I counted around $700 to $850 ungraded... If you'll grade where's Waldo ... That one will bring $600 to $800 alone However, empire strikes back nearly paid for the box.
The question asked "was I ripped off?"...and the answer is a resounding yes! The comments aren't negative if you ask. Clearly this is a terrible purchase.
@@dusterdriven So, I can give you ONE low-tier game that is common and the rest just a bunch of trash to take up room, for $1,000? Please buy from me. I have plenty of deals for you.
John, good job on your channel, you've quickly became one if my top 5 UA-camrs. You're funny and your enthusiasm for old NES / SNES / Genesis games is pretty amazing. Haven't played NES games since I was little but hearing you talk about them is endearing and good nostalgia. Hope you keep making these. At some point I hope to get some of your air fresheners.
@JohnRiggs I enjoyed watching it. It's unreal how much shovelware DS pumped out. Also, I'd never seen those Sesame Street games in box. That was pretty dang neat.
The most expensive are not the games, but the time that will take to sell them. You can get material things back but you can never get your time back unless selling is a hobby that you enjoy doing.
Not gonna lie, I was disappointed in this box, but you helped out a friend, thats the main thing. Im sure you'll make your money back with the video revenue and the Whatnot sales. Youre a good dude, Riggs!
I was a huge baseball fan as a kid, and I had a number of Mark McGwire cards, including multiple of his rookie cards. After he broke the homerun record, I was sure those would be worth something one day. Then, sometime after his steroids scandal, I remember a sports-memorabilia shop owner on the news saying you couldn't give crap away for free if it had anything to do with McGwire.
That DS Transformers Decepticons game is a hidden gem, it's ridiculously good for what it is (a weird cross of transformers, action gameplay and GTA) and always goes under the radar.
Blind Boxes are like any of the other blind buys people do now a days. It's the feel of Christmas...so you ask yourself what's in the box? That is the hook that gets you to buy them. For me Christmas growing up was always disappointing because the anticipation of what was in that gift was higher than what was really in it. That is exactly what usually happens when you get a blind box...not the item your looking for, but the lesser known ones. Your getting it more for the wonderment of finding out...than the enjoyment of what is inside it.
Can a friend actually give John a collection for what it’s worth for once? He is such a nice guy and I am sick and tired seeing this. This is sad. Why so many jeopardy and wheel of fortune? Crazy sports. I will get on whatnot
Yeah a lot of times there's a lot of disappointment but at the same time it's the fun and excitement for you and us to see what you're going to get. We enjoy these videos!!
John you did fine. The most important that that matters is that your helping a friend out with their bills. There are some great B and C rating games. Awesome work
1k for all the crap they couldn't sell. Just because you can WORK and use your name to whatnot this garbage n barely make your money back doesn't make it acceptable. I get why you're continuing to do it, but it's a horrible deal.
I’m going to check out the Whatnot show today. I have almost all the CIB games you showed in this video but I need some of the Sesame Street ones. Looking forward to bidding!
I dont know. Sometimes these "I want to help a friend but they are gonna rip me off" dont come off as humble. Why add the ripping off part? If you get ripped off by buying a blind box then its your own fault. And then calling that person a friend while at the same time casting doubt in regards to the intentions of said "friend" is not cool. This may upset some people, but thats my opinion.
It’s win - win. Your friend gets some money to take care of some bills or whatever and you get content (that’s little more than an informercial for your whatnot). 1:08 - hilarious already mentioning past comments like “people say I get ripped off but I always come out even” and then titling it “was I ripped off?” 🤣
I lent my Mario Kart DS cart to a mate over 10 years ago, who left town and then died... Cheeky b***ard! I've still got the box so I might keep an eye out for your sale (and yeah, lets have a Phantom Hourglass remake with "normal" controls!)
You are one of the most nicest and genuine person on youtube, especially in the reteo scene. I hate this deal wasnt that great. I will gladly send you a box and it would most definitely be worth it if hou are ever interested. Good luck friend 💜
Thanks for the info... And 15% off! I just downloaded and got everything ready for Whatnot...thisis my firsttime trying Whatnot. But i followed you and looking forward to hopefully winning something... :)
Those sports cards probably aren’t worth much. Late ‘80s - mid ‘90s was known as the “junk wax” era because cards were massively overproduced during that period. There are a select few that have some value, but most sell for less than $10.
John! Love your content, man. Also, I used to have that same Nickelodeon alarm clock that’s in your background. Wish I still did. If you ever throw that up on whatnot I might have to snatch it up.
