Tekdrudge 125 Member · Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 A friend of mine has an really dirty original Gameboy with a broken screen and a Gameboy color in better physical shape but no sound and the buttons do not respond. He said he knows they are not worth much, but was wondering what I thought a fair price was for them. Is offering him $10 for both a lowball offer? He is a very good friend and I really want to be fair in the deal. Most people wouldn't buy them but I refurbish old consoles and want to get to learning how to do it on handhelds. What do you all think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RH 1,520 Member · Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I don't know. If/when I feel like I want a project, maybe $10-15 for a lot like that is what I might pay. Maybe the repair is easy, or maybe it isn't. It's a gamble, so it's what you are comfortable offering and what he feels is fair receiving. The GBC is probably repairable with just a good cleaning and maybe an easy resolder, so maybe $20 is fairer. I'd offer him the $10 and if he says it's to low, just ask what he feels is fair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorEncore 2,112 Member · Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Most people would just toss them in the trash, so I think $10-20 is fair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Renmauzo 212 Member · Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I tend not to pay more than $10 a piece (for GBAs), so 5-7 for GB/GBC is probably fair and realistic. Repairs are usually pretty straightforward if you've got the time and equipment, but the cost of parts to recondition a unit can really start to add up, so time + tools + base unit + parts probably puts your offer on point. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RH 1,520 Member · Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Renmauzo said: I tend not to pay more than $10 a piece (for GBAs), so 5-7 for GB/GBC is probably fair and realistic. Repairs are usually pretty straightforward if you've got the time and equipment, but the cost of parts to recondition a unit can really start to add up, so time + tools + base unit + parts probably puts your offer on point. This, exactly. That GB might just need a good cleaning, and a pad resoldered, and the board ribbon reset. All free. Or, the screen could could be bad and then you need to canibalize one or buy a new one from a modding store. Either way, you need more hardware and the new boards can go up in price. They aren't super-expensive but still, it could escalate to a $30-40 project, maybe more depending on shipping costs. Edited October 30, 2020 by RH 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RegularGuyGamer 998 Member · Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I had about 10 broken gameboys in the past year and only 1 need more than a new battery or some reflow of solder. They're good investments. $10 is a good price on your end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sg17 164 Member · Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Personally, I'd just offer something like this and buy him a beer or two if the repair turns out to be super easy. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JVOSS 288 Member · Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 10 could be a steal or a wast. what is serial on back of them? where are they from? did they have a story? example is it possible the OGB is a KOR in disguised. so 10 is a steal. is the GBC from a sewing set? knowing what the back ground will help set the price. if you don't care to know the back story, then what are you doing with them. if you plan on doing the IPS then 10 is too much. the conversion is will over 60 and they retail for $110. by time you pay shipping and tax, listing fees and shipping you make 2 to 3 dollars for 2-10 hours work not worth the time. if you are just experimenting then go for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JVOSS 288 Member · Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 or you can buy put in a box and in 50 years they will be real antiques. then you can sale for 1,000,000 each. it could happen... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drxandy 1,266 Member · Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I'm in the offer 10$ and throw in some beers or other choice beverage camp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tanooki 1,394 Member · Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 On 10/29/2020 at 5:50 PM, Tekdrudge said: A friend of mine has an really dirty original Gameboy with a broken screen and a Gameboy color in better physical shape but no sound and the buttons do not respond. He said he knows they are not worth much, but was wondering what I thought a fair price was for them. Is offering him $10 for both a lowball offer? He is a very good friend and I really want to be fair in the deal. Most people wouldn't buy them but I refurbish old consoles and want to get to learning how to do it on handhelds. What do you all think? Did your friend ever sell them or you for him? I'm currently looking for more Gameboy projects to beef up and rehab. I could see both as some fun total tear downs, mostly just keep the pads, maybe buttons, and the boards for them. New screens, glass lenses, maybe some nice custom color shells. Fun stuff to waste a bit of time on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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