What happened to all the vintage games on ebay?

C Jkr · 11-15-2008, 11:45 AM

I used to be able to search on ebay and find hundreds of boxed vintage games and systems (actual computers, like amiga, apples, etc.).

Now there seems to be a dearth of these things. Did they move to a different site or are people just not selling them any more?

silent_m · 11-17-2008, 12:38 PM

Maybe you just hit ebay at a bad time? I've had pretty good luck with it in the past, but it is definitely hit and miss. I do know that a lot of people have just gotten fed up with ebay, so maybe it's losing its luster somewhat.

Fien · 11-20-2008, 02:41 AM

I agree that ebay has changed tremendously. I'm not into computer systems, but there's definitely a lack of interest in most adventure games, rare ones included, compared to one or two years ago.

Erwin_Br · 11-22-2008, 06:27 AM

Same experience here. I saved some of my old sellers in my favorites list, and most of them are not selling anything any more.

Christian IV · 11-28-2008, 05:45 PM

I have been using private dealers who have lines to good sources...and Amazon, both US and UK, both have served me very well when i really need something.

Collector · 11-28-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Christian IV

I have been using private dealers who have lines to good sources...and Amazon, both US and UK, both have served me very well when i really need something.

What I don't like about Amazon is that it is much harder to tell what a seller has than it is on eBay. Most haven't the slightest idea whether they have an original version or a remake, for example.

Kolzig · 01-30-2009, 02:06 PM

This is no good news for me as I still have to sell my games that I was planning to sell 2,5 years ago already.

I've been too lazy to even touch those.
These "financial crisis" times are not good for selling stuff.

11-15-2008, 11:45 AM	#1
C Jkr Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 30	What happened to all the vintage games on ebay? I used to be able to search on ebay and find hundreds of boxed vintage games and systems (actual computers, like amiga, apples, etc.). Now there seems to be a dearth of these things. Did they move to a different site or are people just not selling them any more? Share Share this post on Twitter

11-17-2008, 12:38 PM	#2
silent_m Restless Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kemah, TX Posts: 75	Maybe you just hit ebay at a bad time? I've had pretty good luck with it in the past, but it is definitely hit and miss. I do know that a lot of people have just gotten fed up with ebay, so maybe it's losing its luster somewhat. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-20-2008, 02:41 AM	#3
Fien Senior female member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 3,706	I agree that ebay has changed tremendously. I'm not into computer systems, but there's definitely a lack of interest in most adventure games, rare ones included, compared to one or two years ago. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-22-2008, 06:27 AM	#4
Erwin_Br Under pressure. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 3,773	Same experience here. I saved some of my old sellers in my favorites list, and most of them are not selling anything any more. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ > Learn more about my forthcoming point & click adventure: Bad Timing! > Or... Visit Adventure Developers: Everything about developing adventure games.

11-28-2008, 05:45 PM	#5
Christian IV Adventure Game Researcher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, California Posts: 537	I have been using private dealers who have lines to good sources...and Amazon, both US and UK, both have served me very well when i really need something. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The Future is the Promise of Today Becoming Real Admin 3D Worlds and Game Developers Group Linkedin Game Research and History http://3dworldandgamedevelopers.blogspot.com Game Patches and Aides http://www.filefront.com/user/CrisGer Patch and Fix Packs

01-30-2009, 02:06 PM	#7
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	This is no good news for me as I still have to sell my games that I was planning to sell 2,5 years ago already. I've been too lazy to even touch those. These "financial crisis" times are not good for selling stuff. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

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