90% is games being purchased directly from vendors. But there are a few interesting second hand options. At the beginning of the convention, people drop off loads of games at an auction room. And then basically for 3 days straight, there is a perpetual auction going on for more rare and unique items. Next door to that is a room that is the same thing, but more “regular” games. It has what they call a “Dutch auction” pricing which means that each day, the prices get lower, but the longer you hold out for a game, the more likely it is that someone will have snagged it. There are some fantastic bargains there. And the third thing, is that boardgamegeek.com hosts a massive “Math Trade” where players feed the games they want to trade into a database, and games they would accept in return. Thousands of people input their data, and the computer figures out who gets what game and from who. There is a big meetup, and then I might give my game to person A, but then get a game back from person B. It’s pretty crazy, but a fun way to make sure everyone gets what they actually want in trade.
Great video … hope to see you all down there Friday!!
Woohoo! Keep an eye out! Ryan will be wearing a light purple shirt.
Will look for you!!! Thanks for video!!!!
Awesome! We’ll give you a button if you can spot us! Ryan will be wearing a light purple shirt today (Friday) and a bright pink shirt on Saturday.
@RyanandBethany Cool! I'll be on the lookout. Sadly couldn't wake up for my early event today. Only 4.5 hours sleep!
You're making us very envious. Is there a second hand trading like at UKGE ? Or are games purchased directly from traders?
90% is games being purchased directly from vendors. But there are a few interesting second hand options. At the beginning of the convention, people drop off loads of games at an auction room. And then basically for 3 days straight, there is a perpetual auction going on for more rare and unique items. Next door to that is a room that is the same thing, but more “regular” games. It has what they call a “Dutch auction” pricing which means that each day, the prices get lower, but the longer you hold out for a game, the more likely it is that someone will have snagged it. There are some fantastic bargains there. And the third thing, is that boardgamegeek.com hosts a massive “Math Trade” where players feed the games they want to trade into a database, and games they would accept in return. Thousands of people input their data, and the computer figures out who gets what game and from who. There is a big meetup, and then I might give my game to person A, but then get a game back from person B. It’s pretty crazy, but a fun way to make sure everyone gets what they actually want in trade.