Wasn't sure where to post this. Initial thought was the Marketplace, but, as I am not the seller and have NO AFFILIATION with this store, that didn't seem appropriate. As a result, it's here in General Gaming. Mods, please move if you think it would be better elsewhere. Short version: Think Geek is selling BNIB, NOS US DC units for $100 with free shipping to the US. http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/ba52/ -hl718
arghhh They had these before, and they always get them in stock whenever I am out of money. I may just have to set $100 aside and wait for the next lot.
does anyone know if they are charging the shipping? and if yes how much is it usually 4 heavy stuff like dreamcast?
I know there were reports that a handful of units from the original sale didn't appear to be new, but according to all the gamer blogs TG stepped up to the plate and made it right as soon as it was made aware. Generally it's considered to be a reputable retailer, and if I didn't already have a backup DC, I'd probably be considering one myself. http://www.37signals.com/svn/posts/...ing-advantage-of-you-guys-so-why-would-we-try http://www.destructoid.com/thinkgeek-issues-apology-responds-to-old-dreamcast-debacle-132790.phtml How a company handles a screw-up says worlds about its quality. -hl718
For some reason, Dreamcasts are really plentiful here in the Southeast US. Besides my main three units (one each of a US, EU, and JPN-region console) I must have six backup Dreamcasts, including a nice black Sega Sports edition. I keep seeing these for $10 in thrift shops, or I pick them up nearly for free as part of large lots. I get them in faster than I can give them away. One problem I have is that controllers are scarce, and so are video or RF cables. I frequently get these things as the core unit only, with no other parts (and no way for the seller to test if the thing works.)
Assembler, ThinkGeek rectified the situation. Also, if you go to their site NOW... Dear Retro Gaming Enthusiasts These Dreamcasts come from surplus stock sitting around in a warehouse in California. We do our best to make sure that each Dreamcast is new and unopened. However if you find yours to be in less than pristine condition, please notify us immediately and we will provide you with a replacement unit. it wasn't them lying, they had a few units that were not new get sent out.
Well these are new. Here some pics from the thinkgeek DC's. Looks like they have sports packs, normal packs and probably others aswell. You can't buy a specific typ
