How to BARGAIN & HAGGLE SUCCESSFULLY - Advice from Game COLLECTORS 

I witnessed a horrible event at a local used game store recently...a husband and wife came in (about 50 yrs old or so) with an in-box (and complete), near mint NES console (the console was still in its original plastic), 7 or 8 boxed games (Mario's 1-3, Faxanadu, etc.), 3 loose games, a boxed NES Advantage, and a boxed NES Game Genie... The store offered them $125 for all of it...the couple, who obviously didn't know what they had, said "Oh wow! That's great!" and took the offer...I stood there in disbelief...the store absolutely ripped them off...

The strongest negotiating position is being able to walk away and mean it

Yea being friendly goes such a long way.

That's absolutely right! Be respectful when and if you haggle. The person on the other end of selling doesn't owe you a thing .

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I needed this yesterday. I went into a GameStop and bought SAO: lost song for ps vita for 29.99. And supposedly it was "New" but I got the open case that was on the shelf.

When I buy something rare that is of higher value sometimes I will ask they can throw in a couple common games that they have stacks of but are still holes in my collection. It rarely fails.

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Kelsey is so cute. I love her lisp:)

when Black ops for 360 was fairly new i got bored of it after a few months i walked into a gaming store ive been a manager of 2 diffrent mom and pop companys so i had an idea of how it all worked now it was almost christmas and i saw final fantasy 7 in there cases i offered a flat trade he of course siad no way i told him i know that the final fantasy 7 will not make imediat cash it will take awhile to sell it and i am willing to accept the green label version and i know for a fact they had no copys of black ops and it is almost a garenteed sell he thought about it and couldnt say yes just yet i sensed he was a collector himself so i told him it will be going to a good home and it will be played as he was about to say no agian a costomer walked in and asked for black ops for his son at this point i knew i was in the 80% power in this haggle and i siad that the game im holding is in mint condition book and all and he accepted the trade and sold the game right after doing the trade thats my best haggling story. sometimes its the little things that help but it seemed on this day all the cards where in my field i got lucky lol

I collect for unpopular systems (xbox, 360, psp, etc) you can get huge deals and the games just sit there for ever.

If sometimes I ask for a discount and the seller is not willing, I try to get an extra game, a game that is super common or tough to sell, usually they are willing to give one for free that they know they wont sell in a long time, and that game with a bunch of other ones can get me a trade in discount in the future..

Kelsey is cute af T.T

My local retail store is the worst. They don't price any of their games. Instead, you ask them the price, they go and look it up on VGPC and charge about 10% more than whatever is listed. I stopped going there because of that.

all hail "the box"

I'm in love with Kelsey 😍😍😍

subscribed because of the awesome kirby shirt.

No way! Assume everyone wants double and always offer 1/2!! ON EVERYTHING!! If they refuse, lick the item and ask if they are ok with half off of an item covered in AIDs. They'll come around, it has never EVER failed me at a Craigslist meet up!

What do you mean by haggling?

I live in Chile, and this is a terrible country if you want to be a game collector. Games here are very expensive and we don't have garage sales. Opportunities for bargain or deals are very scarce. Because of that, i'm always looking for ways to save money when i buy games. One of the techniques i have, is to enter a store and start looking around for games that you know the owner puts there just for decoration. That's very common in stores that their main business is to repair consoles or sell games for Ps4 and x1. You can't do that with games with widely known names, like mario or zelda, but with less known games you can do that. The owner really doesn't care about those games and probably nobody has asked for them before. In that situation you can haggle and get a very good deal.

Question for Kelsey, does Pink Gorilla ship? ie to Canada specifically, thanks!

KELSEY HAS PANZER DRAGOON SAGA?! BAH!!!

hey Jesus, did you haggle that CIB earthbound, or did a saint donate it to u? I want to play Nintendo with Kelsey...........

digital downloads are ruining real collections. i remember trading ps2 and 3 games with friends because theyd have games i didnt but now its all about buying from the ps store

Does kelsey have a website that she sells games from?

"I'll give you $2 Bucks for this game!" - Jay "But sir, it's Earthbound for the Snes." - Seller "Okay, $5 Bucks! If you throw in Ninja Gaiden Trilogy. Final Offer!" - Jay "...." - Seller "...." - Jay "You've got yourself a deal! SOLD!" - Seller

Retail stores are nuts now. They used to be so crazy about pointing the finger at the next one accusing them of using eBay prices. Now they are all well above eBay prices, and often the condition is horrible.

Your eyes in the thumbnail... nightmares.

My best strategy has always been to be respectful. Who knows, you might even make a friend.

Right on! Be respectful. Great tips overall

Good common sense points, kindness goes a long way.

I've been bummed out for years selling my Earthbound when I was 10 for cheap... Full in box with the guide D:

Kelsey would look very appropriate with pointy elf ears

I work at a retro game store and I deal with a lot of hagglers and know how many people try to do it so I love that you made this video highlighting how businesses work and that there is most likely a good reason for the price a certain game has. Also I'd like to note many games (retro games especially) change over time. So when someone wants to trade or buy a certain game and then they wait 4 months and are surprised the price has changed, they need to understand the demand for them change. (example: pokemon games, they spiked up when pokemon go had started and now they are slowly dropping back down) From experience, I know some of our customers have gotten deals for games after they've sat for quite a while. Another time its happened is when there is a game collector that comes into the store and buys all kinds of good stuff all the time and is really nice and respectful, and mentions how this one game is a little over his/her budget, then we may work out a bit of a deal, since he/she you know come to the store and spend money there regularly. Overall being nice and respectful definitely helps :]

I only have one retro game store in my city and its prices are so bad and the guy is super rude!

Please don't Photoshop your eyes bigger on the thumbnail. It's nightmare fuel! Anyway, great video as always! :D

i really love kelsey. i just like watching her talk lol idk she's perfect

0:34 Kelsey started to sway backwards like she was about to fall off the box.

Two tips: 1. You need to be OK with not walking away with something, because physically walking away means not selling their item. 2. Sometimes silence is a good thing. While the other person is trying to get the most money they can for their item, most of the time it is more important to them to sell the item versus not sell it (this scenario usually refers to games that are not as popular, ie NOT Pokemon games). Ask if they can do any better on the price, let them think and give you a number. Cross your arms and stay silent and ponder their offer. If you seem on the fence, but don't say anything, the silence may make them uncomfortable and they may blurt out a lower number to try and win you over. Either way, if you're not comfortable with the price, you can say, "ah shoot, I'm going to have to pass at that price." If they don't say anything, be OK with it and just walk away. It is important to know your pricing and realize that some games you can't always get amazing deals on, but you may be able to save a smaller percentage with composure and a cordial attitude.

Major props, guys, for reiterating that people should treat retail workers with genuine respect... which is sadly very difficult for a lot of people. Everyone who's ever worked in retail will tell you that you catch WAY more flies with honey. Acting entitled, rude, or superior to the employee will do absolutely nothing other than make you into the nightmare customer that the staff will rant about once you're gone.

I don't like haggling because I find people get offended about it even when you're really nice. Online is the worst, messaging someone and they ask what you wanna pay and you know what you should pay and they get offended by that. It can just ruin deals sometimes

He is clearly very good at Bargaining, I mean he's managed to get this girl in his basement multiple times now, =-P

I take a gun to the game stores and, for some reason, I end up always getting great deals.

I go to Goodwill stores a lot and its pretty hit or miss -- but it's exciting to see what they have every week!

Your anime eyes on the thumbnail of the video made you look like princess Kenny from South Park man haha

The first thing I do whenever I walk into a new store. I walk straight to the people in charge and ask them "Are you guys open to offers if I were to buy multiple items?" That saves a ton of time before you even begin searching their shelves that way you know how you plan on buying.

i love Kelsey.. do a Nintendo 64 buying guide with her (:

I refuse to buy from retail stories. I have saved a ton over my career collection and have never once had an issue finding "this" or "that" game from a private party.

Love how u break things down and explain things... And having kelsey in your videos sometimes makes it an even more enjoyable experience.. Keep up the great work bro

I found waiting till the last hour or two of the last day of a con helps a lot, not just for games.

