Might sound ridiculous, but I tell everyone I know who wants to try out an RPG for the first time to play through Super Mario RPG. It's the first one I played and the one that got me into the genre. It's not very difficult (as far as RPGs go), it's not too long, and it doesn't have a complicated battle/control scheme. Paper Mario is another good option for a first RPG run as it's Super Mario RPG 2.
I would personally suggest Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. That was my first RPG, and was literally created as an introduction to the genre.
So anyway. Today was one of the best days I've had in a while, and the best part is, I didn't have to deal with stupid customs on the way back.
Street Fighter Alpha longbox (complete)
Wallace & Gromit DVD game - $1.50
Singstar SingStore Volume 2 + Singstar (damaged disc) - $1.50
Three European PS2 demo discs - $1
Dance Dance Revolution Disney Mix - $1
Ten Pin Alley (Greatest Hits) - $1
Wheel of Fortune (Greatest Hits) - $1
Random Chinese SNES rom CD-R disc - $1
That Longbox Street Fighter Alpha... the disc has circular scratches.
But I guess I can still trade it away. Hint hint. :p
I've been looking for Disney Mix for the past
six years.