I have a feeling this is sort of like a Bronx tale the guy that C lent $20 to and then he never heard from him again I don't know if you're going to ever hear from this guy again.
@@JohnRiggs@JohnRiggs if you only make your money back, then you are losing money paying for gas to go to the post office not to mention wasting time selling things/going to the post office
Did that Vindicators actually have the cardboard sleeve for the cart or was it using one of the generic plastic black sleeves? I can't stand it when people say they have a CIB Tengen game and then when they open it up they have a plastic sleeve from some random licensed third-party cart instead of the proper cardboard Tengen sleeve.
It was real nice of you to do that for your friend , but he really unloaded you with games that aren’t memorable at all . Hopefully you make your money back with whatnot and whatever monetization you have on the video .
when I bought a $1,500 mystery box of random video games ua-cam.com/video/6njIybahJp0/v-deo.html
It was great meeting you a few weeks back in Ogden Utah. John is a total class act! If you get the chance to meet the man he is awesome!
I counted around $700 to $850 ungraded... If you'll grade where's Waldo ... That one will bring $600 to $800 alone
However, empire strikes back nearly paid for the box.
The question asked "was I ripped off?"...and the answer is a resounding yes! The comments aren't negative if you ask. Clearly this is a terrible purchase.
Good for helping a friend, but put that friend on the “do not buy from again” list
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Dude.... Check the price of empire strikes back..... You'll change heart very quickly
@@dusterdriven So, I can give you ONE low-tier game that is common and the rest just a bunch of trash to take up room, for $1,000? Please buy from me. I have plenty of deals for you.
John, good job on your channel, you've quickly became one if my top 5 UA-camrs. You're funny and your enthusiasm for old NES / SNES / Genesis games is pretty amazing. Haven't played NES games since I was little but hearing you talk about them is endearing and good nostalgia. Hope you keep making these. At some point I hope to get some of your air fresheners.
I hate it when mystery boxes sellers end up fleecing the buyer. Cause in this case its obvious the seller had no good intentions.
The person who sold this to you was a friend? I’d be pissed. That’s a who’s-who of NES shovelware.
That box is like, every NES CIB game my local retro game story has had for 15 years and has never been able to sell.
The seller doesnt seem like a friend
This is why I stopped a lot of the mystery boxes. Some fun games but definitely a hard resell unfortunately.
he literally gave you all the cheapest nes games you can get in box
Your tone started to sound more and more defeated as the box continued to produce cheap games. Good luck with the upcoming stream!
I watched at 2x speed, and even I could hear the wind leaving the sails.
@@eelobrian6727 haha, still, fun to do this. I'll make it up on Whatnot.
@JohnRiggs I enjoyed watching it. It's unreal how much shovelware DS pumped out. Also, I'd never seen those Sesame Street games in box. That was pretty dang neat.
@@JohnRiggslosing money, so fun
The most expensive are not the games, but the time that will take to sell them. You can get material things back but you can never get your time back unless selling is a hobby that you enjoy doing.
Selling stuff and not making even breaking even, fun hobby
Not gonna lie, I was disappointed in this box, but you helped out a friend, thats the main thing. Im sure you'll make your money back with the video revenue and the Whatnot sales. Youre a good dude, Riggs!
Me and my family would always play Monopoly with the rule that you have to go around the board once before you could buy any properties
man, forget he helped out a friend, i would feel bad paying $250 for this box.
Needing money for bills so you wax your friend on some NES games. Lol.
Hey now, he offered lol. He was going to sell them anyways but quicker to do it all at once.
@@JohnRiggsyou got waxed riggs
He meant you got killed, just didn't word it quite right.
"Here's the game that your mom played." Hahaha. That made me chuckle.
John a turd in a box has more value, dont let your kindness be taken for granted
$300 in games, $700 for shipping?
09:38 - the look of defeat. And disappointment.
Also, take a drink every time he says "its fine" to himself😄
please don't. I don't want anyone to get alcohol poisoning.
@@JohnRiggs 😂😂
@@JohnRiggs 😂🥃👍🏾😵💫
@@JohnRiggs😂
I'm a little disappointed we didn't get a John Lennon impersonation with all those Imagine games.
All I can say is your a good man
After getting to the end, this was somehow worse than your $1500 buy. It's like your friend saw that video and got a good idea.
