PooleOsas is a scammer. Stop trading with this user. If you trade with them, you will lose your stuff and there is nothing we can do about it.

Now that that is out of the way, here are some reminders to keep yourself safe:

• Do not negotiate via PMs - Banned users can still browse subs and PM/chat directly. Make other users comment on your post publicly

• Use your resources

Universal Scammer List

Staying Safe Guide

Your intuition - If something feels off, slow down and take some time to really think through the transaction before committing.

• Be aware of the types of scams that can occur:

New users asking for unprotected payment types such as Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, PayPal F&F, and gift cards

The “My PayPal is having issues” scam - It is NOT your responsibility, as a buyer, to manipulate your payment method to circumvent a seller’s PayPal issues. If a seller is asking for multiple smaller increments, refunding your PayPal payment and asking for a different payment method, requesting that you confirm receipt of an item before you’ve ever received it, or anything else that isn’t as straightforward as “send payment, get item”, you need to be on high alert.

“I need the money available to pay for shipping” - This is sometimes an extension of the previous scam, but can be found on its own. Think long and hard if you’re willing to provide unprotected funds to a seller that can’t cover the cost of shipping…

The above are only a few examples. All scams are avoidable if you take proper precautions and utilize the resources available.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU BELIEVE YOU’VE IDENTIFIED SOMEONE AS A SCAMMER?

DO NOT ENGAGE THEM. Please, for the love of everything, do not comment on their post. This is not as helpful as you believe. Simply report the post and/or message the mods with information and allow us to handle it. The sooner we are made aware, the sooner we can take action, the sooner a scammer can be properly dealt with.

EDIT: SOLD to u/jmburton1993

Hey guys and gals,

I found a series S in the wild at Walmart today and picked it up because fuck scalpers. I’m personally getting a PS5 but I wanted to let someone who’s in the same boat as me get it.

Price is $316.94 - exactly what I paid for it. Not a penny more, not a penny less.

Will ship UPS 2-Day tracked & insured free of charge.

Timestamp below and there’s a picture of the receipt to confirm. Receipt will be shipped with it.

https://imgur.com/a/0Prw3h1

Please don’t be a scalper and don’t buy from scalpers

This is probably the rarest controller for the gamecube. It doesn’t have the outer box, but has the instruction booklet, cable, stand, and all doors for the compartments. Figured I’d post it on here before I posted elsewhere.

Asking $210 shipped priority OBO.

Controller fully functions and was hardly used. No sticky buttons or loose joystick.

Pics, feel free to ask any questions!

Complete Nintendo Power collection.... Issues 1-285 all in excellent condition with posters/cards and in hard BCW magazine top-loaders $3000 https://i.imgur.com/yOKkeT3.jpg

As previously noted, this subreddit stands with the ever-growing list of communities on Reddit protesting the planned API changes. While we understand that this may be disappointing to some, we appreciate the outpouring of support from the community on our last post. This isn't something we take lightly, as this community is very near and dear to us all. We'll be back, and we'll all exchange celebratory copies of Shaq-Fu to celebrate.

We also wanted to take a moment to clarify why our subreddits specifically are participating:

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2. This is a slippery slope for community-run features. Things like the USL, Mod Toolbox, and our benevolent flair overlord flairbot aren't currently on the chopping block, but the Toolbox write-up phrased it well: "these API changes are part of a downward spiral where reddit as a platform is closing up more and more. Reddit is gone from a platform where the code was open (I even still have the badge to prove it) to one where a once vibrant third party developer community has been dealt blow after blow. This clear signal reddit is sending to the world also impacts any future toolbox might still have."

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As of now we have not determined how long the blackout will be for our subreddits, but it will be through at least the 14th. Modmail will remain open if you run into any issues with scams or time-sensitive matters.

