ferghead Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 ...where would you do it? I am seriously considering getting rid of my 5200 collection, I haven't played it in over a decade and I managed to procure a lot of doctor bills this year that I need to pay. I have Wico joysticks, but I really hate them. I don't have a keypad and I can't see spending the money for one at this point. I have an 800 with plenty of Glenn the 5200 Man discs, so I really won't miss it much. I know I'm not going to make the grand that I need to pay the bills, but where would you think I would stand to make the most? Should I post a sale thread here (please answer honestly ), or sell games separately on eBay? Should I bring the entire collection to NAVA next week? I've read that some people recommend selling a system with about 10 or so common games to get a higher price. When selling dupes before I never really cared about price, but I need to now. Most of you probably don't know me, I've been collecting for a long time but I keep a low profile. I can promise you that I'm not trolling or spamming, I'm just trying to make a little back on my investment. Thank you for any advice you can give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm looking for a 5200 set. I'll send you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'd start here, on the forums. As long as you're not trying to price gouge, you'll find a lot of interested parties (sometimes without even trying, as Cebus just proved). A lot of us are even more willing to buy if we hear someone is selling because of hardships. When I prefer not to mail stuff, I use craigslist. No fees, and no postage or packaging to worry about (usually). You do have to sift through crazy offers and disappearing prospects, but I think the fact you get to pocket all the dough afterward makes up for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedenmark7 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm always looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferghead Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Gone as of Wednesday, sold locally. Can this thread be closed now? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 what did you end up selling it for and how many games did you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferghead Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 what did you end up selling it for and how many games did you have? I had all the released games, mostly boxed. I got what I asked for, that's all I'm willing to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toraborakid Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 what did you end up selling it for and how many games did you have? I had all the released games, mostly boxed. I got what I asked for, that's all I'm willing to say. Damm, I was going to goto the NAVA meeting this month.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomitgreen Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I was recently cleaning out my basement and remembered i have tons of 5200 games, many of which are still shrink wrapped. I didn't want to come here to sell as I thought perhaps that was bad etiquette or just downright against the forum rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Against the rules to sell on a forum full of collectors? No, it's not against the rules, and in fact that's what the Marketplace subforum is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I am considering selling the 5200 stuff I have as well, just never gotten around to getting that modded console. So I have a lot of homebrew, bits of hardware and the such... just no console hah hah. And I could do with the money really if I'm never gonna play the stuff. What sort of prices does homebrew now go for on the 5200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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