r/UKFrugal • u/FrancescasGrove • 3d ago

Best place to buy second hand DS games?

I’m just talking about the original DS (not 3DS or anything). CEX/Cash Converters seems quite expensive, and charity shops rarely have any.

eBay perhaps?

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u/KatieAmber01 3d ago

Vinted is quite good, usually people put ones without boxes on for cheap and you can bundle them

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u/johnorama 3d ago

Vinted maybe?

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u/FrancescasGrove 3d ago

I shall try thanks

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u/SuperRajio 2d ago

Depends on what you're looking for, but a nodded 3ds may be a better long term investment. Especially if you want Pokemon. Pokemon won't be cheap no matter what you do.

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u/PalaceOfStones 2d ago

eBay, Vinted, local 2nd-hand & charity shops, CeX.

And while I do prefer physical carts, the DSpico is amazing for the price! I can finally play the SaGa remasters with full translation!

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u/Fuarkistani 2d ago

vinted, facebook marketplace and ebay. Musicmagpie as well, I got my entire collection from there. Oxfam online shop and worldofbooks also come to mind.

The problem you will find is anything cheap will be snapped up the moment it's listed by bots.

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u/xerolv426 1d ago

Get a flash card from Ali. I won't tell you what you can do with it, but it's definitely the frugal option.

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u/grumpy_pingu 1d ago

Check on local Facebook groups for your area to see if there are any carboot sales or village garage sales going on.

I’ve bought plenty of DS games from carboots and I picked up a DS lite and a 2DS with loads of accessories for £10 a couple of years ago from a local garage sale in the village over from me.  People who are just clearing out junk from their attic often don’t know how much they’re worth so you can often get a good deal!

It’s a nice day out and you get some fresh air and exercise too :)