Hey! First off, I really like your model of posting videos like this to promote your site while at the same time being informative to the consumer. It's a great idea for exposure and to garner trust (worked on me!). Speaking of the video's topic, I'm from Canada, can I sell my games to boardgamesco?
Thanks :) I'm heavily focused on this channel being of value and not being an advertisement...to the point that even this how to sell series is only the result of people asking where they can sell games in the comments again and again.
All your videos have been extremely helpful! It’s coming to that time where I need to start making space on my shelf. Went to your website to sell some games. Never sold anything over the internet before so this is a first for me.
You are absolutely right on Half Price Books. I have a theory that the first time you sell to them, they will give you something decent. But it's horrible from then on. And yes...you'll feel like you've invested time and accept it and be angry.
I never knew until just now that I could sell my games through your website =O ... Makes me a bit more interested and confident to back that extra game or two from kickstarter now =P
Alex, thank you so much for the video. Very informative and helpful. I sent a list of board games to boardgame co and I'll check out board game exchange for the kickstarter stuff! I'm also having great luck with all the warhammer models on Ebay. Good stuff!
Ebay auction listings have an option to set an invisible minimal price. If auction does not meet the minimum, it is not sold. Also... shame that BGexchange is Facebook. I don’t wanna touch FB with 10 foot pole...
Another tip: don't ask for cash. Try to trade your used games for store credit at your local shop. Selling at conventions is totally worth it. It gives you a place to park yourself and eat/rest... but be prepared some comments from odd-ball shoppers.
I used to work in the auto industry, so I'm SO familiar with people wanting to sell at market value. "I'm trading in my car. It's worth this in the market, I want that value." And it's like, mate. Come on. Your tires are bald, your brakes are shot, there's 3 new models since you got your car, plus the fact that we have to make a profit. Like, no.
I know right! I love the fact that people are enjoying the channel. When I first started I wondered if I'd have to quit due to not being worth the time but the feedback has been amazing.
Looking for the best way to sell my Descent 2nd Edition lot for average money. Looking at prices on Boardgameco I can get about $300 for everything. Multi-box shipping is gonna be expensive though.
I’ve gotten a quote from you and noble knight before and your was wayyy better! Their quote was laughable, I ended up deciding to trade with you instead though!
I have a morbid one for ya. Let's say a family member showed up at your store with 800+ games in a U-Haul truck from their deceased board gamer relative. What advice would you give to that not yet deceased relative to ease that transition?
My first question....why are you referring to a relative as the "not yet deceased"? I mean....we're all "not yet deceased". But seems a little intense :) And that situation has happened sadly (online, not in person). We offer condolences and price out their games....there's usually not much else you can do.
@@BoardGameCo My poor attempt at humor. 😁 Just wondering what advice you'd give to owners of large collections that might ease the transition both on your end and on the end of surviving relatives that get stuck inheriting a boat load of games they don't want. Would it help if gamers with large collections kept an inventoried list of games, with included expansions/promos, along with BoardGameCo's telephone number on the top?
Personally I sell on Kijiji (Canadian Craiglist) within my city, but mostly I would trade and sell at big math trades 4 times a year in pre-corona. Big box Kickstarters are hard to trade because they are high value items so I mostly have to sell them on trade day. I shoot to get my money back not above, I don't care about holding on to a game to get it for more. I've built up a 'customer' base this past year, mostly newcomers who missed the original campaign. For retail bought games I am much more picky to begin with since there is no FOMO and I can research it extensively. Therefor I do not sell/trade too many of my retail purchases. I sold Skulk Hollow as well, pretty but way too light for us.
I have a bunch of kickstarter games that are not great; ie for whatever reason the game isn't my type or the box is too big (heh 1st world problems!) etc. They were quite expensive though, I'd like to get as much as possible for them, what do you recommend? Auctioning maybe starting at 50% (and lowering that if there are no bids?) I often go "all in" so they're full of all the goodies.
Great video - I really appreciate the info and candor. But, I gotta be honest... 6 ad breaks in a 20 minute video is a rough pill to swallow for those of us that listen while working or doing other tasks. Makes me sincerely consider skipping future videos - I get one, but 5 or 6 feels a little heavy handed.
Thanks, I initially trusted google to set the ads, I never touched the settings, but I've been getting this complaint enough that I've taken over and am manually setting them. More work but 6 ads is crazy.
Feedback. You're using the term "Value proposition" incorrectly in your videos. Perhaps you want a term like "held value", "value potential", or something. Perhaps this is something you might want to look into.
Thanks for the feedback; the very first definition on google would agree with you....but this is the next definition I found. "A value proposition is a promise of value to be delivered, communicated, and acknowledged. It is also a belief from the customer about how value will be delivered, experienced and acquired. A value proposition can apply to an entire organization, or parts thereof, or customer accounts, or products or services." That's how I'm using it I believe.
First off, Damn you look good in this video. I would say sorry for making you uncomfortable, but I believe men should feel comfortable getting compliments from gay men. *AHEM* I didn't know Boardgameexchange had a facebook page. I have only used their Reddit page. This is exciting information. This was highly informative thank you.
Not only am I totally comfortable with it, you're basically confirming what I consider to be my ideal beard :) I constantly let it grow out too far and then overcompensate...but I like it here :)
Hai alex my kid (11 years old ) create a new board game it's very interesting one i want to make copyright and plan to sell . My kid roughly make this and he wants to make a clear final out look he may finish it feb 2022 end
