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Beginning my Video Game Collection.; Have no idea where to place this:(
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Blackhebrew2	Jun 6 2010, 06:37 PM Post #1
Master of Unlocking Posts: 160 Group: Members Member #2,074 Joined: Jun 6, 2010	Hello Forum, this is my first post on this site. I could not find a suitable topic suited to collectors so I placed it here. I am 14 years old in Ireland. I am on my summer holidays and recently saw "Petes game room" video and loved the idea of a games room. I have consent from my Dad and Im allowed to take up the project. I would like to build shelves out of wood and make everything from scratch for my room. I have a small collection to begin with and a small budget to begin with. I still might have to overcome my Dads fear of the internet. My Dad will not buy from Amazon. Nevermind Ebay. He does not have a PayPal so I believe he might need a kick. Any tips or advice would be nice. I will collect anything, plushies,toys,action figures,consoles,magazines.
	FUS RO DAH!


KingJames88	Jun 6 2010, 06:40 PM Post #2
Ds Games! Posts: 3,129 Group: Moderator Member #511 Joined: Apr 6, 2009	It may be hard to change his opinion on e-bay being that your buying from people most of the time, but try to show him around amazon's website so he can see it's a store where your dealing with a company and distributors and return policies, not just someone selling something they don't want any more. Make sure to show him the thousands of reviews from people that use the site all the time as well, and maybe buy something cheap just to show him you'll get what you paid for in the mail, your money doesn't just go away.
	>>My DS Collection Here<< 194 games and counting!


Blackhebrew2	Jun 6 2010, 06:59 PM Post #3
Master of Unlocking Posts: 160 Group: Members Member #2,074 Joined: Jun 6, 2010	KingJames88 Jun 6 2010, 06:40 PM It may be hard to change his opinion on e-bay being that your buying from people most of the time, but try to show him around amazon's website so he can see it's a store where your dealing with a company and distributors and return policies, not just someone selling something they don't want any more. Make sure to show him the thousands of reviews from people that use the site all the time as well, and maybe buy something cheap just to show him you'll get what you paid for in the mail, your money doesn't just go away. he already has purchased items (GPS gear etc...) through amazon but he has a fear of the internet. Thanks very much for your post and are you a collector yourself? If so,any tips?
	FUS RO DAH!


ThePistol11	Jun 6 2010, 07:02 PM Post #4
New User Posts: 18 Group: Members Member #2,075 Joined: Jun 6, 2010	I have a friend who lives in Whales, and like you his parents did not like buying from the internet. He wanted to buy a bunch of SNES and Nintendo 64 games, but instead he started his collection with games of current generations consoles that he could buy nearby. Just a thought, try current generation games first. That idea of buying something cheap first is a good one, good thinking KingJames88.



KingJames88	Jun 6 2010, 07:23 PM Post #5
Ds Games! Posts: 3,129 Group: Moderator Member #511 Joined: Apr 6, 2009	I collect for the DS (check my signature) for a number of reasons such as finding games for very cheap (quality games I mean, not just any garbage), and for the fact that there are very unique games that you won't find on other platforms, as well as a huge library of extremely varied games from every genre you can think of, of even genres you can't think of. Not to mention I can play it anywhere or while watching something on tv. Enough of me for now, it seems I misunderstood. I didn't realize it was the internet in general he didn't trust, I thought it was just that he was worried about paying for things and getting ripped off or maybe never receiving them. How old do you have to be to get a checking account there? It may be quicker/easier to open a small checking account in your name once your able to do so it would be you doing the online stuff. Other than that, I say you can do something like I do. I only put small amounts of money into my checking account at a time when I know I'll be buying something. This way, I can only spend what's in there, and if for some reason I manage to have my account and pin numbers stolen (even though you don't enter your pin number anywhere online), the worst that can happen is I lose the money I put in there separate, and I know it's time for a new account. I don't know of anyone who has had problems with identity theft or anything like that if just using something like amazon. That type of stuff occurs more often on websites that were built to steal your info in the first place.
	>>My DS Collection Here<< 194 games and counting!


ClassicVideoGameChannel	Jun 6 2010, 09:41 PM Post #6
The Classic Video Game Channel Posts: 269 Group: Members Member #2,001 Joined: May 10, 2010	Yeah very true King James and great ideas everyone. I definitely would not push your pops to do eBay at first. My dad hates that although I may just end up making my own PayPal to get some stuff on there. But yeah Amazon's definitely great. Another thing is just ask friends and everyone one around you if they have any old games that they don't wanna anymore (about 50 to 75 percent always do) and you can buy them off them for extremely cheap let alone eve free sometimes! Also look into buying some newer consoles in your local trusted gaming stores as well. I wish you the best of luck in this great hobby!
	For the best classic video game videos, GO HERE!!! →The Classic Video Game Channel← MAGICAL QUEST REVIEW IS UP, CHECK IT OUT!!! ---------------------------------- CLICK HERE FOR THE CVG FACEBOOK!!!


