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Trading minis and video games

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:20 am
by v3r510nj
I want to try and trade my minis for video games. I'm not sure how you would value the games versus the value of the minis (all metal vostroyans). My first guess would be making offers, but I researched used prices on gamestop and Hastings.com. Maybe we could trade at 25% off my minis for the used prices of games? I just don't think a lot of the games I want are worth 60$ if we were to trade retail for retail. Thanks for any advice.

Re: Trading minis and video games

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:19 am
by MagickalMemories
How much would you sell the games for if you were getting cash for them?
That's a good starting point for their trade value.

If you're giving a "cash discount," then it might be a good idea to add a small premium (10% or something) to whatever your cash value would be.

Eric

Re: Trading minis and video games

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:45 am
by v3r510nj
How about differences in shipping? I know I should eat my part of the shipping costs, but it seams a little unbalanced. A 60$ game versus 60$ in all metal minis.

Re: Trading minis and video games

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:39 am
by porkuslime
you can always haggle it out..

"The game is cheap enough to go First Class, my figures need to go Priority.. can you split shipping? (or toss in a couple bucks to help out) etc.. "

Re: Trading minis and video games

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:25 am
by v3r510nj
Thank you guys for the advice. I'll make my post today :)

Re: Trading minis and video games

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:57 pm
by MagickalMemories
More often than not, you'll find your trade partner will expect you to cover your own shipping. Personally, I'm trading minis, not shipping. If I'm paying my end, I expect my trade partner to pay his end.
IMO, If he wants to even things out value-wise, he should negotiate the trade with that in mind.

Eric