That kirby shirt is rad, tracked it down and bought one by the end of the video.

I love it when you two get together and talk games. Always interesting.

hey Metaljesus have you found out anything about that N64? It was too interesting!

Kelsey: "Your attempt to haggle me is admirable, but I cannot be haggled."

It's great that Pokemon has gained popularity again because of Pokemon Go, but I can't tell you how much I hate that it's skyrocketed the prices. Even on older titles. As someone who wants to get into collecting handheld titles, Pokemon was at the top of that list and now I won't be able to find or afford copies for quite some time. I am hoping that Nintendo decides to put Gold and Silver on VC for 3DS like they did with Red, Blue and Yellow. I'd love to have access to that. Virtual Console titles are a lot of fun.

H-Hi there good people I sincerely hope you are having a nice day

The consumer determines the market. Just remember that.

always ask if they have any deals or sales going on. it breaks the ice and may exactly what you are looking for.

If someone tells me to name a price, I refuse then remind them that England is not the Middle East.

one thing that i have experienced is when trying to get a good discount, be a frequent buyer from the store. If you give them a lot of business and are a regular they will more than likely give you a loyalty discount on the more expensive games. If you buy $200 a month in their store i'm sure they will eat $20 or even 20% off something to keep you coming back into the store.

Guys forgot to mention Pawn Shops...

Great tips. I'm kind of a collector myself, but I never tried haggling before. I just don't wanna come off as a cheapass.

Why this girl look like Ted Cruz

step 1 be a chick into video game collecting step 2 collect

Love You video going to add it to my Facebook group

Great vid as always. Does Kels have a website for her store?

I imagine trying to negotiate with Kels would be like.Her: its $15me: *lost in her eyes* ill give you $25 for it!!Her: okme: *runs away awkwardly*

Great show in regards to respect and how one should engage as a seller/buyer. I like how Kelsey said, "Nobody owes you a discount....and you can always walk away....." Then MJR mentioned how there's a human being behind every transaction. This concept and social lens is really crucial when establishing yourself as a house hold name in any large or small community (to include social media outlets). That is why I love this show Metal Jesus. Never loose touch with the genuine and authentic characteristic of customer relations. I will also add that "loyalty and networking" are also key factors when considering the long-term relationships with local gaming stores and outlets. In fact, I made more friends over the past seven years by just staying in touch and networking for sellers when possible. In return, I often get first pick and outstanding discounts when it comes to new items that have been traded in. They are in many ways a part of my extended family and I enjoy every conversation about their lives. This was a really good show today guys! Keep up the great work....

Why do people type one WORD in their question in all caps?

Here's the easiest way that I've found. Go out and quicksave in front of some keep guard, then intimidate him (reload if it doesn't work) and repeat this until you get to level 20 speech. Go out and level up (find a dungeon or two) and put your skill point into haggling. Repeat this until you get really good and then people will practically throw bargains at your face!

How do you deal with a Goodwill store that doesn't understand current prices and marks a game at literally 10X price because they saw an eBay value? I tried to reason and show the going rates on multiple sites (and was very polite), but they wouldn't budge. They are just siting on a 25$ while asking for 300$. I walked.

I don't think I would do very well haggling with Kelsey. :-)

"Another thing that works for me very well, I THINK" Does it or doesn't it? lol.

why does kelsey not start her own channel???

Step #1: Don't go up to someone selling rare games and say: "YOU KNOW, THIS IS WORTH WAY MORE THAN YOU ARE SELLING IT FOR!" I want to hit people that spoil deals for collectors with a giant boulder. Like whoever the assholes were that went to that vendor Billy and Jay bought Little Samson off of and told her that she basically gave away plastic gold.

