Thrift stores and yard sales are great places to look for used board games, but of course what you find there is almost completely unpredictable. When you're looking for a specific out-of-print board game or card game, these are the places I recommend you check first -- my picks for the best places to buy used games.
Do you agree with my picks? Or are there better places to find used games? Please share your thoughts here!
Photo © Erik ArnesonBoardGameGeek.com is a large community of people from around the world who are interested in board games, and many of them have listed games of all types for sale. The BGG Marketplace is a great place to start your search for any used game. Highly recommended.
Photo © Erik ArnesonSince 1986, Gamers Alliance has maintained a master catalog of what they believe is the world's largest selection of out-of-print games (and I have found no evidence to contradict them). A small annual membership fee gets you access to the games in their catalog, along with a quarterly newsletter that's packed with game reviews and news. Also highly recommended.
Photo © Erik ArnesonDarwin's Game Closet boasts a large catalog of used games, mostly (but far from entirely) classic American board games and card games.
Photo © Erik ArnesonD'Antiques is a general antiques store but maintains a good selection of used games, mostly classic American releases.
Photo © Erik ArnesonLocated in the United Kingdom, Vintage Toy Box has a decent selection of used games, primarily mass-market games published by larger companies.
Photo © Erik ArnesonAlthough what's available at any given time is completely dependent on what sellers are offering, eBay can be a great source for used games. Searching completed auctions can give you a sense of what you might expect to pay.
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