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  • I FOUND BOXED POKEMON GBA GAMES AT A VIDEO GAME STORE WHAAAAAAT!
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  • @Whytehouse06
    @Whytehouse06 3 роки тому +586

    i got a real pokemon leaf green at a garage sale for $5 i was so excited!!

    • @masonp4855
      @masonp4855 3 роки тому +37

      I got leaf green from my friend for free ☺️

    • @sinrzz
      @sinrzz 3 роки тому +34

      leaf green is expensive now?? damn i used to have it when i was like 6 but my mom sent it to her home country for some other kids

    • @online-stremer9356
      @online-stremer9356 3 роки тому +16

      I downloaded from romsmania😂💓

    • @Jak_eee
      @Jak_eee 3 роки тому +9

      @@sinrzz leafgreen is actually one of the cheaper pokemon titles, goes for about £20

    • @sinrzz
      @sinrzz 3 роки тому +5

      @@Jak_eee thats 27 usd? pretty expensive for an old ass game tbh

  • @rjmartinsgutinstinctspodcast
    @rjmartinsgutinstinctspodcast 3 роки тому +41

    "you are.. my fireeeee... the one... desireeeeee" " DONT WANNA HEAR YOU SAAAAAY" haha. i was jamming watching the old pokemon score. that's awesome.

    • @buecar
      @buecar 3 роки тому +1

      Right??

  • @mitchyoza14
    @mitchyoza14 2 роки тому +145

    I'll never forget going to the shop (this was 2 years after Diamond and Pearl released) and I found Pokemon Emerald brand new in a bargin bin for $5. Still have it to this day. (Obviously opened and played with) it was crazy for me at the time because that was when GBA games were no longer on the shelves of my game stores

    • @worldsboss
      @worldsboss 2 роки тому +5

      That’s actually such an awesome find! Well done for spotting it and recognising its true value 😃

    • @shangerdanger
      @shangerdanger 2 роки тому +4

      All i remember is selling my pokemon gen 1 and 2 games to gamestop for $4 rip :(

    • @mitchyoza14
      @mitchyoza14 2 роки тому

      @@shangerdanger that's a big rip...

  • @clint125
    @clint125 3 роки тому +50

    Another great video man! I don’t think you realize how much joy these videos bring some people . I’ve been stuck in the house and off work due to a medical condition . Thanks for making my day again

    • @PhoenixResale
      @PhoenixResale  3 роки тому +5

      Glad you’re enjoying!

    • @clint125
      @clint125 3 роки тому +1

      @@PhoenixResale thanks man youre awesome !!! It’s cool how this is your job and you get to make people happy with your hood charisma !

  • @Methaos
    @Methaos 3 роки тому +58

    The best way to find out, usually is there's some sort of punch on the label of the games. It's either numbers/letters or a combination of the two. Sometimes there's two set on a cartridge. It's the best tell I have ever had in order to make sure about these GBA games.

    • @stephanel6637
      @stephanel6637 3 роки тому +1

      On every official cartridge (except some special carts, like Yoshi’s Topsy-Turvy), a two digit number is mechanically pressed into the paper. This number is usually only visible in the correct lighting, or if it’s an old cart that’s collected enough dirt over the years to fill the indentation. Bootleg games almost never have this number, and even when they do, it’s printed in ink rather than pressed

    • @Finnishmanni
      @Finnishmanni 2 роки тому +2

      Nowadays repros look very authentic they even add the little details too like the production patch numbers. Best way to tell if a game is fake or not is the "game boy advanced" logo on the cartridge. On a real one the "Game boy" should be thick while on repros the font is much thinner.
      Pokemon games with seethrough casing are simple. If in the back theres 4 golden squares its probably real motherboard at least. On firered and leafgrean (on pal at least) you can see on the top right of the sticker there should be a spot that looks like its cracked but its just an inset for the battery that can be seen from outside. On fake ones you wont see it because they are too lazy to add that detail on their mass produced shells.

    • @RandyWitham-ew9tn
      @RandyWitham-ew9tn Рік тому

      Tony hawks ps 4 for gba has no number stamps as well.

    • @RandyWitham-ew9tn
      @RandyWitham-ew9tn Рік тому

      The back of the board tells all. Pokemon games have 4 pins on the back upper left corner reproductions can't replicate

  • @Crankinthe90s
    @Crankinthe90s 3 роки тому +93

    Whoa, he’s keeping some expensive games. Look out, his collector side is showing.

  • @ChrisStoneinator
    @ChrisStoneinator 3 роки тому +37

    "Jeanne D'Arc, I dunno if that's supposed to be a play on Joan of Arc"... bruh

    • @Vic_Chaos_
      @Vic_Chaos_ 3 роки тому +5

      +Chris Stone if anything, "Joan of Arc" is a play on Jeanne d'Arc, as that is her actual name and English speakers, Americans particularly, don't seem cognitively capable of pronouncing, reading, speaking, writing or understanding any other language.

