Our story begins today, in the country side.
We're in a hurry because we've got a mammoth thrift session on our hands, and not much
time to do it.
and so we begin at Arminghall Car boot sale.
The hour is 8 o'clock Sunday morning.
The world is fresh.
The people are gathering and there are bargains to be had.
Working in a methodical fashion, the first row of today's sale yielded board games, and
in particular, Screwball Scramble.
Man I loved this as a kid.
Combining switches with a ball bearing and a load of precision plastic engineering.
What more can you ask for?
Especially given it was a single pound.
Thankfully the first isle also yields a doughnut van, so who cares that we've just started.
It was time for a doughnut stop.
Before finding a shed tonne of Sega Master System and Mega Drive games.
There were a lot that I was tempted to snap up here, but the prices weren't terribly enticing
compared to your average eBay sale.
Take that Master System converter.
I've been on the lookout for one, but this chap wanted £40, so no play hombre on this
occasion.
Time to move on.
Now one you can be sure to find at these sales is an abundance of keyboards.
I mean, I'm a big fan of keyboards, but only really if they are of a non-Windows key and
non-USB variety.
This doesn't fit the bill.
Another common sight at these sales are stalls like this.
Just trash chucked into boxes.
They're usually worth rooting through for bargains, but the most appetising thing here
was some PC cover disks, so it's a pass from me.
A pass which takes us past a collection of freaky dolls, and I've got a feeling it's
not the last we'll be seeing of these things.
But games were calling, albeit mainly budget Keep Case packaged games, such as "School
Tycoon".
Buuuttt, there was a nice copy of Doom 3, which will come in handy, along with an expansion
pack that I neglected to film.
Keyboardsssss.
I do really like these Dell cut-away models.
They remind me of 80s micros, for some reason, but nah.
This Advent model was particularly shiny, and I have a certain soft spot for Advent,
as my first PC was an Advent 4250 486 DX2/50 from PC World.
But I don't need this silver beast.
There were also a few DVD drives in here, along with a graphics card and an AMD branded
heat sink, and although it would have only cost a few pence, ahhh, I don't need it.
Microsoft multimedia keyboard, mmmmm.
and wires, cables!
Which somewhere within I spotted a PS/2 mouse connection.
I need a PS/2 mouse, so for 50p, this standard Dell product was a worthy purchase.
Ancient tricycles, which remind me of the Saw films.
Tempted to buy one of these and a doll to go on it.
What's that?
Cream coloured keyboards.... but, too modern.
However, I did grab a monitor cable from the box, because for some bizarre reason, I seem
to be short on them.
Plus it cost me 20p, so I guess that's 20 penny sweets I won't be getting.
Now this next stall was where it was at.
Big box games.
Amiga big box games.
These are a far more common sight than PC big box games over in the UK.
A distinct contradiction to somewhere like the United States.
But look at that Wing Commander box.
Mmmmmmmm.
One thing I didn't pick up on was those Microvision cartridges.
I only noticed them when editing this video.
Man, missed opportunity, but the bloke said he'd be back next week, so next week I shall
go.
I ended up grabbing this Game boy pocket protector, because I love 90s Game Boy accessories, especially
the huge crazy ones.
I also snapped up all these Amiga games, including "The Lords of Power" compilation with Railroad
tycoon and The Perfect General to name 2.
This PYE TV also enticed me over.
I love classic tellys, especially black and white ones, and I actually ended up getting
that, along with all the games, Booty on the Commodore 64 and that Gameboy case for £12.
Bargain.
Just behind that this Toshiba Boom Box looked absolutely awesome, but I have no need for
it at this time.
There was also this little Panasonic CD model from the 90s.
I love these little units, but again, not needed.
Now, here's something Techmoan might appreciate.
A few carrier bags full of 8 tracks.
Quite a rarity in the UK.
They didn't really take off.
I have no idea if these are worth anything, but both mine and my child's hands were already
pretty full at this time.
So full, I didn't film picking up this Tyco Racing set.
I used to have a Tyco set, and they are brimming with nostalgia for me.
Complete, boxed for £5.
Nice.
Alright, onto the next Thrifting destination.
We begin at the Salvation Army in Norwich, it's been a while.
And immediately inside, a big box PC game.
The Daughter of the Serpent.
Never heard of it, but gotta have it.
Then my camera battery dies.
So it's phone camera time.
Most of these Keep Safe box games were here the last time I was here, about a year ago.
Another one of that Tycoon series, maybe I should have picked up School tycoon earlier.
Alright, RSPCA shop next.
Some interesting things on offer today.
A Wii for £80 with a few games and a balance board.
Not bad.
A Sharpe box set, starring SEAN BEAN.
