people are great but at the end of the day I would not go there, just my opinion

It’s annoying when shops don’t have price tags then they get annoyed when you try to barter.

@daubytheelf2105

Күн бұрын

They had prices. But when he’s looking for a deal on a bundle the owner was trying to get an idea of what he was looking to pay.

I'm glad these pieces of video game history are being cared for and cherished.

@rstyknfe

10 ай бұрын

"You sure don't see these ..." *TAP TAP TAP*

“I don’t know what it’s worth, make an offer” *makes offer* “Well no way I can do that” Then put a price out there

@Cheeseshredder

Жыл бұрын

lol ikr, 800 cash was way too low, but 900 cash is acceptable. Pfff.... that old man must have worked in a pawn shop his whole life. Greed tactics.

@unklejohn8575

Жыл бұрын

Plus the whole “well cash would be preferable” (intently stares).

@MikeTheGamer77

Жыл бұрын

@@unklejohn8575 Yea. It's hard for the IRS to collect on cash payments.

@andrewkaminskas7721

Жыл бұрын

you always get a deal when you pay cash. period

@attilamarics3374

Жыл бұрын

@@unklejohn8575 Cash is always better.

You got more patience than me man. I cant deal with guys like that. Try to upsell ya tell ya how rare it is, how hard they are to find. I can imagine they take advantage of the newer collectors. Sorry to be blunt, but Ive dealt with people like that for 40 years. I would have walked away without spending a dime.

@TheIllustriouBlueJay

Жыл бұрын

They gotta make money on it, so yeah they have to upsell it.

@LegalAmerican4

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheIllustriouBlueJay they don't have to upsell Rick. The guy owns his own video game store he doesn't need this blowhard talking about what's rare

@mjlives5428

Жыл бұрын

You see this all the time...didn;t see at as rare him talkiing about how rare and hard to find something is to get a good deal.

@princesspumpkinpanty

Жыл бұрын

100% agree, he acts the the internet doesn't exist

@steffenkawa8374

Жыл бұрын

This is normal. When i buy car parts we sometime haggle half an hour. If i can save 300$ bucks that half hour was well spend. Especially the east european guys know how to sell.

What an amazing shop !!!! I wish I could see some of these systems with my own eyes rather than just on KZread, I glad places like this exist.

The retro gaming was dope in the late 90's and early 2000's when everything was super cheap. The prices for old school games and systems now are absurd.

@nipponG

9 ай бұрын

massive bulk piles. It's so weird how we had no awareness that electronics would be collectable. "who cares about the old system? the new one is better, cuz it's new!" Ppl collected beany babies instead.

Might be just me but not a huge fan of the owner asking you for a price when you ask him how much he wants for it. Like he owns the business. Why should you have to ask him the price over and over. If he is selling, he needs to throw out a number, or price his stuff accordingly and then you come to a deal. Idk. That would have annoyed me personally.

@Will-qd2km

Жыл бұрын

Glad someone else feels this way. Everything is s for sale but nothing has a price. Then when you do start talking I get the feeling like your trying to get one over. And $900 was no deal for that, just about what it's going for anywhere.

@adamwest3266

Жыл бұрын

Typical redneck parlor trick. These types of guys will try and make you think they're giving you the world, but they're not really. They buy dirt cheap and sell for over top dollar and put on an act like it's breaking their bank and really hurting their bottom line to come down on price. I see these types and I turn and walk out on them.

@tvirus9369

Жыл бұрын

I didn't like how he said that he better have cash instead of using a card, I would have turned around and walked out and never come back

@FlexYourFreedoms

Жыл бұрын

​@@tvirus9369 it's for tax reasons, cmon nerds

@keggythefishingnoob1875

Жыл бұрын

Definitely, can’t be the buyer and seller. I’m in your shop tell me a price. And all that I wasn’t in a hurry to get rid of this stuff. Then put it away you dumb dumb. Would definitely not bought anything there.