For further reading, we also recommend these posts/graphics from far more composed folks:

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• Another great explanation from /r/explainlikeimfive

Games only, no consoles or other hardware. All 286 titles are CIB. Includes all variants and special editions. Sold together, will not divide. Please contact me with any serious inquires.

https://imgur.com/gallery/sNLvT

Greetings, Gamesale users! We have had an issue popping up more frequently than normal recently, and decided to make a short PSA about it.

We have had quite a few sellers listing their items recently, and then state in their post that PayPal fees are not included with the prices. This is the incorrect way to do this. If a seller is asking the buyer to pay the seller's fees, it's against PayPal's Policies. This is considered a surcharge, and is clearly pointed out in the PayPals User Agreement. While we are not here to enforce every policy PayPal has in every thread, this directly breaks their user agreement, as well as makes pricing more complicated for buyers.

What this means for sellers - Basically, you just need to make sure you are including any and all fees in the listed prices you have for your items. The burden of covering these fees rests on you, not your potential buyers! Please be sure to do this, as requesting these fees to be covered by them will lead to posts being removed. Buyers, if you see a seller asking for you to cover these fees, please hit the "report" button on the post, so that we can be notified of it.

Thanks!!

Edit - While we appreciate ALL input, let us try and keep the comments relevant to this topic for now. The last "state of the sub" discussion seemed to go relatively well, and I believe we are planning to do another one of those at some point in the future. If you have immediate concerns about rules/processes in the sub, feel free to SEND US A MODMAIL!

https://imgur.com/a/E1cye0M

Opened it, played it once. Not looking back on this one. Case and game are in great condition.

Asking $35 shipped for this, via G&S.

SOLD to u/recursivelynumerable.

Hey! This thread is in the process of being updated to better align with our most recent State Of The Sub Discussion. While we work on that, please follow the link in the previous sentence to read up on any changes.

Avoiding Scams & Following Rules

Whether you're new to the sub or are a long-time regular, we've made a few updates that are well worth your while.

Avoiding Scams

We've published an updated guide for Avoiding Scams. It includes choice tips and guidance for avoiding common scams and trading safely. You'll notice it's already linked in the sidebar, but we think mobile users are more likely to find it here.

Among these updates is a list of common scams we've seen reported by users. Following the sub rules is a great way to avoid known scammers and negative interactions with banned individuals, but we hope including more detailed examples of common scammer tactics might help you avoid falling for their sleazy tricks.

Also, remember to use the Universal Scammer List when vetting trade partners. It's not a guarantee, but it can save you a lot of time and trouble whenever you're dealing with known scammers.

Give the Avoiding Scams page a look and check back often. We'll be updating frequently to ensure you have as much info as you can to protect yourself against scammers.

Read the guide here: Avoiding Scams

Following Rules

r/GameSale's Rules are community sourced, and most were written to ensure a positive experience for as many users as possible. Likewise, many of these rules are structured to help you stay safe from known scammers.

Regardless of how long you've been using r/GameSale, we strongly suggest refreshing your knowledge of these rules.

Here's a brief overview of some of the more important ones:

• ONE THREAD every THREE DAYS. Unless you have permission from the mods, you must wait 72 hours before you may post again. If you need a post removed, please message the mod mail. Deleting posts looks suspicious, so talk to us about it first.

• Negotiations MUST be PUBLIC. If you're not negotiating in a public trade thread, you're breaking the rules. Move to PMs to exchange personal info after a deal has been settled. If someone jumps straight to your PMs, there's a good chance they're trying to scam you.

• Sellers MUST PRICE their items. If you're selling something, you must price it. Even if you're just gauging another user's interest, you must price it. Always. Be. Pricing.

• Items MUST be ON-HAND. You must have the game or system you are trying to sell in your possession. If you don't have it, don't list it.

• A TEXT LIST of games is required in every thread. A photo is not enough. A Google Sheet or Doc is not enough. Your post must include a list of everything you're selling. For very large collections, the mods have discretion to waive this requirement. Ask us before you post, or it will be removed.

• NO charging PayPal fees to buyers. You can't charge users extra if they want to use Goods & Services. It's against PayPal's terms of service and our rules. If you want to make back the money spent on PayPal fees, work that into the price of what you're selling up front.

