Today while browsing around some video game forums, a user on a message board posted up details about his desperate need for money and how he went to Electronics Boutique to sell of some of his games for cash. To clarify about his situation, he mentioned that he hasn’t eaten for about three days because of the lack of funds. He made this list of what he sold and how much money he received from Electronics Boutique:<\/p>\n
Otogi (Xbox) = $3.20
\nHarry Potter: Chamber of Secrets (Xbox) = $1.60
\nDead or Alive 3 (Xbox) = $1.60
\nCubivore (Gamecube) = $1.60
\nMax Payne 2 (Xbox) = $1.60
\nSilent Hill 2 (Xbox) = $1.60
\nResident Evil 0 (Gamecube) = $2.40
\nSplinter Cell (Xbox) = $0.60
\nDef Jam Vendetta (Gamecube) = $2.40
\nKatamari Damacy (Playstation 2) = $8.00
\nSwing Away Golf (Playstation 2) = $0.45
\nBlinx (Xbox) = $0.60
\nWhiplash (Xbox) = $1.60
\nJet Set Radio Future (Xbox) = $0.40
\nGrabbed By The Ghoulies (Xbox) = $1.60
\nFatal Frame (Xbox) = $4.00
\nBloody Roar (Gamecube) = $1.60
\nMorrowind (Xbox) = $1.60
\nZelda Bonus Disc (Gamecube) = $4.00
\nPokemon Colosseum (Gamecube) = $13.60
\nPokemon Colosseum Bonus Disc (Gamecube) = $0.80
\nMetroid Fusion (Gameboy Advance) = $3.20
\nGolden Sun 2 (Gameboy Advance) = $2.40
\nMario Golf (Gameboy Advance) = $8.00
\nWario Ware (Gameboy Advance) = $3.20
\nWario Land 4 (Gameboy Advance) = $1.60
\nTactics Ogre (Gameboy Advance) = $4.00
\nMace Griffin (Xbox) = $0.60
\nXbox dvd playback kit = $8.00
\nHot Shots Golf 3 (Playstation 2) = $1.60
\nSwingerz Golf (Gamecube) = $0.80
\nCapcom vs SNK2 (Xbox) = $4.80
\nKingdom Hearts (Playstation 2) = $4.80
\nBroken Xbox = $24.00
\nGBA-SP system = $24.00<\/p>\n
In total, he made $145.85 from his trade-in. Now if you don’t shop for games that much, then you are probably not too surprised about these figures. However, if you frequently play games you know just how bad this person got taken advantage of as one could of easily received four times as much funds by selling it through different channels. The only thing on the list that I think is kind of understandable for the price is the broken XBOX system. Imagine a used car dealer paying you $500 for a car that is only about a year old and works perfectly fine. I’ve personally never been in a situation where I needed to sell off my possessions in a desperate attempt to get money, so in that sense I can’t really say that I know how he felt and that he should of done this or that instead. However, there are times where I felt that I could not accomplish something alone and that’s when you have to reach out to others for help.<\/p>\n
In this case for example, I’m surprised that he didn’t first approach friends, family or even colleagues for assistance as I’m sure there would of been someone that would be willing to help. This situation also reminds me of many times where when I am trying to help someone financially, their pride would often get in the way and they would refuse to be helped as they don’t want to feel like some kind of charity case. In my opinion, one shouldn’t be afraid or embarrassed to receive assistants when needed. For example, if you had a broken leg and required crutches or a helping aid of some sort to help you recover, why wouldn’t you use it? What good does trying to walk without it and risk injuring yourself even more do? While the ability to live independently is a great accomplishment, it would be a pretty boring place if we didn’t have others to share our experiences with. With the right people, it’s amazing how much more you can accomplish with the aid of others.<\/p>\n
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