📱 Best Platforms
eBay, Mercari, FB Marketplace
📖 The Hustle
Thrift stores frequently underprice video games and consoles. Look for Nintendo DS, GameCube, PS2, and Xbox 360 games for $2-5 each. Even common titles like Mario Kart, Pokemon, and Zelda sell for $15-40. Consoles fetch more but need testing. Carry AA batteries and a small AV cable to test handhelds and consoles at the store. Disc-only games sell too, but complete-in-box copies command 2-3x more.
🚀 First Step
Visit a thrift store's electronics section today and look for any Nintendo, PlayStation, or Xbox games priced under $5. Check values on the eBay app.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Complete-in-box games with manuals are worth 2-3x more than disc-only copies
- Carry AA batteries to test handheld consoles right at the thrift store
- Focus on Nintendo first-party titles — Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon always sell
🛠 Tools & Resources: eBay app, PriceCharting.com, AA batteries for testing, microfiber cloth for cleaning discs, bubble wrap and small boxes