Pokemon games have a unique secondary market dynamic: an enormous collector base keeps prices stable longer than most titles, but new generations eventually pull buyers away. Here's the resale-aware picture for Scarlet and Violet in Milwaukee right now.
1. What They Cost New
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet each retail for $60 new. They're separate games with version-exclusive Pokemon - most players choose one. Both versions have identical resale value in the Milwaukee used market.
2. What They Sell for Used in Milwaukee
On Milwaukee Facebook Marketplace, A1 copies of Scarlet or Violet list at $38-45 and typically close at $38-42. Copies without the original case drop to $30-35. The market is active but has more supply than Mario Kart or Smash - more people bought Pokemon at launch, and more are now selling.
On Wisconsin eBay sold listings, Scarlet and Violet complete at $35-42 before fees. The eBay net after 13% fees and shipping is approximately $26-29 - meaningfully below a local private sale.
CartridgeBond reference price: $39 - the efficient market price for A1 condition in Milwaukee.
3. Resale Timeline
- CartridgeBond: 1-3 weeks
- Facebook Marketplace: 5-14 days at market price
- eBay: 7-14 days
Pokemon moves slightly slower than Mario Kart or Smash because it's a single-player experience and there are more copies in the used market. Still actively liquid in Milwaukee - not a struggle to sell.
4. The Guaranteed Resale Angle
The resale-aware math on Pokemon Scarlet/Violet:
- Buy new at $60, sell locally for $37 after a year - effective cost: $23 for 80+ hours of gameplay
- Buy used at $39 via CartridgeBond, sell locally for $36 when done - effective cost: $3
The used purchase via PreCommerce essentially gives you Pokemon for the cost of a cup of coffee. The rotation strategy works particularly well here because Pokemon's price floor is relatively stable.
Timing note: The next major Pokemon generation will pull buyers away from Scarlet/Violet. Sell before the announcement, not after. The $39 price is available now - post-announcement prices on eBay typically drop 20-30% overnight.
5. Submit Your Game - CartridgeBond Process
- Select Nintendo Switch, search "Pokemon Scarlet" or "Pokemon Violet"
- Price locks at $39 (Fast Flip) or $35 (Flexible)
- Match within 48-72 hours with a Milwaukee-area buyer
- Meet publicly - original case required for A1 pricing
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