Post by vortex on Sept 15, 2009 17:55:22 GMT 2
Ok Im tired, im worn out..
physically and emotionally - I spent the day stressing over my final game I was sitting at 59/60 for a few weeks, so close to the mark, then one came up on ebay recently.. perhaps you all might have seen it?
A Boxed Cystal screen Balloon flight. - Its all I needed to complete my collection.. As a close friend of mine said " You have to buy them all at some stage " - Thanks shane ! LOL
I have been spending the day trying to Break aris's highscore of 860 on the mario bros widescreen ( photo's of that to come when im not emotionally wrecked ! ) and im so tired I cant even remember the exact code..
Finally I did it tho. 805 GBP later I won the bid ( i was prepared to spend 1350 gbp for it just to secure the last one.. lucky I didnt have to im not made of money!!!! I also collect other vintage game consoles so game and watch although is a passion its not the only thing I collect.
I havent taken any photo's as yet I dont have the game infact i havent even put the money into my paypal account - I just won the bid no more than 10 miniutes ago, but had to announce it to the G&W world!
I did it friends.. 60 / 60 for the record I wanted to save some money and jsut do them loose. I said to someone early on in the piece " A complete 60/60 is still worth a lot in 30 years time whether it has boxes or not! " Obviously we cant all compete with Devsters AMAZIGIN fuckn colleciton.. ! good on you man!
For the record I have 5 boxed includeing Crystal screen balloon flight. - I just didnt see any come up in over 5 months.
Stats?
Time frame? Took me 10 months there abouts.
Amount Spent? umm .. Next?
Doubles? Yeah a few..
Any with bleeding? 3...
Cheapest ? Fireattack.. 8 pounds.
Most expensive. : Balloon flight Crystal screen 805
Plans for the future? : Sell off the doubles and get rid of the 3 bleeding ones.
Want to collect any more? Maybe a carton
Anything unique? I got a reproduction catalogue from hobbymodel !
heheh it only cost my 9 pounds or so.. looks cool !
Memories as a kid? Playing donkey kong on a road trip.
Thanks guys.. You have all been an inspiration
Special; thanks to SHane and aris and Devster for inspiration.
Its finally over - once I get them all in my possession photos will come. ( maybe 2 weeks i would imagine. )
Cheers boys.
time to get back to normality . Im glad to join the 60 club