CartridgeBond Blog

Switch resale, decoded.

Game-by-game pricing data, marketplace comparisons, and the occasional story from the trenches of Milwaukee Switch trading.

FEATURED  ·  Founder Story
Welcome to CartridgeBond
How a twin dad's research habit built a better marketplace for Switch game resale.
March 28, 2026  ·  6 min read Read ->
Market Data & Game Values
Market Data
Switch Game Resale Values in 2025
What top Nintendo Switch games are actually selling for in the secondary market right now.
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Game Deep-Dive
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Resale Value
The most reliable Switch game in the secondary market. Why Mario Kart 8 holds its value.
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Game Deep-Dive
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Resale Value
TOTK pricing analysis. Why it's softer than Breath of the Wild and what that means for sellers.
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Game Deep-Dive
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Resale Value
Why these titles depreciate faster than other Pokemon games, and when to sell.
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Game Deep-Dive
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Resale Value
Steady demand, stable pricing. Why Smash Ultimate is one of the safest holds in your collection.
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Game Deep-Dive
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Resale Value
From pandemic peak to current market. The full price history of New Horizons.
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Market Data
Nintendo Switch 2 Used Game Prices
What we're seeing in early Switch 2 used pricing - and how it compares to original Switch.
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Market Data
Do Switch Game Prices Go Up or Down?
Most depreciate. Some appreciate. Here's how to spot the difference before you buy.
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Guides & How-Tos
Guide
Facebook Marketplace Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Lowballs, ghosters, door-side renegotiation. Why Facebook Marketplace fails sellers, and how to fix it.
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Local Guide
Safe Game Trading in Milwaukee
Where to meet, what to bring, and how to protect yourself when trading games locally.
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Guide
Nintendo Switch Game Condition Guide
What A1, B1, and B2 condition mean - and how to grade your own cartridges accurately.
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Guide
How to Spot a Fake Switch Cartridge
Counterfeit cartridges are increasingly common. Here's how to verify authenticity in 30 seconds.
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Local Guide
Best Places to Buy Used Switch Games in Milwaukee
Local game shops, online options, and meetup hotspots. The Milwaukee Switch buyer's guide.
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Guide
How to Sell Your Switch Game Collection
A full playbook for liquidating a collection without taking a haircut on every title.
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Guide
Why Buyers No-Show and How to Prevent It
The psychology behind ghosting, and the structural fixes that make it impossible.
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Buyer Guide
Build a Switch Game Collection on a Budget
How to build a great Switch library spending half what most people spend.
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Guide
How to Clean a Nintendo Switch Cartridge
Bring a sketchy used cartridge back to A1 condition with five minutes and a Q-tip.
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Buyer Guide
How Much Can You Save Buying Used Switch Games?
Real numbers across 25 popular titles, with year-over-year savings analysis.
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Comparisons
Comparison
Why GameStop Trade-In Is a Bad Deal
GameStop pays 30-40 percent of resale value. Here's the math, and what to do instead.
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Comparison
Local vs eBay: Where to Sell Switch Games
After fees and shipping, what really nets you more - local trading or eBay?
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Comparison
CartridgeBond vs Other Marketplaces
How we stack up against eBay, GameStop, and Facebook Marketplace - line by line.
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Concept & Story
Concept
What is PreCommerce?
Locking terms before the transaction starts - a different approach to resale.
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Concept
PreCommerce vs Traditional Marketplace
What changes when you lock terms before the transaction - and why it changes everything.
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Concept
The Secondary Market Confidence Problem
Most resale platforms don't make the buyer or seller feel confident. Here's why that matters.
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