It felt to me the owner really didn't want to let rare stuff go

@ArkansasPicker

Жыл бұрын

"You just don't see this stuff nowhere"

@HoLeeFuk317

Жыл бұрын

Only for the right price, as he should.

@Dezeberbro

Жыл бұрын

It be like that sometimes

@rebels5785

Жыл бұрын

He has a thing for original boxes. The Game Chasers had to really wear him down over some boxed stuff back in the day lol.

@Wheels8504

Жыл бұрын

He just seems that way.

These guys are great! I'm so happy they are still slinging that plastic gold. Definitely keep this guy in your rolodex

Honestly it’s amazing these people have sold anything to anybody with that approach.

@broogul7335

10 ай бұрын

you new to the retro gaming market?

@SnowQuaker

10 ай бұрын

This is every game store ever with about 5% less aggression because of the cameras

That rotating case is so cool, every shop needs those 😂 especially for people who have bad vision

@cereal76

Жыл бұрын

The card store I visited as a kid had one, total nostalgia trip!

@TheNotoriousNemo

Жыл бұрын

yeah that case is badass, i need to make one

@early90smf90

Жыл бұрын

and bad backs

Love how Rick handled this guy. He used nothing but positivity and the deal went through. Good job Rick

@andiarrohnds5163

Жыл бұрын

poor shop owner has a lot of money invested in a fools business. the retro games market is a scam ran by some kind of retard mafia. there is a lot of hype for these products but the hype is also very shaky. meaning its more of an emotional hype than something substantial like fine art. these people who collect these games can often decide their entire collection is stupid and not personally valuable to them anymore. its a very volatile market which could all potentially be made worthless in the blink of an eye

@phychmasher

Жыл бұрын

super fair deal, like he said!

@Neozio

Жыл бұрын

That's how u gotta be. Because remember in retail sales they have the right not to serve you. Then the customers isn't always right when it comes to making a dollar. I came up with probing questions

@10use

Жыл бұрын

💯

@The_moss

Жыл бұрын

The owner seems like someone who doesn’t even know his own market haha if I ask you as a customer what you want and you don’t give me a price then I’m out the door you you lost big money. The buyer doesn’t give a price the seller does

One of the coolest collections I've ever seen, I love that the store is just a warehouse full of my childhood (both what I had and largely what I didn't but wished I did, because EGM and GamePro), and dude just chills in it daily and makes a buck or two.

@nunyabusiness9013

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, "a buck or two." His attitude is why his business has failed twice already.

Man i love how he handles the box with meticulous care.

@PaintSlinger99

Жыл бұрын

I was cringing every time he tossed it around

@hextremelydesirable1648

Жыл бұрын

came here to say it.. dont let him in. i even heard a couple tears while he handled items. he must like doge coin 🤮 ... HEX coin $0.07

@Htl3648

Жыл бұрын

Man i wished i could go bavk to 2010 before the collecting rediculousness started and offered a dude at a flea market something for a complete in box nomad. I just saw it in passing and asked him if complete he said yes, and wanted $50. If i knew then…

@darklordojeda

11 ай бұрын

@@Htl3648 I had a bunch of Tengen games when I was a kid, multiple copies of Tetris. Some chick my dad was banging worked for them in the 80's and she would hand those games out like candy. Wish I had held onto them.

@AJSmith67

10 ай бұрын

I felt like he was going to turn into The Angry Grandpa Show real fast lmao

I hate Dealing with people like that. Won’t tell you a price.

@castro1223

Жыл бұрын

Because they don’t know the price. They’re shooting from the hip. People like this always say no to first offer then add 50-100 more

@kruskotv1311

Жыл бұрын

@@castro1223 Got any advice on how to negotiate with folks like this ?

@thomas8794

9 күн бұрын

I love it.

The rotating display case used to be used for jewelry back in the day. I often see them at coin shops now too. Great way to display and rotate stock.

I love my JVC x'eye and Virtua Boy(in rental case). I'm glad i bought them years ago before the big retro hike.

I don’t like that he wouldn’t just tell you the price. I would have walked out if someone did that to me 😂.

