Would you pay $20 for a 9 year old PC game?

Chubby · 08-19-2010, 03:10 PM

There must be some people out there...

Ryan S · 08-19-2010, 03:23 PM

I remember seeing Final Fantasy 7 for the PS1 on ebay for almost $50 a year or so ago, shortly before it was sold as a classic on the Playstation Network.

JPhillips · 08-19-2010, 03:30 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Third-Reich-WIN-...eo_Games_Games

MikeVic · 08-19-2010, 03:31 PM

PC game no, but for instance if I found FF3 on the SNES for $20 somewhere, I'd jump on it right away.

MrBug708 · 08-19-2010, 03:38 PM

If I could find Secret of Mana for 20 bucks, I'd buy it.

I paid 20 dollars with shipping for the original colonization about 4 years ago

Schmidty · 08-19-2010, 03:45 PM

I didn't notice it was PC game until I had already voted yes.

First thing that popped into my head was Ogre Battle on SNES. I loved that game.

wishbone · 08-19-2010, 03:49 PM

I've bought Super Tecmo Bowl for the DS And Xbox360, so I guess I have to say yes...

DanGarion · 08-19-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

There must be some people out there...

No, since I could probably find a copy to download off bit-torrent or something instead of paying for it...

sovereignstar · 08-19-2010, 03:52 PM

A dig at TCY I'm guessing. Would you pay 20 bucks for a 9-year old movie?

Chubby · 08-19-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wishbone

I've bought Super Tecmo Bowl for the DS And Xbox360, so I guess I have to say yes...

PC game!

I've gotten NES and SNES games but wouldn't drop the loot for a PC game.

GrantDawg · 08-19-2010, 03:57 PM

I would if it were good enough, but I wouldn't pay 20 bucks for a 9 year old console game. *shrug*

MrBug708 · 08-19-2010, 04:03 PM

I'd pay 20 dollars for a copy of FOFC 2

Mustang · 08-19-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

http://cgi.ebay.com/Third-Reich-WIN-...eo_Games_Games

That is way agressive. Items that were $60-$70 didn't sell. I image $40 is probably closer to the mark. Just because someone lists something for a price, doesn't mean it historically sells for that price.

There is a huge difference in 'would you buy' compared to 'would someone buy'. There are tons of games that I wouldn't personally buy for the price I sell them at, but I will gladly sell them at that price.

I laugh at people that won't sell something because they wouldn't buy it. Who the hell cares what you would do, if there is a market out there, then there is a market out there. What you are willing to spend is irrelevant. (Although, the reverse is also true.. just because you think an items is worthwhile and you are willing to spend X doesn't mean someone else will)

Items that people might have laying around that are decent is the 93' Doom (last one sold at $300), Ultima 7 or 9 (around $70) and Quest for Glory I

Jughead Spock · 08-19-2010, 04:05 PM

I just picked up the Starcraft battlechest (again) a week ago or so for $20. So yep.

Mustang · 08-19-2010, 04:15 PM

In case anyone is curious, the most expensive pc game in the last 90 days that has sold on Ebay that I see is an original unopened WoW Collector's Edition set that sold for $2,949

Schmidty · 08-19-2010, 04:18 PM

I don't go looking to find old stuff free because downloading torrent stuff scares me. I don't even know where I'd look, or what program people use for it.

It would be cool to find Diablo 2 for free though, but I doubt I could find it.

Ksyrup · 08-19-2010, 04:19 PM

About 4-5 years ago I would have paid $20 for a Windows version of the original Colonization, but I found it for free.

Passacaglia · 08-19-2010, 04:21 PM

I could see it happening.

Comey · 08-19-2010, 04:26 PM

High Heat 2001...mos def.

Ben E Lou · 08-19-2010, 04:53 PM

I did a couple of weeks or so ago to play around with 6.3 TCY importing. 20 bucks isn't worth the amount of my time it would have taken to find the Order ID and/or write E-license and wait for a response.