My mum used to watch this in the 90s, so I was kinda drawn into it.
But I'm not gonna buy it.
I'll stick to Game of Thrones.
They also had a Star Wars chess set, which isn't for me, especially for £40.
But was is for me is the FLY FUSION.
Ultimate high speed homework system.
No idea really what this is.
Some kind of digital pen that helps you do your homework?
I danno.
But it looks ripe for an epsiode in the future.
Over near the door was this box of old Auto Express magazines.
Man, I used to love reading these, and it brings back a tonne of memories.
Still got those Whoopee comics as well, although stock has diminished somewhat.
Now this is what I'm talking about.
Shutter Shades BABY.
Ooooooh yeah...
POSA Shop!
Not much on offer today, other than a Confused.com robot, which I am definitely not going to
buy.
Ahhh, an Usborne book.
We all know I love these, right?
Where Things Come From.
Look at those illustrations.
So compelling.
And over at the back, a "Make it with Hart" book.
Remember Tony Hart, from HartBeat?
Man, I loved that programme.
If you're not aware it was a kids art programme where the Morph Plasticine character emerged
from.
The 80s....
Good times.
They had some games in here, of which Corel Chess caught my eye.
Mainly because it seemed the most obscure.
But nothing really worth grabbing.
So time for some Window shopping and a book by Bryan Cranston, just staring at me.
He looks a bit sinister, don't ya think?
This shop is Oxfam on Magdalen Street and behold, we have another art book.
This time Art Attack with Neil Buchanan.
You were OK Neil, but no Tony Hart.
This BMW kit caught my attention also.
I used to find these model kits fascinating.
Far too much time for me to invest, but look at all those tiny parts.
It's like being a human car factory.
Compelling.
More PC Books.
A coupe of "For Dummies" books which I seem to be developing a collection of.
Both PCs for dummies, but they were also both a little modern for my liking.
Anything XP onwards just feels like yesterday.
Some interesting games here though.
Sim City 3000, Jimmy White's 2, but Neighbours From Hell.
Looked kinda cool.
Never heard of it.
But it's not a budget release so it's more appealing to me.
This copy of Pharaoh is a re-release, but I've wanted to play this game for quite a
while.
Theme Hospital, I actually played the other day on Twitch, for a quick experiment.
Love this game.
Feels like time for a mid thrift piano key pressing celebration.
Ohhh yeahhh.
Ok, now the next shop is an interesting one.
Look at all those Matchbox cars for instance.
It's called Aladdin's cave and it's kind of a collectibles/curiosity/junk shop.
We've been here before a few episodes back, but it's worth a visit, just to check out
this funfair car alone.
I'd quite like one of these in my garden.
Probably fill it with strawberry plants.
Now this is a box I could spend ages rooting through.
Badges.
Remember when there were badges everywhere?!
Building societies gave you badges, Debenhams, corner shops.
They were almost like a 1980s social marketing experiment.
Most of these feel nostalgic, even this holiday park club item, for a holiday park I've never
even been to.
You can see what I mean when I said it's a curiosity shop...
But we've also got cabinets with original Star Wars toys in, and they're not drastically
expensive, but again, not something that really interests me too much.
Doctor Who toys in another cabinet.
I don't even know who these characters are.
Sylvester Mccoy was "The Doctor" on in my youth, and it wasn't the greatest series I'd
seen.
Now this is more my thing.
Alcohol.
Minature alcohol.
Mmmmmm.
And a box of laser discs.
I've seen LGR picking these up and these feel pretty cheap for £5 each.
But it's not something I collect, or feel compelled to collect, so if you collect them,
then here they are.
There was a book shelf full of really old science fiction over here, and amongst them,
the Star Trek generations novel.
This amused me.
On the way out, I noticed this little pack of Top Trump cards.
Now I love Top Trump car packs.
I've got a load already, but 70s and 80s cars are just so damn SEXXAYYY if you ask me.
There was also some old tin toys.
Like this typewriter.
This is one old toy.
Even the keys are printed on.
Another day, another thrifting session, and our last batch of shops are on the North Norfolk
coast.
So let's get cracking.
First we hit the mean streets of Sheringham, and find a shop filled with our favourite
bric-a-brac.
Among the bric-a-brac I find a dynamo label printer.
These things have always fascinated me,ever since my dad brought one of the old manual
ones home in my youth and I ended up labelling pretty much my whole room and the cat, buttt,
I ain't gonna do that today, so it goes back on the shelf.
The jigsaws and board games didn't yield much here, other than a newish edition of Operation.
But over in the DVDs, a few PC games emerged, including Lemmings revolution.
I love the lemmings series, so this is coming home.
Onto the town of Holt, and into the Aid Africa charity shop located down a back alley.
