What is Pokemon Puzzle Challenge worth?

What changes the price

Loose or complete?: "Loose" means the cartridge only. "Complete in box" (CIB) means the original box, the manual and usually the inserts; it often sells for several times a loose copy, and the box's condition matters a lot.

The label (or disc) is most of the price: A clean, bright, untorn label is worth more. Fading, tears, stickers, writing or water damage lower the price, even if the game plays fine.

Manual and extras: An original manual adds value on its own, as do posters, maps and inserts that came in the box. Note anything that's missing.

Reproductions: Reproduction copies are common, especially for Pokémon and other popular games. A price far below the range here is a warning sign when buying; check the listing's photos and the seller's return policy.

Selling yours

• Test it first, and say in the listing that it works: buyers pay more when they know it plays.
• Photograph the front and back of the cartridge, the label up close, and the box and manual if you have them.
• Title it like buyers search: the game, the console and what's included (for example, "complete in box" or "cartridge only").
• Compare with completed sales on eBay, not only asking prices: asking prices are what sellers hope to get.