Question about selling Disc games

theonering84theonering84
in Collector's Corner
Say for example I want to sell some Wii games that have scratches on them but still work.  They sell, and then upon receiving the games, the buyer says they don't work/can't be read by the console.  Is it better to give them a refund even though I said no refunds in my listing just so they won't give me bad feedback, or can they just as easily go to a store to have the disc resurfaced?  Should I resurface a scratched disc before I sell it?  I want to sell disc games but I also want to avoid giving people refunds...

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  • empireempire
    If you can resurface them, it's probably worth it. Most people will just look at it and think "oh it's really scratched, it won't work" and it becomes a pain in the ass for you.



    Plus you might even get a bit more if you advertise it as having no scratches.
  • Bort License PlateBort License Plate
    If you're going to get them resurfaced. Make sure whoever is doing it is using a good machine. Cheap machines end up making it look like shit and people will complain that you've resurfaced it. With a good machine you can't even tell. Also eBay doesn't care if you're listing says no refunds. If buyer cries for a refund, they will probably get it
  • theonering84theonering84
    Originally posted by: BertBerryCrunch



    If you're going to get them resurfaced. Make sure whoever is doing it is using a good machine. Cheap machines end up making it look like shit and people will complain that you've resurfaced it. With a good machine you can't even tell. Also eBay doesn't care if you're listing says no refunds. If buyer cries for a refund, they will probably get it

    Ok, is there a store/chain that has a good reputation for resurfacing discs?



     
  • Bort License PlateBort License Plate
    Originally posted by: theonering84

    Originally posted by: BertBerryCrunch



    If you're going to get them resurfaced. Make sure whoever is doing it is using a good machine. Cheap machines end up making it look like shit and people will complain that you've resurfaced it. With a good machine you can't even tell. Also eBay doesn't care if you're listing says no refunds. If buyer cries for a refund, they will probably get it

    Ok, is there a store/chain that has a good reputation for resurfacing discs?



     



    not that I know of. I just know the stores around me and most of them use bad machines unfortunately
  • drxandydrxandy
    Disc replay / traders have good machines around here
  • theonering84theonering84
    Originally posted by: drxandy



    Disc replay / traders have good machines around here

    Ok, I'm about an hour drive to the closest Disc Replay.  Maybe I will go there.  Not sure about local stores.  



     
  • ForlornOutcastForlornOutcast
    Depending on the possible profit, it may not be worth it on some titles so keep that in mind.
  • Mega TankMega Tank
    You can always ask the store to resurface one of their games to see how it will come out. There really is no loss here for them if they resurface their new stock anyways. Also, ask for a bundle deal for resurfacing. Some places give you a discount for more discs.  
  • SnowSauceSnowSauce
    Originally posted by: theonering84

     
    Originally posted by: BertBerryCrunch



    If you're going to get them resurfaced. Make sure whoever is doing it is using a good machine. Cheap machines end up making it look like shit and people will complain that you've resurfaced it. With a good machine you can't even tell. Also eBay doesn't care if you're listing says no refunds. If buyer cries for a refund, they will probably get it

    Ok, is there a store/chain that has a good reputation for resurfacing discs?



     



    The retro shops I go too all have them. Not sure if you have access to one of those.



    Other than that, I'd imagine most media stores would have one (that's how I get mine done), and we also have a video rental store that does it as well.

     
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