    • @samamo90
      @samamo90 3 роки тому

      Smh

    • @Nosfeast
      @Nosfeast 3 роки тому +1

      It is yea but it is a very good game on psp.

    • @tomato7955
      @tomato7955 3 роки тому

      yeah lol thought the same thing

    • @Trebliw8
      @Trebliw8 3 роки тому

      I sold my copy of Jeanne D'Arc for $7 around 10 years ago lol

  • @griffinstopsign
    @griffinstopsign 3 роки тому +145

    that bit about the "nintendo" being printed on the pins confirming its legitimacy is a lie, i have many known-repros that still have that on the cart

    • @ryankoblect7089
      @ryankoblect7089 3 роки тому +33

      Use me as a retweet button

    • @sinwood
      @sinwood 3 роки тому +10

      Very true. The easiest way to tell is to look at the chip on the back.

    • @kzk1980jalalvi
      @kzk1980jalalvi 3 роки тому +9

      I agree, I’ve seen repos with that Nintendo written right above the pins. For me it’s been the 4 gold plates rectangles on the back side of they game the confirmed authenticity.

    • @Assassin-ys5vw
      @Assassin-ys5vw 3 роки тому +2

      Same one way to know your cart is a reproduction is by looking at the print and color its not noticeable by say like camera but if you have the real deal and a reproduction put them side by side you will notice the words are kinda hazy and the color around the case/art/cart is kinda faded or some what bland the reason for this is because it was likely printed out by a google image or something so the paper is weaker and the art is normally smeared or discolored in someway

    • @Hyliea
      @Hyliea 3 роки тому

      Yup I've never seen a fake with that chip on the back. That's how I tell, some fakes also have that stamp on the front

  • @MrZachgonz
    @MrZachgonz 3 роки тому +16

    I remember Emerald was supposed to be the most difficult Pokémon game up until that point since most of gym leaders you fought had higher level Pokémon and better ones than they would in Ruby or Sapphire. I’m getting nostalgic just thinking about battling Steven as the “secret” final boss battle.

    • @GhstDrAmZ
      @GhstDrAmZ 3 роки тому

      Pokemon Yellow was made in a similar was. Elite Four, and Gym Leaders had some different pokemon, with much higher levels. You did get all starters in Yellow though.

  • @barblenarf
    @barblenarf 2 роки тому +1

    The Ledgend Of Dragoon was my JAM! Ugh, so much fun! So many late nights! "oh shit the school bus"...ha

  • @mikes062
    @mikes062 3 роки тому +96

    One of the reasons they don’t charge as much a lot of the time is if they had those higher prices they’d never sell anything because people would just complain and say they could find it cheaper online. I also thought it was interesting you didn’t get that 4 swords Zelda because I picked that up a couple months ago really cheap and traded way up with someone because of its value online.

  • @SuavePeanuts
    @SuavePeanuts 3 роки тому +52

    Just a heads up on GBA games. People have been reflashing other official carts so some fakes still show the nintendo logo on the board.

    • @THYC
      @THYC 3 роки тому +5

      Yeah my latest clones were on offical Nintendo boards 🤔

    • @THYC
      @THYC 3 роки тому +5

      @@videogamepolak0 at a glance without dismantling I look for the punched code on the cartridge sticker.

    • @DaniyalHaider
      @DaniyalHaider 3 роки тому +2

      Look for 4 golden squares at the back of the cartridge. Imprinted numbers on the front.

    • @JosephLedbetter
      @JosephLedbetter 3 роки тому +5

      No you guys look for the Pikachu wearing sunglasses holding a sparkler,
      it's the only way to know if the cart's real.

    • @jentertainment1012
      @jentertainment1012 3 роки тому

      @@JosephLedbetter lol

  • @Jay1SiX3rd
    @Jay1SiX3rd 3 роки тому +8

    I swear i feel bro is raising the prices himself with these videos 🤣

  • @THAPOKEPINBALLER
    @THAPOKEPINBALLER 3 роки тому +8

    When that emerald came out it literally brought me right back to coming home from kb toys with my mom starting to play the game and my dad screaming at me and i had to stop. Still emerald was my ultimate favorite game. Hands down number 1

  • @hijustin65
    @hijustin65 3 роки тому +8

    wow I was literally just scrolling through your channel looking for videos to watch and a new one popped up :D

    • @PhoenixResale
      @PhoenixResale  3 роки тому +1

      Haha glad it worked out, thanks for the support Justin!

