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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7593231" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p>While not the collector by any means, I do accumulate a lot of games. Not just TTRPG books, but board and card games as well. </p><p></p><p>Many games get a lot of play for a while and then go unused and I realize that I wouldn't miss them. As I said, I'm not a collector and a regularly de-clutter my house. </p><p></p><p>I used to bring games to Half-Priced Books ("HPB", a used-bookstore chain in the USA). I would use the money made to buy books for my kids to read. The money you get is so small, however, that if you have a large collection of expensive games, you may be better off donating them for the tax write-off. But I've never gotten rid of enough games for it to make a big enough difference.</p><p></p><p>My last trip to HPB, however, left me feeling a bit guilty. I got rid of some awesome game, just got a little bit of money, and since HPB really isn't geared for hobby enthusiasts I felt I was almost throwing them away. My favorite FLGS has a great game library that I've donated games to in the past and which I've made a lot of use of. I feel better contributing to that and will probably stop going to HPB. Besides, the time spent driving to HPB and waiting in line, doesn't feel like it is worth the money, whereas I can always hangout at the FLGS and play a game afterwards. </p><p></p><p>Are there other ways to donate great used games? I tend to take very good care of my games (cards are sleeves, components organized in labeled baggies that include the items counts to help ensure everything is put away after the game). Most that I sell/give away are in excellent condition. The only ones that are in worse than "good" condition are those that I've purchased at garage sales, which tend to be common games like Battleship, Tiddly Winks, Monopoly, etc. that I would not bother to buy new. </p><p></p><p>I know that there are game exchanges by mail and at conventions, but those always seem like more hassle than they are worth, especially if you have to pay postage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 7593231, member: 6796661"] While not the collector by any means, I do accumulate a lot of games. Not just TTRPG books, but board and card games as well. Many games get a lot of play for a while and then go unused and I realize that I wouldn't miss them. As I said, I'm not a collector and a regularly de-clutter my house. I used to bring games to Half-Priced Books ("HPB", a used-bookstore chain in the USA). I would use the money made to buy books for my kids to read. The money you get is so small, however, that if you have a large collection of expensive games, you may be better off donating them for the tax write-off. But I've never gotten rid of enough games for it to make a big enough difference. My last trip to HPB, however, left me feeling a bit guilty. I got rid of some awesome game, just got a little bit of money, and since HPB really isn't geared for hobby enthusiasts I felt I was almost throwing them away. My favorite FLGS has a great game library that I've donated games to in the past and which I've made a lot of use of. I feel better contributing to that and will probably stop going to HPB. Besides, the time spent driving to HPB and waiting in line, doesn't feel like it is worth the money, whereas I can always hangout at the FLGS and play a game afterwards. Are there other ways to donate great used games? I tend to take very good care of my games (cards are sleeves, components organized in labeled baggies that include the items counts to help ensure everything is put away after the game). Most that I sell/give away are in excellent condition. The only ones that are in worse than "good" condition are those that I've purchased at garage sales, which tend to be common games like Battleship, Tiddly Winks, Monopoly, etc. that I would not bother to buy new. I know that there are game exchanges by mail and at conventions, but those always seem like more hassle than they are worth, especially if you have to pay postage. [/QUOTE]
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