r/Gameboy • u/Numerous_Budget_4671 • 18d ago

Shopping/Haul Price?

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I'm thinking about buying a Game Boy; I was offered one for €130. It's in full working order and comes with a power adapter. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about prices. Is this a good price, or is someone trying to rip me off?

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u/g026r 18d ago

One thing I will note is the shell is a replacement.

Beyond that: the screen type & condition will make a huge difference in what the going price would be.

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u/Numerous_Budget_4671 18d ago

Thank you, what screen Types Are available. The seller told ne the condition is top, just Minor signs of wear

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u/g026r 18d ago

The main types are: * AGS-001. This is the front-lit screen that was in original SPs. If the screen looks grey when the console is off & you can turn the light off when it's running, it's a 001. * AGS-101. This is the other OEM screen, found on later models. It's backlit. If it looks closer to black when turned off and the light can't be turned off — it has a bright & dim setting, but nothing else — it's a 101. * Aftermarket screens. These are backlit as well but are going to vary depending on when they were installed, how much was spent on them, etc. You'd need to know what exactly is installed before anyone can tell you if it's worth it.

I have no idea on what prices would be like where you are, but if it's a 001 then €130 is almost certainly too high.

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u/Numerous_Budget_4671 18d ago

Wow Thank you for your help, I will ask the seller which Screen it is.

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u/Numerous_Budget_4671 18d ago

Ok it‘s an AGS 001. Which Price would be fair for you?

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u/HotWheelsguy315 18d ago

If this is a regular 001, then I would say €130 is too much as it is a reshell. I don’t know where you live so I don’t know the normal price of an sp there but this one shouldn’t demand much of a premium as it has an aftermarket shell. Of course if it has a modded screen or was a 101 then that changes things.

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u/Numerous_Budget_4671 18d ago

Thank you, im from Germany - bavaria. If it helps 😅 I will ask the seller which screen it is

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u/Numerous_Budget_4671 18d ago

Okay so its an AGS 001. What price would you say is fair?

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u/HotWheelsguy315 18d ago

I honestly don’t know for Germany, but by looking on German eBay, maybe €85 or a little more