  • @DiaryofaFlipper
    @DiaryofaFlipper 3 роки тому +7

    Catching up on a bunch of videos this morning as I’m behind. Another great one full of info. Thanks Caleb 🔥

  • @amg2424
    @amg2424 3 роки тому +13

    Didn't realize these were so expensive I have all my old games in awesome condition 😅

  • @MediumDSpeaks
    @MediumDSpeaks Рік тому +1

    Bro Joan of Arc is the English name of the French Jeanne D'Arc lmfaoooo

  • @Detznuts
    @Detznuts 3 роки тому +4

    On the old gameboy games real ones have a small stamp indentation above all nintendo logos. Like small like size of half a grain of rice. And it's always on the front cover art.

  • @chubbs2067
    @chubbs2067 3 роки тому +5

    Damn, congrats on the big score. Way to keep your composure, I also have to calm my self and step away when I am about to get a huge deal, as I feel like my face is going to give it away.

    • @SauceE.428
      @SauceE.428 2 роки тому

      Thats how i felt when i got a gameboy advance and pokemon gold for 50cents haha

  • @supersharkyTTV
    @supersharkyTTV 3 роки тому +7

    Dude my room mate and I about freaked the other day at this store we went to. They had Original Blue AND Red in box WITH manuals, complete, emerald, sapphire, omfg my heart was POUNDING dude, I almost grabbed The Legend Of Zelda Links Awakening complete in box too! OH another trick with Advance + games, theyll have a number etched into the front face on the label, usually a two digit code like E6 or something. It helps a ton! They do the same on N64 cartridges!

  • @jsslush
    @jsslush 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks for keeping the videos Family Friendly!

  • @tropicanaguy1
    @tropicanaguy1 3 роки тому +6

    The Legend of Dragoon is an awesome game. Doesn't get the credit it deserve. Great find👍

  • @SWPLGAMING
    @SWPLGAMING 3 роки тому +1

    1st off, the music in this video is pure 🔥🔥. I picked up alot of tips from this video. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated 👍🏾🔥🔥

  • @stanceswitch6419
    @stanceswitch6419 3 роки тому +82

    nintendo alone on the cartridge is not enough, only sure way is to open them up. some good fakes have nintendo there too

    • @Xrated_YT
      @Xrated_YT 3 роки тому +4

      yes you are right. too many fake games out there

    • @TheDasErdinger
      @TheDasErdinger 3 роки тому +8

      Yes always have a Triwing screwdriver on you if you go GBA game hunting.

    • @joeanzalone415
      @joeanzalone415 3 роки тому

      Yes sir! Your 100% righr! Thet only way to be sure 100% is open it up and match the rom board and chips what they used back when they first made the game.

    • @chasewilliams3128
      @chasewilliams3128 3 роки тому +1

      Not true, the best sure way to tell it’s not a fake game is to look at the “O” on Nintendo. On authentic cartridges no matter what it is the “O” will be more of an ellipse or oval but on reproduction cartridges it’s literally just an o

    • @AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA72
      @AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA72 3 роки тому +2

      @@chasewilliams3128 Years ago I would agree that O was reliable way if you can see the game in person and tell what type of paper they use, but with a high quality printer its became fairly easy to reputate the original Nintendo logo and you can print old art work on old game cover paper that has had the original image removed - its not easy to remove but still possible. Most reliable way would be to open GBA cartridge.

  • @nopeproblem2245
    @nopeproblem2245 Рік тому

    I still watch this every once and a while for background sound and watch the Pokemon Game haul. Do you still have them, man what a sweet pick up!

  • @windows6k603
    @windows6k603 3 роки тому +11

    So reproduction companies have got so ballsy that they have started putting the nintendo logo on the chip along with the date. So that method won’t always work

    • @jordanwise5
      @jordanwise5 3 роки тому +3

      Pretty much all of the fakes have nintendo logo on the board. Its just in different font. The best way to tell if they are real is the 2 number imprints on the bottom right of the label.

    • @Junk_GSX
      @Junk_GSX 3 роки тому +1

      Best way I’ve noticed is to flip to the back side of the cartridge. You can usually see the circuit board on authentic carts and notice a gold rectangle on the left. Left top right for ruby/saphire/emerald and left middleish on leafgreen and firered. The repros I’ve seen are missing those rectangles and have noticeably different circuit boards

    • @subzero308
      @subzero308 3 роки тому

      Maybe if scalpers and the Internet didn't make these games so sought after then repos wouldn't exist not their fault they they're making money because people decided to take kids games and make them "rare".

