SELL US YOUR GAMES!
Whether you are finished with the latest games on your shelf or found a stash you played as a kid and don’t think you’ll venture back into 8 bit adventures. Come by and trade them in for cash or credit to the shop.
WHAT WE BUY
- Video Games from all generations
- Big Box Computer games
- Consoles from all generations
- Accessories from all generations
- Video Game guides and art books
- Amiibos, Skylanders, Disney Infinite figures
WHAT WE DON'T BUY
- Headsets
- Plushies and apparel
- Modern generation consoles (with some exceptions)
- Computer games from 2000 and up
Just because it’s on the list doesn’t mean we take everything. As a small shop we try our best to keep the most diverse and interesting selection of games that’ll fit on the shelfs. It’s always a good idea to contact us by email first ( shop.theretroroom@gmail.com ) with pictures of what you have to get the process going.
PICK UP SERVICE
If you live in and around Carleton Place & Ottawa we offer a pick up service for those who can't make it to the store or have a means to transport their collection here. Please call us or send us an email and we can arrange a pick up time (usually weekends).
GENERAL GUIDE TO TRADE IN VALUE
Here are a few tables with the trade in value.
Cartridge Games
|
Value under $16 |
Up to 25% |
Cartridge Games
|
Value over $17 |
Up to 50% |
Disc Games |
Value under $18 |
Up to 25% |
Disc Games |
Value over $19 |
Up to 50% |
Loose Discs |
Value under $30 |
$0.50 each |
Loose Discs |
Value over $30 |
Up to 30% |
Consoles |
Up to 45% |
Accessories |
Up to 35% |
Toys to Life |
$1.00 each |
Guides |
Up to 25% |
Magazines |
$1.00 each |
Games on discs (CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, UMDs) with a value of $18.00 and under will be taken in at 20% their current value. Most games in this price range are usually incredibly common or not valued among gamers. For example movie licensed games, certain shooters and overly produced franchises.
Loose discs with a value over $30 can be taken in at up to 30% their current value.
Loose discs under $30 can be taken in for $0.50 each.
Current games on the market up to 3 months old can be traded for up to 60% of the MRSP.
Accessories are traded in up to 40% of the sell value. This is generally due to the fact that controllers and similar products go through a lot of wear and tear. In most cases they need to be cleaned and given minor repairs.
Consoles go for up to 45% of the current market value.
Important: A complete console includes the machine, the AC cables, the AV cables and a controller. A complete console in the box included all inserts and manuals.
Toys to Life figures will be considered on a individual bases. In most cases Amiibos can be taken up to 40% of their market value. Loose Skylanders and Disney Infinity figures are purchased $1 per unit and $0.25 for starters. Broken figures will not be included in the evaluation.
FACTORS THAT DETERMINE VALUE
Condition of the game: the cart, label, pins, disc, manuals, papers, poster and anything else that comes with the original game.
Whether the game is complete, loose or a mix
Whether the game, console, etc. fully functions
Rarity and popularity
Availability on the current market
We do not buy reproductions for the sake of preserving the authentic playing experience and honouring the makers and collectors of these games. We also do not buy graded games because we believe games are meant to be played!
* Please note: There are some games out there that are just not in demand and have very little value. Taking these games off you would be considered a service to the world. They will literally stay in my back store until Armageddon.
These include most Sports Games, Brain Age 1 + 2 and many of the Disney cartoon games. Don’t expect much for them.
BROKEN CONSOLES AND DONATIONS
If you have a console that's not functioning anymore feel free to bring it by the shop. In some cases they can be used as parts to help restore other consoles. This in turn keeps them out of landfills and brings an old system back to life. Anything that can't be used will be brought to a recycling centre.
We also accept donations of games and consoles but do not expect it.
LARGE COLLECTION PURCHASING
If you are planning on selling a large collection of game please contact us first. We will take in larger collections but will evaluate them a little differently. The number of games to be considered bulk will differ from collection to collection. If all the games are different titles then 75 and over would be considered bulk. If you have multiple duplicates then 50 games would be considered bulk.
In a bulk collection games with a value of $22 and more will still be taken at 50% of their current value.
Games with a value of $13 - $21 will taken at 30% each.
Games with a value of $7-$12 will be taken at 15% each.
Games with a value less than $6 will be taken at 5% each.
If a bulk collection a good portion of games that require new cases and cleaning then 10% is reduced from the total.
CONTACT US
Still not sure whether you want to sell your collection. Feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns.