Sell Video Games

Ready to sell some old games to make room for the new? Or maybe that hit title you just bought was a little too stale for your taste? Either way, selling video games is a great way to earn some cash. Our resources below will help you maximize your selling power!

Tips For Selling Video Games

• The first tip for selling your games is actually for when you buy a game. Save the game box and all of the included papers. Keep everything in pristine condition to get top dollar for your titles. Even months later, games with included box and instruction manual fetch more money than their bare cousins. It also shows you can take care of your game!

• Speed is of the essence. If you know you want to sell your game, do it as soon as possible. Games decrease in value as the titles get less and less popular. Waiting also increases the chances your dog will make a snack out of your disc.

• Don't list your game in several places at once. This can lead to ugly and embarrassing situations.

• Ask gamer friends if they're interested in buying your game. This is easier and faster than listing them online, plus you'll make a friend very happy.

Where To Sell Your Video Games

eBay - The tried-and-true auction site is probably the best place to sell your video games. eBay accounts are free, you just sign up with a valid e-mail address from your service provider and you're good to go. Selling your game on eBay is simple, too. If you have the UPC number, simply type it in to get automatic category listings, box art and game specs. Even if you don't have the UPC you can enter details on your own. Pick a competitive price and unleash the bidding. It costs a few cents (up to a dollar or so if you choose the extras), so keep that in mind when setting your price. Forums - If you're a member of a good video game forum, search for or request a "Buy, Trade, Sell" thread. These allow you to interchange games with your forum buddies and reach a wide audience of gamers free of charge. Be sure to read any trading rules, though, as transactions are from gamer to gamer alone with no third party intervention. Usually you'll get a good price for your game, as gamers know their business. Retailers - Online retailers Amazon.com and Half.com are great ways to sell your video games for cash. Unopened or used, good condition or bad, expect to get a fair price for your game. Because these sites aren't time-limited (like an eBay auction), you may have to wait some days or weeks before your game sells. However, set the price a little lower than the others and you'll be packaging your game in no time. Trade-ins - If all else fails, trade your used games in at a local retailer or online source. Trade-ins offer a little cash compensation or just store credit. However, if that game will just collect dust on your shelf and you can't sell it, it's always better to get a few dollars for it right away. BreGames is one of the highest-paying trade-in sources on the web, so give them a try. [[[Used Video Games]]]

Tips For Selling Video Games

• The first tip for selling your games is actually for when you buy a game. Save the game box and all of the included papers. Keep everything in pristine condition to get top dollar for your titles. Even months later, games with included box and instruction manual fetch more money than their bare cousins. It also shows you can take care of your game!

• Speed is of the essence. If you know you want to sell your game, do it as soon as possible. Games decrease in value as the titles get less and less popular. Waiting also increases the chances your dog will make a snack out of your disc.

• Don't list your game in several places at once. This can lead to ugly and embarrassing situations.

• Ask gamer friends if they're interested in buying your game. This is easier and faster than listing them online, plus you'll make a friend very happy.

Where To Sell Your Video Games

eBay - The tried-and-true auction site is probably the best place to sell your video games. eBay accounts are free, you just sign up with a valid e-mail address from your service provider and you're good to go. Selling your game on eBay is simple, too. If you have the UPC number, simply type it in to get automatic category listings, box art and game specs. Even if you don't have the UPC you can enter details on your own. Pick a competitive price and unleash the bidding. It costs a few cents (up to a dollar or so if you choose the extras), so keep that in mind when setting your price.

Forums - If you're a member of a good video game forum, search for or request a "Buy, Trade, Sell" thread. These allow you to interchange games with your forum buddies and reach a wide audience of gamers free of charge. Be sure to read any trading rules, though, as transactions are from gamer to gamer alone with no third party intervention. Usually you'll get a good price for your game, as gamers know their business.

Retailers - Online retailers Amazon.com and Half.com are great ways to sell your video games for cash. Unopened or used, good condition or bad, expect to get a fair price for your game. Because these sites aren't time-limited (like an eBay auction), you may have to wait some days or weeks before your game sells. However, set the price a little lower than the others and you'll be packaging your game in no time.

Trade-ins - If all else fails, trade your used games in at a local retailer or online source. Trade-ins offer a little cash compensation or just store credit. However, if that game will just collect dust on your shelf and you can't sell it, it's always better to get a few dollars for it right away. BreGames is one of the highest-paying trade-in sources on the web, so give them a try.