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| bikingjahuty:
If I'm trying to determine the value of a game either to sell or because I'm personally interested in it, I've always used Ebay completed listings to determine the value. With that said, I do track my collection on PriceCharting for the purpose of insurance. The value is a rough approximation of its value in the event a fire took my collection, or someone stole it , and I had to make a claim. Unfortunately, I've found that PriceCharting isn't the most reliable place to look at game values; sometimes they are way undervalued compared to what they're actually selling for while other times they are way too high. I called out a local shop years ago for massively overpricing a brand new copy of some RPG on the Saturn (can't remember which one). I showed them ebay which was several hundred cheaper than their price, but then they countered by showing me PriceCharting which pretty much right on the money for what they were charging. It's just not reliable. |
| mastodon:
Price Charting isnt as accurate as eBay's Sold/Completed listings for used or Amazon/eBay/Walmart for new stuff. |
| marvelvscapcom2:
None of it matters locally. I always chuckle when local and especially private sellers have a sign up "we go by ebay pricing" I seen a pawn shop do this nearby. I audibly laughed at the sign, spun instantly and walked out the door as if the place was haunted. Ebayers take 15 to 20 percent hit just in fees and taxes alone. Another 5 to 10 dollars to ship. Paypal, ebay and transfer fees. So anything local or in person better instantly deduct 20 percent off ebay or I won't even ponder it. People say "oh let me look it up on ebay" at flea markets posses me off. Do I have to drive to the ebayer? Nope. Comfort of my own home. Does the flea market have a 30 day return policy on all items sold? Nope. I pay for the luxury of convenience. That convenience is gone when you buy local and the price should reflect that. With that rant aside. Im sure you're refferring to online. Then yes I use price charting. Then I deduct about 10 percent because I try to get a deal on everything I buy. I will never pay retail unless forced to by limited supply. Price charting seems more accurate to me then ebay sold listings. Because ebay sold listings can sometimes not disclose serious defects unless you click each listing. Vgpc does that for you. |
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