    • @windows6k603
      @windows6k603 3 роки тому

      @@subzero308 wouldn’t call them scalpers. Its just the market. These games are getting older and harder to find. Its just something that happens with the older games. Also the repro companies make hardly any money off of them. You can get repros for 10 dollars. Sure some people will buy them but the vast majority of people want the legit cartridges. Its just the demand for games that haven’t been in print for a decade driving the price up.

  • @omnifarious86
    @omnifarious86 3 роки тому +1

    Congratz bro, I'm happy for you. I could tell you were excited when you said DUDE!

  • @Nicomanism
    @Nicomanism 3 роки тому +11

    My cousin stole my Emerald cart 11 years ago.
    I still have all inserts and box though... so yeah I knew I never wanted to get rid of it lol.

    • @sniperpaintcorrection
      @sniperpaintcorrection 3 роки тому

      My fire red was stolen

    • @lifeonmars03
      @lifeonmars03 3 роки тому

      @@sniperpaintcorrection my fire red red was just found while my basement flooded =/ wonder if it works

    • @notchrollo1
      @notchrollo1 2 роки тому

      my soulsilver got lost or stolen

  • @lukedimeman
    @lukedimeman 3 роки тому

    This is starting to become one of my favorite channels

  • @bloo6434
    @bloo6434 3 роки тому +7

    can't believe people are cheering you on, resellers ruin everything. its disgusting

  • @MagicalWingLT
    @MagicalWingLT 3 роки тому +79

    I have Emerald sealed. I never got around to opening it and I found out recently that it's worth money lol

    • @PhoenixResale
      @PhoenixResale  3 роки тому +28

      Daaaang good for you! You should get it graded or sell it to me!

    • @mackinmall
      @mackinmall 3 роки тому +3

      grade it, worth tens of thousands graded and sealed

    • @A_78939
      @A_78939 3 роки тому

      @@mackinmall what’s a good website to get it graded?

    • @joshuawidener8407
      @joshuawidener8407 3 роки тому

      Its not worth much but congrats I guess

    • @mackinmall
      @mackinmall 3 роки тому

      @@A_78939 do some research, I think wata is the main one people use.

  • @PocketUau
    @PocketUau 3 роки тому +20

    A few years back I was lucky enough to purchase FireRed, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald in great condition without the box or manual for a total of 25 euro. Still think it's a decent deal, and after replacing some batteries I was off to the races.

    • @RelaxingGamepIay
      @RelaxingGamepIay 2 роки тому

      I use to have R/B/Y/G/C/S/Leafgreen along with my Ruby and Action Replay until they all got stolen. Luckily enough the only game that didn't get stolen was my Ruby which I have today.

  • @danielsun6302
    @danielsun6302 2 роки тому +1

    you know why its so cheap? cause its out in the middle of nowhere and gas prices are more expensive than the games itself.

  • @charles5487
    @charles5487 3 роки тому +7

    That music in the video. Literally sounds like a dog growling in the background. I thought it was my dog growling. But then remembered I don't have a dog. 1:03 to 2:30

  • @douge_fresh6603
    @douge_fresh6603 3 роки тому +1

    Wow great find on the Pokémon!!!! I was shaking when I was watching the video

  • @jscottyson
    @jscottyson 3 роки тому +6

    SWEET finds! Hard work and due diligence pays off!

  • @Pugh620
    @Pugh620 2 роки тому

    I like how you kept going, Very realistic big hit and just keep going.

  • @leeperiskwl
    @leeperiskwl 3 роки тому +3

    Hey man, this video came up on my recommendations and I'm glad it did! Definitely worth a like and a subscribe for that Pokemon pickup

  • @GameKollector
    @GameKollector 3 роки тому +2

    Pokemon gameboy advance games should have numbers stamped on the label which you should be able to see. The board has 4 gold squares on the PCB which you can see through the back of the cases without opening them. Fakes do not have those 4 gold squares on the top left on the back of the PCB.

  • @btackett2
    @btackett2 3 роки тому +3

    That jittery adrenaline rush is what I love about reselling. Nothing matches finding something that you know is killer. Do store managers ever give you a hard time for scanning? I see you do it even at the counter when they are showing you things. Some stores here act really harsh towards resellers so it is always hit or miss it seems, I have no idea why honestly, my money moves their products but people are weird.

    • @PhoenixResale
      @PhoenixResale  3 роки тому

      No I’ve never had a hard time of it

    • @V1Zach
      @V1Zach 2 роки тому

      I think it could be because there are sometimes very rude resellers and then after those experiences they think all resellers are jerks probably

  • @Allnonsen
    @Allnonsen 2 роки тому

    This guys makes wild faces and now “literally shaking”

  • @Kingdrion
    @Kingdrion 3 роки тому +26

    Dang I didn’t know they go for that much, I seen a “Pokémon Leafgreen” in the box with everything never opened and a local game shop for $250 and I thought that was to much to buy it for and last week when I went there it’s was gone😭 I Wish I would’ve know I would bought it smh

    • @bakabaka73
      @bakabaka73 3 роки тому +2

      yeah and sealed condition goes for way more than just complete. especially if graded.

