Everything Wrong With Retro Video Game Collecting…
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
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WOW Games at the Columbia Mall, Wheaton Mall, and White Marsh Mall in Maryland needs to be avoided at all costs. This is everything that is wrong with game collecting. I can’t believe these places are getting away with ripping people off!
Retro video game collecting at game stores has become increasingly problematic due to several issues. One major concern is the prevalence of counterfeit games, which are often difficult to distinguish from authentic copies and leave collectors paying premium prices for fraudulent products. Additionally, many stores inflate prices far beyond market value, capitalizing on the nostalgia and rarity of these titles. Poor quality is another recurring issue, with games and consoles often being sold in terrible condition, such as scratched discs, damaged cartridges, or malfunctioning hardware. Some stores also lack transparency regarding the authenticity and condition of their inventory, making it challenging for buyers to trust their purchases. These factors combine to create a frustrating and often disappointing experience for retro gaming enthusiasts.
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This is why game companies need to keep publishing older games for retro collector stores to combat these counterfeit games.
Oh it’s insane!
@@GamerAhmer Even if retro stores have order A certain amount of copies for their store.
@@Launchpad05 I wish! Would be cool for more retro remasters and remakes too. Definitely wish there were much cheaper options for people to enjoy these games.
They really live up to their name. Those prices WOW!!!!
They sure do!
What in the world???!!! The whole store is a scam….smh….I hope that they get shut down and that the word continues to get out there about their horrible practices. $120 for Super Mario Sunshine w/ a fake case????? So dumb….
I have been disappointed more and more with each of their locations. It’s insane they are still in business! Let’s hope something changes
Prices is whats wrong with retro videogames not including places that sell repros as authentic games. Glad i work at a place with good prices that dont sell repros. And im tired of hearing how everything is rare smh. We got a mario/zelda chest that other places or ppl on ebay want $250 for it. We selling one for $50. Ppl just greedy nowadays nothing more
It really is frustrating when you see that happen. Definitely hoping some things change.
That chest is rare i have one
So rare u can find em all over the internet lol ya so rare
The worst people flocked to the retro gaming community after they found out these old games have value. Thanks for calling out this store. We can’t allow people to be ripped off like this. The more awareness the better.
@@ippoverse oh absolutely! Thanks for watching! I appreciate it. I definitely don’t want stores like this around.
This is such a disappointing tread. Unless you're well versed in the hobby, it's easy to be taken advantage of and that does nothing but hurt people AND this hobby. Makes me so thankful I have a local gaming store run by someone I trust.
Oh absolutely! Makes me appreciate my local stores way more!
You're this places worst nightmare. Their managers wake up shaking with your voice in their heads.
Let’s hope. 😂🤣
We live in a time where anyone can pull out their phone, do their own research on how much something is worth and it amazes me that stores like this still have the guts to overprice their games lol. Even more crazy selling fake games for those insane prices. People will catch on to the prices, but sadly I can't say the same about others spotting reproductions.
Oh I know! I wish everyone would check into everything but people just buy for convenience without doing research. It’s insane!
LITERALLY, very few people actually care about that lol😂 All most people want is a game that plays. That's it.
I would hope people would want to play games at a reasonable price. If I buy something I want to make sure my hard earned money goes the furthest and has authentic experiences. These cheap repros break more often and do not make an enjoyable experience
Just need to keep reporting them and informing people.
We the consumer need to educate ourselves but any information we can get help us become better.
Oh absolutely! Just hoping this information gets out there more.
There was a used game store that would take broken parts that parents would bring in to find the replacement and the owner would offer to throw away the broken part. After the parent left, the guy would write a false receipt like he bought it and claim it as a business loss on taxes. He did it 5 years in a row for the maximum value you can claim as a credit. After his audit, he ended up in club fed.
Wow! Thats insane!! 😮
Yeah I would stay away from all mall retro video game stores
I know of a few that are great. This chain is just terrible!
That’s why it’s called WOW. When you see the fakes, prices, and condition.
Bahaha. True!
Great video, thanks for the warning about these scumbags. I am very lucky to live in Toronto, we have A&C Games and they are ligit!
Oh definitely! That’s great you don’t have these stores around you. Thanks for watching
Mall stores generally won't have the best prices. But these just seem to be deceptive practices, typically the market self regulates though. People don't return to stores that scam them.