@jayjayjames2332

10 ай бұрын

They had prices on the items. He was telling him he'll make a deal based on what he grabs (when it came to the unpriced box specifically)

@telefoon1978

10 ай бұрын

That's the game.....

@twistedtransistor9734

10 ай бұрын

empty handed!

@nunyabusiness9013

10 ай бұрын

For income tax evasion purposes.

That crew is OG Arkansas retro gaming core, they don't care if you're offended by how they haggle and handle. They used to be the last place to get deals in the retail stores before the 2016 boom, they still try when they can but everything is up! That's my experience at least when I was at their old store. Great video Rick!

it always baffles me when the store ask you what you want to pay, you give them a reasonable price and they act like you robbed em lol

@willlawson6126

Жыл бұрын

People like that always give you the vibe that they want 50% more than what the market actually dictates

@joseph1150

Жыл бұрын

places that do that tend to be low volume due to the their small niche. They need to maximize revenue per sale. Places with better volumes offer more reasonable prices because they don't want to price out too much of their potential customers. It's the old equilibrium graph with supply and demand intersecting.

@spiegeltn

Жыл бұрын

Our local baseball card shop guy will want 200$ of your cards for one 40$ card of his and he'll give you the "I got bills to pay man"... WHO TF DOESN'T HAVE BILLS TO PAY????

@loganriki2625

Жыл бұрын

Nicely said.

@potterj09

Жыл бұрын

Or visa versa. Insecure people let their emotions enter into a deal. To assume someone is trying to rob you, when this is your profession no less, may suggest you need either a readjustment in how you conduct business or a possible examination for autism or ad.d.

Kinda crazy how for the entire video, you kept asking his price on several things and he kept saying "wait till you get everything together" and then at the end keeps trying to fleece you lmao. What a guy.

That opening reminds me of my younger brother, his first word was "SEGA" after hearing it so much when played Sonic on Mega Drive ^.^ very cute

I'm always surprised of every time I watch these videos is interesting to see stuff that I grew up on in the early 2000s

The comp you used on screen for the JVC X’Eye controller was my listing! Does that make me a celebrity? I feel pretty cool. Love your videos!

That X-eye was clean and came with the branded controller! I wish he would've said what he wanted for it specifically.

He had a brother that used to have a video game store in the same area, back in the day, called Gamebiz! Good guys, I've bought several items from them in the last few years! It's really the only true retro gaming store in Hot Springs area, so I hope they continue to do well.

This store doesn't pass the vibe check 😂🤣😭

@alex64gaming

Жыл бұрын

I agree lol.

@stephensublett7159

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@bobloblaw2958

Жыл бұрын

Bah, that's how barter works, these things don't have a definite value. Good on the store owner for not just giving his merch away for less than he could get. You don't sell your services for less than you get, do you?

@bobloblaw2958

Жыл бұрын

You're right actually, I used the word "barter" when I should have used the word " haggle", which they did. Doing business with a commodity that has no strict price guideline, haggle is the only thing you can do, so the shop owner is right in wanting to know what the buyer was willing to part with before agreeing. The price isn't what the buyer says, it's what the market will bear.

@javiespinoza6460

Жыл бұрын

Palabra. Cayo gacho

Love the old skool way of negotiating!! They definitely don’t do it like that anymore!! If you’re a 90s kid you would of seen your parents negotiate like this at least a few times

@iwritechecksatthegrocerystore

10 ай бұрын

Yea my dad was a cheap bastard too 😂😂

@mrrsvisuals1596

10 ай бұрын

@@iwritechecksatthegrocerystoreyou don’t appreciate it till your an adult 🤣

@iwritechecksatthegrocerystore

10 ай бұрын

@@mrrsvisuals1596 😂. Nah I get it. I’m 38 and I’m sure my daughter thinks I’m a cheap bastard too. 😂. 🎶 Cats in the cradle and the silver spoon 🎶 and all that. 😂😂

@nunyabusiness9013

10 ай бұрын

Brick and mortar is dying to online sales and this guy wants to speedrun to the front of the line.

