Community Market Weekend @ Vault Games Clayfield

Join us for another Community Market at Vault Games Clayfield. This year we'll be running through the whole weekend of March 28 & 29, and there's something for everyone!

Buy + Sell Market

Got some games you haven't played in a while? Shelf space starting to look tight? Submit some items to the buy and sell! Vault Games will display your items across the weekend and sell them on your behalf.

You can download the item registration form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JLB_aMY9sPuLVoJto1LvxTWiUBOxGW-x/

And let us know you're coming by completing this registration survey before 8pm Wednesday 25th March: https://forms.gle/ugUZe56xonYU1nqF9

Please label each item with your initials and an item number, written clearly on easily removable masking tape or tag. For example, Obi-Wan Kenobi would use the codes OWK001, OWK002, etc. This lets us keep track of which items are sold! The tag should also clearly display the item's price.

Items for the buy/sell can be dropped off from 2pm Thursday 26th March. Funds will be paid out after unsold items have been collected. Collection must be done no later than 10pm Tuesday 31st March. You will be contacted regarding how many of your items have sold. Funds can be paid out via Paypal or as Vault Games store credit. For sold items, Vault Games retains 15% of the sale price. PayPal transactions are subject to G+S fees.

This is not a free form bring and buy, please do not bring items to sell on the day. All items you wish to sell MUST be submitted and approved prior to the event via the form and survey above.

What kinds of things can I sell?

Last year we had an impressive variety of items: preloved board games from every era, some still in shrink; Game books from classic D+D adventures to obscure pamphlets from the 80s; miniatures in various states of constructions, whole armies or half-completed projects. Anything related to the kind of hobbies that Vault services generally fits in to the market.
Items should be family friendly, and Vault reserves the right to reject an item on any grounds.

What can't I sell?

Pretty much anything that's already on our shelf in the same condition we're selling it in. (Your sealed copy of Wingspan doesn't really belong at the market, but your pristinely preserved copy of Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs from 1985 is a great addition!)
Also, as much as we love our local creators, this isn't the place sell things you've created from scratch. Vault Games hosts regular Makers' Markets as well.

Price things fairly.

Don’t undervalue what you have, but remember that most buyers attending these market days are coming to snatch a bargain. People are more willing to pull the trigger on a $5 mystery they've never seen before, and will become more discerning as the price goes up.
Do your research and check sites like eBay and Facebook Marketplace for previous listings. They can offer valuable insight into the kind of prices that have been paid in the past.

Check the condition.

Be honest about the condition of your items. Try and make sure that most components are intact, and indicate clearly when they aren't.
Old books can be delicate and may need to wrapped up to display properly.
Miniatures can sold in many different stages. New in box and new on sprue at reasonable prices are sold easily. Old armies and out-of-print models are always valued. Even half built miniatures can be salvaged for bits, especially when sold in bulk.

Individually package loose miniatures.

No matter the progress of your preloved miniatures, make sure than any loose miniatures are stored in a way that’s easy to inspect and browse. Small boxes or baggies are easier to browse than freestanding models. Ensure that your price tag is securely attached, and that if you are displaying unboxed models that they are collated in a way that allows them to be easily moved together (such as a tray).

Consider bundling items together.

Rather than individually listing a bunch of related items, consider putting them together in one easy-to-buy bundle. If books are part of a series, someone buying one of them can often make the rest harder to shift. A complete army for a miniatures game is a tempting prospect for someone looking to get started.
Make sure to clearly label bundles with the contents so they don't have to unpacked at the market table.

Game Demos

Demos and learn-to-plays will be run all weekend, hosted by community members and Vault staff! Check out the schedule!