Are Hu-Card lots a good way to go?

[Golgo13]

I was wondering,  in terms of buidling a Hu-card collection, is it better to buy hucards loose in "Lots" off ebay, or purchase each game one by one?  What are you opinions on this?  I guess what im asking is, can you score some good deals going the lot route or what?

[guyjin]

Yes. You can get a lot of games that way for not a lot of money.

However, since the really great stuff can get more money by being sold alone, don't set your expectations too high.

[Necromancer]

Lots are your best bet to get some pretty cheap games as a per unit cost (and save on shipping), but you can get stuck with a bunch of duplicates or unwanted games.

[WoodyXP]

you can get stuck with a bunch of duplicates or unwanted games.

Word.  Listen to this guy.  Unless you enjoy collecting rubbish games.

[bust3dstr8]

Lots are the way to go if you don't mind taking the time to sell off the crap and doubles.
I put the stuff on Craigslist. There is rarely PCE/TG stuff on there, so most of it goes fast, the rest I put on Ebay in groups of 2-3 of similar games.

[MurderDate]

I bought a couple lots when I first started collecting , sure..   but let me tell you this

- the games you get will be BEAT UP.  Especially cases, booklets.   BEAT UP.

- you're not going to find any rare games in there.  Not a single one. If there is a rare game in a lot, you can bet the lot will be bid up to atleast the value of that rare game (hey, if it's a lot of 15 games that's OK,  but if it's 4 and the rest are Keith Courage / Bonk, you aren't doing so good)

- sometimes it seems like there is a lot more competetion on Ebay for lots over loose (even complete) games.   case in point:  I won Parasol Stars, complete in case and in perfect condition for $10 the other day.  no one else bid?? Couldnt believe it.   A week before a lot that had PS + a couple no big deal games sold for $40+.

I guess those are all the caveats.  In general it's a fine strategy as long as you can put the extra work into it and you aren't expecting any miracles.

[TR0N]

you can get stuck with a bunch of duplicates or unwanted games.

Word.  Listen to this guy.  Unless you enjoy collecting rubbish games.

Agreed and then some.

[Sinistron]

I bought a few lots early on but I no longer do because I wind up with doubles.  I have doubles of airzonk, motoroader and the greatest turbo game ever- tv sports football.  Sarcasm included.  Also a gradius double that's worthless because it doesn't work- I used an eraser on it and all that mess- just doesn't play right.  had to get another.  Maybe I'll make my useless defective gradius double into something decorative.  Drill a hole into it and hang it on my tiny desktop christmas tree so everyone could marvel at how geeky I get.  Or how much I rock.  Or something.

[MurderDate]

ya dude make an earing   pure 80s