I recently found Chrono Trigger at a local game store and from what I have heard this is an amazing game so I want it really bad. The store wants $70 for it. My question is should I get it at that price or look somewhere else to get it cheaper (I don't buy things online), or wait and hope it comes to the virtual console?

I have it on my ds using an emulator, since it's so hard to find. Just use a emulator if I were you. Chrono Trigger is a fantastic rpg, but I don't think it's worth $70 when you could easily get it free.

This is like asking, "Should I breathe today?"

Yes, get this. It's worth the $70.00.

keep in mind that if you are buying an original cart you will most likeley have to replace the battery in order to save.

Every Super Nintendo game owner will run into a dead battery at some point, especially since the dates on many game batteries expire around this year, or in the case of games like Mario World, have already expired. That doesn’t mean they are 100% dead, but chances are, they are almost dead. When a battery dies, you will lose all your game saves and high scores and will not be able to save any data again until you replace the battery.

What You Need:

• 3.88 mm security bit. You need this to unscrew the funky hexagon-shaped bolts on SNES carts.
• A SNES Game Battery (aka an CR2032)
  
• A basic soldering iron, nothing fancy. I bought a kit at radioshack for $8, came with a 45-watt iron. (You COULD also just tape the battery in instead of soldering)
• An X-Acto knife, or some kind of scraping razor. It justneeds to be a VERY thin knife, one you don’t mind getting stained up. A kit with a variety of blades can also be found at Radioshack, Wal-Mart or craft stores, for around $4.
• Some Electrical tape.

instructions on how to do so in the article

http://www.racketboy.com/retro/2006/11/how-to-change-snes-game-save-battery.html 

$70 is only worth it if it's in great collection, you're a collector who gives a shit about that great collection, and you're ready to replace a battery.

Otherwise, STEAL it.

 Yeah I agree with The Ghost of RubangB, only if you are the person who collects alot of games. 

Shit, I got quoted before I could correct my dumbass mistake. If it's in great CONDITION, not great collection.

I'd either break into the store and steal it, or steal a digital copy and emulate it for now, and if you feel bad buy it on VC whenever it comes out.

Stealing it from this place would be a big hassle. They don't have it on display so I would have to have them bring it to me, then I would need to make a run for it but the path to the door is blocked by narrow aisles so if there were any other patrons there I wouldn't make it, and the door sticks and is hard to open from the inside. I like your thinking though.

Still chronotrigger is a good plus if you like to collect old games.

Edit: @ LNRT When he said stealing, he meant pirating. Which I already recommended.  

This is a really good game, I'm pretty sure I got it for $60 a while after it was out, but like 5 years ago or something. it still works perfectly fine^^; and definitely worth the money. If you really don't want to buy it offline or get a rom or whatnot. I say pick it up^^; I doubt you can find it cheaper anywhere else.