How to Sell Retro Video Games in Australia
The best platforms for selling retro video games in Australia are eBay. Complete in box (CIB) vs loose cart pricing differs dramatically; condition grading matters.
Best Platforms for Retro Video Games
eBay
FreeAustralia's largest marketplace with 12M+ monthly users. Strong search traffic for retro video games and built-in buyer protection.
Pricing Retro Video Games
Check PriceCharting.com for current market values. PAL-exclusive titles and AU-specific releases have collector appeal. CIB games sell for 3-10x loose cart prices. Sealed games are in a different stratosphere entirely. Grade condition honestly — the retro gaming community is knowledgeable and will dispute inaccurate descriptions.
Market context: Etsy saw 29% of its 2024 gross merchandise sales come from Australian, UK, and European buyers combined.
Source: Etsy 2024 annual report
Where to Source Retro Video Games in Australia
Garage sales, op shops, and Facebook Marketplace lots are the main sources. Buy game lots and cherry-pick the valuable titles. PAL versions of some games are rarer than NTSC and command premiums. Learn which titles are valuable — GoldenEye, Mario Kart 64, and Pokemon games are consistently strong.
Photography Tips for Retro Video Games
Photograph the label, cart/disc condition, and any included manual or box. For disc games, show the data side for scratches. CIB items need every component photographed individually.
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 Retro Video Games on Each Platform
Each platform has different strengths for retro video games. Check the individual guides for platform-specific tips.
What Sellers Say
“Write 'the 3 stripe brand' instead of Adidas. Let photos show the brand, not the text.”
— Australian seller tip on Facebook Marketplace workarounds, 2026
“We are dealing with a demographic of entitled people — but some lowballers just don't know any better. Don't take it personally.”
— Australian Depop seller, 2026
“Don't respond to post-sale requests for extra shipping money. It's on the seller — they should price accordingly.”
— Australian Depop Sellers Facebook group consensus, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best platform to sell retro video games in Australia?
eBay is generally the strongest platform for retro video games in Australia. Complete in box (CIB) vs loose cart pricing differs dramatically; condition grading matters
How much can I make selling retro video games?
Check PriceCharting.com for current market values. PAL-exclusive titles and AU-specific releases have collector appeal. CIB games sell for 3-10x loose cart prices. Sealed games are in a different stratosphere entirely. Grade condition honestly — the retro gaming community is knowledgeable and will dispute inaccurate descriptions.
Where can I source retro video games for resale in Australia?
Garage sales, op shops, and Facebook Marketplace lots are the main sources. Buy game lots and cherry-pick the valuable titles. PAL versions of some games are rarer than NTSC and command premiums. Learn which titles are valuable — GoldenEye, Mario Kart 64, and Pokemon games are consistently strong.
How should I price used retro video games?
Check PriceCharting.com for current market values. PAL-exclusive titles and AU-specific releases have collector appeal. CIB games sell for 3-10x loose cart prices. Sealed games are in a different stratosphere entirely. Grade condition honestly — the retro gaming community is knowledgeable and will dispute inaccurate descriptions. 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 retro video games?
Standard Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking works well for retro video 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 Retro Video Games Across Multiple Platforms
List your retro video games once and crosslist to eBay 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
Op shop charity sector revenue in Australia exceeded AU$1 billion in 2024, with Vinnies, Salvos, and Red Cross collectively operating over 3,000 stores.
Source: Charitable Reuse Australia, 2024
45% of Australian small businesses use social media as a direct sales channel, up from 28% in 2021.
Source: Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, 2024