    • @jdmcars2099
      @jdmcars2099 2 роки тому

      Factory sealed? If so that would've been a steal

  • @MissGloriosa
    @MissGloriosa 2 роки тому +1

    You can't tell if it's real or fake by the Nintendo logo. Even fakes have that. The best way to tell is actually the punched in letters/numbers on the front label. I bought a real Pokemon Ruby from a pawn shop for $7 USD about 8 years ago. It's fun finding massive bargains haha

  • @Spazza42
    @Spazza42 3 роки тому +24

    As a point of interest, the Repro GBA cartridges have had “Nintendo” on their boards.
    The only reliable points are:
    - Any “Goop” on the cartridge’s internal board
    - Whether the cart fits flush in a GBA (I’ve never had a fake cart sit flush).
    - The stickers on the cartridge have devised numbering to indicate their production number. Usually has to be held on an angle to see.
    Everything else has been cloned perfectly and will likely only get better as original games get more valuable and harder to find, especially boxed.

    • @damilyantv6229
      @damilyantv6229 3 роки тому +1

      The code on the sticker is like ingrave number and a letter

    • @Finnishmanni
      @Finnishmanni 2 роки тому

      Nowadays the ingraves are there too. You really just need watch out for the gameboy advanced text font on the cartridge and if you are still in doubt the you need to see the mobo to confirm its authenticity

  • @FlagsWS
    @FlagsWS 3 роки тому +1

    Man legend of legaia. One of my all time favorite jprgs.

  • @who_wants_to_know
    @who_wants_to_know 3 роки тому +9

    Some repros do have NINTENDO written on the inside best way to check is to buy a triwing screwdriver and see if there is a blob chip

  • @jakedrada5574
    @jakedrada5574 3 роки тому

    There are a few ways to ensure GBA games a real. The Nintendo, the faint stamped number under the game sticker, and on Pokémon games you can see 4 gold squares through the back of the cartridge.

  • @superninjapirate19
    @superninjapirate19 3 роки тому +7

    I’m so jealous of the stores around you lol

  • @baconocean263
    @baconocean263 2 роки тому

    This is the channel that inspired me to get out there searching

  • @samsellsstuff325
    @samsellsstuff325 3 роки тому +14

    HUGE find. Not jealous... not at all 🤣 as they are collection worthy best complete oaks challenge! 👀

  • @derekmarshall2907
    @derekmarshall2907 3 роки тому

    I had a repro that had Nintendo on the pins. I think the best way to tell is that really subtle number stamp on the cart art...outside of unscrewing it and comparing the motherboard that is

  • @ShinobiToyz
    @ShinobiToyz 3 роки тому +3

    The Nintendo trick is legit! I just checked my copy of Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald and they have the Nintendo in it

    • @triforcelink
      @triforcelink 3 роки тому

      Or you just have higher quality fakes

    • @RubMySweatyThighs
      @RubMySweatyThighs 3 роки тому

      Sadly in this day and age that isn't enough

    • @ShinobiToyz
      @ShinobiToyz 3 роки тому

      My pokemon games are all japanese and have at least 160+ hrs of game play when I bought it 2nd hand... Would that also be fake by any chance?

    • @triforcelink
      @triforcelink 3 роки тому

      @@ShinobiToyz you’re probably fine, pre existing save data is always good.

    • @taakotruck1894
      @taakotruck1894 3 роки тому +1

      The way to actually tell is with the gold squares, and traces on the back of the mother board. Some fakes have Nintendo on them, I have seen them

  • @otto7556
    @otto7556 3 роки тому

    First video I watch on this channel instant subscribe! I love watching this type of content.

  • @subzero308
    @subzero308 3 роки тому +269

    Lol this is the exact reason scalpers and counterfeits exist... Awesome finds but its sad that others who actually wanna play these games will never be able to because people r buying and reselling them literally just to own and grade and put behind plastic smh sad. Thank god I have all the OG pokemon games... I won't ever sell them.

    • @inlinechris
      @inlinechris 3 роки тому +59

      You realize sellers don’t determine prices right? The fact that buyers are willing to pay premium for these games is the reason people do this. Not the other way around.