The X-Eye!! I loved that console. I got one for cheap when working at FuncoLand & since we technically didn't have a UPC SKU for it. The store couldn't buy it but I did!!

This really brings me back to when I first started watching The Game Chasers in like 2016! So rad

As a Game Chasers fan, love seeing these two again! Such unique characters.

@ArkansasPicker

Жыл бұрын

They are definitely characters.

@blazerMcfly

Жыл бұрын

Brings back great memories of Game Chasers.

@Darbley92

Жыл бұрын

Hell ya.

@joshuacampbell8324

Жыл бұрын

Do you guys know what episode of Game Chasers they appeared on?

@JustDewRS

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuacampbell8324 Ep 14

Remember wanting that VR headset as a kid. Drooled over my Nintendo Power magazine ad for it!

13:09 I have to give you props for the background track. Currently trying to finish that title right now!

That was hard to watch rick was good as usual, but those guys. I would walk out after hearing there attitude.

I had an X'Eye once. I still maintain it has the all time best boot music. Great video, RR!

When it comes around retro consoles i just love them im starting to collect them I really wish I grew up with retro consoles sometimes

Loved the video! Was enjoying it and then I looked closer and saw a very familiar place. Game Point in Conway, AR. My hometown, that's nuts!

Awesome, shopping with the picker 🤩😍That is a cute little store. Cool JVC console, wasn't aware JVC ever made a console 🤣You bought some great stuff Rick xD

I don’t see how they sell anything the way mike does his dealings. Seems like it’d be real hard to deal with him!

I could watch a video three times as long just to listen to Mike's accent :D it's wonderful!

I worked in a pawn shop & did a deal or two with high end collector types over the years. They require a different tac & a softer approach. Oldschool gamer stuff (outside of DX16/33 pc stuff which I knew) was never my forte, but we had guys on site who knew very old consoles.

Great video but not a fan of the two owners of that store I'm sure I'll catch heat for that comment but they seem like just not good people

We need more Game Store Videos!!! And I mean of YOUR game store!! :)

Virtual Boy was kinda cool back in the day. I remember the game where you are flying through these weird cave systems. Couldn't play that thing for more than an hour without getting a headache from all those red lines.

@RustyX2010

10 ай бұрын

Seeing red like Kramer did in that episode of Seinfeld.

@nunyabusiness9013

10 ай бұрын

Migraine Boy. 🤣

I love the " be better for you if you had cash " ... hope no one at the irs was was watchin lol

It's hilarious to see the virtual boy in this video while I watch laying down in my bed on my Oculus quest 2 lol watching the Granddaddy of all VR in VR.

Awesome that they are still around and open still love the store and the people.

Owner is the master old school bazaar haggler. He approached the sale in this order: The first mention of the close: "you get a pile up and well talk about it" This immediately makes the buyer start a larger pile without worrying of the sticker shock, and leading to a bigger sale. After that it was broken down like this: 1. "You tell me" 2. "What do you think" 3. "I wasn't planning on letting this go" 1. He has fished for basic information to get the best deal possible while at the same time seeming like it is nothing more than just a deal to him. Diffuse and fish. 2. See the absolute value of everything in the customers eyes. 3. Before the finality of the deal the owner preempts the buyers expectations with how he sees these to have a hefty value, and almost an inconvenience for him to sell, even after he made the whole transaction just seem like an open carefree thing in the very beginning. A total flip flop but genius. A+ On the old man selling this guy.

@nipponG

9 ай бұрын

I totally agree. I thought the old guy's sales technique was downright adorable

This reminds me of when I found 18 pairs of NOS vintage Skyway mags hanging from the ceiling of a mom and pop bicycle store in Vermont for 60.00 a pair!! Lol!!! $$$$ Gaming Nerds!!

I’ve found going into a retro store with cash goes along ways in getting a good deal. Credit card companies really like to stick it to small businesses. Fun episode with some Game Chasing nostalgia!