SackAttack · 08-19-2010, 04:56 PM

Depends on the game and what I'm getting with it. Some games, the manual that comes with them would be worth paying $20 for a hard copy over buying the game for, like...$5 on Steam.

wade moore · 08-19-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

I did a couple of weeks or so ago to play around with 6.3 TCY importing. 20 bucks isn't worth the amount of my time it would have taken to find the Order ID and/or write E-license and wait for a response.

I have TCY on disc

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Ben E Lou · 08-19-2010, 05:09 PM

I probably do, too. 20 bucks isn't worth the time spent finding it either. It is probably in my garage in a box with a bunch of other old games.

Chubby · 08-19-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

I probably do, too. 20 bucks isn't worth the time spent finding it either. It is probably in my garage in a box with a bunch of other old games.

bingo

I too have it on CD and free isn't worth my time to dig it out either

wade moore · 08-19-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

I probably do, too. 20 bucks isn't worth the time spent finding it either. It is probably in my garage in a box with a bunch of other old games.

Yeah, I happen to know where mine is - one of a very small number of games I kept that I had on disc.

PackerFanatic · 08-19-2010, 08:12 PM

I spent way more than I care to admit on Earthbound a few years back for the SNES...but the game is a god damn classic. You'd do it too!

NorvTurnerOverdrive · 08-19-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

I probably do, too. 20 bucks isn't worth the time spent finding it either. It is probably in my garage in a box with a bunch of other old games.

this is a man who will scour the deepest crevices of code to figure out how a game works but can't be bothered to look for said game in his garage.

DaddyTorgo · 08-19-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NorvTurnerOverdrive

this is a man who will scour the deepest crevices of code to figure out how a game works but can't be bothered to look for said game in his garage.

winner

tarcone · 08-19-2010, 08:38 PM

I paid $50 for Sid Meiers Pirates!Gold! a few years ago. Then I had to find an old sega, which I bought for about $10.
The Pirates game was only $50 because it didnt have the map. If it had the map it was $100.

Marc Vaughan · 08-19-2010, 08:40 PM

I voted yes because I have done several times - for games which have special meaning or remembrances to me, they tend to either be games I've worked upon and haven't got a copy of for some reason or strategy games which stand the test of time (Master of Magic for instance).

DaddyTorgo · 08-19-2010, 08:43 PM

i would...yeah. depends on the game though obviously

PineTar · 08-19-2010, 08:45 PM

7 year old pc game on e-bay. Current leading bid is $25

NASCAR Racing: 2003 Season (PC Games, 2003) - eBay (item 180548400849 end time Aug-22-10 00:34:01 PDT)

Ben E Lou · 08-19-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NorvTurnerOverdrive

this is a man who will scour the deepest crevices of code to figure out how a game works but can't be bothered to look for said game in his garage.

If I could pay JG $20 (or $50 or $100) for the info I glean in testing, I'd certainly do that before any testing. It's all about the opportunity cost.

Daimyo · 08-19-2010, 09:06 PM

I'm pretty sure I'm going to rebuy the Starcraft battlechest (for like the third time) when I finish playing through Starcraft 2.

FBPro · 08-19-2010, 09:17 PM

MVP 2005 for PC always brings a decent price.

cuervo72 · 08-19-2010, 10:36 PM

SMAC is older than that, right? I would for that, probably (and even may have...hrm, I should find that disk).

Maple Leafs · 08-20-2010, 08:39 AM

There are plenty of 20+ year old games I played as a kid that, if they were available and working today, I'd pay way more than $20 for.

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08-19-2010, 03:30 PM	#3
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08-19-2010, 03:45 PM	#6
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08-19-2010, 04:15 PM	#15
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08-19-2010, 04:18 PM	#16
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I don't go looking to find old stuff free because downloading torrent stuff scares me. I don't even know where I'd look, or what program people use for it. It would be cool to find Diablo 2 for free though, but I doubt I could find it. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

08-19-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
Ryan S Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, England	I remember seeing Final Fantasy 7 for the PS1 on ebay for almost $50 a year or so ago, shortly before it was sold as a classic on the Playstation Network.

