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Interested in selling games at Fair Game’s 2025 Garage Sale? Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Prepare Your Games
- You may submit up to 15 games per household.
- Games should be complete and lightly used.
- If a game has missing components or includes expansions/promos, write the details on an index card and tape it to the box with painter’s tape.
- Please also use painter’s tape to seal your game boxes shut before drop-off. (This saves everyone time during check-in!) Please include a strip of painters' tape on the front of the game for the pricing label.
Step 2: Submit Your Games Online
- A Google Form will open Tuesday, October 15, and close Tuesday, October 21.
- The form will collect your contact info and your game list.
- All games must be priced at $5 or more.
Step 3: Wait for Submissions to be Processed
- After submitting, please wait 2 days before dropping off your games.
- Not sure when you submitted? Call us at 630-963-0640 before heading in.
Step 4: Drop Off Your Games
- Drop-offs will be accepted Thursday, October 16 – Thursday, October 23 at Fair Game Downers Grove only.
- At drop-off, we’ll provide stickers for you to attach to your games.
- No drop-offs after October 23 and no drop-offs at La Grange or Geneva.
Step 5: Payment & Unsold Games
- If your game sells on Saturday, you’ll earn 80% of the sale price in store credit.
- On Sunday, all unsold games are automatically discounted by 30%. If sold, then you’ll receive 80% of that discounted price.
- Unsold games must be picked up by October 31. After that date, they will be donated to local charities and schools.
- It will take up to 2 weeks for us to process all sales and have store credit applied to your accounts.
Questions? Check out the FAQ below or reach out:
Call: 630-963-0640
Email: [email protected]
FAQ
Can I drop off my games at La Grange or Geneva?
No. All drop-offs must be made at Fair Game Downers Grove. If that’s difficult, consider coordinating with a friend or neighbor.
What items can I sell?
- Lightly used games priced at $5+.
- Bundles are limited to a single game + its expansions (e.g., Boss Monster + Next Level).
- No puzzles, role playing game books, miniatures/miniature games (Warhammer, Warmachine, etc.), or items requiring assembly/painting. If you’re unsure, email us with details.
- We reserve the right to refuse any item.
How should I price my games?
- Price them to sell on Saturday. Shoppers come looking for value, not collector pricing.
- Remember: all unsold games are automatically 30% off on Sunday.
Why do I only receive 80% in store credit?
- Processing 1,500+ games takes a huge amount of time and resources. The 20% helps offset the costs of running the event.
Can I highlight unique features of my game?
- Yes! Feel free to tape an index card with notes (custom inserts, upgrades, fun stories, etc.) to the box.
How do I use my store credit?
- Credit is added directly to your account (no gift cards or paper slips).
- You can use it on anything: new games, booster packs, event fees, etc.
- Credit can take up to 2 weeks to be added to your account. We’ll notify you if it’s ready sooner.
What if a purchased game is incomplete?
- All items are sold AS IS, just like at a traditional garage sale. If pieces are missing, you can usually request replacements directly from the publisher.
- We do not verify completeness, but will track repeated complaints to limit problem sellers in the future.
Why can’t I sell a game for less than $5?
- To keep processing efficient, $5 is the minimum price. Bundles (up to 2) are allowed but must be a single game with its expansions only (e.g. Heat + Heavy Rain).
Still have questions?
Call: 630-963-0640
Email: [email protected]
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