📱 Best Platforms
eBay, Mercari, FB Marketplace
📖 The Hustle
Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance SP, and PSP handhelds are surging in popularity. Buy them for $20-50 at garage sales and thrift stores. Test with a game cartridge, clean the screen and buttons with isopropyl alcohol, and replace the battery if needed. A working Game Boy Advance SP AGS-101 with the brighter screen sells for $100-150. Bundle with a cheap game to increase perceived value.
🚀 First Step
Search 'Nintendo DS lot' or 'Game Boy Advance' on FB Marketplace, find one under $30, and test it with a game before buying.
🔑 Keys to Success
- The Game Boy Advance SP AGS-101 model has a brighter screen and sells for 2x the AGS-001
- Replace scratched outer shells with $10 replacement housings from eBay for a like-new look
- Always test handhelds with an actual game cartridge — do not trust 'turns on' alone
🛠 Tools & Resources: eBay app, PriceCharting.com, tri-wing screwdriver, isopropyl alcohol, replacement batteries (Amazon), microfiber cloth