08-19-2010, 03:31 PM	#4
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	PC game no, but for instance if I found FF3 on the SNES for $20 somewhere, I'd jump on it right away.

08-19-2010, 03:38 PM	#5
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	If I could find Secret of Mana for 20 bucks, I'd buy it. I paid 20 dollars with shipping for the original colonization about 4 years ago

08-19-2010, 03:49 PM	#7
wishbone High School JV Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hillsboro OR	I've bought Super Tecmo Bowl for the DS And Xbox360, so I guess I have to say yes...

08-19-2010, 03:52 PM	#9
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	A dig at TCY I'm guessing. Would you pay 20 bucks for a 9-year old movie?

08-19-2010, 03:57 PM	#11
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	I would if it were good enough, but I wouldn't pay 20 bucks for a 9 year old console game. shrug

08-19-2010, 04:03 PM	#12
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I'd pay 20 dollars for a copy of FOFC 2

08-19-2010, 04:05 PM	#14
Jughead Spock High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lowcountry, SC	I just picked up the Starcraft battlechest (again) a week ago or so for $20. So yep.

08-19-2010, 04:19 PM	#17
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	About 4-5 years ago I would have paid $20 for a Windows version of the original Colonization, but I found it for free. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 08-19-2010 at 04:19 PM.

08-19-2010, 04:21 PM	#18
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I could see it happening.

08-19-2010, 04:26 PM	#19
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	High Heat 2001...mos def. __________________ Last edited by Comey : 08-19-2010 at 04:26 PM.

08-19-2010, 04:53 PM	#20
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I did a couple of weeks or so ago to play around with 6.3 TCY importing. 20 bucks isn't worth the amount of my time it would have taken to find the Order ID and/or write E-license and wait for a response. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

08-19-2010, 04:56 PM	#21
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Depends on the game and what I'm getting with it. Some games, the manual that comes with them would be worth paying $20 for a hard copy over buying the game for, like...$5 on Steam.

08-19-2010, 05:09 PM	#23
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I probably do, too. 20 bucks isn't worth the time spent finding it either. It is probably in my garage in a box with a bunch of other old games. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

08-19-2010, 08:12 PM	#26
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08-19-2010, 08:38 PM	#29
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I paid $50 for Sid Meiers Pirates!Gold! a few years ago. Then I had to find an old sega, which I bought for about $10. The Pirates game was only $50 because it didnt have the map. If it had the map it was $100.

08-19-2010, 08:40 PM	#30
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	I voted yes because I have done several times - for games which have special meaning or remembrances to me, they tend to either be games I've worked upon and haven't got a copy of for some reason or strategy games which stand the test of time (Master of Magic for instance).

08-19-2010, 08:43 PM	#31
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i would...yeah. depends on the game though obviously __________________ Get bent whoever hacked my pw and changed my signature.

08-19-2010, 08:45 PM	#32
PineTar High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000	7 year old pc game on e-bay. Current leading bid is $25 NASCAR Racing: 2003 Season (PC Games, 2003) - eBay (item 180548400849 end time Aug-22-10 00:34:01 PDT)

08-19-2010, 09:06 PM	#34
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	I'm pretty sure I'm going to rebuy the Starcraft battlechest (for like the third time) when I finish playing through Starcraft 2.

08-19-2010, 09:17 PM	#35
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08-19-2010, 10:36 PM	#36
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	SMAC is older than that, right? I would for that, probably (and even may have...hrm, I should find that disk). __________________ null

08-20-2010, 08:39 AM	#37
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	There are plenty of 20+ year old games I played as a kid that, if they were available and working today, I'd pay way more than $20 for. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

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