What do you think of as "fair" when dealing with a indie/retro game store?

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Warmsignal:
I would think large chains would be more apt to rip people off, especially on old games. It's surprising that retro based stores won't make a good trade deal with you when you bring something in that they could make decent money and would move fast, but instead choose to treat you like the average Joe who doesn't understand the value of what he has.

As far as eBay, fees are only 10% and shipping is flexible, you can charge shipping to the buyer and also find the most economical way to ship, usually first class is cheap.

argyle:

--- Quote from: Warmsignal on May 07, 2014, 09:29:48 am ---As far as eBay, fees are only 10% and shipping is flexible, you can charge shipping to the buyer and also find the most economical way to ship, usually first class is cheap.

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Yup, and I do all of that - like I said, I sell a LOT on ebay. ;) And you're right, sometimes you absolutely get a better deal on ebay. But to rule out trade ins across the board is cutting off a lot of potential deals.

For example, with bonuses right now Gamestop is giving $46 for the latest inFamous. The ones on ebay seem to be going (complete) for $38 - $42 shipped.

karyann:

--- Quote from: dashv on May 07, 2014, 12:41:50 am ---
I agree. I wouldn't trade at a store unless they offered "same value" trade in.

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The store I worked at did this. It was $5 to trade a game for another of the same value. If you wanted one that was valued higher, you pay the difference too. Credit wasn't much, like everywhere else, but the same-value trade was definitely awesome.

bikingjahuty:

--- Quote from: Warmsignal on May 07, 2014, 09:29:48 am ---instead choose to treat you like the average Joe who doesn't understand the value of what he has.

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I feel like this is the main problem right here. Most people who trade in games are not looking for full Ebay value, not even close. They are looking for quick cash or credit to pay bills, get a new game or console, or simply gt rid of something they feel is just taking up space. I have seen some horrendous buy backs from game stores who serious gave people a hundred bucks for almost a grand worth of games and consoles. It is sad, but that is the average Joe who sells and trades to game stores. Because these types of people make up the majority of trade in customers, they treat people, even regular customers who are known gamers and/or collectors that way as well. I know they are a business and they have to make money of what they take in, but it can just be ridiculous. I advise anyone looking to make real money off their games to go to Ebay, Amazon, or some place else where they will get paid what their games are actually worth.

argyle:
There was a small up & coming chain around my area several years back called Rhino. Awesome store, they dealt in all systems new & old and had great deals and an awesome staff. Unfortunately, Gamestop saw them as a potential up-and-coming threat and since Rhino was owned at the time by Blockbuster who was hemorrhaging money, they were sold to GS & immediately absorbed. :(

Anyway, they had an awesome deal where you could trade in any 2 games that were worth a minimum set amount (forgot what the amount was, but it was very generous) and get a brand new game. I would find clearance games at other stores & call to ask if they qualified - I got many brand-new PS2 games for about $20 or sometimes less out of pocket. A friend and I asked the guys one day how they could afford to run that deal, given the kinds of stuff we were trading in. I'll never forget what they said - "Because most people don't get the most out of the system like you guys do. Most people will trade in games that are worth way more than the minimum and often get games that cost less than full retail."

Basically, the general public doesn't care, they don't look for deals and they just take whatever.

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