How to import Video Games in 3 steps

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In this article, ViajaBox shows you how and why it is so advantageous to import video games

It is clear that consoles only tend to get more and more modern and popular. With each passing year, we are amazed at the evolution of electronics when we think about importing video games. And this means that games can be run in a variety of ways: with the consoles themselves, through a computer, on smartphones, and specific controls in music games, racing games, etc. This way, we realize how large the universe of products in this category is.

If we think about old items, we will see that games and consoles of a certain age also occupy a good part of the suite of those who usually import video games, because there are many users who like to maintain traditions and increase collections whenever possible. So we already realize that this is a giant market and that the import allows it to be fully exploited.

Let’s list some types of products that can be considered indispensable when importing for resale. This list does not follow a ranking criterion. We only base this on the game-related products that ViajaBox customers most often ship to Brazil:

1 – Importing old video games

The reason we recommend you to import old video games, is that, besides being a type of item in high demand, most of them are usually much lighter than the current ones, and this makes the shipping price relatively affordable. And with this target audience in mind, old original consoles have good resale value.

And naturally, its price will vary depending on its condition, both for purchase and for resale. Items like this need constant searching and a refined eye. It is also very important to analyze some particularities of these eBay ads – give preference to or buy only from sellers who accept returns, as we are talking about products that may already be in their 20s or 30s.

Also, once the product arrives at ViajaBox, it is important that you request an electronic item test to make sure the product is working perfectly. And if it doesn’t work, you can return this product to the seller, as the ads for old items themselves provide a reasonable time for return. Even before buying, see if this return is paid by the seller or the buyer, as this information is also clearly visible on eBay ads for example;

2 – Controls

This is another type of product that can give you a good return and has great output. Game controls are the items that suffer most from deterioration through use, which is why they have a useful life. You always need to change these items from time to time. In addition to this factor, during the course of a console generation, various controls are released with different colors, button variations, and functionality.

The user will always be surprised when some new control is released, and will automatically be tempted to purchase the item. It is worth noting that it is a product that can typically cost between $50 and $100, in cases of current controls. About this type of antique collector’s item, it is difficult to tabulate price, but it is also an item that deserves attention;

3 – Games

This last item may be one of the best to care about because it is quite light. To get an idea, shipping one pound (453 grams) can carry about 5 games or more depending on the contents of each game – inserts, tags, etc. This is a sign of great shipping logistics, because if there is a tax on a box with games, we know that there has already been a big saving on freight, so there is a balance of expenses in this import.

These are the main items to import when talking about importing video games in general. If you intend to work with this kind of product, know that a large part of these items, both new and used, are not found in abundance in Brazil, and therefore importing them will be your solution.

Also, the launch of various electronic game product lines happens in the United States, both in physical stores and online stores where you can even order an item that is available for pre-sale and this can help you get a head start whenever something new is released. There are more items within this product category, which may be in less demand, but it is good to be in the know.

Conclusion

Importing items from this category allows the user to save money by being able to purchase the items they need in a shorter period of time. Besides being able to market these products counting on a high profit margin and fast exit, since certain variations of the same product can come in premium versions that can cost twice as much as the normal price of the item. Besides giving you access to all the releases without having to wait for them to arrive in Brazil

Are we going to import video games?

Have you ever imported any item mentioned in this text from the United States? Use the comments field below and tell us about your experience. If it hasn’t mattered yet, what’s stopping you?

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