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Item Condition & Deductions
Everything is listed below so there are no surprises. If adjustments exceed 10% of your quote, we reach out with a revised offer first.
Important:
- These are guidelines and may be adjusted based on severity.
- All quoted prices assume items are in good cosmetic condition, fully functional, and clean.
- If adjustments exceed 10% of your quoted total, we'll email you a revised offer first.
Quick Reference
How to read this table: Percentages are subtracted from your quoted value. For example, a PS3 console quoted at $80 with a 30% adjustment means you receive $56. Dollar amounts are flat amounts subtracted regardless of item value.
| Issue | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Missing Parts | |
| Power cord | $8 |
| HDMI/Video cord | $4 |
| Handheld charger | $5 |
| Game case/cover art | 20% |
| Console Issues | |
| Won't power on | 95% |
| Port issues (HDMI/USB) | 85% |
| Won't read games/discs | 80% |
| Disc tray issues | 30% |
| Game Issues | |
| Disc won't read | 99% |
| Cartridge won't read | 95% |
| Cracked center ring | 30% |
| Other | |
| Poor cosmetic condition | 35% |
| Modded items | 90% |
| Not Accepted ($0) | |
| Counterfeit/Fake items | Not Accepted |
| Wrong region (non-NTSC) | Not Accepted |
| Third-party controllers | Not Accepted |
| Consoles with bugs | Not Accepted |
Need the full details? Keep scrolling for breakdowns by item type.
How to read the sections below: Every percentage listed is subtracted from your quoted value — for example, 30% on an $80 item means you receive $56. Dollar amounts (like $8 or $5) are flat amounts subtracted regardless of item value.
Console-Specific Requirements
Nintendo Switch Console
Includes: Console, both Joy-Cons, dock, power cord, and HDMI cord.
Missing items:
- 25% for missing Joy-Cons (both)
- 25% for missing dock
- $8 for missing power cord
- $4 for missing HDMI cord
Wii U Console
Includes: Console, gamepad, gamepad charger, console power cord, and HDMI cord.
Missing items:
- 50% for missing gamepad
- $8 for missing console power cord
- $8 for missing gamepad charger
- $4 for missing HDMI cord
Other Consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Sega, etc.)
Includes: Console and all required cords.
Missing cords:
- $8 for missing power cord
- $4 for missing AV/video cord
Note: OEM controllers should be added separately to your cart. See What We Buy for the full list.
Missing Accessories
Games Missing Original Case or Cover Art
Missing or heavily damaged case/artwork: 20%
Applies to: Switch, 3DS, DS, PSP, PS Vita, and all disc-based games (GameCube, Wii, Wii U, PlayStation, Xbox, Sega CD/Saturn/Dreamcast).
Example: Mario Kart Wii quoted at $30 → receives $24 without case/cover art
Handheld Systems Missing Charger
Applies to: Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, DS, 3DS, PSP, PS Vita
Missing charger: $5
Broken or Damaged Items
Consoles
- Won't power on: 95%
- Port issues (HDMI/USB): 85%
- Games won't read: 80%
- Disc tray issues: 30%
Example: PS4 quoted at $40 with disc-read failure → receives $8
Handheld Systems
- Won't power on: 95%
- Cartridge won't read: 80% (after cleaning attempt)
- Damaged hinge: 70%
- Screen (LCD) issues: 70%
- Won't charge: 40%
- Touch screen problems: 30%
- Sound issues: 30%
- Button issues: 25%
Disc Games
- Won't read: 99% (after resurfacing attempt)
- Cracked center ring: 30% (if still playable)
Multi-disc sets:
For a 2-disc game missing one disc, we deduct 75% (you keep 25%).
For 3+ disc sets, each additional missing disc takes another 75% off the remaining value (compounded).
Example: 2-disc set quoted at $40 missing one disc → $10. 3-disc set quoted at $40 missing two discs → $2.50.
Example: 2-disc set quoted at $40 missing one disc → $10. 3-disc set quoted at $40 missing two discs → $2.50.
Cartridge Games
- Won't read: 95% (after cleaning attempt)
- Visual/graphical glitches (common in Pokémon cartridges): 80%
- Save or time-based events battery issue: $8
Controllers & Accessories
- Power issues: 95%
- Button functionality issues: 50%
- Button functionality issues (PS2): 90% (repair parts are scarce)
- Thumb stick/button cosmetic damage: 25%
Other Adjustments
Poor Cosmetic Condition
Items that are heavily yellowed, excessively scratched, covered in stickers, have cracked shells, excessively dirty, or have a smoky odor: 35%
Extremely rough items may incur additional adjustments at our discretion.
Modified Items
Unauthorized hardware or software modifications: 90%
Items We Do NOT Accept
The following items receive $0 value. If you'd like them returned, the seller is responsible for return shipping.
- Counterfeit/Fake items - Reproduction or bootleg items
- Wrong region - Non-NTSC (North American) items
- Third-party controllers - Only OEM (original manufacturer) controllers accepted
- Consoles with bugs - Dead or live bugs inside consoles
Not sure about your item's condition? Contact us and we'll help before you ship.
Most items qualify with little or no adjustment. Transparent rules, free shipping, fast payouts.