LogFAQs > #905298127

"Waah they only gave me $2 and they're turning around and reselling it for $50!"

So why are you selling it to them?

For starters, $2 is more than $0. You're already getting out with something. If Gamestop didn't exist, you don't get those $2.

Secondly, you could use something like Craigslist, or ebay, or sell it to a friend or something if you really want. Well that takes a lot of work; craigslist can be dangerous, ebay probably price-gouges, and selling to friends means you need someone A.) actually looking to buy said game, and B.) are okay selling to your friend and not succumbing to the "can i just borrow it?" (which is effectively selling it for $0 because you know you're never gonna see it again).

Gamestop may not give you the most bang for your game, but they're there and willing to do it on a moment's notice. Fishing around on craigslist or for friends could take months, and even then you might get, what, $20? $30? Maybe $50 at most if it's like a brand-brand new game that you just don't want.

If you don't like their model, don't support their business. It worked for a while, but if that article about them "looking for a buyout" is any indicator, then people are catching on. The model is no longer sustainable.
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