Richard	Jun 6 2010, 10:17 PM Post #7
Link Posts: 1,764 Group: Members Member #1,499 Joined: Jan 7, 2010	My dad use to be afraid of doing anything on the internet, but he has gotten over that. Being a European gamer makes things a lot tougher for you. Expect high prices and things to be a lot harder to find. Maybe a European could give you some advice as I am an American. Get ready to go on a hell of a journey, but maybe you should stick to modern games for now. I didn't get into collecting classic gaming until I had my own debit card, bank accounts, and started going to college. You may be a bit young for that especially if your dad isn't willing to buy online.
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Blackhebrew2	Jun 7 2010, 05:56 AM Post #8
Master of Unlocking Posts: 160 Group: Members Member #2,074 Joined: Jun 6, 2010	KingJames88 Jun 6 2010, 07:23 PM I collect for the DS (check my signature) for a number of reasons such as finding games for very cheap (quality games I mean, not just any garbage), and for the fact that there are very unique games that you won't find on other platforms, as well as a huge library of extremely varied games from every genre you can think of, of even genres you can't think of. Not to mention I can play it anywhere or while watching something on tv. Enough of me for now, it seems I misunderstood. I didn't realize it was the internet in general he didn't trust, I thought it was just that he was worried about paying for things and getting ripped off or maybe never receiving them. How old do you have to be to get a checking account there? It may be quicker/easier to open a small checking account in your name once your able to do so it would be you doing the online stuff. Other than that, I say you can do something like I do. I only put small amounts of money into my checking account at a time when I know I'll be buying something. This way, I can only spend what's in there, and if for some reason I manage to have my account and pin numbers stolen (even though you don't enter your pin number anywhere online), the worst that can happen is I lose the money I put in there separate, and I know it's time for a new account. I don't know of anyone who has had problems with identity theft or anything like that if just using something like amazon. That type of stuff occurs more often on websites that were built to steal your info in the first place. Hello there,nice DS collection I only 7 legit DS games and about 700 flash cart (but thats worthless ) The DS is a great system. Do you have Draglade for it? Awesome game entertained me for hours upon hours. But my ps3 collection is 74 games before I even start which is great. Ill overcome the internet purchasing problem somehow. So we will see....
	FUS RO DAH!


Blackhebrew2	Jun 7 2010, 06:03 AM Post #9
Master of Unlocking Posts: 160 Group: Members Member #2,074 Joined: Jun 6, 2010	ClassicVideoGameChannel Jun 6 2010, 09:41 PM Yeah very true King James and great ideas everyone. I definitely would not push your pops to do eBay at first. My dad hates that although I may just end up making my own PayPal to get some stuff on there. But yeah Amazon's definitely great. Another thing is just ask friends and everyone one around you if they have any old games that they don't wanna anymore (about 50 to 75 percent always do) and you can buy them off them for extremely cheap let alone eve free sometimes! Also look into buying some newer consoles in your local trusted gaming stores as well. I wish you the best of luck in this great hobby! I have already asked for broken games for the boxes etc... proper games from the more generous and I'll be asking he family if they are willing to sell.( i know they will give them to me) "Also look into buying some newer consoles in your local trusted gaming stores as well" should I buy used? My history is flooded with dodgy used games that are too good to be true (as in broken) I will resolve the online issue.
	FUS RO DAH!


ClassicVideoGameChannel	Jun 7 2010, 06:51 AM Post #10
The Classic Video Game Channel Posts: 269 Group: Members Member #2,001 Joined: May 10, 2010	Yeah used is fine. Just make sure they clean the disc before you buy it.
	For the best classic video game videos, GO HERE!!! →The Classic Video Game Channel← MAGICAL QUEST REVIEW IS UP, CHECK IT OUT!!! ---------------------------------- CLICK HERE FOR THE CVG FACEBOOK!!!


KingJames88	Jun 7 2010, 09:00 AM Post #11
Ds Games! Posts: 3,129 Group: Moderator Member #511 Joined: Apr 6, 2009	If it means anything to you, about 95% of my games I buy used. Since I'm buying them all the time, it helps to save money, and as long as they're complete and working I'm willing to buy used, and usually wait to buy a game until I find it used. Just don't buy anything from china or hong kong and you'll avoid a lot of problems.
	>>My DS Collection Here<< 194 games and counting!


Lawnboi	Jun 10 2010, 10:59 AM Post #12
Level 2 Posts: 87 Group: Members Member #2,031 Joined: May 24, 2010	If you have any income yourself. Or even just go get your Dad to get you a "pre paid visa/mastercard" They sell them at staples or grocery stores, or even just go ask your bank for one. Thats how I get things from the internet. I just go to my bank and put 100$ on a pre paid visa. Then buy like 10 games from amazon.ca lol No need for your dads credit card. And once the money on your card runs out, just get a new one



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