Rarity of N64 Blockbuster Exclusives and Rentals
I've done a little research on this but I don't know everything about the Blockbuster Exclusive games and former rentals for Nintendo 64. Are the exclusive games actually rarer than we think? Are the rentals in short supply as well as a result? While being rented, I'm sure some people either kept them, lost them, threw them away if they didn't work, or returned them broken which in turn may have eventually been thrown in the trash anyway. Or is this all just speculation? I would like to know your opinions.
Also, Micro-64 put together a wonderful article on Blockbuster rentals. Here is the link:
http://www.micro-64.com/features/blockbusterrentals.shtml
Also, Micro-64 put together a wonderful article on Blockbuster rentals. Here is the link:
http://www.micro-64.com/features/blockbusterrentals.shtml
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I think its all speculation. I've run into so many copies of Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, its not even funny. Also, I've seen quite a few Sculptors Cut and Beast Wars for sale locally before, overpriced of course. I think its just people hoarding all the copies creating a fake demand. Just look at what happened with Sculptors Cut a few years ago. Someone bought every copy on Ebay and Amazon, and then relissted them all one by one at double the price thus causing a price spike. I wouldn't be surprised if some is doing the same with the other BB rental only games.
Well, Indiana Jones, yes I can understand...I actually picked one up the other day at a small cd game store. But Sculptors Cut and Beast Wars in the wild? Theres no way. Its hard enough finding stores now that even sell a few N64 games...all the stores I've visited are generally sold out. I can understand maybe 10 years ago when Blockbuster was still around. But there is no way that you would find those titles in the wild today. You'd have to be pretty lucky.
Indiana jones was sold on the Lucas arts website so it wasn't rental exclusive.
True. That's why I included Exclusives AND Rentals in the title...
Compared to the rest of the N64 library, some of the titles perceived as rental exclusives whether correctly or not (especially Sculptor's Cut, Beast Wars, and ISS2000) are indeed more difficult to find. That being said, I've found every one of these numerous times in the wild and I do not consider any of them to be rare. Any one of them can be had at any time on EBay or Amazon.
Well, I would like to know where, because the rarest one (of all the N64 collection) I have found so far in the wild was Super Bowling, and that is in the boons of Indiana. I haven't seen any of the other rarer N64 games in the wild other than that one.
I think its all speculation. I've run into so many copies of Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, its not even funny. Also, I've seen quite a few Sculptors Cut and Beast Wars for sale locally before, overpriced of course. I think its just people hoarding all the copies creating a fake demand. Just look at what happened with Sculptors Cut a few years ago. Someone bought every copy on Ebay and Amazon, and then relissted them all one by one at double the price thus causing a price spike. I wouldn't be surprised if some is doing the same with the other BB rental only games.
agreed.
also nothing was ever just a blockbuster rental. my first copy of sculptors cut came from a small time local rental shop that was owned by the father of a buddy of mine. and even if blockbuster exclusives were a thing there were 9000 of those stores and they would definitly keep more than one copy per store so the lowest possible estimate for sculptors cut would be 18000 presuming 2 copies per store. youd be insane to think blockbuster would only have one copy of a game that was supposedly made just for blockbuster.
I think its all speculation. I've run into so many copies of Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, its not even funny. Also, I've seen quite a few Sculptors Cut and Beast Wars for sale locally before, overpriced of course. I think its just people hoarding all the copies creating a fake demand. Just look at what happened with Sculptors Cut a few years ago. Someone bought every copy on Ebay and Amazon, and then relissted them all one by one at double the price thus causing a price spike. I wouldn't be surprised if some is doing the same with the other BB rental only games.
agreed.
also nothing was ever just a blockbuster rental. my first copy of sculptors cut came from a small time local rental shop that was owned by the father of a buddy of mine. and even if blockbuster exclusives were a thing there were 9000 of those stores and they would definitly keep more than one copy per store so the lowest possible estimate for sculptors cut would be 18000 presuming 2 copies per store. youd be insane to think blockbuster would only have one copy of a game that was supposedly made just for blockbuster.
Who ever said there was just one copy per store?
I think its all speculation. I've run into so many copies of Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, its not even funny. Also, I've seen quite a few Sculptors Cut and Beast Wars for sale locally before, overpriced of course. I think its just people hoarding all the copies creating a fake demand. Just look at what happened with Sculptors Cut a few years ago. Someone bought every copy on Ebay and Amazon, and then relissted them all one by one at double the price thus causing a price spike. I wouldn't be surprised if some is doing the same with the other BB rental only games.
Well, Indiana Jones, yes I can understand...I actually picked one up the other day at a small cd game store. But Sculptors Cut and Beast Wars in the wild? Theres no way. Its hard enough finding stores now that even sell a few N64 games...all the stores I've visited are generally sold out. I can understand maybe 10 years ago when Blockbuster was still around. But there is no way that you would find those titles in the wild today. You'd have to be pretty lucky.