@BA-vw2kx

Жыл бұрын

So does the tax man…

@attilamarics3374

Жыл бұрын

@@BA-vw2kx Probably thats why they were awkward, nobody likes making big deals on cam.

@realjaytruth

Жыл бұрын

Well it also means that you can't avoid forgetting it on your taxes. If you are paid cash, you can just pretend that you found that money and lost some consoles.

@makedetroitgreatagain9420

Жыл бұрын

its because they dont claim it and pay taxes lol

@chipthamac

Жыл бұрын

I mean, 2.7% isn't that huge of a deal, it's the taxes they are trying to avoid. 2.7% card fees on $1000 is only $27.00, it's the fact that taking that card puts it on the "books," is what they are REALLY trying to avoid.

That owner was driving me crazy. Give me a price damn it!

It's so crazy to me that I was able to just casually buy a Virtual Boy complete in box with all the inserts for a mere $100 in about 2010.

@HoorayTV21

Жыл бұрын

Think about how much they went for right after they hit the clearance rack new sealed when they were still brand new.

@Geeksmithing

11 ай бұрын

But did it all come in a old shoebox though? That is kwality!

@RustyX2010

10 ай бұрын

@@HoorayTV21Kmart we’re selling them for $15!

@nunyabusiness9013

10 ай бұрын

@geeksmithing I only buy my discontinued migraine machines with a library of 30 games in the original box. I got my R Zone original in the box from this guy for only 9000 dollars. Now that's what I call kwality. 🤣

That was awesome Rick. Nice negotiating & a handshake. 👍

Great selection maybe but I found that owner tough to deal with based on what I see here…

@nateg5505

Жыл бұрын

Reminds of the people I dealt with in my MMO days where everyone in game would always say "Offer" on what they are selling and get offended when I offer maybe 20% what the items are selling for and shoot back at me for the full retail price of the items and can maybe wiggle 5% off because "I wore them down" Just price your items and let the buyer know the more you buy the better discount none of that guess the price in my head crap

@TritiumMedia

Жыл бұрын

idk seems like the dude didnt want to sell really

@NachozMan

Жыл бұрын

The dude didn't want to sell because he has Camera's in his face from a group of reselling fat nerds lmao, this type of behavior is typical when you don't want to be rude and just outright say "I don't want to sell to you"

I remember seeing them on the game chasers! I thought they closed their shop?! Absolutely love to see them back

@ArkansasPicker

Жыл бұрын

They've closed shop twice now but have bounced back every time.

@0xBarth

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear it. Badass

@brianrvd

Жыл бұрын

This is a different location.

@nunyabusiness9013

10 ай бұрын

They closed twice you say? How is that even possible with such amazing customer service? 🤣

Its crazy how many rare games and systems I ended up having back in the day... Had a Nomad, no idea whatever happened to that thing! And had a copy of Tengen Tetris. I saw another video where someone ranked the top 10 rarest NES games of all time, I forget the name of the game but I had one of them too!

I guarantee most of you never heard of neo geo console, way ahead of its time. Came out in the early 90s and cost 1k, and the games were 200 a cartridge. I own and still have this console and everything is still operational

Sorry but that owner... if you want to sell something you name the price. And then don't cry when a buyer has to name a price and you dont like it.

Always liked Jimmy and his Dad on the Game Chasers episodes. Looks like a really cool store!

Grew up in the 90s and absolutely love getting the sega mega drive out and having a blast love that these guys keep this stuff kept like this would otherwise be lost to time

Haha. I love how you just jammed your thumb right on the eye piece to lift the VB up. 😂

@humanbean3

6 ай бұрын

u can always identify a rich kid by how they handle shit i swear. like everything is instantly replaceable...

If you watch Game Chasers episode with this guy, the owner is really proud of his stuff and has a hard time letting it go.