A few games to be found next to the door, but nothing of interest.
However, over near the toys, Logo Stunt Rally and Lego Loco caught my eye.
You can build your own Lego railway, IN WINDOWS!
Sweet.
Taking these two.
This afforded me a brief period of respite and I decided to visit a toy shop I haven't
been into for years, Starlings.
There's just something about these little toy stores.
So many toys, packed together in a small space.
Smells of pocket money and lost Sunday afternoons.
Anyway indulgence over and over to BREAK across the road.
At the back on a shelf was a Namco Playstation gun for £3.
I don't know how much these things go for on the internet, but I'm not a huge Playstation
collector...
Yet.
Mmmm, USB Coffee Cup, with 32M memory and 100M HDD Space.
What?
I have no idea what's going on with this thing.
But I do know what's going on with this SUPER GLIDER.
Approximately 18 inches wingspan.
Man, that's a good wingspan.
Round the corner was this Amstrad little mini unit, and I remember seeing these in Argos
and Index back in the 90s and wanting one bad.
Single tape deck.
CD player.
Loads of buttons in typical Amstrad fashion.
£10 for this beauty, but I don't really need it at the moment.
Alright.
Across the road was a shop named "Computer"... which sold Crocs?!
Yeah, I dunno.
Best to walk away.
To the Young Men's Christian Association...
the shop I mean..
I'm not actually running away.
Anyway, inside was this lovely little TFT for £4.99.
If it had have been a CRT, then maybe.
But just say no to TFT.
Mmmmmm, 4 pack of men's briefs.
Compelling.
I then went upstairs and minded the step before finding this cosy little room, with books
and a sofa.
Nice.
The next room had some games in store.
We've got some PC language programs, some DS games.
Some interesting titles among the PC keep safe boxes, but nothing as interesting as
BABYZ.
Yeah man, control virtual babies on your Windows desktop.
I love weird software, so this definitely falls into that bracket.
Next up, a quaint vintage shop selling wares of the past.
Looks like it might be expensive but still worth investigation, especially when you find
the A-Team jigsaw inside!
I ain't getting on no Jigsaw puzzle...
Yeah.
The lady also had the Telly Addicts board game.
She was looking for £10 for it.
I didn't appreciate Noel Edmunds enough to pay £10, so after looking at old food packets
and candy cigarettes it was onto the next destination.
Now this is a Sue Ryder shop in Fakenham, and it's a big shop.
Immediately I noticed a little tripod, which looks perfect for some desktop shots.
Not much in the small case section.
Bejeweled for the PC and MAC and a Jamie Oliver DS program seemed to the be highlights.
I told you it was a big shop.
This feels like an American thrift shop, what with all these electronics on shelves.
They had a couple of video recorders.
Both fairly new models, with lots of advanced features such as "Follow TV", but I don't
really need these, I've got a perfectly adequate VHS player to watch my Gamesmaster Christmas
special.
Say, that's a nice pair of speakers.
Over in the board games section was a Make-Your-Own-Opoly, which I wanted to get, just to try out the
Windows 98 printing program that comes with it more than anything else.
Maybe I can make a retro themed board game.
Next to this child's bedroom setup, among the toys I noticed our old friend.
The game which annoys the hell out of parents.
Dizzy Dizzy dinosaur.
Loved this game as a kid, but I've already got one.
This 2 way microscope looked pretty 80s.
Man I love the 80s, and I love microscopes, but it was missing all it's specimens, including
a micro-chip, so that was disappointing.
And so, that ends today's thrifting session, and here's the vast haul.... except, I decided
to pop back out this morning and visit a couple of shops.
Because...
BARGAINS.
There's a row of 3 charity shops here, all filled with the usual stack of jigsaws, which
usually contain nothing more than jigsaws, but worth a look for some big box games.
Some interesting titles at the back including this "Software Library".
I love shovelware collections like this.
Might have to go watch me some Pixelmusement after this.
Some other interesting titles such as Alpha Centuri also.
Then onto HEAL, one of my favourite shops, and today HEAL, HEALED my faith in thrifting.
We have MAX PAYNE 2 for PC and at the back Command and Conquer TIBERIAN in it's big box.
Ooooh yes.
The charity shop next door had a load of old annuals from the 70s and 80s.
Playschool, Piegon street, but none of these felt up my street today.
And so, that really is this thrifting session over.
It's biggun.
The main haul came to £53.75.
Not bad at all if you ask me, especially with all those Amiga games.
The additional haul came in at just £6.50, meaning the total haul cost £60.25.
I like those numbers baby.
I didn't film it, but I also picked up this Tazo folder.
Tazo's were essentially Pogs which came free with Walkers crisps.
So to have this collection is pretty nice.
Anyway.
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