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Selling all my stuff sucks.
JonDarkwood | 10:29 PM on 05.26.2009 29 comments


So I can't find a job, and Wall Street has devoured my $10,000 in investments. Okay, so they're in mutual funds, so they'll come back. Just not as long as I actually need them.

Well, it really isn't all that bad. I've reduced my video game collection to a few handfuls of games that I really love. What it comes down to is that it's impossible to find a job, so I've decided to move out of my apartment and travel around some while I start freelance writing to cover my expenses. Being able to move around is going to be awesome, I'm sure. Downsizing to prepare for that has paid my bills easily. Now i'm getting down to the stuff I'm actually a little bit attached to, but don't really feel like I can hold on to anymore.

It looks like this could benefit some of you, so here's a heads up on some of the things I'm getting rid of that you gamers might be particularly interested in. I would really like to find a good place for this stuff to go, where I'm sure it will be appreciated and taken care of, so the first place I thought to post was here at Destructoid. Definitely PM me on the forums { edit: the forums are down right now, e-mail jondarkwood@gmail.com instead } if you're interested in any of this stuff (even the stuff already on eBay... It's just up just in case, but I can pull the auction if I work something out with someone). :)


These came from 7Eleven convenience stores back in the day. I believe there were only four in the set.

Stuff currently looking for a good home

Stuff I'm ditching on eBay (including a few of the same things already listed)







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JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:10
JonDarkwood
Oh god, what happened to my avatar? Now I have to dig up the original to fix that.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:10
Monodi
Fffffffffffffffuck I WANT that GBASP

Also {{{{{}}}}}

Missed ya bud
HydroTonix's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:15
HydroTonix
...while I start freelance writing to cover my expenses.

Doesn't freelance writing mean that you are doing it for free?
JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:19
JonDarkwood
No, it means I'm not working for one company, instead I'm doing work for clients who don't have permanent writing staff. Most magazine writers are freelancers, as are the kinds of writers who do things like desktop publishing for businesses.

Oh, the forums died so I added my e-mail address if anyone cares about this stuff.
FinnE's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:21
FinnE
@hydrotonix not necessarily. I'm a freelance videographer and I get paid. quite a bit actually. also, to the author of the blog: what kinda writing do you do?
ChronosWing's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:22
ChronosWing
I want that logitech wireless ps2 controller... E-Mail sent, name your price sir.
JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:24
JonDarkwood
@MONODI Oh hey! Someone remembers who I am.

I'm looking forward to the day I have time to play games regularly again... I realize now it's not going to be like it was in college or high school where I just play whenever. I'm probably going to have to set aside time just for playing games every week.
Rucksack's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:24
Rucksack
@Hydrotonix

The opposite actually, he'll be writing for profit but simply not for one organization/blog/magazine. In short, he'll be shopping his writing around and looking for buyers or individual commissions.
JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:29
JonDarkwood
Fortunately I just got a tip for a technical writing job in the research center at the local university, from someone who works there, and it's part time so if I land that job I can pay the bills while kicking off my freelancing efforts.

I always said I'd sell everything I own before I would get a real job. Now it's looking less like a joke and more like a self fulfilling prophecy. ha.
JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:32
JonDarkwood
@Finne I'm going to try as many kinds of writing as I can for now and see what I can enjoy and what sells. I'm developing an article on a laptop orchestra the music technology department is developing here. I'm also getting in touch with local businesses to see what kinds of services they need. So I'm really trying to learn the business across the board.
Rifter01's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:40
Rifter01
Best of luck to you!
IronPikeman's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:43
IronPikeman
I want your Yoshi to complete my set...lol

There was another in the set, but he seems to be hard to find, Toad.
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:44
smurfee mcgee
I used to have those plushie things. I ordered them from some kind of Nintendo Catalog with points.
I'll ask a couple of people I know to take a looksie at your stuff.
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:57
Y0j1mb0
No cool ass T shirts? :(
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 23:59
Puppy Licks
Glad to hear you taking it all in stride, but still it's sucks that you have to sell all your stuff. Hope things work out for ya man.
RiotMonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 00:13
RiotMonster
Sorry to hear about your current financial situations.

I am recently unemployed too.. and I'm broke but will happily take any donations of whatever junk you need to get rid of... Especially, plushes!! :3
CaptainBlue's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 00:23
CaptainBlue
Sent you an email :[
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 00:29
Chris Carter
If you have any PS2 action games, respond to this comment, I'll email you...and buy them.
kalidanthepalidan's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 00:31
kalidanthepalidan
Good luck man...it's tough out there no matter your profession.
ChronosWing's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 00:32
ChronosWing
This blog really reminded me of this clip.
JLanphear's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 00:49
JLanphear
E-mail sent.

Good luck to you man. I'm a freelance designer myself (TOUGH business, damn) and I know how rough it can get. Just keep your chin up and always look towards the brighter side. :)
AgentBBJ's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 01:35
AgentBBJ
That sucks. When I first lost my job. I had to find stuff to sell. The Wii was the first to go for me and then came some of my Xbox 360 games. Sometimes we need the money more than the games.

On another note, you could sell your body? I was to fat to do that.
Artemus's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 04:18
Artemus
Tough times, man.
Tough times don't last, tough people do.
You really take great care of your stuff!
That classic Game Boy and NES style Game Boy Advance SP look to be in perfect condition.
I've always wanted that NES style Game Boy Advance SP.
Good luck, man. I know how difficult it can be to part ways with material things. Take care. =)
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 06:39
RonBurgandy2010
How much you want for Kung Fu Hustle, the GBA games, and the old-school Game Boy?



This doesn't mean I'm buying anything, I'm very cheap and am soon to be quite poor (new TV).
nebones's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 07:22
nebones
Good luck!
akumaserge's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 13:00
akumaserge
Oh man, I know your struggle. The job market sucks and I've been getting by selling my video games. Now I'm down to 1 DS game, 1 ps3 game, 1 wii game... and a bunch of ps1 games which I doubt I'm gonna sell.
de BLOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/27/2009 14:29
de BLOO
I have good news.
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