@dopefreshnation4097

Жыл бұрын

Dude thanks for the comment people keep complaining about how these guys aren’t reasonable but they don’t understand jimmy also collect himself & will tell you that he does & they know the value of the items they receive they’ve told the gamechasers plenty of times even when they’ve brought other collectors to the store with them

@Lestakeo

Жыл бұрын

I just stumbled on this video and didnt know this channel nor The Game Chasers' prior. Would you happen to know which episode it is ? A quick search didnt lead me to it

@dravenlee4473

Жыл бұрын

Chronicles of Magfest IV and Living in a Gamer's Paradise

@MathWithMozart

Жыл бұрын

Someone will buy it all from his estate sale for pennies on the dollar after he dies.

I hate when someone that's selling something won't give a price and just keep asking what you want to pay for it.

@Zaros1337

Жыл бұрын

Same. Guy was really pushing for cash as payment too... Nothing shady going on at this store at all :)

This store reminds me of my childhood in the Uk in the late 80's early 90's. This is what games store were like, treasure troves.

How am I supposed to know how much stuff to put in the pile if you don't tell me how much the stuff's going to be

@MetalGirl1105

Жыл бұрын

Look at the price tag? The only item not priced was the empty box.

Not gonna lie…this one was a difficult one to be a part of. It was unlimited awkwardness the whole time. 😂

@olivevideogames

Жыл бұрын

Why was the owner like “I’m not in a rush to get rid of this” when the guy wanted to buy the consoles? Like….isn’t that what the business is for? To sell stuff? And make money? I guess he was just bluffing to get more but what a seriously uncomfortable environment

@rphntw1n

Жыл бұрын

@@olivevideogames I think it’s more like, if he didn’t want to sell them then just say that and move on. Not be weird about it the whole time.

@adventurecoats

Жыл бұрын

@@olivevideogames it was super weird. He would talk about how rare and hard to find stuff was, and then didn’t really want to sell it. At first I thought it was a sales tactic, but I’m not really sure if it was

@gabe9346

Жыл бұрын

It was so awk that Rick didn't even follow up with the multiple PS3's he wanted to buy off them..

@thedadtris

Жыл бұрын

@@olivevideogames Cause the game chasers went there numerous times and try to buy their shit for nothing. Rick was reasonable about it.

Wow, I grew up with an X-Eye, never knew it was rare or valuable. Our second console after NES. Wonder if my parents still have it in storage somewhere.

I remember seeing a rotating case like that. Saw one in a jewelry store when I was a kid. Cool idea to use it in a game store.

This shop was famous in a lot of Game Chaser episodes, He had WAY more in those episodes, It’s great to see that there still around!

@chrisjagon

Жыл бұрын

different store/location, same owners.

@thedadtris

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is, loved seeing these two in the game chasers eps. I think they're just tired of people coming to the store and trying to get shit for nothing. I think rick was very polite and reasonable with them.

LOL the owner caught me off guard with "How much you want for it" when i was there last too! I"m so used to there being a set price on something. Plus, He's changed his store alot since i visited hot springs ar last year. It's got alot of things, but the owner recommends cash most of the time LOL.

@acardenasjr1340

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, sometimes it's a precarious position for some people who normally pay set prices. Bargaining is a skill to be mastered.

@luigi386541971

Жыл бұрын

@@acardenasjr1340 it is tough to master bargaining. I just think he should have a sign on the front of his store saying cash recommended though.

Dude when I seen Echo & Vector Man being played I got all kinds of excited for one, secondly I use to play those on Sega Genesis when I was about 8yrs old. Never had heard of JVC System before till now, because little before my time since born in 92 but dang. I wanna get into retro collecting honestly. Awesome video man so cool seeing old-school stuff. I agree with dude about having to be online just too play offline games now a days or streaming it.

Love these guys father and son shop. they are characters that's what makes life interesting good stuff.

What a collection to have in a gamestore

Can't wait to buy it and store it for years.

"I'm trying to figure out what you want to pay." That cracks me up.

Great video😊 but gotta admit the older guy seemed waaay hesitant on selling some of the stuff, hopefully they do get business though

I don't know if that old man was in a bad mood or it's always like that with clients.

I had one of those Virtual Boys, was tough on the eyes after about 15-20 minutes. Those glowing red graphics.

