To increase the selling price of a used video game, research its popularity and check for original packaging and manuals. Ensure the game is in good condition and can be played legally. MMOGs may have limited use due to activation codes. Fan communities can be a good place to sell.
It’s not hard to sell a used video game, but a little planning and knowledge can significantly increase the game’s selling price. There are so many different used video game titles that a good number of them are actually anonymous titles that received very little shelf space and advertising or were released in very small numbers. These types of games may get nothing more than a small amount of store credit, but there are rare and highly coveted titles that can be more valuable than other used video games. In addition to the title’s popularity, accessories that came with the original game can add to the value considerably, including items such as the original packaging, manuals, and marketing items that may have been in the box. Some games are more valuable in their first edition state than licensed reprints of the game or inclusions in larger anthologies, while some titles are simply desired for the game’s playability, regardless of how it is published.
Selling a used video game should always start with making sure the game works and is in good condition. Compact discs (CDs) must be clean and must not have large cuts on the surface. Cartridges made for specific console systems should be cleaned of dust and the internal cartridge should be checked to make sure it is not rusted or cracked. If possible, any used video game for sale should be plugged into a car or installed on a computer to be certain it actually works.
Having one of the original packs can really add to the value of a game. The artwork on the box is sometimes collected out of nostalgia or the fault of the artist, regardless of the game inside. Including the original instruction manual for a used video game can also increase the value for many of the same reasons. The closer the game and the items included are to how it was originally sold, the more valuable it will be. Taking the time to find the missing pieces of a game and its packaging can often be worth it.
Game title research can help determine if there is high demand for a specific used video game. Some will be unknown or lack a fan base, while others may have large and active communities. These can be based on the game title or the community could be centered around a specific console or emulator brand. Fan communities can be a good place to try to sell a used video game.
Two important things to make sure of, especially with a used video game intended to be played on a computer, are that the game can be sold and that the game can be played. Games that are copies of an original CD cannot be sold, because they are illegal and can be prosecuted, so only the original CD can be sold. The second thing to consider is whether the game can be played by the new owner. Many massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) might look like ordinary games in a box, but in reality, the game can only be installed and used once due to a special activation code on the box or CD. These codes can only be used once, so an MMOG that has already been installed and used could be essentially useless to anyone attempting to play it on a separate computer later.
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