So, Gamespot.com added the Marketplace feature, which is simply a portal to Glyde.com. Here are my impressions:
I have been using it for about a month now, selling some of my games that I've played or no longer plan to play. And I have been pretty satisfied with the prices I've been getting. Then, using my credit, picking up some games I really want!
Not to sound advertise-y, but it is such a simple website to use and totally hassle free. To sell a game you just select the title and choose the condition. The condition effect the price, and it suggests its calculated current market price for the game. But you can adjust the price as you may see fit. It will let you know if you are over market price or if there are others already listed at the same price that would sell first. You can always lower your price then to get yours to sell first for the lower price if you prefer. Or simply be patient to get the market price. A huge plus is that there is no listing fee. They simply deduct 12% of the sale price as there fee after it sells. Overall, it seems pretty fair and the amount you get when all is said and done is definitely better than trading into a store, and so much simpler than using ebay.
The greatest aspect of Glyde.com is the shipping aspect. When a buyer buys your game, they are charged half of the set shipping price, and the other half is deducted from the sale price. Then, all you do is wait until you get the mailer in the mail, usually in 2-4 days, and then you just put the game in and put it back in the mail. Once the buyer received the game, you are credited the amount due to you in your Glyde account.
You can then use your Glyde credit to purchase other games, or for a $2.00 fee you can transfer the credit to your bank account or have them send you a check. I've simply been using my credit earned to buy more games!
In the month that I have been using Glyde, I have already sold 14 games, and have a few sales pending right now too. I have also purchased a few games and have been quite happy with these results.
The interface is easy to use and simple to keep track of what you have for sale, what has sold, and what you have purchased. It also allows for simple USPS tracking of incoming and outgoing games.
Plus there is more! Haha, not only can you buy and sell video games (PS2, Xbox, GameCube, PS3, Xbox 260, Wii, PSP, and DS games that is), but you can also buy and sell books, CD's, and movies.
Also, when I have had any questions or anything, the customer support email has been quick and friendly.
I definitely recommend the service after using, and just thought I would share my experience for anyone who has seen it and wondered or for anyone that hasn't know about it yet. So, if you wanna check it out, just click on over to Glyde.com and get started.
I feel like a commercial, lol.