• NO threadcrapping. If a user makes a bad offer, move on. Harassing users, white-knighting, and interrupting another users' negotiations with OP will get you banned.

• NO sale-sniping. Don't butt in on other users' offers or negotiations. Unless 24 hours have passed or the other user outright declines, stay out of it. Try making your own thread if you're looking to buy or sell something.

• NO Steam or digital PC items. While we allow the sale of physical PC items, Steam and digital PC codes are not allowed.

• NO PSA posts or scammer callouts. This isn't the place to call out scammers or announce some crazy-amazing deal. If you have an issue with another user, message the mods.

• DBAD: Don't Be A Dick. Just don't.

This list isn't comprehensive. If you want to avoid doing anything that might put you in hot water, we suggest reading the full rules before you post or comment.

Read the full rules here: r/GameSale Rules

Stay safe out there!

Editing up top for those who haven’t seen: this is no longer available. It’s on its way to the first person who responded. Thanks for all the kind words.

I have a couple DS games for which I'd like to find a good home.

-Final Fantasy IV (2008)-Chrono Trigger (2008)

Both games are in good condition with box and manual.

I don't want any money for them beyond shipping costs. Comment with your intention to take these off my hands and I'll PM you to arrange shipping (or local pickup in Central Florida). I'd prefer to give them to someone interested in playing them rather than someone interested in selling them.

Photos: https://imgur.com/a/K5lyd87

Edit: Thanks for all the interest, everybody. Felt right to give it to the first reply, which belonged to /u/Oltum.

THIS HAS MOVED TO A NEWER POST.

4th of July Update: I am in absolute awe. First off, platinum??!! A major thank you to the redditor who gilded my gaming yard sale post with a platinum medal (not sure if you wanna remain anonymous, but I'll reach out when I have a second). I'm really touched. As is often said on this site, please consider donating money to a charity or-nonprofit instead of using it on digital shinies. I would be remiss if I didn't say there are soooo many great charities dedicated to cancer research that needs every penny they can get. If you're low on funds, please consider reaching out to your friends, family, and neighbors; check on their wellbeing and offer help if any is required. Kindness costs nothing and makes the world a much better place.

Secondly, I apologize for how slow my responses have been. Trust me, I see your comments flooding in. I am trying to tackle everyone in order and have to flip-flop between responding, uploading photos, and standard adulting responsibilities. Please bear with me and just comment what you're interested in. I may not have everything you wanted by the time I reach your place in line, but I will definitely let you know when I get there.

Lastly, please, Please, PLEASE post your comments and questions here and not via direct message. It is sub policy and it makes my life so much easier when tracking requests when I don't need to factor in messages. Thank you for your understanding and I promise I'll be with you as soon as I'm able.

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MAJOR EDIT: Holy crap, everyone! The response to this post has been massive to say the least. Please bear with my while I get some photos captured and uploaded for you all. It is going to take me a long time. I've had to make room and move a majority of the items into the comments due to the reddit character limit.

I may have long periods of silence, but please comment what you're interested in and I'll put you in line, even if others are ahead of you with the games you want. Trying my damnedest to make sure I manage a proper first come, first served with the requests. Thanks for your patience!

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HELLO AGAIN, FELLOW GAMERS! I have returned to offload my wares in my journey to raise money for a family member battling cancer. My previous post was more successful than I had anticipated and my family owes a huge thank you to those who have already purchased items from me. Watching them struggle has been a challenge, during the middle of a pandemic no less. I do what I can to help, but every dollar earned from this sub goes to them and helps even more.

PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ the item notes, if applicable. All games are CiB unless noted and all items are coming from a smoke-free home. I did my best to note any issues like missing content or damage. I can add photos for an item once interest is expressed, but please be patient as responding to comments and adding photos will take time. Ask any questions! I am even open for some trading as there are many titles my friends desire and will gladly purchase from me.