You have to have faith man I pick all kinds of odd stuff locally. Recently a sharp nes game tv a lot rarer then any bb exclusive
I think its all speculation. I've run into so many copies of Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, its not even funny. Also, I've seen quite a few Sculptors Cut and Beast Wars for sale locally before, overpriced of course. I think its just people hoarding all the copies creating a fake demand. Just look at what happened with Sculptors Cut a few years ago. Someone bought every copy on Ebay and Amazon, and then relissted them all one by one at double the price thus causing a price spike. I wouldn't be surprised if some is doing the same with the other BB rental only games.
agreed.
also nothing was ever just a blockbuster rental. my first copy of sculptors cut came from a small time local rental shop that was owned by the father of a buddy of mine. and even if blockbuster exclusives were a thing there were 9000 of those stores and they would definitly keep more than one copy per store so the lowest possible estimate for sculptors cut would be 18000 presuming 2 copies per store. youd be insane to think blockbuster would only have one copy of a game that was supposedly made just for blockbuster.
Who ever said there was just one copy per store?
nobody, its a way of exargurating the point that 18000 is a low estimate for sculptors cut. its like when a tv comercial comes on and they say "youd be crazy to pass on these deals." its a figure of speach.
1)Is rarity evaluated by (a) how few copies are in the print run (b) the ratio between a smaller print run and the average print run or (c) a variable that i have not mentioned
2) Are there any know print runs to games, exclusive or otherwise?
Expensive/overpriced =\= rare
MACS rifle? Thats rare.
I don't think any of them are too rare, coming from someone with 2 CIB sculptor cuts, 5 CIB Super Bowlings (1 Sealed), 3 CIB Stunt Racers 1 CB, 3 CIB Beast Wars, 2 CIB second attacks + 1 manual, 2 CIB ISSS 2000, 2 CIB Jones + 1 IB
How many years ago did you buy these?
In the grand scheme, you are likely one of a few who have this many, and even you only have 2 copies of some of these titles..
I think its all speculation. I've run into so many copies of Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, its not even funny. Also, I've seen quite a few Sculptors Cut and Beast Wars for sale locally before, overpriced of course. I think its just people hoarding all the copies creating a fake demand. Just look at what happened with Sculptors Cut a few years ago. Someone bought every copy on Ebay and Amazon, and then relissted them all one by one at double the price thus causing a price spike. I wouldn't be surprised if some is doing the same with the other BB rental only games.
Well, Indiana Jones, yes I can understand...I actually picked one up the other day at a small cd game store. But Sculptors Cut and Beast Wars in the wild? Theres no way. Its hard enough finding stores now that even sell a few N64 games...all the stores I've visited are generally sold out. I can understand maybe 10 years ago when Blockbuster was still around. But there is no way that you would find those titles in the wild today. You'd have to be pretty lucky.
Actually back in the day I found multiple copies of Beast Wars (10-15) at a local chain throughout Texas, Arkansas, & Louisiana. The same goes for Indiana Jones. Again this is around 2010 to 2013, but I still don't think its up there with SC. Maybe found 1 or 2 of those. Might be a regional thing though.
I don't think any of them are too rare, coming from someone with 2 CIB sculptor cuts, 5 CIB Super Bowlings (1 Sealed), 3 CIB Stunt Racers 1 CB, 3 CIB Beast Wars, 2 CIB second attacks + 1 manual, 2 CIB ISSS 2000, 2 CIB Jones + 1 IB
I totally forgot i left my copies of all those at your place. What a dumny! Ill be up Saturday to pick them up.
Thanks!
I don't think any of them are too rare, coming from someone with 2 CIB sculptor cuts, 5 CIB Super Bowlings (1 Sealed), 3 CIB Stunt Racers 1 CB, 3 CIB Beast Wars, 2 CIB second attacks + 1 manual, 2 CIB ISSS 2000, 2 CIB Jones + 1 IB
I totally forgot i left my copies of all those at your place. What a dumny! Ill be up Saturday to pick them up.
Thanks!
Bring the beer, I got the BBQ
I don't think any of them are too rare, coming from someone with 2 CIB sculptor cuts, 5 CIB Super Bowlings (1 Sealed), 3 CIB Stunt Racers 1 CB, 3 CIB Beast Wars, 2 CIB second attacks + 1 manual, 2 CIB ISSS 2000, 2 CIB Jones + 1 IB
How many years ago did you buy these? In the grand scheme, you are likely one of a few who have this many, and even you only have 2 copies of some of these titles..
Over 8 years? Got most in bundles or found locally except for a select few. I've seen at least one collection with tons of beast wars and jones, can't remember if there were others.
I'm down to 2 manuals for a cib n64 collection.
Sculpters cut
chameleon twist
Somebody just made a run on stunt racer carts. Wasn't me I promise, but I'd think it's funny if this thread specifically is the reason.
I don't think so. There was a 160 SR cart sale recently and that's what caused the run I'm sure.
About hoarding, I know someone that bought a LOT of those Razor Scooter games years ago hoping to inflate the price of it. Didnt work.
Gotta go big or go home
As in, buy ALL of the carts. If I was worth 8 figures I'd probably do something like that. Buy up 2,000 carts of Cutthroat Island and Stargate just to see.