Official Video Game Trader Magazine and Price Guide Thread

[Nathan Dunsmore]

This listing was pre-approved by a forum moderator on October 4th, 2014.

You can promote in either 'Classic Sega Discussion' or 'Gaming'. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
- George

Welcome to the official Video Game Trader Magazine and Price Guide thread.

All future updates about the magazine will be posted here.

Video Game Trader #30 is now available in digital and print on demand.



This 58 page issue includes:

Homebrew Reviews: Match 5 (Intellivision) and Wildlife! (Odyssey2)
How to Form a Local Game Club
Interview with Matt Harmon of It Came From the Desert
Exclusive Excerpts from The 100 Greatest Console Video Games, 1977-1987 by Brett Weiss
Press Start Comic
Full Retro Video Game Price Guide

For more information, please visit http://www.vgtradermag.com. You can also visit http://www.facebook.com/VGTMag to find out how to win a free print copy of issue #30.

[crackdude]

humm..okay.. welcome to the forums :D

[Mengels7]

You're going to make your first post an advertisement for your magazine? Kinda sleazy dude. Obvious that you're only here to gain business from us. Bleh.

[George]

I agree with Mengels, tho it isn't against the rules to do but I understand how he feels on the topic. I'll let the thread stand for now and see how it goes.

[Nathan Dunsmore]

Though I was granted permission by a moderator (George) prior to posting this, Mengels7 is right, I should have taken the time to introduce myself properly. I'll introduce myself in the appropriate forum whether the damage has already been done or not. Apologies to those of you who I may have upset.

However,

Obvious that you're only here to gain business from us. Bleh.

Our website does link back to Segabits as well as other gaming communities. Furthermore, upon receiving approval for this thread we offered the site owner(s) a sponsorship opportunity that could, in turn, raise funds for this website.

Thank you.

P.S - Didn't anyone ever tell you if you have nothing nice to say, don't say it at all?

[crackdude]

Don't worry, we are all sleazy.

[Nathan Dunsmore]

We've re-released more back issues this past week. You can view them here and visit our new staff page to meet the writers of our publication.

Thank you.

[GrimReaperofCards]

Just checked out issue #30. It was a good read had some nice info in it. Thanks for the update. I have purchased previous issues and and I like what I've seen so far keep em coming.

[Nathan Dunsmore]

Oh, didn't see you were pre-approved. Sorry, that was rude of me. Good luck with your thread.

Thanks for the apology.

King size update.

Coming soon: Video Game Trader #31

Cover design by Michael Thomasson.




Next, we've re-released issues #1 - #15. Now is your chance to read Video Game Trader from the very beginning. View our catalog at http://www.vgtradermag.com/back-issues-2010-2011/.

This Black Friday weekend, use the following code on http://videogametrader.com/products/video-game-trader-1-year-subscription to receive a 25% discount on a 1 year digital subscription to Video Game Trader Magazine!

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Discount code valid 11/28/14 – 12/1/14.

And finally, visit us on http://www.facebook.com/VGTMag to find out how to win a free Retron1.
 
Thank you all!

[Nathan Dunsmore]

Video Game Trader #31 is now available in digital via iOS, Amazon Kindle and PDF download on videogametrader.com. Also available in print on demand via Magcloud




This 88 page issue includes:
Just 4 Qix: Burgertime
Homebrew Reviews: Landfill (Atari 2600)
Invincible
Feature: Sega Master System
Bit For Bit: Karl Roelofs of Shadowgate
Press Start Comic
Retro Video Game Price Guide - Now includes Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360

Special thanks to Gerard Buchko, Brandon Cobb, John Hancock, Shane Henry, Paul Semel, Michael Thomasson and Brett Weiss.

Click here for more information. You can also visit our Redbubble store where you can purchase your favorite cover designs on posters, t-shirts and more.

[Nathan Dunsmore]

More news and updates.

Issues #21, #20 and #9.5 are now available on videogametrader.com. Also available on iOS and Amazon Kindle.

Want to show off your latest and greatest find in our upcoming issue #32 of Video Game Trader Magazine? If so, then please submit an image and the following information to our Editor-in-Chief, Nathan Dunsmore at dunsmon@gmail.com.

Information requirements:
Your name and location (state. country, etc. We do not need a full address).
Where the items were found (craigslist, thrift store, etc).
Name of items.
Total cost (price can be rounded).

Deadline: March 1st, 2015.

Have a great weekend!

[Nathan Dunsmore]

Coming soon: Video Game Trader #32.

Cover design by Michael Thomasson.




We're still accepting submissions for our latest finds column. Click here for details.

[Nathan Dunsmore]

Video Game Trader #32 is now available in digital and print on demand. Visit our store for ordering options.


This 72 page issue includes:


Homebrew Reviews: Happy Bird (O2) and Space Raid (Intellivision)
Just 4 Qix: Shoot the Bear
Made in Japan: Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax
Feature: The History of Video Games: The Early Years
Press Start Comic
Full Retro Video Game Price Guide - Now includes Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360





Special thanks to Michael Brewer, Gerard Buchko, John Hancock, Leonard Herman, Michael Thomasson and Brett Weiss.


Our rereleases continue with Video Game Trader #23. Now available on videogametrader.com for .99. Also on iOS and Amazon Kindle.





Thanks for your continued support!

[crackdude]

But what is the point of these magazines? Are price guides really a thing?

[Nathan Dunsmore]

But what is the point of these magazines? Are price guides really a thing?

Thanks for asking. The short answer is yes, price guides are as much of a thing for video games as they are for automobiles (Auto Trader)
or trading cards. The title of the magazine also originates from the Video Game Trader store in Buford, GA.

To offer further elaboration, the video game collecting community has grown significantly and as a result, price guides have become
relevant. Video game grading has also come into prominence over the last few years, but that is another subject.

As for content we publish collector based articles on homebrews, organizing retro gaming shows, Guinness World Records (Michael Thomasson was verified for having the most games back in 2013) and museums to name a few. Our next issue will feature articles on
Amiibos, DIY on storage units for game collections and video game snacks and foods.

We're giving away free issues for a limited time on Google Play as part of our soft opening on the Android app. I welcome anyone with the proper device to check it out and see what they think.