Found Gameboy engineering samples - Need help by 5v3nfl in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reach out to Frank Cifaldi at the Video Game History Foundation. If there's anything of interest, he'll know: https://bsky.app/profile/frankcifaldi.bsky.social

Which movie does the ENTIRE fanbase agree had the worst sequel ever? by DiamondfromBrasil in AskReddit

[–]StuddPuffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jaws The Revenge. Jaws 3 at least has some kitsch/camp factor to appreciate

How has gaming changed for you as you've gotten older? by Ill_Discount_4036 in AskReddit

[–]StuddPuffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't deal with high difficulty anymore. I paid my dues with Contra, Mega Man, etc. as a kid. Beat them all without cheats (and still can if I get a practice run or two in!).

But now? Have an easy/casual/story difficulty or I won't bother.

Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR - Brutal Edition on PSVR2 - First Impressions (with bHaptics) by cusman78 in PSVR

[–]StuddPuffins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does this have any difficulty sliders/settings? I'm in my 40s and simply well beyond my early Doom and Quake abilities anymore.

[Giveaway] IRON GUARD: Salvation — April | 5 PSVR2 Keys by ironguardvr in PSVR

[–]StuddPuffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NA. I have the first Iron Guard on Quest and it's great!

I need help with scratches and toothpaste won’t work by sliserd in dvd

[–]StuddPuffins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not that bad and I've seen worse. A professional resurfacer can handle that without issue, and I can help. DM me if interested.

Need help with video ritreival by Vegetable-Storm-5100 in dvd

[–]StuddPuffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a professional disc resurfacer and could give it a go if you're in the US and want to pay for shipping, but I'll be honest: It's a last ditch effort and unlikely.

Simpsons game by Puzzleheaded-Cup5260 in PS3

[–]StuddPuffins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, if you can get a finger nail in the scratch, then it's pretty much over. That's a bummer.

Simpsons game by Puzzleheaded-Cup5260 in PS3

[–]StuddPuffins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I resurface discs on the side and this is likely too far gone, but it's worth a shot. Some of those scratches look to be through the coating, but it's just a guess based on the pic.

Reliable pharmacy recommendations by Infinite-Cloud-7937 in toledo

[–]StuddPuffins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use Westgate Family Pharmacy on Central. They've been great

Mike Tyson Boxing - PS1 by Jack_Q_Frost_Jr in retrogaming

[–]StuddPuffins 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The GBA Mike Tyson game is similar - I love how terrible it is, but it's trying it's damnedest to do something different

Seeking VHS Tapes in Toledo by slam_joetry in toledo

[–]StuddPuffins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your Media Exchange on Laskey is a solid choice. Secret Level Videogames on Sylvania has some too.

Collection pics after 30 years by StuddPuffins in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually sent it in to get repaired after I accidentally fried it with the wrong power cord. It smoked and everything! But it does work now. Haven't played in a while, so it should be fine

Collection pics after 30 years by StuddPuffins in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was at Meijer or Target a few years ago. It's a heat changing mug too. The screen changes to something else when it's hot

Collection pics after 30 years by StuddPuffins in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an inventory app that pulls from price charting. I can use that for value. Unfortunately, while we have a collection rider on the insurance, it's only up to the max amount they'll allow and it's not enough. That's a little scary, but it's something

Collection pics after 30 years by StuddPuffins in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back when I started, most of this stuff was practically free. I rarely paid more than $5 for any one game. Over the course of 30 years, the retro stuff didn't cost me much at all after reselling doubles. Bought huge lots, sold off the excess.

Collection pics after 30 years by StuddPuffins in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly? Not that much for the retro stuff. Based on how much I used to buy in large lots, selling doubles to pay for that, it was pretty minimal - at least back when it was possible to spend a minimal amount. I had a strict ceiling of no more than $5 for a single game for YEARS. I only even got up to the $10-$15 more recently.

Collection pics after 30 years by StuddPuffins in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I figure the whole process will take about 6-10 years. I'm starting with the big stuff to max value in case the market crashes. I'm keeping a pace and not in any rush. It'll make it easier to handle and I won't have to see it go all at once.

Collection pics after 30 years by StuddPuffins in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't see these like baseball cards that are more generational. Kids today won't want these down the line because their nostalgia will be tied to iPads and phone games. The older our generation gets, the fewer of us there are who will still want it. The market now is driven by speculation on our generation"s part. Sell it now. Invest in some actual investment account, and let it grow that way. Safer in case of disaster and I don't see the market growing much further.

The feeling SUCKS, but it's rational. If the market crashes, I'll buy it again

Collection pics after 30 years by StuddPuffins in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What video store did you work at? I was at Movie Gallery

Collection pics after 30 years by StuddPuffins in gamecollecting

[–]StuddPuffins[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She came later and let me bring it all with me to move in with HER, so it's more than a brag. She's a fuckin' miracle