How to Sell Board Games in Australia
The best platforms for selling board games in Australia are eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Completeness is critical — check all pieces before listing; shrink-wrapped copies sell at a premium.
Best Platforms for Board Games
eBay
FreeAustralia's largest marketplace with 12M+ monthly users. Strong search traffic for board games and built-in buyer protection.
Facebook Marketplace
FreeZero seller fees and local pickup option. Ideal for board games where buyers want to inspect before purchasing.
Pricing Board Games
Mass-market games (Monopoly, Scrabble) sell for $5-15 and aren't worth listing. Hobby games (Catan, Ticket to Ride, Wingspan) sell for $30-60. Out-of-print titles and Games Workshop products are where the money is. Sealed copies sell for 2-3x open copies of the same game.
Market context: Australians spent a record $82.6 billion online in 2025, up 14% year on year.
Source: Australia Post eCommerce Report, 2026
Where to Source Board Games in Australia
Op shops price board games at $2-5 regardless of what they are. Games Workshop titles (Warhammer, Blood Bowl) are frequently overlooked by op shop staff. Out-of-print hobby games (Catan expansions, Agricola) hold value. Check Board Game Geek for pricing before buying.
Photography Tips for Board Games
Open the box and photograph all components laid out. Buyers need to see everything is included. Show the rulebook and any cards. Note if any pieces are missing — honesty here saves you returns.
Shipping Tips
- Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking is the go-to for most items. Budget $10-15 for standard-sized parcels.
- Poly mailers work for clothing and soft goods — they're lighter and cheaper to post than boxes.
- For rigid items, use a box with at least 2cm of padding on all sides. Newspaper works in a pinch, but bubble wrap is better.
- Print labels at home if you're shipping regularly — it saves time at the post office and gives you tracking automatically.
- Offer combined shipping if you sell multiple items. Buyers appreciate the discount and you save on packaging.
- Always get proof of postage. A tracking number or Australia Post receipt is your only defence in a delivery dispute.
Sell Board Games on Each Platform
Each platform has different strengths for board games. Check the individual guides for platform-specific tips.
What Sellers Say
“Grailed buyers want proof — tagged photos, measurements, receipt if you have it. They'll pay more once trust is established.”
— Australian Grailed seller, 2026
“The algorithm on Depop rewards consistency. Ten listings a week beats fifty in a single dump every time.”
— Australian Depop seller, Shopfront community, 2026
“Facebook Marketplace is still the best place for big furniture and appliances — nothing else comes close for local bulky goods.”
— Australian reseller focusing on homewares, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best platform to sell board games in Australia?
eBay is generally the strongest platform for board games in Australia, followed by Facebook Marketplace. Completeness is critical — check all pieces before listing; shrink-wrapped copies sell at a premium
How much can I make selling board games?
Mass-market games (Monopoly, Scrabble) sell for $5-15 and aren't worth listing. Hobby games (Catan, Ticket to Ride, Wingspan) sell for $30-60. Out-of-print titles and Games Workshop products are where the money is. Sealed copies sell for 2-3x open copies of the same game.
Where can I source board games for resale in Australia?
Op shops price board games at $2-5 regardless of what they are. Games Workshop titles (Warhammer, Blood Bowl) are frequently overlooked by op shop staff. Out-of-print hobby games (Catan expansions, Agricola) hold value. Check Board Game Geek for pricing before buying.
How should I price used board games?
Mass-market games (Monopoly, Scrabble) sell for $5-15 and aren't worth listing. Hobby games (Catan, Ticket to Ride, Wingspan) sell for $30-60. Out-of-print titles and Games Workshop products are where the money is. Sealed copies sell for 2-3x open copies of the same game. Always check recently sold listings on eBay (filter by "Sold" and "AU Only") to get current market pricing rather than relying on active listing prices, which are often inflated.
What shipping method works best for board games?
Standard Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking works well for board games. Most items in this category ship for $10-15 domestically. Use poly mailers for soft goods and boxes with padding for anything rigid. Always get proof of postage — it's your protection in any buyer dispute.
Sell Board Games Across Multiple Platforms
List your board games once and crosslist to eBay, Facebook Marketplace automatically. When an item sells on one platform, Shopfront marks it as sold everywhere — no double-selling, no manual updates.
Start Crosslisting FreeAU Reselling Market Data
9.8 million Australian households shopped online in 2025 — a new record.
Source: Australia Post eCommerce Report, 2026
86% of Australians say they prefer buying secondhand goods.
Source: Gumtree / Charitable Reuse Australia, 2019