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How to Trade in Games for Cash

Video games are a fun pastime, enjoyed by many people. However, once you beat a game, you may lose interest in playing it again. Used video game stores buy unwanted video games from players, which they then sell at a discounted price. You can trade in games for cash or credit to buy other games. The amount of cash you receive for each game depends on the buyer's discretion, the popularity of the game and how many other copies of the same game the retailer has in stock. Selling your used games can be a good source of extra cash.

Instructions

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  Locate all of the games you intend to sell. Look on an online auction site such as Ebay to get an estimate of how much you may expect to receive for each game. Keep in mind that this is only an estimate, and the store's buyer may pay more or less than the values you find.
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  Identify a store near you that buys used games. Used game shops are frequently located in strip malls or near shopping malls. You can also sell them through auction sites online, but this requires creating a listing and shipping games to buyers, and it may take longer to find buyers than selling games locally.
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  Take your games to the store and tell the employee that you would like to trade in your used games for cash. He may ask if you would prefer credit to buy other games instead; however, you can specify cash if that is your preference.
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  Consider listing your used games for sale with an online service that offers you a set price for the game. Such sites include www.gazelle.com, www.gamepawn.com and www.sellvideogames.com. If you wish to use this option, create an account, enter the titles of the games you wish to sell and the offered price will be displayed. If you accept the terms, follow the website's instructions and ship items as required. Most such websites will reimburse for shipping charges.

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