So I took a chance and went to a Goodwill today, and the trip was very pleasant. Even though this particular Goodwill did not have any game systems, they had a bunch of Games for Windows games. For $6.99, they had Viva Pinata, Gears of Wars, Sim City 4, Ages of Empires 3, and The Sims 2. I don't know if Microsoft donated a bunch of games recently, but there were like 30 like new Viva Pinatas and other games.
I have always wanted to pick up a copy of Viva Pinata, but since I do not have a 360 I was out of luck until recently. Sadly buying a new copy at Best Buy is around $39.99, so when I saw this for only $6.99 I totally was all over it. So now I am a proud owner of Viva Pinata, and I can't wait to install the game and try it out! Needless to say, my experience with Goodwill was awesome, and I will definitely try out other stores to see what other small treasures they have. I highly recommend anyone to at least stop by a local Goodwill to see what hidden gems you can find.
I'm infinitely fascinated by the diverse findings of items in poor and rich neighborhood thrift shops. If I go to crack town I can find Atari games for a buck. If I go uptown I can't find shit.
Good Will has a deal with Target that they give Goodwill their old/abandoned/not selling merchandise, Target is really quick to clearance out PC games so I am willing to bet that the majority of the PC games there was old Target merchandise
Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?
Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!
Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press living the dream since March 16, 2006
Last week I ate 60 pizza rolls and did laps inside a collage science building on a wheelchair.
My name is also Mike as well.
Last time I went to a Goodwill, I picked up an NES for $15 and Half-Life and Hexen for a buck each.
I'm infinitely fascinated by the diverse findings of items in poor and rich neighborhood thrift shops. If I go to crack town I can find Atari games for a buck. If I go uptown I can't find shit.
Good Will has a deal with Target that they give Goodwill their old/abandoned/not selling merchandise, Target is really quick to clearance out PC games so I am willing to bet that the majority of the PC games there was old Target merchandise
Also, my good will is never magical
That's it, I'm going the the nearest Salvo's to go treasure hunting.
I need to go check if the Goodwill in my neighborhood is still there...
Nice find!
the closest I ever found there was a genesis copy of madden 95, and nba jam
Awesome! I'm glad that came away from the experience with happiness and treasure!