Collecting video games is hard work. Sure, you can go on eBay and just buy up everything you want, but if you do, you will be paying full market value or more for every game and console you purchase. This is not the smartest way to collect, as you will be spending much more money than you need to. Instead, the best way to collect is to use your local resources such as pawn shops, flea markets,Craigslist, and if you’re really lucky, Freecycle.
When using these places, you need to be armed with the knowledge to get the right deals on games. No matter how sharp your negotiation skills are, you will need to know what price to shoot for and what games are worth snagging. You need to know which games are the most valuable, and which ones you should pass on. If you want to build a respectable classic game collection without breaking the bank, these tools will get you there.
Pricecharting.com
This is the number one site for finding out the value of video games. It pulls information from eBay, Amazon, and Half.com, so it gets a diverse set of data. Any classic gamer you talk to uses this site as their main resource for finding out the important price data on games. I never start a negotiation on a game without first hitting up this website to make sure I have the most current value in mind.
Pricecharting allows you to see graphs of historical prices for games and consoles, so you can see if the value is on an upward or downward trend. This comes in handy because if you see a game is dropping, you might be able to use that in your negotiation tactics. You can also use the website to see current listings and sold auctions of an item.
Retroware TV
This is a great site for seeing reviews of classic games from a variety of interesting personalities. If you are looking to expand your knowledge and see what games are actually good, this is the site to go to. Not only that, but there is plenty of entertainment to be had watching the videos and reviews.
Retroware is constantly growing, so new content from new producers comes out on a daily basis. You will see even some guest appearances from the most well-known classic game reviewer, a man known as the The Angry Video Game Nerd. In addition to videos, there are plenty of articles to read, which will keep you entertained for hours on end.
Racketboy
From a pure knowledge standpoint, this is the best classic gaming site on the Internet. It has an incredible section called Retro Gaming 101 which will help a budding collector get started. It also has articles about the most valuable games, so when you are out chasing, you will be able to spot any of these gems in an instant.
Racketboy also has a fantastic audio podcast filled with interviews and other interesting tidbits from the world of retro video gaming. You can lose many hours exploring the content of Racketboy, and I recommend you do so, as the knowledge contained within will make you a smarter collector, and that is always a good thing.
Reddit.com – Gamecollecting
You just had a fantastic weekend of chasing down classic games in your area, and now you want to show the world the awesome stuff you just found. Reddit’s game collecting community is the perfect place to make this a reality The community there is awesome, and they love seeing great finds from fellow classic video game collectors.
Not only is this a great place to share your classic gaming finds, but it’s also filled with knowledgeable classic video game collectors who can help you if have any questions. The community has around 10,000 members, so there is plenty of activity to keep you busy. It is, without question, one of my favorite Reddit communities.
Conclusion
With the knowledge you gain from these video game collecting websites, you will be ready to hit the streets and do some game chasing. No longer will you be stuck paying the high prices on eBay. Remember, the most part important of game collecting is having fun, and these websites will help you make the whole process as fun as possible. With that, it’s time for me to get out of here to go find some hidden classics!
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