Rule of Rose
No spread Typical market price is well above the instant buyer estimate. Only a steal works here.
What to offer
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Start at the suggested offer, counter up, and walk away above the no-deal price. The suggested offer is rounded down to an easy number, so it can leave a little more than 30%.
Where to sell is ranked best first; tap one to check its price. Quickflips pays its quote with no fees and free shipping. eBay shows the typical sold price; offers use what's left after fees.
The % is your return on what you pay: profit divided by your price. Profit is what you'd get selling the way shown, less what you paid.
eBay figures are our estimate: the typical sold price less about 13.6% in eBay fees and $1.40 for the order fee and packing. eBay takes longer to sell, so its offers leave a bigger return.
Include shipping in what you pay, and check condition and region before you buy.
| Condition | Best way to sell | Suggested offer | Good deal (30%) | Fair (20%) | No deal (15%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loose | $370+$160 profit · 43% | $407+$123 profit | $441+$89 profit | $460+$70 profit | |
| Missing manual | $520+$211 profit · 41% | $562+$169 profit | $608+$123 profit | $635+$96 profit | |
| Complete in box | $690+$281 profit · 41% | $746+$225 profit | $808+$163 profit | $844+$127 profit |
* eBay is the typical sold price. Offers and profit use what's left after eBay's fees and packing, about 13.6% plus $1.40.
At a garage sale or flea market? For a loose copy, offer $370 and don't go past $460. That still leaves a fair return when you sell.
On eBay now
Nothing on eBay under the $460 no-deal price right now. Copies usually list online for more than that, so this one is a better find in person: garage sales, flea markets, thrift stores, and bulk lots. Search eBay →
Where to look
Instant buyer offers change, so confirm the current offer before you buy.