REGARDING PRICE: Per sub rules, I am required to list a price. However, I had so many items to catalog with limited time available each day for price research. I did my best to factor in the condition and rarity, but I am certain my pricing is off with many items. If you see anything that is over/under priced, please let me know; I won’t consider it threadcrapping as long as you’re polite about it (though I have no control over how the mods feel). If you are interested in an item with a bad price, then please make an offer; I am sure we can agree on a price that will leave both parties happy. I’m here to help a family member, not run a business.

REGARDING SHIPPING: Please expect inflated shipping times. Current events have massively impacted the cost and reliability of shipping dates. USPS has been the worst, but even UPS has been spotty. My shipments are taking longer and longer to arrive to their destinations, but ALL have eventually arrived safe and sound (knock on wood). Please notify me if you would prefer a faster shipping option, but note that only select options are “guaranteed” by the shipping companies to be delivered within the advertised dates.

My confirmed trade thread.

Thank you all! Oh, and f*ck cancer.

DS

3DS (in comments)

Dreamcast (in comments)

Game Boy (in comments)

Game Boy Advance (in comments)

GameCube (in comments)

NES (in comments)

Nintendo 64 (in comments)

PC (in comments)

PlayStation

PlayStation 2

PlayStation 3 (in comments)

PSP (in comments)

SNES (in comments)

Wii and Wii U (in comments)

Xbox

Xbox 360 (2 parts in comments)

Xbox One (in comments)

Strategy Guides (3 parts in comments)

Consoles & Handhelds (in comments)

Movies & TV Shows (in comments)

Soundtracks (in comments)

Accessories, Collectibles, Misc. (3 parts in comments)

^{Told ya I had a lot of stuff...}

Got two at Target yesterday and am selling them for cost + shipping.

So $545 shipped each. I was going to post this in /r/hardwareswap but this seems better suited here.

Pictures:

https://imgur.com/a/FFX9PVI

I just want a rob for my shelf and to drink beers with and sit on my couch with and to generally be my buddy for unboxing videos and such. He doesn't need to work, but I'd like him to have arms. I don't care if he's beat up some. I just want a cool robo bro. Ro-bro. And you can rest easy knowing he went to a good home.

• Add $5 if you want a pair of wrist straps with your new joy con set.

• Your Nintendo Switch will recognize your joy cons as the right color when you sync them (i.e. brown for wooden joy con)!

• Unless I am out of town, orders ships the same or next day Monday to Friday guaranteed!

• Willing to ship internationally if you cover shipping costs (~$25).

Rep

• /r/giftcardexchange References

• /r/GCTrading References

• /r/pkmntcgtrades References

• /r/GameSale References

• /r/hardwareswap References

• /r/steamgameswap References

EDIT: Finished with the first 2 big purchases and working my way down the list in the order the messages came in!

I know this is a longshot that alienates 99% of reddit with local cash only, but on the off chance there's some Pittsburgh natives or even some road-trippians among you...

My cousin recently passed away and I'm helping to sell off his estate to help pay for medical fees. Not looking to sell/ship, just want local cash to hand to my aunt who is technology-illiterate.

I used eBay sold listings to price and took ~40-50% off average sale prices (Which honestly is where most games should be anyways, lol)

I can of course take additional pictures upon request (Way too many for individual), but serious inquiries only please!

First time posting, so apologies for any formatting snafus...

All are CIB unless otherwise listed! PICTURES OF LOT: https://imgur.com/a/77lOrOo

Sega CD Games | Price ~~Lunar: The Silver Star (Broken Case Cover)~~| $100

Ring Fit Adventure!

I bought this when it first came out, and it's been sitting. I finally tried it the other day and honestly, it's not really my thing. I prefer to exercise with my Rift S and Beat Saber, etc.

Anyway, so it's like new, played it once. I put it on Ebay and it went over $200 but all the bidders were 0 feedback, so I got cold feet. I didn't think of here first. And I'm not looking to make a killing or take advantage; I paid $84.76 shipped, so I'll take $90 shipped in the CONUS (shipping will cost me more than it cost Amazon...)

