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[ferghead]

...where would you do it? I am seriously considering getting rid of my 5200 collection, I haven't played it in over a decade and I managed to procure a lot of doctor bills this year that I need to pay. I have Wico joysticks, but I really hate them. I don't have a keypad and I can't see spending the money for one at this point. I have an 800 with plenty of Glenn the 5200 Man discs, so I really won't miss it much.

I know I'm not going to make the grand that I need to pay the bills, but where would you think I would stand to make the most? Should I post a sale thread here (please answer honestly ), or sell games separately on eBay? Should I bring the entire collection to NAVA next week? I've read that some people recommend selling a system with about 10 or so common games to get a higher price. When selling dupes before I never really cared about price, but I need to now.

Most of you probably don't know me, I've been collecting for a long time but I keep a low profile. I can promise you that I'm not trolling or spamming, I'm just trying to make a little back on my investment. Thank you for any advice you can give.

[Cebus Capucinis]

I'm looking for a 5200 set. I'll send you a PM.

[FujiSkunk]

I'd start here, on the forums. As long as you're not trying to price gouge, you'll find a lot of interested parties (sometimes without even trying, as Cebus just proved). A lot of us are even more willing to buy if we hear someone is selling because of hardships.

When I prefer not to mail stuff, I use craigslist. No fees, and no postage or packaging to worry about (usually). You do have to sift through crazy offers and disappearing prospects, but I think the fact you get to pocket all the dough afterward makes up for that.

[peedenmark7]

I'm always looking

[ferghead]

Gone as of Wednesday, sold locally. Can this thread be closed now? Thank you.

[AtariBrian]

what did you end up selling it for and how many games did you have?

[ferghead]

AtariBrian, on Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:23 PM, said:

what did you end up selling it for and how many games did you have?

I had all the released games, mostly boxed. I got what I asked for, that's all I'm willing to say.

[Toraborakid]

ferghead, on Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:34 AM, said:

AtariBrian, on Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:23 PM, said:

what did you end up selling it for and how many games did you have?

I had all the released games, mostly boxed. I got what I asked for, that's all I'm willing to say.

Damm, I was going to goto the NAVA meeting this month..

[vomitgreen]

I was recently cleaning out my basement and remembered i have tons of 5200 games, many of which are still shrink wrapped. I didn't want to come here to sell as I thought perhaps that was bad etiquette or just downright against the forum rules.

[FujiSkunk]

Against the rules to sell on a forum full of collectors?

No, it's not against the rules, and in fact that's what the Marketplace subforum is for.

[Mayhem]

I am considering selling the 5200 stuff I have as well, just never gotten around to getting that modded console. So I have a lot of homebrew, bits of hardware and the such... just no console hah hah. And I could do with the money really if I'm never gonna play the stuff. What sort of prices does homebrew now go for on the 5200?