From Your Shelf to Gameventory
Selling your games should be simple. Search, quote, send and get paid.
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Get An Instant Quote
Search or scan your game and we’ll show you an instant estimated cash and store-credit value. Items without an approved estimate need manual review.
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Tell Us What You Have
Let us know whether your copy is CIB, Game + Case, or Loose. This tells us what to expect; it does not change the instant estimate.
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Submit for Review
Submit your request for review. Wait for approval and agreed postage or pickup arrangements before sending anything. Initial approval does not confirm the final price.
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We Inspect It
Gameventory checks the item’s condition, completeness, functionality, authenticity and region. We assign the final grade.
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Final Offer
After inspection we confirm your final value, which may be higher, lower or the same as your instant estimate. Review the explanation and accept the final offer or request a return under our trade terms.
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Get Paid
Accept your final offer and receive cash or Gameventory store credit.
Before you send your trade-in
All trade-in requests are reviewed first. We’ll confirm whether we can accept your items and arrange postage or pickup before you send anything. Your final trade-in value will be confirmed after inspection.
Initial approval is permission to send your items, not a guaranteed final price.
West Melbourne hand-delivery & pickups
We’re based in Melbourne’s western suburbs. If you’re within about 20 km, including St Albans, Sunshine, Deer Park, Caroline Springs, Taylors Lakes, Keilor, Footscray, Tarneit and nearby suburbs, we may hand-deliver your order ourselves instead of posting it, at the normal delivery price shown at checkout. We’ll message you first to arrange a drop-off time.
Trade-in pickups in these areas are available by arrangement. Contact us with your suburb and details of your trade-in so we can confirm a time.
What Happens After We Receive Your Games?
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We Receive Your Games
Your parcel arrives and is checked against your trade-in submission.
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We Inspect Everything
We confirm the title, region, authenticity, completeness and condition, including cases, manuals, discs and cartridges.
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We Test Everything
Games and included components are checked to make sure they work correctly.
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We Confirm Your Final Offer
We confirm a final offer after inspection, even if the estimate stays the same. The final amount may be higher or lower, and we explain why.
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You Accept the Offer
Review and accept the final offer in My account. You can request a return at your postage cost.
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We Pay You
We aim to send payment within 1–2 business days after acceptance.
Getting Paid
Once you accept our final offer, we aim to send your payment within 1–2 business days. Payment follows receipt, inspection, cleaning, testing and your acceptance. No seller fees or trade-in processing fees.
Common Questions
What games does Gameventory accept?
We accept and sell genuine games from all regions, including PAL, NTSC-U, NTSC-J and region-free releases. Choose your copy’s region when requesting a trade-in quote. If your game is not listed, email sales@gameventory.com.au or choose Sell a collection for a personalised quote.
Do you accept loose games?
Yes. Choose Complete in Box, Game + Case Only, or Loose Game Only. All included items must be original.
Do you accept games without manuals?
Yes. Select Game + Case Only if the original manual is missing. If no manual was originally supplied, the item may still be Complete in Box.
Do you accept reproduction games?
Original items only. Gameventory does not accept reproduction, counterfeit, bootleg, replica cases sold as original, third-party replacement game media or third-party accessories.
Do you accept third-party items?
No. We currently accept original eligible products only, including original first-party accessories.
What if I can't find my game?
Send us a photo using the manual quote form, or email sales@gameventory.com.au. Include the title and platform as best you can.
Is there a minimum trade-in amount?
The minimum accepted offer is AUD $30. Submit your basket without knowing its value. If your reviewed offer is below the minimum, we will invite you to add more items.
Do I have to pay any fees?
No seller fees or trade-in processing fees. Gameventory pays you for accepted items.
When will I get paid?
Once you accept our final offer, we aim to send your payment within 1–2 business days. Payment follows receipt, inspection, cleaning, testing and your acceptance. No seller fees or trade-in processing fees.
What happens when you receive my games?
We check the title, region, authenticity, completeness and condition, then clean and test the items before confirming your final offer.
Can I get my games returned?
Items can be returned upon request if you decline the final offer or request your items back. The customer is responsible for return postage costs.
Do you offer a warranty on games sold by Gameventory?
Shop with confidence. Eligible products sold by Gameventory include a 1-month warranty for added peace of mind.
Is trade-in shipping always free?
Trade-in shipping is free when your trade-in value is over AUD $30. Wait for confirmation and shipping instructions before posting your items.