I expect this to go very fast, so I apologize to anybody who posts but doesn't get it. I won't be able to reply to everyone I'm sure. I have no trades here, but I have several on /r/homelabsales

PLEASE COME SEE THE NEWER VERSION OF THIS POST.

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HEY ALL, BLEEP_BLOOP HERE! I've previously kept the identity of my family member a little more private, except to those who made a purchase. My sister has given me permission to share as much information as I'd like and wishes to thank every single one of you, including the mods who run this sub! Those who frequent this sub have probably seen my previous posts and know the score by now. For the newbies, welcome and read on!

STORY/UPDATE FOR THE CURIOUS: my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in March and was only allowed a partial mastectomy due to the pandemic starting to ramp up. The surgery revealed she had two forms of breast cancer, with the second being far more aggressive and difficult to treat. She is currently on the mend from her first surgery and double-chemo treatments. So far things are looking good, but the job is only half done and she hasn't been able to work since she received her diagnosis. A second surgery has been scheduled and we are hoping it brings good news. On the plus side her hair has started growing back! This is fantastic as one of the chemo treatments is known to cause permanent hair loss. We'll take the small victories where we can get them.

PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ the item notes, if applicable. All games are CiB unless noted and all items are coming from a smoke-free home. I did my best to note any issues like missing content or damage. I can add photos for an item once interest is expressed, but please be patient as responding to comments and adding photos will take time. Ask any questions! I am even open for some trading as there are many titles my friends desire and will gladly purchase from me.

ATTENTION MOBILE USERS: please follow the previous suggestion. The reddit mobile site should display all table columns. App users may need to horizontally scroll the tables to see all columns, including the price and notes.

DO NOT SEND A MESSAGE WITHOUT FIRST COMMENTING. It's sub policy and is meant to protect all of us. Plus it helps me best respond to comments in order received.

REGARDING PRICE: Per sub rules, I am required to list a price. However, I had so many items to catalog with limited time available each day for price research. I did my best to factor in the condition and rarity, but I am certain my pricing is off with many items. If you see anything that is severely over/under priced, please let me know; I won’t consider it threadcrapping as long as you’re polite about it (though I have no control over how the mods feel). If you are interested in an item with a bad price, then please make an offer; I am sure we can agree on a price that will leave both parties happy. I’m here to help a family member, not run a business.

REGARDING SHIPPING: Extended shipping times and delays are to be expected due to the current pandemic. Also, please indicate if you desire a faster shipping rate and/or insurance.

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR PAYPAL SHIPPING ADDRESS. Ensure the address on your account matches the address you want items shipped to. Helps avoid shipping to the incorrect location.

COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE! Please let me know if you're no longer interested in something so it can go to the next interested party. If at least 24 hours have passed with no response then I may sell the items to someone else. I'm flexible and am willing to work with any reasonable requests as long as you openly communicate.

My confirmed trade thread.

Thank you all! Oh, and f*ck cancer.

DS

3DS

Dreamcast

Game Boy

GameCube

NES

Nintendo 64

PC

PlayStation

PlayStation 2

PlayStation 3

PSP

SNES

Wii

Wii U

Xbox (in comments)

Xbox 360 (2 parts in comments)

Xbox One (in comments)

Strategy Guides (3 parts in comments)

Amiibos (in comments)

Additional Accessories, Collectibles, Misc. (in comments)

^{Hope everyone is having a great day}

This is the Deluxe model of the 2003 release of F-ZERO AX. This is the larger model of the two that were created, and easily takes up the size of a car.

It has had a couple previous owners, but is still in a full playable state. This is a sit down, motion racing game, that actually tilts and moves as the driver turns the wheel.

This is an official Triforce product (a venture between Nintendo, Namco, and SEGA) and is not an easy machine to come by. As the arcade counterpart to the GameCube game GX, this machine comes with a built in GameCube card slot for use with unlocking extra content across games.