Oh let’s hope! This is beyond ridiculous!
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I appreciate the kind words! :)
That's crazy. I never come across the store. like this.. Ripping off customers for buying video games. I personally think it's the company themselves, the store owners, I guess. We need to spread the word out.
Definitely need to spread the word!
When your business can be seen as worse than GameStop you’ve passed rock bottom. I have learned to understand and even in ways appreciate GameStop but they at least try to avoid selling reparos and put some effort. You can at least find some sweet deals from time to time to. But the thing about the repro boxes and games is a whole new low. it honestly doesn’t take that much effort to learn at least the basic. I do think the responsibility is shared both costumers and business should stay informed but businesses need to put the extra effort
Definitely agree! It’s sad to see the state of this industry. I’m really hoping something can change. This is ridiculous.
Has anyone ever seen Wow Games and DK Oldies in the same room? I have some suspicions.
Hmm. 🤔
I wasn’t going to support them after you said they’re reselling repo-carts at ridiculous prices, but after seeing Destiny on PS4 priced at $30. That sealed the deal lol.
I’m staying the hell away from Wow Games
@@RicksterLPs Bahaha. Yea that’s pretty bad too!
“Master person.” Yep, that sounds legit. 😂
@@raywill2007 I know right?! 😂
We all need authentic one 😊
Yes!!
Brandi you're at a pretty unique intersection with your youtube channel. Us viewers love your content. Other streamers respect you. You understand how patrolling is decided on. It's the little old ladies looking out their windows calling 911 "for that strange man walking down my street"
You should talk to the other streamers to start reporting on this. And as a viewer, I'd be happy to make some calls to Maryland, but who? Can you drop numbers on us? Also, ask the other streamers if they would ask their viewers to do the same thing.
As they say, "Light is the only thing that can drive out shadows" and this is one of those things that the only way the people with any kind of power to do something are going to get involved is if enough people call them.. Like the little old ladies looking out their curtains.
I'm just so happy to have a community that is supportive and wants to make a difference! I know a bunch of people who have reported these stores. People can definitely report this to Nintendo and other places too. Nintendo has an email to reach out to for counterfeit games and illegal stuff like this.
@@GamerAhmer I guess I can forward these videos to Nintendo and maybe the copyright office.
Taking advantage of the people who do no know about fake games is criminal, and their putting fake games into the community. At the end of the day people got do their research, they need to go in stores like their PHEONIX RESALE. HE Breaks out that phone like nobody's business.😂
@@thinkingwisedawg2508 oh absolutely. It’s crazy to see how many fake games are at these stores. People need to do their research.
Right? They're dirtying up the history of hard work people put in to make the real games
How are the CDs, gba games and the psp games and movies?
The Gameboy/Gameboy Advance/Gameboy color games are all fake. They didn’t have much for PSP. The CD games are all loose/overpriced/ and in cases with printed artwork. Only the one store location had some movies that I saw.
how do they stay open? I would never shop there.
I know right?! I’m confused!
Thats wild i live in Maryland, but i never seen or heard of this fuck these stores it makes no damn sense
@@NinjaShadow2298 Definitely want to avoid them all!
@GamerAhmer damn shame most the time I be emulating my games sometimes I might get a vintage game but it will be from ebay I did plan on going to some like retro game stores just to see what they have
This is just gross! Wow indeed...
Exactly!
Yeah, these guys are shady AF..go get em buddy!
Oh absolutely!
Wow games more like bankruptcy
Insane!
wow games has gotta be a front for a criminal enterprise.
there are very few classic game locations in bend oregon in spite of the industry's strong presence in the pac west. the few places to buy old games are reputable businesses even though they have few competitors.
Oh it’s definitely crazy to think about. Im really curious 🤨
How is this not illegal?
It is. But Nintendo and Federal have to shut it down. 🤷🏻♀️
@GamerAhmer I can see one mom and pop store slipping under the radar. With a handful knockoffs. Here and there. But a chain? With seemingly all fakes? How?
Evil...only reason I can think they're still in business is b/c they're paying off a politician or something. Hope they lose a lot of money.
Oh it’s insane to think about!
that's why i got Flash Cart and mod system
dam that worse than Dk oldies and GameStop. If they are selling bootlegs and passing the up as real, you can report them to the ftc.
