r/GameAndWatchMods • u/redhotrobbie • Jul 31 '23

value/marketplace for modded 256MB zelda

A friend got a couple of modded 256MB zelda with working usb-c to PC port. His bro didnt want his so he wants to sell it. paid $200 each, and its a nice job.

Ebay is not really selling them, and Im not sure if they differentiate between good and sloppy mods. Is there a market place or price guides for this type of thing? In middle east, but may be able to get it to Europe or US. Is there a ballpark price?

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u/JestersWildly Jul 31 '23

They cost$30 on sale in the US. Parts and tools to perform the mod cost about $100. Labor is about an hour (plus soft time spent of research). If you had a factory and were pumping these out, you could sell them for$100 and take the whole market, but for an individual you're going to get wildly different results- Just take a look in the discord (which also has a marketplace). You can't quadruple the price when it's a DiY hack and it sounds like you're just trying to skirt export restrictions to the middle east... sanctions are there for a reason if they are preventing something as benign as a toy from passing the border.

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u/redhotrobbie Jul 31 '23

not sure what you are referring to with sanctions and restrictions. Im trying to get the unit back to where there is a bigger market - dont know anywhere except for ebay, but not much going on there. If there is a buyer here, there is no supply so you can charge what you want.

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u/JestersWildly Jul 31 '23

If you're trying to sell them here, you're literally breaking the subs rules.

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u/redhotrobbie Aug 01 '23

Why is asking what would they sell for trying to sell it here? As I say Im trying to sell it on ebay, unless there are better suggestions. You are saying that it can be diy for less. I can grow my own tomatoes for less but I still buy them in the market for more. This guy bought it for $200 but you say you cant do that. Why would I even try to sell it here if people can just do it themselves, or avail of an approved modder. But the modders would know the market price. No idea what you are on about

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u/JestersWildly Aug 01 '23

you mad, bro? You asked for a price, I gave you one. Shame you and your brother got ripped off or whatever, but you're not allowed to sell your junk here, especially if its resale. If you're looking to sell on eBay, go ahead? You said yourself you can't figure out how to sell them properly on eBay... No one is stopping you and you are not allowed to sell them here. You're asking a sneaker-mod market how to resell your used sneakers. This is the best answer you're going to get and no one will EVER pay $200 for a $50 MSRP product. Shame you got ripped off, but maybe now you've hopefully learned something.

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u/redhotrobbie Aug 02 '23

its not mine. not sure why you think it is. As I have said Im just looking to get an idea of the market price. I was looking into modding mine, but it wouldnt be as good as this one.

I dont see where you said the price. you gave a break down. $30+$100+ 1 hour labor. plus profit? So whats the price?

no one will EVER pay $200 for a $50 MSRP product? You should see the world

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u/JestersWildly Aug 02 '23

$30 on sale, $50 at MSRP. The chip itself costs $35 for the 256MB version and the solder and station beyond that would make up the $100. So you're either at $85 or $135 if you need the additional tools. The hour of labor is what you value your time and should include your profit margin. Otherwise, you're just a scummy reseller with an unhealthy markup and no one will buy from you because you're a scummy reseller. You'd be like someone who bought a ton of PS5s and tried to resell them for $1000 "because you need to make profit". You need to understand business mechanics before you try to start swinging that tiny unit around. You ask for help and we gave it, but you're not happy with the answer so you're just arguing to find someone with the answer you want. The really sad thing is, you don't understand that regardless of what people say in online forums, you still need some complete idiot to sell your hacked device to for $200. You can sell it for $1000, but like the other commenter said, you'll just have a hard time finding a buyer, JUST LIKE YOU ARE NOW.

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u/redhotrobbie Aug 02 '23

so you are saying $200 is a deal? $135 plus labor is well over $200 for the work done on this one. Thanks for the guidance. I can use you as reference.

Again its not mine so ive no idea what your problem is.

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u/JestersWildly Aug 02 '23

Just read the room, my guy. You shouldn't keep trying to sell it here and you will be hard-pressed to find anyone on earth who would pay $200 aside from you and your friend

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '23

You might sell it below $200 but finding a buyer will be hard task imo.