Back in the cold, dark days of the '90s, there really weren't all that many choices for selling games: either you tried to find a phone connection fast enough to handle a very primitive version of the Internet, or you brought it in to a brick-and-mortar shop.
Most of the time, the retailer was your best bet — but these days, that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Selling games is easier now than it's ever been, and on top of that, it's actually possible to make some of your money back. Not only that, but a lot of the options out there are actually more convenient than dragging your library into the local game shop.
So, where exactly can players get the best bang for their buck? Well, you might be surprised: some of the best choices have been around for years, while others are relatively new.
Don't worry, we're not going to make you go out and search for them — here are the best places to sell your used games online:
Oddly enough, Craigslist — yes, the same site that features fake job listings and Missed Connections — can be a great resource for anyone looking to sell some games. If you can find the right buyer, Craigslist can be a quick, easy way to clear out your library.
That being said, it's at the bottom of our list for a number of reasons — most notably, its limited range. With all the other services, it's all about sending them out to someone else ... but with most Craigslist transactions, you're going to be limited to your neighborhood. Plus, the site is known for hosting its fair share of scams, so there's a bit more risk involved.
Even so, if you're looking to get rid of a large number of games quickly, Craigslist can be a great alternative to any of the sites listed above.
Selling games used to be a nightmare, and one that usually ended up costing players more than it was worth — thankfully, there are plenty of different options to choose from nowadays, and you can actually make some serious cash with them.
Just make sure you're sure that you want to sell — nothing's worse than having to buy the same game twice!
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