I am sorry for the overall negative nature of this video. I try to keep my channel focused on the more positive aspects of the hobby, but I saw my opening to make a video on this and decided to speak my mind.
I remember when they would purposely break discs in half & then padlock their dumpsters so nobody could fish out perfectly good controllers. Hate this company.
GameStop used to be so rude to strained discs throwing them in the trash throwing consoles in the trash but you're kind of stuck because that's like the only thing where you can buy games broken disc scratching the discs throwing them in the garbage
@@Sersumi I would take a trip and make a video! Not only do they have retro games, but they also have used computers and laptops, raspberry Pi's and everything, I think they also started online auctions as well. Take care my friend!
Honestly though, I'm surprised it took them this long to change things. We'll see what happens, if this fails then that could spring something even better.
Gamestop was a nice source for a long time but alas, the jig is up. I remember around this time last year the app and website was down for a while and you couldn't search any retro titles. That's probably when they began reassessing pricing. My first indication was when it came back up spiderman shattered dimensions went from $19.99 to $39.99.
I’m concerned about the fakes games and lack of authenticating. Games aren’t tested or inspected well enough in my area. I already found and bought a fake Pokemon game at mine.
I used to go to my local GameStop every week for retro games. Now they moved all their retro games to a retro store outside my area. I have now have almost zero reason to go to GameStop.
They actually do take in PSP stuff and games not explicitly listed on the "trade value" section on the website. Likely because they never bothered updating it because of how rarely they even get some games. Tried to trade in a loose copy of Infinite Space ds (super beat up) and they offered 14$ for it. I have no idea how much they would've offered or what they sell it at on the website but in-store they told me trade value is 14$ and they sell for 29.99$ Though they wouldn't take it because the ESRB logo was pretty much gone from the wear.
To be fair, people who have higher end games that are toast and can't off load them anywhere with any sense will dump them at gamestop. I also saw the scam where people were putting high end repro game labels on madden cartridges.
GameStop is a business first and foremost. If I ran a business, I would not target collectors for the simple reason, you guys are hunting bargains, and you're used to flea-market prices. I would target the now maturing audience of 40-50's who remember their childhood fondly. There's a reason you see so many new retro-game consoles, it's a huge market worth exploiting. These people don't want to collect, they're not bargain hunting for the best prices, they just want to relive their best childhood moments - you're not their target audience, and they will do well.
"people know what they have" this is wrong you are comparing what you interact with vs the consumer at large you would be amazed how often people dont know what they have still
It’s true that a lot of people still don’t know, but generally people are more educated. For example, Facebook marketplace was much better for game hunting a few years ago, while now most people are pricing at market.
You collectors are the reason these games are so expensive, if players were the only people buying them they wouldn’t be as expensive and they’d be easier to find.
I am sorry for the overall negative nature of this video. I try to keep my channel focused on the more positive aspects of the hobby, but I saw my opening to make a video on this and decided to speak my mind.
I remember when they would purposely break discs in half & then padlock their dumpsters so nobody could fish out perfectly good controllers. Hate this company.
GameStop used to be so rude to strained discs throwing them in the trash throwing consoles in the trash but you're kind of stuck because that's like the only thing where you can buy games broken disc scratching the discs throwing them in the garbage
I go to the Goodwill's Electronic Store, it's called The GRID.
If I’m ever near one I’ll definitely check it out! But the closest one is a 10 hour drive 😅
@@Sersumi I would take a trip and make a video! Not only do they have retro games, but they also have used computers and laptops, raspberry Pi's and everything, I think they also started online auctions as well. Take care my friend!
Honestly though, I'm surprised it took them this long to change things. We'll see what happens, if this fails then that could spring something even better.
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Gamestop was a nice source for a long time but alas, the jig is up. I remember around this time last year the app and website was down for a while and you couldn't search any retro titles. That's probably when they began reassessing pricing. My first indication was when it came back up spiderman shattered dimensions went from $19.99 to $39.99.
I’m concerned about the fakes games and lack of authenticating. Games aren’t tested or inspected well enough in my area. I already found and bought a fake Pokemon game at mine.
Another solid point 👍
I used to go to my local GameStop every week for retro games. Now they moved all their retro games to a retro store outside my area. I have now have almost zero reason to go to GameStop.
They actually do take in PSP stuff and games not explicitly listed on the "trade value" section on the website. Likely because they never bothered updating it because of how rarely they even get some games. Tried to trade in a loose copy of Infinite Space ds (super beat up) and they offered 14$ for it. I have no idea how much they would've offered or what they sell it at on the website but in-store they told me trade value is 14$ and they sell for 29.99$ Though they wouldn't take it because the ESRB logo was pretty much gone from the wear.
That’s great to know 😅
I assumed it to be true because I have never seen any psp games in my stores, or anyone else’s for that matter.
The PSP thing is a lie because I bought SpongeBob SquarePants Truth or Square for the PSP CIB at GameStop just a little while ago
To be fair, people who have higher end games that are toast and can't off load them anywhere with any sense will dump them at gamestop. I also saw the scam where people were putting high end repro game labels on madden cartridges.
The repro labels on Madden is crazy 😂
@@Sersumi It is but it isn't surprising. Maybe is gamestop actually tested stuff and they had trained employees these things wouldn't happen.
Great video!
I noticed this is just the American version of CEX
Gamestop will be all we have soon and I am pretty sure they take PSP. I have seen them often they just don't last long.
I hope you’re right, although I’ve never seen them myself
@@Sersumi I wouldn't lie to you.
GameStop is a business first and foremost. If I ran a business, I would not target collectors for the simple reason, you guys are hunting bargains, and you're used to flea-market prices. I would target the now maturing audience of 40-50's who remember their childhood fondly. There's a reason you see so many new retro-game consoles, it's a huge market worth exploiting. These people don't want to collect, they're not bargain hunting for the best prices, they just want to relive their best childhood moments - you're not their target audience, and they will do well.
Very fair 👍
GameStop is literally the only brick and mortar store left for buying video games. All you guys that hate on them will be sad when they are gone.
Fr, I love GameStop. I just loved them more before the retro movement 😢
its gamestop 🤣 what are people expecting, good deals and selection?
>Why GameStop Retro is a NIGHTMARE for Collectors
This is a good thing
"people know what they have" this is wrong you are comparing what you interact with vs the consumer at large you would be amazed how often people dont know what they have still
It’s true that a lot of people still don’t know, but generally people are more educated. For example, Facebook marketplace was much better for game hunting a few years ago, while now most people are pricing at market.
You collectors are the reason these games are so expensive, if players were the only people buying them they wouldn’t be as expensive and they’d be easier to find.
Who’s fault is it for being born late or buying houses instead during their baby years
The lazy generation (burnout) was the best
@@MasterCaine collectors create false scarcity which makes the games less accessible for people who will actually play them
People who just want to play the games can easily just emulate them
@@Sersumi with the way rom sites are getting taken down that’s not so easy, earlier this year vimm’s lair got hit.
So fucking true