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At NOSTOS in Duluth, GA, store credit pays 15% more than the cash offer on the same item. Cash is priced to current market value and scales with the item, up to 75% for the highest-value pieces. Trade-in is better if you plan to buy from NOSTOS. Cash is better if you need money now. Both options are available on the same transaction.
Trade In vs. Sell Retro Games in Gwinnett County
The Rate Comparison
- - Cash (sell outright) - priced to current market value, scaling with the item up to 75%
- - Store credit (trade in) - the cash offer plus 15%
On a $100 market-value game, the difference is roughly $45–$55 cash vs. $52–$63 in credit. Over a larger collection, the spread becomes meaningful.
Choose Cash If
- - You're clearing out a collection and done with retro gaming
- - You need the money for something else
- - You're not planning to buy from NOSTOS
Choose Store Credit If
- - You're upgrading - trading one platform's library for another
- - You want to buy hardware, games, or apparel from NOSTOS
- - You want maximum value out of your collection
Can I Split?
Yes. Some transactions allow a split between cash and credit - ask at intake. The allocation is agreed before the transaction is finalized.
How It Works at NOSTOS
NOSTOS prices every trade-in against current fair market data and shows you the numbers. No mystery, no take-it-or-leave-it. You see what the market says your items are worth, and you see what percentage NOSTOS is offering.
For large collections, email photos to will@nostos.market first for a preliminary range.