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CASHING OUT

Hi Retro Gamer,

I have a lot of older games I wouldn’t mind selling, including mint-condition Nintendo 64 games, GBA games and a mixture of some rarer games for other consoles. I even have a lot of random collectables I am happy to part with too.

I am really not sure where to start though. Is the best place to go eBay? I am a bit worried about trying to pack cardboard game boxes and putting them in the post as I doubt they will turn up in good condition. I read in this month’s magazine a brief bit about the London Gaming Market in the letters page – is this a viable option? I know there are retro-gaming shops and I am willing to take a hit on price if they could be collected.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Happy 250th!

Simon Davis

We do often focus more on buying than selling, but we know how to shift things when the time comes. If you don’t mind doing a lot of work, eBay is where you’ll maximise your money. Cardboard boxes can indeed be damaged in transit, so package them in sturdy boxes, charge appropriate postage and highlight any prior damage in both your pictures and item description. If you don’t mind holding on to your games for a while and have appropriate transport, gaming markets can be great – your buyers will be able to inspect condition themselves and you can adjust your prices to clear games as the day goes on (read more on page 106). Some traders will collect, and this is the easiest option but you’re right to expect a hit on price – sometimes quite a large one. If you’ve got time, put together a list of what you’ve got and email it to potential interested parties to get some ballpark figures.