How to package up a Wii Fit - game, board, box?

JustAnotherSaver

Trying to get some things sold that i no longer use, Wii Fit being one of them.

I have the game disc, the case, the Wii Fit board that you stand on as well as the carboard box it came in. I've just now weighed it off on the bathroom scales and it says 4.7Kg.

I'm reluctant to go buying any specific packaging for it on the hope that it sells but may not but at the same time i want to know that its true dimensions and weight will be in the event it does sell and i need to send it off.

Based on this would you consider wrapping the box itself in plenty of bubble wrap and then wrapping that in brown packaging paper, both of which i have on a roll? I can't wrap to save my life but my mother is a professional :rotfl:And then plenty of good quality parcel tape?

Just wondering how i should package it up really.

pinkshoes

Have you sold it yet? These sell well on local Facebook groups for cash on collection, so no packaging would be needed.

theonlywayisup

Yes, as above.

Far safer. In all senses of the word.

forgotmyname

Dont bother its worthless. Check ebay and see how many have sold for 99p or less than £2.

Thats the games complete with boards and all working not broken ones.

Postage will exceed its value.

JustAnotherSaver

I've tried the local facebook sales, that's why i'm now looking in to eBay after 4 weeks of nothing.

forgotmyname wrote: »

Dont bother its worthless. Check ebay and see how many have sold for 99p or less than £2.

Thats the games complete with boards and all working not broken ones.

Postage will exceed its value.

Really? So what about the ones i've been watching to get an idea of value that have ended for the £15-£20 but mostly around £15 mark?

I'm not saying there hasn't been any that sold for 99p, i'll take your word for it that there has been but at the same time it's possible they do sell for more.

Dox

Most supermarkets will give you a large cardboard box free of charge if you know the sort of size you need. Package the items in plastic bags to keep them dry (bin liner works fine) then in masses of bubble wrap or poly peanuts, finally taping the box shut with plenty of tape. It is likely to fall into the 5-10kg weight step for a carrier such as Hermes (who will collect from your door on a pre-booked day), so make sure you factor in the relevant amount of postage in your listing when setting the sale price. Just looked at ebay and there are masses of these which have sold for upwards of £25 with free postage, if that helps - e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Wii-Fit-Balance-Board-Wii-Fit-Plus-Game-Nintendo-Wii-Wii-U-GENUINE/222657226981?hash=item33d767a8e5:g:QYEAAOSw5dlaDsLW

forgotmyname

JustAnotherSaver wrote: »

I've tried the local facebook sales, that's why i'm now looking in to eBay after 4 weeks of nothing.


Really? So what about the ones i've been watching to get an idea of value that have ended for the £15-£20 but mostly around £15 mark?

I'm not saying there hasn't been any that sold for 99p, i'll take your word for it that there has been but at the same time it's possible they do sell for more.

Who knows, 99% postage costs + 99p for the item?

Just the board and a case 1p.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192347930776

99p with a WII
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292284345039

Board and game 99p
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142577934498

Console + board + 10 games (no remotes) 99p
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222716183616

Board & game
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142577934498
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222721957529
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222732724288
overpriced? they want a whole £1
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222680045936

Wii, games, board and controllers £1.20
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112559127278

And another wii + controllers +board £1.20
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263234154957


200 Sold items in and im not yet at £5. Are you sure its worth more?

Flyonthewall

The Wii Fit boards have dropped massively in value since their release and are generally easy to get a hold of.

CEX sell them for £6. They give £2 cash and £4 store credit for trading in.

Grainger Games give £1 cash and £2 store credit, but will price match and add 10p.

Game only give 50p cash or store credit!

I imagine cash converters or cash generator stores will give similar.

If you have no game shops nearby you may be lucky and be able to get £8-10 on gumtree or Facebook locally as it would cost more to get to the shop. If you do have a shop nearby you may struggle to get more than £5, if that.

Quick glance at listings on ebay, BIN, shows them at around £10 plus postage. Sold listings show sales from £7 plus postage. So you could possibly get £5+ after fees and postage costs, but it's whether it's worth the hassle.

As for packaging, use as much bubble wrap as you can and use that or paper to fill any gaps so it can't move around. Better to have too much bubble wrap than not enough.

JustAnotherSaver

forgotmyname wrote: »

Who knows, 99% postage costs + 99p for the item?

Just the board and a case 1p.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192347930776

99p with a WII
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292284345039

Board and game 99p
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142577934498

Console + board + 10 games (no remotes) 99p
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222716183616

Board & game
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142577934498
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222721957529
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222732724288
overpriced? they want a whole £1
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222680045936

Wii, games, board and controllers £1.20
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112559127278

And another wii + controllers +board £1.20
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263234154957


200 Sold items in and im not yet at £5. Are you sure its worth more?

I fail to see your point i'm afraid.

We can all post links, it's not a problem.

Here's one for you: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282725003311

There you go, didn't end all that long ago and total price was £23.50, what's your point?

Anything is only worth what someone will pay for it. The ones you linked to were worth what they sold for. The one i linked to was worth £23.50 because that's what it sold for.

I also suspect there's a better chance of the £23.50 one being posted out than the £0.99p one. Who knows, maybe it did get posted out, i'm sure you'll have a link for that.

Like i said, i'll take your word for it, i wasn't calling you a liar, just like i wasn't lying when i said i've seen them sell for more.

forgotmyname

Have you noticed in your link the shill bidder with 100% activity with that seller?

If you can get more than £4 for it, do you want to buy 100 of them?

Brynsam

What's it matter? OP's question (which related to packaging) has been answered, it is free to list, so give it a whirl - nothing to lose.