From Scotland, just a comment to say im so glad ive found this channel

Glad to see they are still doing well and still in the game. First saw them on The Game Chasers...decent people...quality.

@zachdelkus

8 ай бұрын

Which episode

@Telboy2011

8 ай бұрын

@zachdelkus they were in series 1 quite a bit, Episode 26 "Living in a gaming paradise" i think was the first appearance, but possibly before that aswell.

As everyone else is saying the store definitely doesn’t pass the vibe check but the inventory does. For a store in the mid west it’s lit

@nunyabusiness9013

10 ай бұрын

The midwest really needs to get high speed internet infrastructure huh?

This is kind of the same vibe you get at a gun store, like you’re trying really hard not to piss anyone off 😅…however, good video, and it was fun to see the retro items!

I have galactic pinball, super mario clash, and warioland on the virtual boy. Bought it with a travel case from block buster as a kid. Nostalgia.

these guys couldn't sell snow cones in the sahara desert

It’s interesting. I get the “shady” carnival vibe from this place. I know the game chasers went there a lot but it felt really off. I like how you just helped them out Rick. And hey now u got a virtual boy and a nomad box and some other goodies 👊

@AdamsBrew78

Жыл бұрын

I’m not getting the carnival or shady connection? Care to elucidate? This kind of place is very common in the south - I’ve been to countless antique stores, record shops and other private businesses in the south and most have this vibe. Little bit grimy and lack of professional polish, but a lot of character in these places - its similar to hastily set up flee market stall or garage sale .. southerners aren’t fancy or well-kept .. just laid back and raw.

@thedadtris

Жыл бұрын

That's cause the game chasers were trying to buy the entire store for nothing. I love the game chasers but jay is an absolute ass to deal with. He has prices and jay is offering half of retail, that's insulting.

@nunyabusiness9013

10 ай бұрын

When you walk in the door chime is a banjo trailing off into the distance.

When i was a kid my local mom and pop hobby store was a nightmare. No prices and anything and the guy literally didnt want to sell you anything. Followed you around the shop like a criminal. I was amused to read in the local paper that he was trying to fight the council if a compulsory purchase order and was asking for peoples support. He lost and the shop got knocked down. Me and a few friends enjoyed making a decent RC track on the soil what was left until the builders moved in a few months later.😂

I still have my original conkers bad fur day from when it was released all those years ago, so luckily I know it's authentic.

It’s hard to watch the owner not price stuff. Maybe you can make a small argument about the rare boxed stuff but I would walk out of a store if I asked how much 3 PS3’s were and they respond how he did.

If your selling something put a number on it. The you go first is a waste of time when Rick is obviously interested in leaving with it.

I hope they do mega business, great shop! Keep the shops alive people, the internet is boring.

"Ecco the Dolphin" hooked up to stereo speakers was awesome 😁

I just wanted to say you have the best editor on KZread - your editor

@manxtrooper8532

Жыл бұрын

You’re not wrong! 😊

@ArkansasPicker

Жыл бұрын

He do be editing though.

Come hang out on March 30th @ 6pm on Whatnot for our FREE Giveaway event! Use this link to get $10 Free bucks to spend in the buy it now! whatnot.com/invite/retrorick

@joshnewman6667

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@groob33

Жыл бұрын

What happened to the Retro Life channel?

When Rick says 'Right...' he knew that number wasn't coming!

Holy crap, I didn’t know the Tetris from Tengen was worth something. I immediately went into my collection to check because I remember from long ago I had it and sure enough, I have a loose cart. Sheesh, I would’ve been none the wiser.

Makes me wonder how places like this can stay open

@nunyabusiness9013

10 ай бұрын

He won't be for long with that attitude. This shop has already gone out of business twice. I would go just to order online in front of him.

@superxnatrl1941

5 ай бұрын

@@nunyabusiness9013the owners are also clueless about video games lol

I would have left. So awkward man

I miss those clear plastic clam shell cases. Every Friday I'd rent an NES game and bring one home. If you were lucky it came with the game manual.