    • @damian9303
      @damian9303 3 роки тому +4

      I’ve never been so glad to own a disc until I saw how far the Gameboy Startup Disc was going for. Video games is the kinda thing where you’re best off experiencing it as it happens, because chances are you’d end up getting the shitter end of the stick trying to revisit

    • @tinkleherman8338
      @tinkleherman8338 3 роки тому +4

      Good. They are literal treasures

    • @DjStiv3
      @DjStiv3 3 роки тому +2

      Technically yeah.. however the buyers are the cause of prices increasing. Someone like this just resells. Qnd obviously has to give a deal from the going rate, to get it sold. Say a game is 100 bucks online. They buy for 50.. well you factor in cost to get to ship and the fees etc lets say its abother 20, so the person is in it for 70, they stand to make 30 max. However, you think they want to SIT on it and wait? People that sit on max prices and wait are the ones artificially creating the prices and keeping things insanely high too. He has to sell for maybe 90, that way it appeals to more buyers and he can get his $70 investment out of it and make his 20 bucks right? So he helped the market go down a bit for that game bcz people will say oh the selling price is actually 90 qt times for this game.. so Technically,,doing all this may LOWER the cost of games. And because theres more out in the wold to buy online due to reseller, the price has to drop for the douchebags holding out for that 100.
      Yes it can go both ways at times too. But ive only done such a thing a handful of times and thats how i saw it. Only way to sell is tp sell for less than going rate that others are holding for. And if its his JOB... he has to get his money back out asap. He wants the profit asap. Counterfeits are a whole other segment. Its been going on for years. Thats noones fault here except china. However its up to the buyer to know not to get ripped off.

    • @Sabaelos
      @Sabaelos 3 роки тому +14

      @@inlinechris that goes both ways then. They're exploiting the demand of it and raising the price.

  • @ThrowbackTo1985
    @ThrowbackTo1985 3 роки тому +2

    Ah man the NBA Street Volume 2 was iconic, also I saw Pokémon Ruby just the cartridge at this local pawn shop. Went back the next day and it was gone.

  • @MysteriouslyMilitant
    @MysteriouslyMilitant 3 роки тому +3

    Next up: How to spot a good deal, from a scam deal.
    There are so many Reproductions out there man.
    Especially on eBay, Amazon, etc. etc.
    Garage sales, yard sales, city wide garage sales, swap meets, pawn shops, and thrift stores are your friends.

  • @itsmesteve1081
    @itsmesteve1081 3 роки тому +3

    I saw a post on offer up selling a ds lite with a copy of heartgold and asked how much for the game only and they told me $10.00 game only. I woke my ass up as fast as I could and headed there right away. When I got to the place of interest it was a yard sale with a couple of middle aged folks. That day I learned a lesson to keep an eye out on yard sales. They could be holding precious vintage item like pokemon heart gold. Took heartgold for $10 only and yes it is authentic and working. Crazy
    I recommend to always stop by a yard sale if you can. It only takes a couple minute or just seconds to ask them for games.
    I do feel kind of bad for buying heartgold for only $10 when i know it could have easily gone for $120 but I knew knew if I didn't get it somebody else would have. And by the time I got there they told me somebody else was asking about the post too. So yeah I was lucky. I really don't wish harm upon the couple who sold the game to me, but I didn't want to spend $120+ for a game I could have if I paid $10

    • @chickensofdeath490
      @chickensofdeath490 3 роки тому

      Don’t feel bad, it’s really easy to just look up the price of a game you own and they decided not to, middle aged or not everyone knows what Pokémon is and they should have kept their eye on the price.

  • @darkshadows28498
    @darkshadows28498 3 роки тому

    I’m ADDICTED to your videos now…

  • @jeremylovesretro
    @jeremylovesretro 3 роки тому +29

    Congrats on the scores!
    Checking that “Nintendo” is printed on the chipboard is an ok authenticity check, but I’ve seen that faked.
    Better to look for the two digits stamped into the label somewhere on the right side. I’ve never seen that faked. A small amount of games never came with it, but it’s a quick, easy check.

    • @BRADIZONI
      @BRADIZONI 3 роки тому +1

      Just recently found a fake copy of fire red locally with Nintendo above pins. Definitely look for stamp first.

  • @BatLB
    @BatLB 3 роки тому +1

    Imagine spending 220 euro on an old gameboy pokemon game
    Imagine spending 450. Complete mad.

  • @Gladson
    @Gladson 3 роки тому +16

    Is $155 for a pokemon firered without manual really considered a "great finding"? Wow, I think I was really lucky when I got mine complete, mint condition even with the wireless thing for $115 last year. And I though I had overpaid for it.

    • @Wakaweakweak7474
      @Wakaweakweak7474 3 роки тому +1

      lol here in Philippines, all items which are old are being lowballed and most of people here just care bout new stuffs specially smartphones

    • @finestpker
      @finestpker 3 роки тому +3

      @@Wakaweakweak7474 Sell me some old goodies ;)

  • @BeatRapStyle
    @BeatRapStyle Рік тому

    i remembered walking in a store 3 years ago and seeing a brand new nintendo dsi in the limited pokemon white edition for 100 bucks. bought it and never used it. this was like a dream for me.