I don't have to haggle my local video game store has already low prices for SNES Nes games for example I bought Mystical Ninja for $10 and at other stores it goes for $50.

kelsey is hot

My favorite is when someone is completely nasty, treats the seller like shit, devaluing them and their item to try and basically strong arm them. I see people fall for that a lot at yard sales because they just want to get rid of the stuff. Someone tried that on me, and I just replied with a higher price. Haggled with someone nice shortly after. Rule of thumb, outside of stores, bundle it up, slap a price on a lot so its less granular and you'll always get a bigger deal and you're moving more stuff for them. Also respect people. In general.

i found out the best way to haggle is the aziz method where you just act like you really wanted it and that you are horribly distraught that you are 20 dollars short. it works about 85% of the time

I think helping and being nice is a big factor. There is a store near my area that i always goto to buy old games, im a regular and they always give me deals. i have saved alot of money by just getting to know them. but one day i stumbled upon 2 huge boxes of boxed toys in my attic, so i googled most of the 30 plus toys and they were worth a bit of money, however knowing the game store also sold toys i decided to take them there. When i brought them in they asked how much do you want for them,, i had no intention of selling the 30 plus toys but wanted to give them to the store for helping me out sooo much with deals and bargins. Needless to say after that they were really appreciative. So i think it also works by building a relationship with the store after awhile because they almost always give me a deal but never or rarely give my friends deals when they go lol. Knowing it works both ways is a big deal, they have helped me so i wanted to help them a bit... ahhh, i love the memories of video game collecting lol....

I can't stop thinking about Kelsey standing on that crate. LOL!!!

I think one thing failed to mention is the diffrence in pawn stores and video game stores. Pawn stores are usauly easier to haggle then just game stores mostly becasue they dont fully research the price of every single game they get. Of chourse populair titles like mario zelda pokmemon etc.. But they dont always know what they have becasue the people bringing them in dont knopw what they have. Also there often more open for haggleing becasue they dont see the same games over and over again. A game store knows wich games sell in a certain period of time probably becasue they have sold the same or a simiar game least once or twice before. Pawn shops dont have that knowlage and experience. Not to mention they often want to make place on the shelfs again becasue they often only have a litmited amount of space for items that fall in a certain catagory like games so quicker sales are often better for them becasue they might have a other box of games sitting in the back they dont have space for.

Kelsey looks like Sheldon Cooper sis :)

Another component is to recognize a good deal when it's there. Don't push for an even bigger discount when they're already hooking you up. If you're trying to be a repeat buyer from someone, being reasonable is what will open up to better deals down the road.

I have a crush on Kelsey

Very good video Metal! This is one of the most important things a lot of buyers could learn, that part of being respectful. In my region a lot of resellers but also beginning collector's almost act entitled that they should be able to buy t for whatever price they've in mind. In most cases it's always about the popular, very wanted or rare games. So things that actually sell a lot easier. I also think it has to do with all the garage hunting shows on TV and youtube. Some of these are fixed, so items are put into the garage. But people are thinking about the hunting and forgetting that you still have to be respectful. A nice conversation can bring you a lot further than just acting like a hardcore reseller (that makes you feel he or she is the only one that will buy it, which isn't the case of course).

i want to haggle with kelsey 😜🤘🏼

I tried haggling at playntrade and now I’m never allowed in the store. I was respectful but they still kicked me out.

I watched this to get some more tips as I've been pretty successful so far. but I've just started collecting

A quote by Trevor Dunn that really stuck with me was "if I wanted to get rich, I'd flip condos."

In UK shame there is not many rent stores. Hopefully online would be good option for me perhaps. I definitely consider haggling but i won't ever think i owned a discount i would alway be respectful as the video has said.

Pawn shops can sometimes be a good place to find games. I remember being in a pawn shop once and finding some really good games for like a dollar.

I just love when you two make vids together. you two have a great on screen Chemistry that compliment each other.

I know this is petty and I'm probably just an old fart, but that thumbnail triggered the fuck out of me and I honestly can't convince myself not to dislike the whole video because of it.

What is up with that thumbnail?! It's staring into my soul!

Kelsey don't want to be heckled but she sure thinks she's entitled to it

Metal Jesus, I adore channel man!

I just don't have what it takes to haggle; I'm actually a good person.

Jason?!?!? I thought your name was metal Jesus rocks!

Get to know your store owners. I get phone calls from antique and thrift stores every week telling me they just got games in