I was a huge baseball fan as a kid, and I had a number of Mark McGwire cards, including multiple of his rookie cards. After he broke the homerun record, I was sure those would be worth something one day. Then, sometime after his steroids scandal, I remember a sports-memorabilia shop owner on the news saying you couldn't give crap away for free if it had anything to do with McGwire.
"Friend". I think you need to reevaluate this relationship.
That DS Transformers Decepticons game is a hidden gem, it's ridiculously good for what it is (a weird cross of transformers, action gameplay and GTA) and always goes under the radar.
You liked "Dial of Destiny"?
🤣
Anything described as a mystery box you can be sure is going to be a scam.
Man, I can see your soul leave your body the further you go into this box. Total rip off, but good on you for helping a 'friend.'
200 bucks and that's being generous i'm afraid.
Wheel of Fortune hacks are definitely a thing - I've seen a streamer play one where all the puzzles were Dragon Warrior monster names.
hahaha "I said Chicken shoot!" that proper made me lol
Blind Boxes are like any of the other blind buys people do now a days. It's the feel of Christmas...so you ask yourself what's in the box? That is the hook that gets you to buy them. For me Christmas growing up was always disappointing because the anticipation of what was in that gift was higher than what was really in it. That is exactly what usually happens when you get a blind box...not the item your looking for, but the lesser known ones. Your getting it more for the wonderment of finding out...than the enjoyment of what is inside it.
Holy Moly 125.20 in shipping alone!
Can a friend actually give John a collection for what it’s worth for once? He is such a nice guy and I am sick and tired seeing this. This is sad. Why so many jeopardy and wheel of fortune? Crazy sports. I will get on whatnot
The cover of the NES wheel of Fortune featuring Vanna White is different than the one that I've got on the Sega Genesis it's like a black background
I would've expected a lot more games for that dollar amount. I'll watch all the ads to help ya get some of that money back.
$1,500 for those games? Congratulations John you got shafted!😡
1500, no he paid 1k and it was for a friend in need, not ripped off, but it is what it is.
I think that Zelda DS game might be the gem in that box
John, "What's in the BOXXX???" 👀
-Se7en
Yeah a lot of times there's a lot of disappointment but at the same time it's the fun and excitement for you and us to see what you're going to get. We enjoy these videos!!
(13:58) there is a term for that kind of box and it is: "permamoist". Love the content, fellow Washingtonian! 😊
TIL! Yeah, only someone from Washington would know that term.
I remember silent Service and use to play it all the time. It's a pretty excellent, yet underrated game.
Yes you got ripped off unfortunately.
John you did fine. The most important that that matters is that your helping a friend out with their bills. There are some great B and C rating games. Awesome work
Probably
Th3 seller is a friend? Was....
1k for all the crap they couldn't sell. Just because you can WORK and use your name to whatnot this garbage n barely make your money back doesn't make it acceptable. I get why you're continuing to do it, but it's a horrible deal.
I like when he a adds the total amount for each game
I've done that in the past but someone usually does a better job than me in the comments.
Yep
4:33 Our Family. That comes from Family Fare grocery stores. I just bought some Cherry 7Up Zero from one in Cadillac, MI ✋👈
Tom & Jerry is developed vy Software Creations and has a soundtrack by the Follin brothers.
Capcom's Gold Medal Challenge is an underrated game.
Hope I can attend the Whatnot event. I could use some of these boxes and manuals.
I’m going to check out the Whatnot show today. I have almost all the CIB games you showed in this video but I need some of the Sesame Street ones. Looking forward to bidding!
love that handheld/nintendo dsi xl . I bought a while back .
I dont know. Sometimes these "I want to help a friend but they are gonna rip me off" dont come off as humble. Why add the ripping off part? If you get ripped off by buying a blind box then its your own fault. And then calling that person a friend while at the same time casting doubt in regards to the intentions of said "friend" is not cool. This may upset some people, but thats my opinion.
Maybe the Jeopardy Category for the game was the "Cleveland Indians?" lol
I find it amusing you flipped the cart in the sleeve the same way I do.
Hi, will you be releasing chew chew mimic on Steam or can I buy the rom to use in a NES emulator/Retroarch? Cheers
It’s win - win.
Your friend gets some money to take care of some bills or whatever and you get content (that’s little more than an informercial for your whatnot).
1:08 - hilarious already mentioning past comments like “people say I get ripped off but I always come out even” and then titling it “was I ripped off?” 🤣
I lent my Mario Kart DS cart to a mate over 10 years ago, who left town and then died...
