Comments on: How Much Is That Game in the Window?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:24:00 +0000

I have a sealed, new in box Dungeon! (1980 i think) and I’m doing research to see if it is worth anything…I’ve seen $20 and I’ve seen one on Ebay that was $2000 but had 0 bids. If you could help me out I would appreciate it.

Jennifer

By: Michael Barnes

Michael Barnes — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:30:52 +0000

[i]So, I am not sure by this article what board games are worth buying to resell, except maybe the war games. Can you clarify? Thanks[/i]

That’s a BIG question. Firstly, be on the lookout for games by publishers like Avalon Hill, SPI, and Victory Games. Other publishers like West End Games, Future Pastimes, 3M (yes, that 3M) and TSR are often responsible for particularly valuable games, but it is kind of a touch-and-go thing. Some AH games are worth hundreds of dollars while others are worth five bucks if you’re lucky. It requires a little finesse, for lack of a better term. Fortunately, you can get that finesse by doing a little research online. Ebay auctions are a good barometer.

[i]It is refreshing to see this article; I have a slew of old boardgames (Victory in the Pacific, Kingmaker, Squad Leader (plus all the gamettes), D-Day, Arab-Israeli Wars, etc…) and was wondering if there was a demand for these old boardgames. Apparently there still is…[/i]

Absolutely. I want your Kingmaker if it’s the 2nd edition! ;-) (But always check the value of something before you sell it!)

A large Advanced Squad Leader collection just sold on Ebay for over $2000. A good-sized Squad Leader collection is probably worth several hundred dollars.

[i]And so…….the games my brother tried to get me to play (Panzer Blitz, et al), are really worth something?[/i]

Oh yeah, man…Panzerblitz is still widely played and appreciated.

[i]SO WHERE DO YOU FIND OUT ABOUT BOARDGAMES?I HAVE ONE THAT IAM UNABLE TO LOCATE IN ANY BOOKS OR ON LINE MADE BY MARVEL COMICS.[/i]

The primary source for board game information is a site called Board Game Geek (www.boardgamegeek.com). There is an extremely useful database there that lists practically every game ever made. Unfortunately, the social part of the site is a disaster, filled with nonsensical banter and a shocking degree of elitism and trivial discussion that will likely drive away casual enthusiasts. In short, go to see what your game is, then run away.

Or you can just post the title here and I can give you some information. If it’s a Marvel game, chances are it isn’t worth much unless it’s either extremely old or it’s one of the X-Men games released in the 1990s by Pressman Toys- they were done by a “known” designer and are in some demand.

By: BILL CARROLL

BILL CARROLL — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:48:44 +0000

SO WHERE DO YOU FIND OUT ABOUT BOARDGAMES?I HAVE ONE THAT IAM UNABLE TO LOCATE IN ANY BOOKS OR ON LINE MADE BY MARVEL COMICS.

By: Steve Hoffarth

Steve Hoffarth — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:20:47 +0000

And so…….the games my brother tried to get me to play (Panzer Blitz, et al), are really worth something? I was just trying to be a good brother when I agreed to play with him. I was not a very good opponent because the game involved far too much preparation and understanding of the maneuvers, etc. Recently I saw a War Game, I think it was an Avalon Hill, at a thift store, and passed it up due to my earlier experience. I had expected no one would want to buy it because of the extremely detailed instructions for the game. That is, I depend on the resalable qualities of the game. I now know to buy, if it is the right price. Thanks for the primer.

By: Ken Gottlieb

Ken Gottlieb — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:37:35 +0000

It is refreshing to see this article; I have a slew of old boardgames (Victory in the Pacific, Kingmaker, Squad Leader (plus all the gamettes), D-Day, Arab-Israeli Wars, etc…) and was wondering if there was a demand for these old boardgames. Apparently there still is…

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:34:13 +0000

It is amazing what people will pay for vintage games. We often run across old board games at auctions and will buy a whole stack for a few dollars, knowing that at least one or two will be worth something to somebody!

By: Bobbie Gardner

Bobbie Gardner — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:06:34 +0000

So, I am not sure by this article what board games are worth buying to resell, except maybe the war games. Can you clarify? Thanks

By: Jeb Adams

Jeb Adams — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:12:39 +0000

There is a robust element of the boardgaming hobbiest clan that enagages in “thrifting” as a nigh-weekly ritual. They track their finds, and crow long and loud about their successes. If a neck-bearded man with a fanny pack sweats visibly while handling your obscure Ravensburger game from the beach house–go ahead and ask for $20–he’ll cough it up.