  • @LazerEtched
    @LazerEtched 3 роки тому +3

    I’m pretty sure I still have the fire red manual around somewhere.

  • @jinyboi
    @jinyboi 3 роки тому +2

    First time I'm seeing a non players choice pokemon fire red without adapter

  • @Fanciduck
    @Fanciduck 3 роки тому +9

    I will take that pokemon emerald off your hands ;)

    • @miladanki8380
      @miladanki8380 3 роки тому +1

      I got one for you $800. 100% completed with poster as well

    • @Fanciduck
      @Fanciduck 3 роки тому +1

      @@miladanki8380 pain

  • @thesuperzfamilyvlog6607
    @thesuperzfamilyvlog6607 2 роки тому +1

    I got gold and silver for my Christmas when they released, and red for my birthday when it came out and I still have them and the gameboy color I got the same year as my g/s versions.

  • @skytwilight1
    @skytwilight1 3 роки тому +5

    PLEASE SELL ME FREEKSTYLE! I’ve been looking for that game on GameCube!!!! 🥺💕

  • @Im49th
    @Im49th Рік тому +2

    This prompted me to go and check my old game collection and out of the 20 GBC cartridges I still own the only two boxes I kept are Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver with really good condition manuals (but no other inserts). Still pretty cool to look through all my old stuff.

  • @dynastygirl2912
    @dynastygirl2912 3 роки тому +3

    At my pawn shop I found a legit ogre tactics the Knight of Lodis for 8$ with its box in good condition and Booklets/papers. Complete in box like I found oh that’s a 350$ game

  • @bartklijn83
    @bartklijn83 3 роки тому

    i am subbed now and i liked the video, first time i see your channel, im going to bingewatch it after this video, thanks for the vids en keep up the good work

    • @PhoenixResale
      @PhoenixResale  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the support, hope you enjoy!

  • @marshallnye3613
    @marshallnye3613 3 роки тому +3

    You should source the crossville/Cookeville TN area. I always have great finds at the pawn shops. Especially cash n go in crossville and the 127 yard sale goes through there

    • @kaw1240
      @kaw1240 3 роки тому

      I haven't been to the new crossville store yet been to the Cookeville and McMinnville and got good pokemon card hits as well as some rare older games

  • @mrmatticus9693
    @mrmatticus9693 3 роки тому +1

    i picked up a blue/red/yellow/crystal + other games + GBC at a yard sale for $20. made my day

  • @BunnyBearTravels
    @BunnyBearTravels 3 роки тому +4

    I've just randomly stumbled across this channel and I'm sure this has been asked before and being this video is quiet old but have you taken the time to hunt down manuals online to complete the set? But perhaps that's more for collectors than resellers.

  • @TJacks23
    @TJacks23 3 роки тому

    Such an awesome channel man, great quality as always. 💯

  • @Dino-lv8eo
    @Dino-lv8eo 2 роки тому +4

    I'll be honest watching this a year later you kinda scared me because I thought you were going to flip them but I definitely forgot that you are a pokemon fan through and through, hopefully they are still in the collection. I personally hope I find pretty good deals myself soon.

  • @Xx_Azura_xX
    @Xx_Azura_xX 3 роки тому +1

    Thank u for sharing the info about the Nintendo logo.
    I have 3 GBA games that I bought few years ago and i was worried they might be bootleg or something... I checked them when i saw your ep .. thankfully they are ok.. and I’m really happy.

    • @KoDiEsMiTh09
      @KoDiEsMiTh09 3 роки тому

      Fakes still have Nintendo on them just have to be sure it’s the right one, there is numerous signs of a real game check some videos if not 100% sure :) hope they are real!

    • @Xx_Azura_xX
      @Xx_Azura_xX 3 роки тому

      @@KoDiEsMiTh09 Thank you, I just checked some videos .. thankfully they are Real.

    • @KoDiEsMiTh09
      @KoDiEsMiTh09 3 роки тому

      @@Xx_Azura_xX just search on here how to tell a real gameboy advance game, loads of videos :)

    • @Xx_Azura_xX
      @Xx_Azura_xX 3 роки тому +1

      @@KoDiEsMiTh09 I already did. I edit my reply. Everything is ok.

  • @ElusiveArson
    @ElusiveArson 3 роки тому +5

    He was wrong on how to tell if it a reproduction

  • @eljbarr
    @eljbarr 2 роки тому

    Wrinkling of the plastic cover comes from exposure to high heat like being left in the car for a long time.

