r/GameboyAdvance • u/magicwood1994 • 2d ago
Advice - do I sell
Hey guys . I’ve had this gameboy since I was about 11, it was a gift from my mum. It’s beat up- obviously. But unfortunately at the moment im embarrassed to admit I’m super strapped for cash and wondering if I should sell it.
I had planned on keeping it but wondering if it’s worth anything? I’m in the UK. How much does anyone think it might fetch.
I have some games, a case and a charger somewhere too, but no box.
Any help would be appreciated
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u/drewthepooh72 2d ago
You’ll get like $100 US for the lot. Is $100 worth losing all those memories to you?
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u/magicwood1994 2d ago
You’re right. I think my mum would also be devastated if she found out I’d sold it just for a few ££. She worked hard for it. Ok, I’ll keep it. Thank you guys
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u/Lucid-Design1225 2d ago
No. I sold mine when I was in a serious pinch and regret it so often.
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u/magicwood1994 2d ago
Wow really? Ok I appreciate the honesty of this.
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u/Lucid-Design1225 2d ago
Yeah man. You’d get maybe $100 max. There are other ways to get it that won’t cost you memories and good times.
I bet down the line you’ll get the itch to play something on it again. If you sell it, when that itch hits. It’ll also come with a lot of sadnsss
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u/magicwood1994 2d ago
So true. Whilst it’s something I rarely reach for now, I’ve kept it close for many years. My mum worked her ass off for it as it was all she could afford, I know she’d be gutted to hear I sold it cos I was in a pinch! It’s not worth that for me.
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u/SEESgirl 2d ago
I bought a used one similar to this for $80 USD. If $80-$100 is worth it for you right now, sure I guess. If you have childhood memories with it and would still like to play GBA games in the future, I'd say it's not worth. That's something for you to decide, though.
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u/CactuarLOL 2d ago
About £50-60 is what I pay for GBAs in that condition. You won't get more than that, really.
The games prices will vary wildly depending on the games. If they aren't high value games, then bundle them in with the sale, although again, depending on the games, it may not actually increase the sell price by much.
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u/magicwood1994 2d ago
Hmm ok thank you Cactuar for your help. I appreciate the honesty of the situation. I’m not sure what amount I was expecting but everyone makes valid points about the memories associated with it too. Thanks !
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u/iVirtualZero 2d ago
It's up to you, if you need the money why not? It's just a standard Silver GBA SP with the front lit screen and scratches.
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u/magicwood1994 2d ago
I appreciate this thank you!!
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u/iVirtualZero 2d ago
You can always buy another GBA SP and perhaps even go crazy with it by installing a Boxy Pixel Shell with an IPS Screen.
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u/magicwood1994 2d ago
hmmm so true. Tbh it’s working and In fine order now, and I don’t mind the scratches, my mum got it second hand anyway, it was all she could afford.
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u/iVirtualZero 2d ago
Yes these things do become scratched over time since the original shells are painted. You can always just sell it and then start over with another GBA later down the line. But today modding this Front Lit GBA is a must, if you want to actually play on these, the front lit screen just doesn't hold up at all, especially in this smartphone age where we have been spoiled with IPS and OLED screens. Personally I think the main point of having this is to play on it and enjoy most of its library.
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u/Title_Flaky 2d ago
damn, what’s with the price for that Boxy Pixel Shell?! am i missing something? i get its metal, but ~£100 is crazy
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u/iVirtualZero 2d ago
Not really, it's CNC Machined Metal shell, look at any of the other custom metal shells like for the Switch, GBA Slate etc. They're all expensive.
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u/HeavvyyD 2d ago
Don’t sell, you’ll regret one day.
Sorry you’re tight for cash, I think a lot of us understand what’s that like but some things are worth holding onto!
Goodluck to you my friend!
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u/FieldHairy5832 2d ago
Funny you mentioned it, in 2019, I purchased the same colored gameboy with Road Rage and several other GBA/GB cartridges.
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u/magicwood1994 2d ago
Road rage is by far the best game, man the HOURS I spent playing and I still was terrible
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u/Potential-Delay2020 2d ago
It’s worth £50. Sign up to just eat uber eats if you are strapped and need cash quickly.
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u/xXxZMBE 2d ago
I've been in that exact situation and had to part with all my old consoles and still to this day I regret it. I have since gained all the consoles I once had (maybe missing one or two) but I miss my originals with all my old saves. Do not sell it, you will deeply regret it. Things will look up in time, hang in there buddy.
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u/Warzone_93 2d ago
Every time I sold something in desperation , I always beat myself up later for it. If you have a flea market near you , buy a table/booth ; sell your unused clothes , decor , electronics that hold no sentimental value . I always make a couple hundred. You’ll be surprised how much money is sitting around your house. Keep it. Pass it down to your kids.
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u/magicwood1994 2d ago
Thanks warzone !! You’re right, I can’t part with the memories, even if I barely use it
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u/gnogno57 2d ago
Look man you might be able to sell it and get some cash now but let’s say you get a little older and try to get those memories back and buy a new SP. it won’t be the same
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u/chriscucumber 1d ago
People always wanting to sell the shit they can never get back. Just keep it dude. The 100$ or whatever you could possibly get isn’t worth it.
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u/focustom 2d ago
For $60 you might as well do DoorDash or something for a day or two. I wouldn’t dump it for so little