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My First Flea Market Adventure

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foxhack:
@foxhack Man, I wish I could get that lucky. That's insane. Belated congratz.
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Considering I sold half the stuff I've found... :p which is:

A collection of prerelease, and beta 3DO software, as well as source code and tools (sold to a dumping group who still hasn't released the stuff);
An unfortunately dead NES proto cart;
A prerelease Bandai / Apple Pippin system (probably an FCC test unit according to the labels) with a memory card;
An NBA Live 95 or 96 Genesis proto cart (I still have this, the game runs but crashes);
A super early Fantastic Four PS2 alpha CD-R (with Activision branding, I still have this);
And a copy of Daytona USA (Dreamcast) on GD-R media. I think. I tested the disc on my Dreamcast and IT KILLED IT. :(

willy3d:
Back before I decided to become serious about collecting, there were lots of traditional flea markets in my area. (Note: I define "traditional" flea markets as open areas that let everyday folks sell their old stuff.)  I used to see people selling old-school carts for cheap.  Nowadays the flea markets here are premade storefronts, and the bays selling games try to gouge prices.  $20 for Super Mario 64???  Really???

Still, a couple of traditional flea markets still pop up, and I can occasionally find good deals.  I found a Genesis with no controllers for $5 and some N64 games (including Super Smash Brothers!!!) for $5 each.

Seeing as the flea markets in South Florida are anemic at best, I have planned an excursion to the Palm Beach and Tampa areas, where the pickings are rumored to be better.  I'll let y'all know what I find!

nightowljrm:
Sounds good!! I'm definitely interested in hearing what your results are.

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