Games are one of the easiest categories to price because demand is liquid and conditions are standardised: loose, complete in box, or new.
| # | Tool | Price (checked Oct 2026) | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PriceCharting | Free lookups; Collector $6/mo, Legendary $49/mo | Clear loose / CIB / new prices from completed sales; free lookups, Collector $6/mo. |
| 2 | Terapeak (eBay Product Research) | Free with an eBay seller account | Confirm recent eBay sales for rare titles. |
| 3 | eBay | Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale (incl. shipping and tax) + $0.40 per order ($0.30 if $10 or less) | Biggest shipped audience for games; 13.6% + $0.40 per order in most categories. |
| 4 | Whatnot | 8% commission (4% coins; lower at volume tiers) + 2.9% + $0.30 processing on the full order | Lots and bundles sell well live. |
Clear loose / CIB / new prices from completed sales; free lookups, Collector $6/mo.
PriceCharting tracks prices for loose, complete-in-box and new video games, plus trading cards, comics and more, based on completed sales. Collection tracking and price alerts make it useful for both buying and inventory valuation.
Pros: Clear loose/CIB/new pricing; Covers games, cards, comics, LEGO; Free core lookups. Cons: Pro features require subscription; Thin data on obscure titles.
Confirm recent eBay sales for rare titles.
Terapeak is eBay's built-in product research tool, available free in Seller Hub. It shows up to several years of sold data on eBay: average sold price, sell-through rate, shipping cost and top listings. It is the fastest way to answer 'what does this actually sell for on eBay?' and to choose between auction and fixed-price formats.
Pros: Free and official eBay data; Years of sold history; Shows sell-through and average shipping. Cons: eBay data only; Requires an eBay seller account.
Full Terapeak (eBay Product Research) review
Biggest shipped audience for games; 13.6% + $0.40 per order in most categories.
eBay remains the default marketplace for shipped resale, with buyers searching for specific items, parts and collectibles. Final value fees apply on each sale, and eBay collects marketplace sales tax for you in the US. Its sold-listings data and Terapeak make pricing easier than anywhere else.
Pros: Largest shipped resale audience; Excellent sold data; Collects sales tax for you. Cons: 13.6% + $0.40 in most categories, more with promoted listings; Competitive in commodity categories.
Lots and bundles sell well live.
Whatnot is a live-shopping marketplace where sellers auction items on livestream. It has become a major channel for trading cards, collectibles, vintage clothing and more.
Pros: Fast sell-through in live auctions; Engaged collector community; Good for bulk inventory. Cons: Requires going live; Approval for some categories.
Always check whether a game is loose or complete before buying, and test it. Manuals and cases can double the value of some titles.
Price the valuable titles individually on eBay and bundle the rest for Whatnot or Facebook Marketplace.
Flip Profit Calculator ($12)
Spreadsheet that returns net proceeds, max buy price, ROI and a GO / COUNTER / PASS decision with fees for 10 platforms, plus a 500-row flip log and dashboard.
Listing Templates Kit ($9)
16 copy-paste listing templates and 23 buyer message scripts that help items sell faster on any marketplace.
Instant digital downloads sold via Gumroad.
Fees and prices were checked on October 17, 2026 and change often. Always confirm on the platform's own fee page.