Gamestop

For anybody who has played games even somewhat regularly, they know of a little store called GameStop. For those of you who don’t know, GameStop is a store where you can buy and sell video games. This may sound like a great idea for any non gamers or people just starting to play. But for anyone who has even a slight clue on what’s going on, GameStop isn’t the end all be all for games. So should you just cash in your games for quick and easy money or is it worth your time to set up craigslist articles and wait for more money.

                The premise of GameStop is simple. Anytime you complete a game or get bored with it, you take it on down to your nearest GameStop and sell it quick and easy for a fair price. Or at least that’s what they want you to think. What really happens is almost a rip off. Now I know that the company needs to make money but really, 8 dollars for a game that came out only 2 months ago is absurd. Now I know that you’re thinking, “Oh but since they buy it for cheap they must sell it for cheap too right?” Wrong. They not only undercut you, but they also put it on shelves for a price higher than most of us feel right paying for it.

                Now unlike driving down to you’re nearest GameStop to dump off any unwanted games, another way you could get a good deal is putting them up on craigslist. Craigslist is a website where you can post ads for buying or selling things in your city or town.  This works especially well for games, as it achieves a happy medium for both the buyers and sellers. The sellers end up getting more cash than just selling it straight to GameStop, while the buyers get a better deal buying straight from you rather then GameStop.

                So in the end it’s really up to you. If you’re looking to just dump some games off real quick and get some extra spending money, go ahead and sell them to GameStop. But if you were looking into a more long term investment, spending time to go and set up a craigslist ad will prove more beneficial for you and your buyer in the long run, and will keep your pockets full and your buyer happy.