All three Gnome Games locations feature a Used Games and Puzzle section, full of gently used games at great prices. Used games and puzzles are sold on a consignment basis. Each item (or set of items) has an accompanying condition report, completed by the seller, full of helpful information about the games’ condition and completeness. Swing on by and check out the offerings – they change all the time!
Want to sell your gently used games or puzzles at Gnome Games? Read on!
- We are currently accepting used board games, game books (such as RPGs), and jigsaw puzzles to sell. Miniatures, plush, toys, dice, and collectibles are currently not being accepted.
- Each seller is limited to five items for sale in our Used section, per store. Exceptions can be made for RPG sets and other situations. Just ask.
- Within reason, the seller may sell a “set” of items as a single item (such as a game plus expansions, or a set of RPG books). These items will be shrinkwrapped together and presented and sold as a single item.
- The seller must complete a Used Game Submission Form You can download this form and bring it in, or we have copies available at the store.
The same form is used for all locations. The seller is expected to be honest about the condition of their item. The friendly Gnome staff will review the Submission Form and suggest changes if we deem them appropriate. These forms will be available to view by potential buyers. - The seller determines a single asking price for the item. We require that your item is given a minimum price of $5.00. Please mark your sale price in whole dollars. This price will be non-negotiable and Gnome Games will only sell that item at that price. We will not break up item sets.
- Upon submission, within a reasonable amount of time, the Gnome staff will prepare the used game for sale. We will attach a Used Game Sale Sticker (Post-It note adhesive only) to the item and shrink wrap the item before shelving. This note includes the asking price of the game and a summary of the Submission Form condition report.
- Once shelved, an item will be given at least 60 days to sell. After that time, the Gnomes may ask that the seller take the item back. An unsold item may not be submitted for sale again for at least another 60 days.
- Upon the sale of an item, the buyer will be given 3 days to return the item if he or she does not agree with the Submission Form condition report, puzzles are not returnable. This is the only condition under which we will accept a used game return.
- Three days after the sale (or as soon as possible), the seller will receive a Gnome Gold Card (Gift Card) for 70% of the asking price of the item, as submitted by the seller. Gnome Games will process any Wisconsin Sales Tax associated with the purchase. Gnome Gold cards can be used at any Gnome Games location.
- Items will not be transferred between stores. An item submitted at a location spends its entire “sales cycle” at that store.
- The Gnomes have the right to refuse to accept any item due to demand, condition, appropriateness, existing copies already for sale, or any other reason.
- All Used Games and Puzzles are sold on consignment and remain the property of the original owner until such a time as it sells or is removed from circulation.
- For items that do not sell, the seller has 30 days to pick up the item after being notified. After this 30 day period, items are considered abandoned and become the property of Gnome Games . Please contact us if you require extra time.
- Gnome Games does not directly purchase preowned board games, puzzles or most items for resale. If you have single cards or RPG Books you can request a buyer appointment by filling out the Card and RPG Buyer Request form here https://gnomegames.com/sell-us-your-cards/
- Gnome Games will assume responsibility for the care of the item while in our possession.