GameSwap

[jackofallgeeks]

I think GameSwap is a great idea, and actually something I've been wanting for a long time. The idea is that you put up used games that you've tired of to trade to people who haven't, and in exchange can trade other people for games you DO want. There's a HUGE turn-over rate for video games, especially for hard-core gamers who get better value renting than buying, and none of the places like GameStop of FuncoLand offers a suitable buy-back or exchange rate. With this service, you can get a good value for your old game and fine the old, out-of-stock titles you'd like to own.

It's all mail-based and it's not free -- it runs on a credit system, which you either get for swapping games to other people or purchase yourself from the GameSwap site -- but it's completely legal (nothing wrong with selling or bartering objects you own) and a great idea for anyone with old, unused games laying around. (I don't THINK they have a reverse function to give you money back for credits earned, but it might be something they should look into; if I can 'sell' my games on GameSwap then everyone wins once I decide I'm done gaming; no reason to swap them for credits I can't use if I can just hawk them at a garage sale.)

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Alternative Swapping Site

[spindizzy2.livejournal.com]

If you don't like the cost-based site, check out the free one - http://www.swaptreasures.com .

The site has other categories available for swapping too.

Re: Alternative Swapping Site

[jackofallgeeks.livejournal.com]

Hey, thanks the the heads-up.