How Easy Is It To Sell Games Online?

Trading and selling are two terms with which video game lovers are very familiar. The ability to trade with friends or sell games you've played is a great way to keep your collection exciting. Older titles and consoles sell nearly as well as new releases, so don't overlook that old 20 year old console you said you'd never touch again.

Where do you begin your quest to sell games online? It's as easy as a Google search. You may choose to sell to a local store or ship your items elsewhere if you receive a better quote. No matter which you choose, make sure to stick with a company that offers to reimburse your shipping on every item they purchase.

Easy as 1-2-3

The process to sell games is very simple. Most companies that sell used games make it a priority for their website to be very user friendly. The easier it is to sell to them, the more business they receive. If you have questionable titles or broken consoles, ask if they accept those before you ship your items.

Browse the Site: Simply browse the site and add specific items to your cart, just like shopping online but you're actually creating a shopping cart of things to sell.

Fill Out a Form: Provide your name, address, contact information and payment request information. Print a copy of your invoice for your own records as well as to include with your shipment.

Ship Items: Ship your items to the store. Insurance is optional but may be beneficial if something is lost or damaged during transit.

Read FAQ and Policies

No company will guarantee that they will buy all of your used items without seeing them first. The quote you receive from the website is usually an estimated amount and will be paid providing everything is in working order. Broken consoles and damaged discs don't resell and usually won't bring the total amount due.

Broken equipment may be purchased by some companies. Make sure to read all FAQ and policies before shipping broken items. Send an e-mail asking specifics if you're unsure as to whether the company buys non-working items.

Getting Started

The most important thing to keep in mind if you plan to sell games to make room for new ones is to keep everything looking new. CDs must not be scratched and to receive top payment for them, keep them in their original packaging with all booklets in good condition. No one wants to buy used items that don't have the needed instructions or accessories.

If you're a vintage collector, you may also sell games to select online stores. Old school games are often in high demand and may bring a nice price. Check in that big box in the attic or basement to see if you still have old games from your childhood. As they say, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Avid collectors pay quite nicely for those older titles.