@@the_kvatch_guard725 That’s great to know. I’ve contacted Nintendo and a few other things so far…
WOW Counterfeits
That should be the name!
Wow what a business model! 😂😂🤡
@@marybetheby5184 bahaha. 🤣
Question, I know you are or were a police officer, shouldn’t you or someone else do something when they are breaking the copyright laws and selling counterfeits?
Unfortunately it’s above. It’s Federal and I’ve reported to all avenues I could at this time. 🤦🏻♀️
@ yeah, it’s appreciated and even when I see it I don’t know the methods on reporting it, it seems like a lost cause
@@davidb69 yea it’s always difficult but luckily Nintendo has a few departments via email for these counterfeits and trademark issues.
@ oh that would be cool to publish and get The word out
I live in Michigan. What’s a good video store go to Michigan everywhere I seem to go people seem wanna rip me off and overpriced for a video game what should I do? Can you please help me out?
I’ll check around for some information. I have only been out there for a convention once but I didn’t check the local stores unfortunately. I would definitely check out the Detroit Retro Gaming Show. They have a few events each year and have a ton of vendors! I’m sure you’ll find the deals there.
I really like that shirt
Thank you!
What the hell kind of name is wow games 😂
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Crazy!
Sure is!
Bandit video bought pokemon white for 50 and asked 150 for it. I dont sell anything to his shop
Woah!
@@GamerAhmer it's true
Better Business Bureau?
Yes. Them, Nintendo also has an email to report counterfeits and stuff like this to.
@GamerAhmer If it was a one off at a flea market, swap meet, garage sale, pawn shop, etc. I could see this not being too big of a deal but this appears to be a large scale racket.
I'll buy from DKOldies before I buy from that dumpster fire
Oh definitely 😂
hi what a nightmare there not had much here in Scotland Uk we have CEX and GAME dont do games no 3 for 2 no refunds no trade in but luck have CEX great store
Oh luckily these stores aren’t there. Just always inspect and keep an eye on prices!
@@GamerAhmer i alway try and do you never know look forward to your next video
Ow games* cuz these prices hurt
@@3blindwhales oh for sure!
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Definitely sad to see
why did you delete my comment?
you asked "what do you guy's think" then delete comments that don't agree?
i brought up fair points "how some fake games are worth money" and "a collection is about the individual not the mass's"
it's not like i was trolling?!?
I don’t delete comments. 🤷🏻♀️ Maybe it didn’t post or maybe it’s still there. I’m not sure.
I also looked back through my email where it shows comments and this is the only one showing on this video. I never deleted anything.
Feel free to comment again. :)
anybody else that might read this.
i bet she is right, and the error was on my end.
i called her out like a Karan and she answered with respect. i feel like i owe the activity after being a jerk so will leave it up for the algorithm to help push this fun channel.
@@alaricbarber3680 Thank you so much and no worries.
Atrocious
I agree!
If DK oldies is still in business this isn't really that surprising.
It is really sad that there are shops that do this garbage like this.
Dkoldies doesn't do this
Just so insane!
@@TheDaneamal overcharging for stuff?
I believe it's more of a buyer's fault then it would be the store and why is that because if the buyer knew what they were getting into they would know what a good price is and they would know how to spot a fake game... so the people that are buying these fake games at a high price it's their fault for buying the game... it don't matter anyway Retro Gaming is going to the Wayside anyway because of the real games being so high in price... do any video games from the 80s or 90s need to be over a hundred bucks no... that's why emulating is the best way to go.. but I also do believe if this is illegal then they need to be shut down but I feel it's more of a shame on the buyer for not being more up-to-date... but I believe if you're buying these fake games you're not a retro gamer and you should give up the hobby... a real retro gamer would have a red flag immediately and none of these games would have been bought.... when I was buying video games over 10 years ago I would take my phone and look up the price before I bought it NFL game was like a hundred bucks but they're selling it for $500 I would never buy it... Retro Gaming is a joke anyway regardless if it's legit or not... because you have auction houses who are making things far more money than they are... and how can a $40 game be a thousand bucks today it's a joke
Definitely some great points. I’m just hoping people spread awareness so that others won’t fall victim of this store.
Clearly a drug front lol
😮