The short version
- Typical range: £5 – £40
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Toys & Games
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used board games is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for board gamess, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £40 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £34 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £26 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £18 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £10 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a board games
- Complete sets with every component and the rules
- Out-of-print titles and limited editions
- Boxes with sharp corners and no crushing
- Unpunched components on collectable editions
What lowers it
- Missing pieces, which buyers verify against the component list
- Crushed or split box corners
- Water damage to boards, which warps them
- Mass-market titles still widely in print
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check every component against the list in the rulebook
- Photograph the box corners and the board laid flat
- Search sold listings for that exact edition
Once you have those three answers you can place your own board games on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Do board games hold their value?
Better than most toys, particularly out-of-print and limited editions. Completeness matters more than anything else.
What if a few pieces are missing?
Say exactly which. Some buyers will accept it at a lower price, but discovering it later almost always means a return.
Does box condition matter?
To collectors, yes. Crushed corners and split edges reduce value on anything sought after.
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