Here are just some of the things you should keep an eye out for on your next thrifting adventure.
There are endless copies ofKinect AdventureandFIFA 14out there, but occasionally youll spot some good stuff too.
Just verify youre not taken for a ride on the price.
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We recommend having a quick search on eBay to seewhat prices such items have sold for in the past.
This is especially true when the cartridges may not work at all.
Even though Nintendo shifted a lot of Wii consoles, Ive still never seen a cheaper console.
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This is especially true with less reliable hardware, like the N64 controller and its notorious analog stick.
Sometimes youll see memory cards and other accessories too.
Assuming the memory hasnt gone bad, those save files still exist.
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No, I havent used it yet (but Im sure I will someday).
Remember that these items are sold untested.
Dont get carried away and pay over the odds to avoid disappointment.
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Unfortunately, many caught wind of this and the price of CRT monitors skyrocketed.
For thrift stores, this isnt necessarily always the case.
CRT televisions and monitors are bulky and heavy.
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Thrift store pricing should better reflect the need to sell rather than cash in on the trend.
These displays are great for old PC builds and retro consoles.
Old PC buildsneed old PC parts, and thrift stores can help with that.
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You might find an old graphics card, cooler, optical drive, or some fans.
You definitely shouldnt pick up an old power supply unit, we recommend buying only new PSUs.
Radio cassette players, Walkmans, and Discmans arent uncommon either.
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Cameras and Lenses
Did you know that those chunky late 2000s digital cameras areall the rage again?
These pure photography devices are desirable for their lack of notifications and in-app purchases.
Theyre also very common in thrift stores, and usually quite affordable.
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I hear the kids love posting their grainy snaps on the gram.
Theres also something fun about the challenge of giving an old piece of glass a new life.
Ive been lucky in this regard, but Im a bit of a weirdo.
More importantly, enough time has passed for Blu-rays to start showing up in thrift stores.
DVDs are even cheaper and more abundant.
When you donate to a thrift store, youre also showing your support.