If you have any questions about this machine, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Send me an offer!

You can find images of the machine here

Edit: SOLD! For $4500

Inspired by recent Gamesale post. Offering 2 of each: Hollow Knight, Celeste, Hotline Miami, Katana Zero, & Stardew Valley. Gonna do one game per person for now. Only accepting proof of $10+ donation for charities benefiting Australian fires FROM TODAY. Just trying to do my part for the fires, not trying to make money so not accepting lower-priced Paypal offers!

Thanks for looking!

Available:

Hollow Knight SOLD OUT

Celeste SOLD OUT

Hotline Miami SOLD OUT

Katana Zero * 2

Stardew Valley SOLD OUT

I have here the holy grail of N64 gaming that I have to let go due to hard times and mother being hospitalized. I bought this in Retropalooza 2019 from Buzzy. Doing a little research, I am looking for $7000 for this cart. For now I would only like to sell this within the US. Last Majoras Mask NFR Gray cart sold for $9k + buyers premium at Heritage Auctions

Brand new, sealed.

https://imgur.com/a/7MtlIUN

Edit: [W] $6000 and the price is negotiable.

Today for sale is the rarest 3DS game out there, considered the grail for the system.

Appears to be the cheapest currently on the market, and it is a cart only copy.

Hoping to stick with domestic sales at this time, thanks for checking it out!

Timestamped pics here - https://imgur.com/a/uF9FYUz

We've noticed a decline (again) in proper title formatting and an uptick in many rules just being ignored. In order to maintain the quality of life for both the users and mods, we're going to an active moderation stance on reviewing posts. A mod will reply on your thread confirming removal due to the post title and we will ask that you repost your thread with the proper title format.

All posts must have a country code regardless of whether it's a digital sale or physical sale.

The proper title format is as follows:

[Country Abbreviation Goes Here] [H] Games [W] PayPal / Amazon

or if you're looking to buy something

[Country Abbreviation Goes Here] [H] PayPal [W] Games, Console, Accessories, etc.

For example, if you're located in Canada, you would use [CAN]. If you are located in the United States, you would use [USA].So on and so forth.

If you want to do a local transaction, you can include your exact state or providence in your post text.

[H] = Have [W] = Want

TIPS FOR SAFE SELLING

We are going to try to point out some tell-tale signs of the most Common Scams so you can hopefully identify them and walk away before being taken advantage of!

IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE - IT PROBABLY IS.

Is someone offering you an AMAZING deal mere seconds after you posted your thread?!?

HIT PAUSE!!

DON'T RUSH to accept your first offer. Slow down, take a deep breathe.

TAKE YOUR TIME! Chances are that if you simply give your thread a few hours, you will get several offers!

Then you can research, investigate and EVENTUALLY choose who you want to swap with, sell to or buy from.

DIGITAL CODES ARE HIGH RISK ITEMS...

Once redeemed, you cannot get back your Digital Code, PSN/XBL credit, or your Amazon Gift Card.

If you give one out and it gets redeemed, it's gone forever... so don't rush into a deal.

BEFORE SWAPPING... GET TO KNOW YOUR PARTNER

FIRST ask yourself...

Where did the offer come from?!

Was it made to me in my Public Trade Thread? [COOL]

Or was it sent directly to me in a PM? [NOT COOL]

REMEMBER: Banned users can still send you PM's!

• You should always require a comment in your thread before swapping with ANYONE.

• It doesn't matter how much rep they have, how old their account is, or how much karma they have.

• No comment in your Thread -- NO DEALS.

• Scammers/banned users can still browse the forums and send PM's but they cannot post in threads.

• We can't double-ban users who are already banned.

• PLEASE STOP negotiating through PM's with banned users! This happens FAR TOO OFTEN.

Reminder: For a deal to count towards Flair, we REQUIRE a comment from your partner in your thread... and everyone wants flair... right?! If you accept an offer via a PM it can never count towards flair.

TL;DR: If you accept offers in Private Messages you're going to get scammed. Enough already.