  • @OrganicBASSd
    @OrganicBASSd 3 роки тому +4

    I've been checking out your videos for a while and decided to check game prices while at some local video game stores. I bought a copy of a mint robotrek for the snes for $40 after I looked it up on ebay selling for 130! But first I will play through the game.

  • @lipvandip6480
    @lipvandip6480 2 роки тому

    Man, I really need to do some searching. When I was younger I got gifted Fire Red twice and never unsealed one, it's got to be kicking around somewhere

  • @breezy5909
    @breezy5909 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome finds! Keep doing your thing bro!

  • @jasonbaker4475
    @jasonbaker4475 2 роки тому

    i am also from Kentucky. 1.5 hours from Lexington. never realized you was from Kentucky. normally watch the shorts instead of the video.

  • @SergioLopez-yl7gf
    @SergioLopez-yl7gf 2 роки тому +6

    People like these are killing retro collecting. Cant afford new prices. Sadq

    • @aspookyspookynight
      @aspookyspookynight 8 місяців тому +1

      Prices fluctuate all the time, it'll go back down when the hype dies down

  • @kaox44
    @kaox44 2 роки тому +1

    The Backstreet Boys music in a video game store?

  • @willcusterjr2519
    @willcusterjr2519 3 роки тому +3

    emerald and fire red were way over priced

  • @AustinCollects18
    @AustinCollects18 3 роки тому

    Another way to check gba games is on the label there should be 2 numbers or letters stamped on the right hand side of the label.

  • @ImTheMan0fSteel
    @ImTheMan0fSteel 3 роки тому +3

    You're the reason used games are so expensive.

    • @youmadpleb1582
      @youmadpleb1582 2 роки тому

      You could be doing the same thing … put in the work instead of complaining

  • @MSUHitman
    @MSUHitman 3 роки тому +2

    Baiten Kaitos Origins (prequel to Baiten Kaitos but released second) I got on clearance a decade ago at TRU for $10.
    Great card based JRPG exclusive to GC, along with the Lost Kingdom’s games on GC.

  • @Lordfire292
    @Lordfire292 3 роки тому +2

    Great find!! I hope to have a CIB Collection of Gen 1 + 2 someday, awesome video

  • @danielruelas22
    @danielruelas22 2 роки тому

    I just bought leaf green, 2 fire reds, emerald NOT FOR RESALE, ruby, mystery dungeon, and sapphire with 3 strategy guides, 36 tops cards packs all in original packaging, and an OG gameboy at a garage sale this morning ALL FOR $80, IM FREAKING OUT

  • @codyfulbright5835
    @codyfulbright5835 3 роки тому +1

    I found a Pokemon White Version 2 for the DS CIB at a local pawn shop marked at $40 dollars. The sad part is that the owner looked it up on the computer and saw that it was way under priced and didn't let me have it.

    • @martinlacroix5661
      @martinlacroix5661 2 роки тому

      That's not how you should run a business..that sucks

  • @spazman9772
    @spazman9772 3 роки тому +1

    I hate the whole re-selling of old school classics because people literally sell it for some crazy price like 500+ bucks sometimes. That’s why android phones are awesome to have laying around bc you can rom official games or even better fan made games. Such craziness to sell a old Pokémon game for that much

    • @kabba4575
      @kabba4575 3 роки тому

      But thats the thing aome people would rather have the real thing than an emulated game and im one of those people I wouldn't pay insane prices but I dont even like to buy digital games for the most part id rather buy a hard copy of the games I like and have played.

  • @linkstale
    @linkstale 3 роки тому

    i was buying and reselling pokemon games 2-3 years ago but kept all the manuals with me lol. Its funny because i got laughed at for keeping them and now everyone wants them

  • @omararce1428
    @omararce1428 2 роки тому

    Thanks to you i realized my silent hill shatyered memories is worth 90-120

  • @emilyannperkins7010
    @emilyannperkins7010 3 роки тому

    We have a local pawn shop that only specializes in video games, and mostly Nintendo… I love going and I’ve been bingeing your videos so I don’t go waste my money

  • @youngspider5844
    @youngspider5844 3 роки тому

    Me realizing if I had all my games since a child I’d be rich

  • @Burial.
    @Burial. 3 роки тому

    anyone else jamming out to the I WANT IT THAAAT WAYY while he's examining the pokemon games?

  • @GamingSlamZone34
    @GamingSlamZone34 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video good sir and man find those two gems is like priceless

  • @mylesxavier4196
    @mylesxavier4196 3 роки тому +1

    legends of dragoon is probably one of the best playstation 1 games ever haha. Also that emerald manual was dinged up on the back, gotta vocalize the flaws when you see em ;)