teh "what did you buy today"-thread

[Mathius]

The US SSC3 sleeve has two holes in it and that is the actual case you have there (but without the front cover).  I could never get the holes to line up with the tabs.  The way my SSC3 came from the factory is with the long end of the sleeve (with the holes) tucked underneath the crevice to the left and the tabs just holding the right side in. So that's how I store all my HuCards that come in such cases.

That's strange. I've never had that problem. 

[Joe Redifer]

It actually works out pretty well, I find.  Here's some pics of how I do it:


I have the long part of the sleeve on top and to the left.  I have all my HuCard sleeves oriented this way.


The card inserted into the special case.  Long part gets tucked under in the left side.  It doesn't bunch up.  The right side goes under the tabs.


One of the reasons I like this method is that it's really easy to insert and remove the card like shown with one or two fingers (if the thumb counts as a finger).  There's nothing forced either when it goes in or comes out (this is starting to sound sexay).  There's no holes to worry about lining up.  And the card is definitely not going to fall out of the case even if you shake it while it's open.  Though I imagine if you shook it hard enough it might come out.

EDIT:  I accidentally a word.

[FiftyQuid]

Nice find, fifty. I'm pretty sure all NA 3.0 cards are bilingual.

It sort of found me.  I've never seen a NA 3.0 card so I wasn't sure.  What do you guys in the USA say when you see french on the back?  I'm guessing something like, "What the hell is that doing on there?"  

[EDIT] @ Joe Redifer - That actually looks easier.  I would definitely use this method.

[turboswimbz]

It sort of found me.  I've never seen a NA 3.0 card so I wasn't sure.  What do you guys in the USA say when you see french on the back?  I'm guessing something like, "What the hell is that doing on there?" 

Idk about everyone else here in the US, But say 10 - 15 - 20 years ago, most items like electronics, other consumer goods, My family would buy would have english/french, now-a-days it's english/spanish, so when I see the french now I say WOW, this is old or WOW, look at this it's like the way NA stuff use to be.

[Mathius]

I *believe* the Turbo items that contain French are Canadian releases.

[BigusSchmuck]

I think I got a pretty good complete minus the cardboard box parasol stars:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300767721958?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
At least its better than what I have been seeing them go... Might have to either raffle my loosey or sell it cheap.

[Mishran]

Got me a Metal Slug 4 MVS kit in the mail today. I know people have talked down on the game, but I personally enjoy playing it. Can't beat the first 4(1,2,3,X) gameplay wise, but it has some good qualities. I have no complaints.

[TR0N]

Nice find on the Lunars. I have those in my crosshairs right now, but I'm not paying eBay prices for them.

I just picked up skullkeep for sega cd and space harrier for SMS.

Sadly i got both lunars from evilbay    Not like i had a choice i couldn't find them both locally any ways.

[esteban]

I few things I bought this summer.

The DP pinball games are too good. The Necronomicon intro is so WTF?, but still bad ass!

I just watched this. Simply brilliant.

[VenomMacbeth]

Got these in the mail today:

[turboswimbz]

Shopping spree had $250

so since thursday I've snaged these.  Sidearms IC $10 / Legendary Axe IC $20 had to buy this at 20 to get the splatterhouse / Splatterhouse IC $20 / Ninja Spirit CIB for $24 / PC Duo for $120 / Ys book 1/2 IC for $37 + shipping.

$250 budget gone .  .  .
Not all great deals but decent.

[Digi.k]

some wii games

[bob]

Picked up NES contra, Castlevania 3, and kid Icarus for $2 a pop at a thrift store.

[Mathius]

Picked up NES contra, Castlevania 3, and kid Icarus for $2 a pop at a thrift store.

Castlevania III and Contra are going for far more in the brick and mortar shops. You got a good deal.

[storino03]

Rayman (sega saturn) free in a trade. Traded Kirby's Air Ride (game cube).
Mario/Luigi zipper lunchbox: free.

Zelda Four Swords Adventure Black Label/Complete: $15
Criticom PS1 Longbox: $3.00

Ultimate Unauthorized Nintendo Game Strategies (Vol 2): $3.00
Sony Trinitron (Flat Panel) TV at Goodwill: $3.50

Also got the 2012 Square Enix Ultimate Rewards. Decent stuff:

Lanyard, License Plate cover, Mousepad, FF4 Art Plate.