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So I remember reading about these two games--El Chavo and Atrevete a Sonar--a while back, and with the Wii singing its swan song, I felt it was time to seek these out.  I'm not sure if they're Mexican exclusives, or Latin American exclusives, but I'm pretty sure they'll be pretty uncommon in days to come, especially with Mexico's game market being predominantly pirate-based.  Anyways, I found this website : http://gamers.levelup.com/producto/1363/El-Chavo/ as having the cheapest prices, but they don't offer international shipments.  Luckily, I have some relatives who are coming down from Mexico (or should i say up?) this month.  If you really want one or both of these games, let me know and I'll buy you a copy on good faith.

Prices:
El Chavo - $299 pesos ~ $24.21 (average $40 on ebay)
Atrevete a Sonar (w/ mic) $99 pesos ~ $8.02 (non-existent on ebay)

EDIT:  The database has proof of a Brazilian variant of El Chavo.  Also, it looks like ethere's two versions of Atrevete, one with a mic.

I'm in.

Chalk you down for both?

I'm interested in the two.  Thanks for alerting the masses.

Yep. Raffa's the expert on these, FWIW.

Got you, I'm gonna set a deadline too for the sake of shipping time and what not.

I'd be interested as well if you can get both the normal and mic versions of Atrevete for me so I can get them into the database.

Count me in for both. Thanks for thinking of us!

I'll take one of each please :D

I'll work my magic, see what I can do.

And I got Duke and Crabby down for two. 

Screw it I'll take both. It will have a story to tell in my collection.

Just to clarify, I want 1 of all available versions of both. :P

Sweet!! I'm gonna have the coolest Wii collection in town ;)

Thanks so much KidA

Never heard until now about ''Atrévete a Soñar'', looks like it's based on a Mexican Soap Opera, i bet it's a Mexico release only.

About ''El Chavo'', yes i read a year ago that it would be released only in Mexico and Brazil (as ''Chaves'', that's how we call it here) firstly, because these two countries have the largest fan base of that sitcom and they are the biggest latin american markets. Then, they would think about a US release (because of the great latin community there), but seeing that Wii is almost dead, it's very unlikely, so...it's a Mexico and Brazil release only. I already picked my copy (and submitted scans for RF Generation as well :D)

If you guys are interested in Chaves/ El Chavo, i can help too, for now there's some copies at a store from a mall next to my building. It costs R$ 99,00 reais (brazilian currency), about U$ 49,00 dollars.

Ha I'm sure you'll be able to boast around town about that.

Im interested in Atrevete a Sonar, the mic version. Thanks!

EDIT: Also, the Wii is region locked, correct?

@Shadow  I'm just trying to make sure it's a different sku, and not just the dvd case taken out of the main packaging.

@Am4zingGam3r The Wii is region-locked, but it's not a problem because the games are still NTSC.

Sweet, Ill take one then!

I'm probably going to make the order tomorrow, I'll keep you guys posted.

Traditionally, if it's a dvd case in main packaging, it'll either have no UPC printed or a duplicate UPC printed.

EDIT: I've only seen the Microphone bundle. Apparently hard to find the game case loose.  ;D

Yeah, I'll take the chance and buy some loose copies.  Probably some resale value anyway.  Well loose as in DVD case only.  Man, this Mexican ebay is a clusterf*#!.

EDIT:  So as if in right on cue, the store is under maintenance.  They have an email list for updates, but I went ahead and contacted customer support to try to get it an estimate of when they'll be up.

Mexican eBay? You mean MercadoLibre? MercadoLibre's awesome.

Yeah Mercadolibre, have you used it?  A lot of the sellers require that they call you and the shipping prices are a bit confusing lol

I've not used it, but raffa would be the expert (yet again) since it's Brazil's main marketplace. I tend to use it for reference, since the sellers often have pictures and detailed descriptions for random boxed hardware.

Doesn't finding games internationally somewhat have that hunting in the wild aura? 
So, I got a reply from customer service and they directed me to their main site, www.gamershop.vg.  We're good to go.

EDIT:  Another setback yet again.  The store only has two copies of Atrevete in stock, I sent another email to customer service to see if those are indeed the last copies.  The next option would be $199 pesos on MercadoLibre, and I've contacted the sellers on there to see if they have multiple copies. 

Excellent!

Might want to see my edit up above =/

I have to pay through a bank transfer, sigh lol

Odd.

Yeah they have debit/credit card listed as a payment option, but it didn't pop up at the checkout.  Considering that they are a domestic business, an international transfer would be to cumbersome and expensive.  So, the plan is to wait on customer service to see if I can pay with my card, they've been prompt to answer so far.  If not, I'll transfer my cousin the money through Western Union. 

If it gets to be a crazy amount of trouble don't kill yourself about it. I appreciate all the trouble you've gone through so far.

What duke said

I'm determined.

UPDATE:  They fixed their payment options, but still only two Atrevetes in stock.  Trying to get some more on MercadoLibre.

You're like a dog with a bone ;)

Thanks for keeping us posted :)