Mackenzie Cummings-Grady

The Best Places to Sell Video Games in Quarantine

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

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

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

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.

Where Your Donations Will Actually Make a Difference

With everyone's Instagram feeds flooding with endless places to donate, there have been a slew of chances to help BLM non-profits that desperately need it.

However, choosing a place of donation at random is never a good call. There are plenty of scams floating around online, so make sure the charity of your choosing is still accepting donations and that you've found their official account. Places like the Brooklyn Community Bail Fund and the Minnesota Freedom Fund, for example, have received an overwhelming number of donations, and they are providing a list of alternative places to donate. As we all look for ways to help, here's a selection of charities where your donations will actually make a difference.

The Bail Project

Labeled as an "unprecedented effort" to combat mass incarceration, The Bail Project pays bails for those who need it and aims to reunite families and restore the "presumption of innocence" for incarcerated people. All donations go directly towards paying bails and helping to fight for this cause.

Communities United Against Police Brutality

Offering a fantastic crisis hotline to help victims report abuse, the Communities United Against Police Brutality offers legal, psychological, and medical resources to victims, and helps callers fight back against police violence.

Showing Up For Racial Justice

SURJ's main initiative is education. It seeks to dismantle and re-educate white people who want to tackle their inner racism. The multi-racial movement is always looking for donations and applications.

Black Visions Collective

BVC is an organization focused on self-love and empowering people of color. "We need to integrate healing justice into all that we do," a statement reads on their website. "We are insisting on conditions that can carry us towards the next generation of work, and towards a deeper place of freedom for all of us."

No New Jails NYC

The NYC-based collective aims to keep New York from allowing the construction of new jails. The aim is to divert funds to helping with housing, mental health, and other means of support for dismantled communities.

The Know Your Rights Camp

Founded by Colin Kaepernick, the Know Your Rights Camp educates and trains communities of color to help them learn their legal rights. The organization even set up a legal fund for Minneapolis protestors.

MOODI

MOODI stands for Mobile Outreach and Outdoor Drop-In. Developed as an initiative in Minneapolis, the organization provides immediate relief for those without shelter.

The Biggest Money Mistakes In History

We are currently living through one of the worst financial crises ever, but when it comes to handling money, the world is no stranger to messing things up. While the current economic situation is no laughing matter, there have been a slew of hilarious mishaps that have cost countries a bundle. From Superman's obscenely expensive CGI-ed mouth in 2018's Justice League, to Spain building a luxury submarine that was unable to resurface, here are some of the biggest money mistakes in history.

The 'Walkie Talkie' Building Melted Cars

20 Fenchurch Street's eyesore of a building was already hard to look at considering how reflective it was in the sunlight. But when Martin Lindsay returned to his new Jaguar on a hot day, the London skyscraper was actually so reflective that it had melted parts of the cars body and rearview mirror. In addition to the 946-pound payout to Mr. Lindsay for damage to his car, the building had come up with a way to give the already 200-million-pound building more sunscreen. Needless to say, the whole ordeal was quite expensive and embarrassing.

Henry Cavil's mustache

Tepid action actor Henry Cavil had just wrapped up filming for Justice League when he had started filming for Mission Impossible – Fallout, but Warner Brothers decided a few scenes needed to be redone for the former. Unfortunately, Cavil had worked very hard to grow out a pencil thin mustache, and the filming schedules were too set in stone for him to shave. Coordinating the reshoots, and CGI-ing out Cavil's facial hair all cost around $25 million, and they didn't even succeed, as fans were quick to point out how weird the actors face looked on the big screen.

French Train Company Made Trains Too Big For Track

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French train company SNCF purchased 2,000 trains in 2014 for around 15 billion euros, but they soon realized their platforms were too narrow for the new orders, a mistake which cost them an additional 50 million euros. It was all at the fault of the operator, who didn't factor in measurements of train platforms that had been built more than 50 years ago.

Spain's Submarine that Couldn't Resurface

Spain coughed up around $2.2 billion to build a luxury submarine named The Isaac Peral. But before the vessel was completed in 2013, engineers discovered that the unfinished submarine was so heavy that it probably would not resurface if placed underwater. The design flaw was fixed, but it was embarrassing when news broke.

Mizuho Securities loses $225 million dollars Due to a Typo

In 2005 Japanese security company Mizuho lost an enormous sum when a single stockbroker mistyped some financial data. Instead of offering a single share in J-Com's stock for about 610,000 yen (or $5,000 dollars,) he offered 610,000 shares for 1 yen. The disaster meant investors were buying out Mizuho's stock for an insanely low amount of money, costing the company around $225 million in damages.

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The Best Online Thrift Stores for Quarantine

At this point many of us have been wearing the same rotation of clothes for 8 weeks.

With summer coming up, most of us would be heading out to our neighborhood thrift shops to stock up on new gear for the warmer months. But with the economy at a stand still, chances are vintage thrift stores are going to be some of the last places to open up shop. Luckily, there remain hundreds of online thrift stores that can scratch this itch. Sure, shipping may be slightly delayed, and there is nothing like the instant satisfaction of buying new digs in house, but beggars can't be choosers right now. Here are some of the best online thrift stores.

Depop

PIG magazine creator Simon Beckerman bred this buying and selling app for Gen Z-ers to help them discover unique clothes. The homepage is easy to navigate, and it's super easy to meet sellers or become a seller yourself. With a highly detailed search system, Depop offers a slew of new and used clothing and a variety of affordable prices. Not to mention, every purchase is covered with buyers insurance.

Treasures of NYC

This NYC-based retailer is for those with a distinctive vintage flair. Specializing in curated luxury vintage, Treasures of NYC is made for the obscenely fashionable. With a heavy focus on high-end accessories, like sunglasses, jewelry and vintage caps, the app is constantly updated with new incoming pieces. Follow their Instagram page to help keep up on Treasure's abundance, because it can get a bit overwhelming.

ThredUp

Curated mostly for girls, ThredUp is a little more for sellers then buyers, but in turn can still be insanely rewarding. The website lists specific items it's looking for, and users send in items that match ThredUp's description. If the qualifications are met, the items are accepted for re-sale and ThredUp pays the sender in cash or store credit. The store credit is really excellent at offering great discounts of ThredUp's stuff. Also, to promote sustainable shopping, ThredUp launched ReMade to help incentivize shoppers to resell. If you purchase an item, and choose to resell your item, then you're guaranteed 40 percent of what you paid for it.

ASOS Marketplace

ASOS is already a highly-esteemed brand. Known for its great prices and fast shipping, the brand has actually also had a steady selection second-hand clothes. ASOS has a hand-picked team of fashion pros that recommend season trends for vintage connoisseurs, with all brand names at affordable prices.

Etsy

Etsy has been and remains one of the best sites out there for vintage shopping. The Cali-based site offers a wide range of eclectic goods that include statement handbags, earrings and plenty of clothing. Etsy products sell out fast though, so be sure to grab something when you see it!

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