Do not list the game in the systems category. When it comes to individual game carts and discs Ebay actually expects sellers to sell working games only. I would advise you not to sell this on Ebay. If you had a non working console and included the game with the console then yes you could go the route but the way it stands sell it here. Much less of a hassle as well.
Unrelated question: Has there been any attempt to see if the game can be repaired?
He owns a big store. I'm sure he would do so if it's part of his normal process, and if not, there's a reason.
I agree with the suggestion to sell the box and manual, together or separately, without the cartridge. That will maximize the profit and minimize the trouble. Or find a loose game and swap.
If you want to keep it all together, forget ebay. Sell here or in the store.
Id sell the contents and then the defective game separately for a fraction of the price. Just list it under for parts or not working in a generic game merchandise catagory if there isnt a for parts or defective description in the games catalog style listing.
Here's how I listed a Futurama with a cracked spindle. It didn't get returned! But yeah for Dragon Warrior II box/manual I'd just list it separately in the games category to get more eyeballs on it by anyone using Ebay filters. I don't think anything on Ebay is foolproof as a seller. You don't exactly need to be a wordsmith to win a case for anything by just saying it's not as described.
I've sold several Nes games over the last year that didn't work.
I listed them in the games area under the acceptable category.
The listing title always began with BROKEN/NON-WORKING in all caps.
Then a very clear description that the buyer is getting a broken game and they they should have no expectation it will ever work.
All games sold with no returns/problems. I even had a buyer send me a message that he fixed a broken trace and got one of em working.
You can certainly list it this way. I have done so myself in the past as well but if the buyer files a case you lose.
I was asking if there was a foolproof eBay way of listing it.
A lot of people take advantage of filing a case even though they know it's advertised as broken/not working. Ebay needs to make a separate condition category for non working games just like they did with a separate category for box/manuals/inserts only. The more sellers complain about it the more likely something gets done.
I think there's a wholesale subcategory somewhere under games that lets you choose not working condition? Maybe bundle a few other dead carts together to be safe.
I think there's a wholesale subcategory somewhere under games that lets you choose not working condition? Maybe bundle a few other dead carts together to be safe.
I buy untested and non working games from time to time. Majority of the time they just need a good cleaning. There have been a few disappointments where everything looks good but it still doesn't work.
In those cases, it's simply my problem for buying it. I have no recourse. No problem, I'm still ahead when you consider all the other discounted stuff I got
I've seen and bought non working games off ebay before. I don't see a problem with it if you're honest with your listing.
I’m sure in most cases it is fine.
Sending items without online tracking is fine too. Until someone files a case.
We sell many defective systems. Every now and again you get a yahoo trying to start a return. If the system isn’t listed with the condition being as is for parts or not working you lose those return cases. However, items listed as parts or not working are not covered under the eBay buyer protection policy and when listed correctly you always win those cases.
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I agree with the unrelated question. I know this isn't a thread about repairing games, but these things can be repaired 95% of the time.
I don't usually repair things. Easier to just sell them as is. This is a cheap game not really worth it.
Unrelated question: Has there been any attempt to see if the game can be repaired?
He owns a big store. I'm sure he would do so if it's part of his normal process, and if not, there's a reason.
I agree with the suggestion to sell the box and manual, together or separately, without the cartridge. That will maximize the profit and minimize the trouble. Or find a loose game and swap.
If you want to keep it all together, forget ebay. Sell here or in the store.
sell the box and manual and include a free gift of a non working cart!
Yeah this seems to be the most clever option.
This is all I get.
Try it on a real NES
I listed them in the games area under the acceptable category.
The listing title always began with BROKEN/NON-WORKING in all caps.
Then a very clear description that the buyer is getting a broken game and they they should have no expectation it will ever work.
All games sold with no returns/problems. I even had a buyer send me a message that he fixed a broken trace and got one of em working.
I've sold several Nes games over the last year that didn't work.
I listed them in the games area under the acceptable category.
The listing title always began with BROKEN/NON-WORKING in all caps.
Then a very clear description that the buyer is getting a broken game and they they should have no expectation it will ever work.
All games sold with no returns/problems. I even had a buyer send me a message that he fixed a broken trace and got one of em working.
You can certainly list it this way. I have done so myself in the past as well but if the buyer files a case you lose.
I was asking if there was a foolproof eBay way of listing it.
I've sold several Nes games over the last year that didn't work.
I listed them in the games area under the acceptable category.
The listing title always began with BROKEN/NON-WORKING in all caps.
Then a very clear description that the buyer is getting a broken game and they they should have no expectation it will ever work.
All games sold with no returns/problems. I even had a buyer send me a message that he fixed a broken trace and got one of em working.
You can certainly list it this way. I have done so myself in the past as well but if the buyer files a case you lose.
I was asking if there was a foolproof eBay way of listing it.
A lot of people take advantage of filing a case even though they know it's advertised as broken/not working. Ebay needs to make a separate condition category for non working games just like they did with a separate category for box/manuals/inserts only. The more sellers complain about it the more likely something gets done.
Originally posted by: Lincoln
I think there's a wholesale subcategory somewhere under games that lets you choose not working condition? Maybe bundle a few other dead carts together to be safe.
Nice I like it!
Here's how I listed a Futurama with a cracked spindle. It didn't get returned!
Awesome. Reminds me of this:
In those cases, it's simply my problem for buying it. I have no recourse. No problem, I'm still ahead when you consider all the other discounted stuff I got
I've seen and bought non working games off ebay before. I don't see a problem with it if you're honest with your listing.
I’m sure in most cases it is fine.
Sending items without online tracking is fine too. Until someone files a case.
We sell many defective systems. Every now and again you get a yahoo trying to start a return. If the system isn’t listed with the condition being as is for parts or not working you lose those return cases. However, items listed as parts or not working are not covered under the eBay buyer protection policy and when listed correctly you always win those cases.