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Free Copies of Melee

GawdImFoxy

Smash Journeyman
Joined
Jul 6, 2007
Messages
262
Location
West Frankfort, IL
So it's nothing new for me to encounter somebody at a tournament who's hella good and doesn't even get to play that often. Sometimes it's because they don't even own a single Melee copy.

I, however, am the solution to the problem. Here's my story. I work at a small GameStop in Southern Illinois (So. ILL) and I have very easy access to as many copies of melee as we get in. Granted, we don't get new copies anymore, but the preowned copies we get are usually in reasonably good condition. I've been buying every copy as we get it for the past 2 or 3 weeks. I own roughly 7 or 8 copies now.

You might be asking if what I'm doing is illegal. As far as I know, it's not embezzling because I'm not asking for anything in return. It might have other legal issues but I'm hardly a lawyer. I don't see a problem with giving away things that I own.

This is what I want. PLEASE don't ask me for a copy if you already own one or have easy access to acquiring one. I'm doing this for those people who don't have such easy ways of getting it.

Further, if you don't have a gamecube, I may be able to give you one of those too. The worst you can do is ask. If you don't feel comfortable posting asking for something like this on this thread, feel free to message me and I'll get back to you asap. No one has to know.

Why am I doing this? The Melee community has a lot of potential that gets wasted because of lack of convenient practice. I hope that, with my copy of melee, I can usher in the next Michael Jordan of Melee, so to speak.

Here's how to apply: If you want a copy, post or send me a PM. I'll gather your shipping information and have it sent out as soon as I can. I'm fairly busy with day-to-day matters that don't always allow me to get things out in a timely fashion, but I'm always going to try to get it out ASAP. If you really NEED a gamecube, at least show me how much you need it with a personalized video or something. I'm not asking for much. But buying a cube and shipping it is a little more complicated than just a game.

Once again, PLEASE don't take this from those that really deserve it. I'm doing this for the community that I know and love.

Also, if it's okay, I'd like to keep this thread alive and kicking until I can no longer acquire copies from my district.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: Yeah, send me a PM with what you need and shipping information and I'll reply when I can.
 

Palpi

Smash Hero
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Jun 26, 2008
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Location
Yardley, Pennsylvania
Good ****! I don't have a melee disc, but I still play all of the time. I hope some legitimate people contact you! This is great, good luck :)
 

Zankoku

Never Knows Best
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I would definitely like a copy of Melee, seeing as how it's the only thing I'm missing between that, a controller, a system, and a memory card.
 

OmegaXXII

Fire Emblem Lord/ Trophy Hunter
Joined
Jul 4, 2006
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21,468
Location
Houston, Texas!
Wow, I just got me a copy of Melee 3 months ago, I would have wanted one but the one I bought is in fairly good condition, however a memory card or controller would be nice.

:phone:
 

GawdImFoxy

Smash Journeyman
Joined
Jul 6, 2007
Messages
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Location
West Frankfort, IL
This might be a little easier if you could PM me with your shipping information and what you need. And I MAY be able to pick up a few memory cards too.

Also, thanks for all the support. Just doing my part for the community.
 

finalcloud13

Smash Apprentice
Joined
Oct 28, 2007
Messages
98
I really think you're great for this generous offer, but I honestly think you're not actually helping anyone. I very highly doubt that there are people who love smash so much but can't afford a used 10 year old console and game.

I mean, go on Amazon.com and do a search for gamecube and super smash melee. Gamecubes are being sold used starting from $20, and Melee used starting at $12.49. With shipping included getting a console and game still wouldn't even break $50. I seriously don't think anyone here is that strapped for cash.

TL;DR
I think you're a great person, but just want you to know that you're probably helping people when they don't actually need it. There's nobody that won't ever be able to play Smash without your help.
 

Supreme Dirt

King of the Railway
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Sep 28, 2009
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I seriously don't think anyone here is that strapped for cash.
You'd be wrong. I can barely afford bus fare daily, never mind a used copy of Melee.

And by barely afford bus fare, I mean I can't at all. I walk everywhere I go.

That said I have a copy of Melee and a Wii, my issue is I don't have a memory card (and don't have the money to spare for one).
 

Bones0

Smash Legend
Joined
Aug 31, 2005
Messages
11,153
Location
Jarrettsville, MD
I bought a Melee disc off of Ebay for $5. If you can't spare $5, you have bigger things to worry about than playing Melee. Get a job.
 

ShroudedOne

Smash Hero
Premium
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Mar 14, 2011
Messages
5,493
Wow. This is an amazing contribution. At the very least, the intent is there, and good, which is the most important thing. I know that back in high school, I didn't have money to spend on video games, necessarily, and these things are harder to find now. Granted, the internet is a good place to get things that you can't really anymore, but I feel like this is a better way.
 

GawdImFoxy

Smash Journeyman
Joined
Jul 6, 2007
Messages
262
Location
West Frankfort, IL
I've sent off 4 of copies already. Only have 4 copies left, and I'll get to those sometimes this week. I don't know that I'll be able to keep up with how much attention this program is getting, so I apologize for that, but I'll do my best to get to everyone.
 

GawdImFoxy

Smash Journeyman
Joined
Jul 6, 2007
Messages
262
Location
West Frankfort, IL
Reneblade: Yes sir. If I ever change it you'll be the first to know. :)

Everyone else: Thanks for the support. Adds to the already dense motivation I have to keep doing things like this.
 

Rockenos

Smash Apprentice
Joined
Feb 20, 2011
Messages
180
Location
Atlanta, GA
Damn that's legit. I already have a Melee copy (It's seen 10 years of play but still works perfectly so I don't see myself replacing it for another 10) but I hope you find people who need them
You're one of the Melee communities many shining stars, Foxy :D
 
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