I went to America's Largest Video Game Store

Thanks a bunch to Chris and the team for having me out and being so hospitable!

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[estarland]

Caleb, It was terrific to see you at the store! Great job making the gaming community go strong! - Chris @eStarland 💪

[Yo_Spoots]

It was a little strange growing up, but my dad made some amazing sacrifices to get here and I could never be more proud and happy for him. Thank you so much for making this video! And thank you to all the fellow gamers that made it possible.

[DCFatCat]

Local Virginian here. Estarland is the pinnacle of what it used to mean to go into a gaming store. Rebecca is a goddamn treasure and the model is really great for both traders and for buyers.

Only thing with their size is that they are still trying to keep up. System repairs can take a while but are really great quality and their staff really do care.

[RGT]

Look at my old games being repurposed. Very cool vid.

[chaddie]

As a casual reseller, I've been using Estarland for years to thin out excess inventory that's been sitting around too long. They give surprisingly good credit on certain titles, which I turn into personal collectibles or larger items that are easier to move online.

[loby]

we need more stores like this in the world

[lookitskazzy]

I remember seeing Starland ads in game magazines back in the day. I knew they were still doing stuff online but didnt know they had a walk in retail location! Very cool stuff.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[xKeniichii]

I actually interviewed the manager for one of my last college papers. I absolutely love that place.

[reero_lol]

I've been going to eStarland since I was a kid, back when they used to be at the intersection of Braddock and Backlick Rd in the late 90s. I always recommend this store to anyone in the area when buying or trading games. Great Video!!!!

[SquallTheBlade]

It's always so baffling when succesful people don't realize they are on that survivoship bias lol

[joshreiteractor]

I grew up going to the old location and that store really cemented my love for classic gaming. Whenever I visit my hometown I always have to give a visit.

[heyitsaye]

The crossover I’ve never expected to happen, as someone that happens to live in northern Virginia I’m happy you visited estarland bc I go there all the time to buy me some old classics to play through. As someone that likes games both old and new, I’d definitely recommend estarland to anyone.

[JonnyBgooD]

I live 30 minutes from this store and absolutely love it! I gladly give me money to Chris's initiative instead of the scouters of the web. We need more local hot spots like this. Great video man!

[moniquenoyb]

Wow, can't believe you went to eStarland! My all-time favorite retro game store. I work at a nearby Gamestop (I know, the enemy, lol) and send people here allll the time. Excellent selection, and the fact that they have a very reliable website for those who don't want to drive is so cool. Can't believe I missed you! Love seeing local businesses get recognition. Hope to see you sometime on the east coast!

[maridaudran]

EStarland is awesome. I took my daughters Wii there for repair and they returned it working and clean like it was new. A lot of respect. Very lucky to live close by. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Daniiarchy]

this is one of my favorite go to stores for games new, preorder, old, used whatever and even trading in games. Have never been disappointed once

[oparmy]

Its a nice feeling catching a game store slip up on something, this takes the fun out of it but if i really wanted something they had i guess id give it a shot

[marksongy]

I’ll be honest…. Whoever curated and essentially created this store… is a GENIUS! With the store model, setup, and algorithm they have… I mean this….THIS is a GameStop competitor, if not JUGGERNAUT, and possible ADAPTIVE PARTNER they(GameStop) needs in order to
Move into the next phase of the gaming spectrum… I mean… EASILY GameStop could offer them a $100m for the algorithm, setup, etc, and STILL(NOT ONLY survive…) but THRIVE for generations to come!! The BIGGEST problem has been adapting to market fluctuations, having a “living environment the consumer not only participates in…BUT ENGAGES IN AND ENJOYS! This is a model that could be spread NOT ONLY “across the country” but if you’ve ever been to any stores around the world, CERTIFIED overseas! I mean… this man is on a literal GOLD MINE of opportunity!!! I haven’t seen ANYTHING similar in my 30+ yrs of gaming…. If he had a “repair” station/area I mean.. honestly it’s game over for the competition…
I “fan boating” like you wouldn’t BELIEVE over this from my “engineering/entrepreneurial” mind set that this is BY FAR the most AMAZING gaming store experience I’ve ever seen..
also, FYI Phoenix Resale, I personally THANK YOU.. for your sheer PASSION and enthusiasm toward gaming… people like YOU will keep gaming living for generations to come, and I’ll tell
“Tales” and show videos of you
To my sons(lol, who already subscribe) for years to come!
Keep up the AMAZING work!

[JonPonikvar]

I will forever preach the gospel of eStarland. They're a local business to me and I've been a regular customer of theirs for over 20 years now, from when they operated out of a tiny hole-in-the-wall space to the massive warehouse they are now. They've even managed to track down some pretty rare gems that I had been looking for, including a complete-in-box NES edition GBA SP.

This place absolutely deserves all of your business. They're fantastic.

[luismejia]

Hey phoenix ! Thanks for bring back memories, I remember the store when it was in Centreville VA back in 2001, I was a frequent customer because they have always had a great customer service... And fair prices and trade in too.