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With money tighter than ever, selling your video games can be the easiest and fastest way to make a good amount of cash.

While most people immediately think of Gamstop when they imagine selling their old PS2, the big box chain is notorious for its low pay-out of electronics, not to mention that the company itself shouldn't be supported, as it endangered the lives of their employees during COVID-19's initial outbreak and is regularly castigated about its poor treatment of their employees. Meanwhile, there remain a handful of reliable companies that pay good money for those dusty video games and old iPod Nanos. Here are just a few of the great places in 2020 where you can sell your Xbox this quarantine.

Decluttr

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Video games, old consoles, CDs, DVDs and even books are accepted on Decluttr. They accept a vast array of electronics, just make sure video games are from either a PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo console. Shipping is free, and payments are sent via direct deposit or PayPal. It's easy to sign up, and you only need to sell $5 worth of goods to get started.

Craigslist

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It's true that Craigslist janky layout may seem alarming, but the website has remained incredibly reliable over the years when it comes to selling goods. All of the sales have to be made locally, but other than that there remain few limitations as to what you can sell. Also, local sales mean no shipping costs or secret commissions. Just make sure to give yourself a larger time frame for when you'd need the cash. Since it's strictly local, it may take a bit for buyers to reach out, and the coordination for how to exchange goods can be a bit time consuming.

DK Oldies

DK Oldies

Has your collection of old '90s video games been collecting dust in your closet for years? DK Oldies is video game specific and remains one of the go-to websites for sellers. Old consoles are DK's speciality and will accept any of the old Game Boys, as well as past Nintendo and Sega consoles. Their pay-out is solid, and when you exchange games for store credit you receive a 20% bonus. They often post listing of games and systems that DK is particularly interested in, so make sure to be on the lookout!

Gameflip

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Another site for those who no longer want their video game collection, Gameflip specializes in more modern consoles and games, which generally means people buy faster and spend more. While the company only ships to US addresses, they make it so you can even sell digital games as well.

eBay

Do you have a coveted Nintendo 64 with a stacked collection of games? eBay is the place for you, if you want to sell it to the highest bidder. Goldeneye or the original MarioKart are gonna go for a hefty sum on a site like eBay, and all you need to do is watch users bid it out. But if you need money fast, the site also offers a "Buy It Now" instant listing option.

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