Cheeky b***ard! I've still got the box so I might keep an eye out for your sale
(and yeah, lets have a Phantom Hourglass remake with "normal" controls!)
Sounds like ur friend is a selfish one. sorry to hear about your loss, MK DS is a good game.
Yeah, I think you did get the "Chicken Shoot" box. Oooooph!
You are one of the most nicest and genuine person on youtube, especially in the reteo scene. I hate this deal wasnt that great. I will gladly send you a box and it would most definitely be worth it if hou are ever interested. Good luck friend 💜
Those look like bargain bin games. No Konami, Capcom or Nintendo first party bangers.
Thanks for the info... And 15% off! I just downloaded and got everything ready for Whatnot...thisis my firsttime trying Whatnot. But i followed you and looking forward to hopefully winning something... :)
Those sports cards probably aren’t worth much. Late ‘80s - mid ‘90s was known as the “junk wax” era because cards were massively overproduced during that period. There are a select few that have some value, but most sell for less than $10.
John! Love your content, man. Also, I used to have that same Nickelodeon alarm clock that’s in your background. Wish I still did. If you ever throw that up on whatnot I might have to snatch it up.
Mellow Greeting John. love the mystery boxes you have done recently. thanks for the video
"I just bought a mystery box of games, and am so happy with my purchase!" Said no one ever.
that person is not your friend
sweet totoro shirt
Thanks! It was on sale at Box Lunch a while ago.
Don't forget to add the value of being able to make some content with the purchase.
I have a feeling this is sort of like a Bronx tale the guy that C lent $20 to and then he never heard from him again I don't know if you're going to ever hear from this guy again.
I just can’t see all those nes games going for 1k, but I hope he is able to. Should of been a few heavy hitters
Goal was a great game. It could support 4 players. We played it a lot as kids.
You have that regret look like “wtf did I give him $1,000 for this sh$t”. 😩
With boxes and manuals. Thats nice, atleast.
An those last three are good. Operation Wolf
Golf, is solid. Though I prefer NES Open.
those were good cards in good shape, worth at LEAST $50 a pop
This channel has slowly made my top 5 but damn it if it aint true.
Not a 1k box. But that was not the point. Thanks again for another great video
Looking forward to an unboxing marathon video
I hope one of those Baseball cards is worth $700 😅
Mystery box time with Riggs
Damn that Bomberman tattoo goes Hudson HARD 🔥
got it at Game On Expo earlier this year :)
It's cool Riggs do your thing dude 💯🤘Idkw those games are worth but CIB in decent shape with like new manuals...gotta worth SOMETHING 😳🤔
He is not getting ripped off. He gets money back from reselling the games and more money from UA-cam.
Gonna be a lot of work to even get close to $1000 back.
UA-cam doesn't pay much.
it's just trading dollars at that point but my Whatnot streams, I also sell other stuff at the same time so it all helps.
@@JohnRiggs@JohnRiggs if you only make your money back, then you are losing money paying for gas to go to the post office not to mention wasting time selling things/going to the post office
@@JohnRiggsspends 1500 to buy garbage to resell
Resells said garbage for 150
John you’re good friend! I hope he repays you a favor later on down the road.
he won't.
Seems like you overpaid. Lucky you didn’t have to work hard for the money ya spent
To ship that UPS instead of USPS would have been a third of the price or cheaper even with insurance...wow $125...
@JohnRiggs, you're a good friend.
Boxes seasame street games for nes is crazy
Did that Vindicators actually have the cardboard sleeve for the cart or was it using one of the generic plastic black sleeves? I can't stand it when people say they have a CIB Tengen game and then when they open it up they have a plastic sleeve from some random licensed third-party cart instead of the proper cardboard Tengen sleeve.
Getting nes games is NEVER a bad deal!!! Especially when your getting cib games!!!! Jelous......
“I said chicken shoot!”
I used to play that sesame street game and I'm interested in that lego Indiana Jones game on ds
It was real nice of you to do that for your friend , but he really unloaded you with games that aren’t memorable at all . Hopefully you make your money back with whatnot and whatever monetization you have on the video .
Off subject but does anyone else besides me remember Capcom bowling being everywhere back in the day?
Now this is Myyyy kind of Language 🙏🏽Wow you can see into Riggs soul that the disappointment continues even if he says its not a problem
$1500 for someone's $80 garbage. Not a friend
He might as well lit it on 🔥 💩 and left it on your front door!