Need some pricing advice

[Ace_1]

I'm looking to sell a front-loader NES which I've bent back the pins to the point where there's a contact without pushing down on the ZIF mechanism and has its lockout chip cut(a must, this system has an NES-CPU-11 board). Now, every place I go to is offering me $10 Canadian for the system. Is this how much I should be given for it(it's in perfect working condition)? Now, at that same place, I found 3 SNESes selling for $60 Canadian each. There was a Model with minor, but noticeable discoloration, a Model 2 and... a Mini. I'm hooked on the Mini, though, but I was wondering whether $60 is what I should pay for it. Now, I know it can't output in RGB or S-Video, but I'm not really picky about that, all I'm looking for is a system to replace the 2 dead ones I got for repair, I got sick of fixing them because nothing I ever do fixes anything. So, what do you think? $10 too little for my NES? $60 too much for the SNES(I really want the Mini because it's the first time I actually found an SNES Mini in my area)?

[theking21083]

I would think you could get more then $10 for your NES. The SNES would be up to you. Are you willing to pay $60 for it? If you say you never see them then you might want to consider it.

[+Psionic]

So, what do you think? $10 too little for my NES? $60 too much for the SNES(I really want the Mini because it's the first time I actually found an SNES Mini in my area)?

The place is a rip. $10 is far too little for a NES...they'd probably turn around and sell it for $50 or more...and yes $60 is far too much for a SNES...you should be able to get one for less than $40. Either one should run about $30-$40 maximum for an unboxed but working unit. I've certainly seen them sell for more, but any higher and they're certainly no bargain.

[bones]

If that's your choice for selling the NES locally I'd probably go the eBay route. Sell your NES system on eBay with a few games, should be able to get $25+ for it. $60 for a SNES mini seems a bit steep, but you probably wouldn't get it much cheaper with shipping if buying online. Could also use the marketplace forums here and try to buy and sell your warez.

[Ace_1]

Well, see, here's the thing: EVERY, and I mean EVERY place I go to sells the NESes for $50 and buy them for $10, and the SNESes all sell for $60(we're talking about Canadian bucks here), and I have no idea whether or not the system is sold with hookups(if I can get it without hookups(I already have them), I'd give them the front-loader and pay the difference if I can buy the SNES Mini at a lower price, mind you, I've never seen one in my area until yesterday, so it's a unique opportunity to own a Nintendo collectable, and I'll use my dead systems for spare 62-pin connectors(they're the first of the big ones)).

Edited September 20, 2007 by Ace_1

[+Psionic]

I've never seen one in my area until yesterday, so it's a unique opportunity to own a Nintendo collectable

Are you not able to use eBay for some reason? If not, post a want ad for a SNES mini in the Wanted section either here or on the Digital Press boards and I'm sure someone can sell you one for a decent price.

[Ace_1]

It costs more, and I'm trying to find the cheapest SNES I can(mini or not). Actually, tomorrow, I'll go to a local flea market that has 2 discolored SNESes to see if they're still there and if I can offer the guy 10 bucks for it, I'll take it(I'll see if I can test the system first, then, I was thinking of making a custom wooden SNES Mini casing for the system, and during the time I keep the system in its original casing, I'll replace the top by a good top I have that has just started to discolor). Thanks for the suggestion about the DigitPress boards. I won't be using that for an SNES Mini, but I'll use it for a top-loader NES(preferably with an A/V mod that removes the column lines).

[Ace_1]

Well, I got an SNES reserved at a thrift store. Cost: $20 and the NES I want to sell(the SNES is without hookups, with hookups, 2 controllers and Super Mario World, it costs $80). Good deal?

[Ace_1]

Well, I got the system for $30 today(the guy didn't take my NES for $20 because it had no hookups. He took it for $10 instead), and I was lucky, because it's a Model 1, but it's still gray. At least this one's fully functional. Was I ripped off?

[raindog151]

Far too much. If you just want to play, spend 40$ on a neo-fami twin.

[Ace_1]

You have got to be kidding me. Those damn things cost $80 where I am, and they don't even have it in white! No way, man. I did think, though, of stuffing in a Yobo FC Game Console with my replacement SNES and do like the FC Twin.