**NEXT...**ask youself...

How old is their account?

• Are you, as the OP, checking the Account Age of the people sending you offers?

Do they have Flair, Completed Trades, an /r/MushroomKingdom Thread, or Rep Elsewhere??

• When checking their Rep are you checking that the user is actually linking THEIR OWN REP?

• Check the spelling and account age on the Rep page (/r/MushroomKingdom thread, etc)

• Compare it to the spelling and account age of the user commenting in your thread. Are they the same?

• Scammers may create accounts with similar looking names to trick you into thinking they have "rep".

• Is the user linking to 'rep' on /r/Mushroomkingdom or are they using a personal subreddit?

• We will NEVER vet trades on someone's personal subreddit.

• If they link you to a personal subreddit for 'rep' - that is an immediate red flag.

What other subreddits do they post on?

• Are they an obnoxious human being? Do they troll Subs or users in other Subs?

• Are they only posting in giveaway threads and asking for freebies?

• Have you used the Universal Scammer List search option? It takes a minute or two to search and give you an update on when, where and why they were banned.

• Do they have an old account, but no posts, comments, or submission history AT ALL?!? (HUGE red flag)

PAYPAL GIFT (Friends/Family) V. GOODS & SERVICES –

• If you pay someone via PayPal, understand the risks and differences between the two types of payments.

• There is a 3% fee for payments sent as goods/services but it allows you to initiate a claim if there is a problem.

• If you send payment as a gift (F&F), you CANNOT initiate a claim to dispute the charges.

• As a buyer spending an extra 3% for your item shouldn't add more than $1-2 to the cost of your item.

• As a seller you could just build that cost into the price of your item. You can not, as per PayPals terms of service, ask the buyer to "cover fees" out right.

• Also, as a seller, you have the Invoice option which provides sellers protection. Please review how to properly send an invoice over at PayPal.

USE TRACKING & EXPECT TRACKING –

Domestic Shipping using Paypal will always include free tracking.
So does EVERY method of Domestic shipping from the Post Office and UPS/FedEx.

• Just because someone gives you a tracking number, doesn’t mean that the item has been shipped.

• You can generate a tracking number online without sending anything.

• If you’re expecting the other party to go first, make sure the package is updated on the USPS website as "package received" and NOT just "shipping information received".

• Scammers may generate a tracking number for you but never actually ship the item.

THE FAKE PAYPAL INVOICE SCAM –

You've agreed to sell an item to a buyer...

The Buyer says - check your e-mail, "Payment" sent".

The Buyer actually sends you an invoice - NOT - payment.

The Scammer will fake a Payment Confirmation... by creating an invoice - and immediately marking it paid.

• Paypal allows the sender of an Invoice to write whatever they want in the message field. So a scammer may write something like, "You have received a payment from ScammerMcScammerFace. Payments may can take 24-48 hours to appear in your Paypal Account".

• This may create the illusion that you have received payment when in reality - the Buyer has just created an invoice - sent it to you - and marked it paid immediately.

• In reality, Paypal Payments normally appear immediately. So check your account... if you don't see any payment - or pending payment - it might be a scam.

• While Paypal may hold funds - or delay their availability - the transaction almost always shows up in your Paypal Activity immediately.

• If the user starts to get pushy, playing the victim, calling you a scammer or really doing anything other than saying, "Let me know when the payment shows up"... immediately MESSAGE THE MODS.

• An exmaple can be seen here: Paypal Invoice Scam

OBVIOUS RED FLAGS

NEW ACCOUNTS

If the account is only hours old, or even a few days old, be on high alert. Not all new accounts are scammers, but I’d bet a very large portion are, ESPECIALLY if they’re asking you to send first.

THE VICTIMS PLEA

“Oh, I’ve been scammed before, so I’m not comfortable sending first” or "I need money quickly to buy _________ (fill in the blank - game on sale, food, medicine, etc)". While this may be true for some people, that's not your problem. If you are inclined to believe them - ask for proof of the scam. When did it happen? How? What was it for? Do they have any confirmed trades? Did they report it? Did they post on /r/BadKarma?

