want to turn your pile of shame into cash or trade?
Mindtaker Miniatures not only sells all kinds of items (models, games, books and hobby items) on the web and at our Vancouver, WA store location – we buy them from people like you, too!
We offer both consignment and outright purchase, depending on your comfort level and need for immediate cash.
All items must be under your legal ownership, and you must be at least 18 years of age (or accompanied by a parent or guardian for in-store drop-offs).
How does it work?
- Submit an appraisal request
- Await a reply containing a quote from our appraisal team
- Ship the items or drop the items off to us
- Wait once more as we process and check-in your items
- Profit! You get paid!
We offer payment via gift card, check, PayPal, Zelle or Venmo.
what items do you buy?
We accept a great many miniatures, games and other geeky merchandise. See below for some example pricing.
In all cases, please include the bases/stands that originally came with the models for maximum payout.
**** Board Games – Important Notes
Board games require appraisal and cannot be shipped/dropped off for consignment without prior approval by Mindtaker Miniatures staff.
Board games will be sold under our consignment rules (details below).
Board games must be checked for completeness before sale.
We do not accept used “legacy” board games (Gloomhaven, Pandemic Legacy, etc.) or used board games by manufacturers that do not provide a parts list or way of verifying the contents (Kingdom Death, etc.). These games must be new in box.
Partial board games may be disposed of or returned without notice.
Board game expansions must be separated from the base game and checked for completeness by the seller (you).
Living Card Games (LCGs) are only accepted if new in box.
What Items might you not buy?
Some items require further review by our staff before acceptance and quoting. In the event that these are received in a lot and not accepted, they may be returned or disposed of without payment.,- 3-D printed items
- HeroClix, HorrorClix, Mage Knight, or any other “Clix” figures
- Scale model kits in partially-assembled condition
- Foam storage trays supplied loose without carrying case
- Age of Sigmar Warscroll Cards/Warhammer 40,000 Datacards from previous editions
- Action figures, toys, or Funko Pop! figures, regardless of condition
- Collectible statues/busts
- Comic books
- Novelty items (keychains, buttons/flair, non-gaming accessories)
- Puzzles, regardless of condition
- Recast miniatures
- Game cards in an unsorted state without accompanying miniatures (Warhammer Underworlds, X-Wing, Marvel: Crisis Protocol, etc.)
- Collectible card games (CCGs) such as Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon, Flesh & Blood, etc.
- Dollhouse miniatures
Conditions
As listed above, the condition of the item will affect the value and how much purchase, trade or consignment you will receive. We accept miniatures and games in almost any condition, but the better condition they are in the more you’ll receive!
Miniatures:
- New in Box / New In Shrink
- New on Sprue
- Bare miniatures
- Primed or painted miniatures
- Rough condition (roughly painted, broken, missing parts)
Games and Books:
- New in Box / New In Shrink
- Complete and used but in good shape
- Missing pieces/ damaged / poor condition
Other Items:
- New
- Like New
- Used
- Damaged/Partial
Your Options
We can provide you an appraisal estimate for potential sales/trades/consignments based on a list and pictures or, if you are ready to go, you can drop off/mail the items and we will start the process immediately.
Option 1: Purchase
We buy your gaming/hobby items for cash and resell them. We don’t do this with everything because some things just don’t sell (see Items we don’t accept above for details). Additionally, some items will be offered for more or less depending on condition or manufacturer. For most items, we generally pay 25% of Retail Value (if currently available) or 50% of Market Value.
This is the quickest and easiest option for you. Payment will be made once the items are received and checked in!
Option 2: Trade-In
Alternatively, you can “trade in” your items to receive Mindtaker Miniatures store credit that you can use to purchase other gaming/hobby items. This works in exactly the same way as the “Purchase” option, with the exception that most items get a bonus of at least +10% trade value compared to the “Purchase” cash value.
Trade credit will be provided in the form of a gift card code, usable online or in-store, once the items are received and checked in.
option 3: Consignment
We sell your stuff for you, and we keep a 30% cut of any sales. We pay you as your items sell, so this option means a longer wait before you receive your cash or trade credit, but you get the highest possible payout for your items.
For a more detailed review of the Consignment Agreement, see our policy page.
Examples:
You want to sell a NIB Land Raider and a painted Rhino. These two items could each get you the following:
Land Raider (NIB) – $28 Trade, $23 Cash or approximately $35 in Consignment
Painted Rhino – Around $18 trade, $15 cash or $23 in consignment
Accepting the Appraisal
In any case, consignment, trade or purchase, upon receipt of items we will begin the process of inventorying and selling them. If you have not obtained an appraisal prior to delivery, an appraisal will be provided as soon as it is completed. Receipt of the items by us implies agreement to our policies and consignment agreement, as well as an agreement that we may begin selling those items. If there is a delay in you responding to our appraisal, this may mean that some items begin to sell before payment is made.
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