Keebelf Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 DD asked for a Nintendo DSi for Christmas a month or two ago. Found out about the 3DS's instead and so have been saving up for the past few weeks to get her and DS a 3DS for each of them. DD's boyfriend's Mom called me on Tuesday and informed me of an ad on our community FaceBook page where a family was selling their 3DS. The bought it brand new, so paid the full price for it. Their son wasn't playing it nearly as much as they thought he would so he would rather have the money. So, for the blue game system (which is the color my DD wants), the games MonkeyBall (DD wants) and Lego Pirates of the Carib.(DS wants), a Mario Kart Stylus and game carrier that carries 8 games, I paid 150.00!!! It got home Tuesday evening, looked up the post and messaged them saying that I would have money in hand and ready if they wanted to meet me somewhere. So, Wed. morning I had it in my hot little hands and it is now up in the closet. I don't think I could have gotten a better deal if I had tried. And, we still have money left over from what we had been saving to get a system for DS as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 That's great! My daughter is wanitng a DS also. She is only 5 though and I do not want to pay alot. I was disappointed that the DS lites have been discontinued. I was hoping to get a great deal this year on one. Now they will probably have the DSi on sale for alot more than I really want to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy4Matt Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Great Deal Keeb!! Starbeck do you guys have a GameStop or any similar video game stores in your area, where you could buy a refurbished DS system? Or you may be able to find a DS Lite on Craigslist as well. They are still out there. The only reason we upgraded my youngest is because his DS Lite got broken (by his older brother!). I also think you'll find the DSi isn't that expensive refurbished though, and the DSi XL which is what my 5 year old son has now..is actually really good for that age because it has a much bigger screen and my son isn't able to lose it as easily, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerfan Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Fantastic deal Keeb!!! Great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppysfireball Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 THe Dsi has gone down in price a lot so I bet they won't be too bad. I just can't bring myself to buy from gamestop because they are used . Unless they are in the box like new , I will not buy used christmas presents. I just don't feel right doing it. I have bought like new games on amazon that were still in the box, but that's the only way I can do it. DD asked for a Nintendo DSi for Christmas a month or two ago. Found out about the 3DS's instead and so have been saving up for the past few weeks to get her and DS a 3DS for each of them. DD's boyfriend's Mom called me on Tuesday and informed me of an ad on our community FaceBook page where a family was selling their 3DS. The bought it brand new, so paid the full price for it. Their son wasn't playing it nearly as much as they thought he would so he would rather have the money. So, for the blue game system (which is the color my DD wants), the games MonkeyBall (DD wants) and Lego Pirates of the Carib.(DS wants), a Mario Kart Stylus and game carrier that carries 8 games, I paid 150.00!!! It got home Tuesday evening, looked up the post and messaged them saying that I would have money in hand and ready if they wanted to meet me somewhere. So, Wed. morning I had it in my hot little hands and it is now up in the closet. I don't think I could have gotten a better deal if I had tried. And, we still have money left over from what we had been saving to get a system for DS as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keebelf Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 This still had the box as well as the plastic bag that the instructions came in and all three languages (English, French, and Spanish) of the manual and quick start guides. After we got it, we went to MIL's house and plugged it up for it to charge and tested it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbeck96 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Great Deal Keeb!! Starbeck do you guys have a GameStop or any similar video game stores in your area, where you could buy a refurbished DS system? Or you may be able to find a DS Lite on Craigslist as well. They are still out there. The only reason we upgraded my youngest is because his DS Lite got broken (by his older brother!). I also think you'll find the DSi isn't that expensive refurbished though, and the DSi XL which is what my 5 year old son has now..is actually really good for that age because it has a much bigger screen and my son isn't able to lose it as easily, lol!We do have a Gamestop about 40 minutes from us. I have looked into buying her a used one, but the last time I looked I think they were still like 60.00 for a used one. I am waiting to see what deals everyone has BF. Then, if I think I can afford it I may go ahead and get one. The only reason I don't want to spend alot is because my daughter is very hyper and I'm afraid that she will break it. I have already thought about "special rules" while playing with the DSi or XL, whichever one I get. She is getting a Trampoline for christmas so that is her big gift, but she is wanting a DS also. So not sure what we're gonna do yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Wow, congrats on your great deal! Doesn't that just make you MONTH?? And it is Exactly what your daughter wants :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bopeep Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 THAT'S Why I believe in Santa Claus! Great deal custom made just for you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy4Matt Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Starbeck...we got the NERF armor for our younger sons 9 & 5. They sell them for most of the Nintendo systems. They really help with them being dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmck Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Great Deal!! I am looking on Craigs list for a wii but I want it in like new condition and I want to see it work. Any warnings for me?? Found one listed for $50 and I am hoping to hear something soon. We want the one with Wii Sports and Sports Resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansieDZ Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Awesome deal! Congrats :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Mommy Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 WOOHOO!! I love when things come together like that! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcapel4444 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Great deal!!! My 3 middle boys are getting Ds Lites for their big gifts. But I bought used ones off Ebay, Craigslist & my oldest son's gf. lol I didn't like the DSi or XL because you can't play the older games on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindola Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 That's a great deal! **Starbeck--I'm going to be listing my son's ds lite on ebay or craigslist in the next week or so. It's red, and has the NERF protective case too, that's red and black. Get ahold of me if that's something you're interested in before I list it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keebelf Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I saw the NERF protector at Walmart he other night. They looked really cool and I loved the Neon green one! We are thinking of just getting the kids gift cards to places like that (Wlamrt, Target, Best Buy) so that way they can get the games and accessories they want vs. me trying to decide. If it had been up to me alone, without my daughters input, I would have gotten her the red one and Patrick the blue one. But, she wanted blue and he want black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfaddict1977 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Dd pointed out that the razor scooters my twins want are 19.99 each until tomorrow my local tru is all sold out so I ordered them online she thinks they're all sold out and feels bad score one for santa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansieDZ Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Dd pointed out that the razor scooters my twins want are 19.99 each until tomorrow my local tru is all sold out so I ordered them online she thinks they're all sold out and feels bad score one for santaGreat-I love when it all falls in place like that!Were you able to use the 20% off coupon online too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfaddict1977 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 No mine only said for wow items the scooters weren't a wow item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansieDZ Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 No mine only said for wow items the scooters weren't a wow itemStill, a great deal and I'm sure she'll be thrilled come Christmas morning :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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