REQUIRES A NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENT

It’s one thing if someone prefers or asks for gift payments or Amazon/Xbox/Playstation gift cards, but anyone that won’t even give you the option to using Paypal (Goods/Services) is most likely a scammer. The scammer wants you to pay using a source that offers no buyer protection. If you pay for something using any kind of Gift Card of Digital Credit instead of Paypal goods/services, you cannot dispute the payment to reclaim your money if you get scammed... so stop it.

ACCEPTS GOODS/SERVICES, BUT ACCOUNT UNVERFIED

Unverified accounts means Paypal has NO personal information about that user. No Bank Account, No Address. NOTHING. If you are dealing with an Unverified Account - I would exercise caution. While most Unverified Accounts may not be scammers, I may ask that they go first - or walk away if I see other red flags along with their Unverified Status.

ALTERNATE CURRENCIES

Is a user only accepting Amazon gift cards, Digital currencies (bitcoin) or PSN/XBL Credit? Personally - I will NEVER pay for an item with those types of currencies. If the user wants PSN Credit... let them buy it on their own with the money I send them in Paypal. These digital currencies are HIGH RISK items that can not be reclaimed once used.

I NEED YOU TO PAY FIRST SO I CAN AFFORD TO SHIP YOUR ITEM

Don't walk... RUN. If someone doesn’t even have $5 to ship an item to you, you are probably never going to see the item anyway.

RULE AND COMMON COURTESY REMINDERS

NO THREAD CRAPPING

This comes in all shapes and sizes, but it boils down to one thing, if your comment does nothing except hinder another users ability to make a transaction, be it a trade or sale/purchase, it is thread crapping. Using comparison prices in order to negotiate is ok. Asking why in the hell someone thinks they’ll get $25 for a game when it is currently “on sale everywhere for $20” is not. This isn’t just common courtesy – it’s a rule, and for good reason.

REPLY TO ALL OFFERS

And be civil in doing so. We want people to enjoy exchanging games without worrying about aggressive attitudes. It takes less than 5 seconds to reply “no thanks” if you’re not interested in someone’s offer. We have a D.B.A.D. (don't be a dick) rule here for good reason and bans will be handed out to anyone that refuses to treat everyone with respect.

STAY IN CONTACT

We’re all human beings. We all have family, school, work, bills, lives, etc. Shit happens. Things come up. Sometimes delays occur... and that’s okay. Just keep your trade partner informed, and don’t let a delay turn into a non-delivery. Because then you’re gonna have a bad time.

USE THE REPORT FEATURE & SEND A MOD-MESSAGE

There’s no need for you to enforce the rules yourself. If you see a violation of the rules, hit report and enter a reason. These come to us anonymously, though you’re free to put your name in the report if you’d like. If you report something PLEASE also message the moderators if the report requires explanation. If you report a thread and say, "User is a scammer" you HAVE to message us with proof. We want to ban scammers... but we have to have proof. As moderators, we aren’t all on 24/7, and sometimes things will slip past us. We will always rely on the community to help us weed out the bad apples. So hit report, send us a message, but don’t get into a pissing contest over the rules with other users.

As for us, as moderators – our “door” is always open. We try to keep this community nice and make it the spot you want to come to for finding your next game to play or help your collection grow. We are always open to hearing input and ideas from the community so feel free to send them to us. Let us know how we’re doing. Bring concerns to our attention. We’ll do everything that we’re able to do to help out.

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I have tried to sell this thing on eBay and keep getting people who won't pay after winning the auction, so I'm selling it on reddit in hopes of better luck!

The holy grail of Mario 64 items! Just like they used to sell it in the 90s!

This baby is sealed/brand new/ and in really good condition. Still has retail hang tag. There is a small tear/cut near the corner, which is pictured.

Looking to get $800 for this. Open to negotiation if you're nice.