A man has said he could make huge profit with the £15 bag of old video games he bought at a car boot sale – all thanks to one hidden gem that the seller was unaware of
Car boot sales can be a bit of a gamble. They’re fantastic for bargain hunting and discovering unique items at a fraction of their original price, but it’s not always guaranteed that you’ll find something that interests you enough to make an offer.
However, one bloke managed to hit the jackpot on his recent car boot sale visit. He bagged an impressive collection of vintage video games for a mere £15, and amongst his haul was a single game that could fetch him four times what he paid for the entire lot. Luke Mahoney, from London, shared his exciting find on TikTok, where he filmed himself rummaging through a bag of old PlayStation 2 games that a seller was keen to offload.
The seller warned Luke that not every box might contain a disc, advising him to double-check before making a bid. As Luke sifted through the games, he stumbled upon a hidden treasure.
He initially discovered a copy of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force Evolution, which could fetch around £28. He then dismissed copies of Borderlands 2 and The Sims 2, likely as they weren’t worth a huge amount.
But as he delved deeper into the bag, he unearthed something truly valuable – a copy of the video game version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
The 2003 video game, based on the 2001 film of the same name, immerses players in the role of Harry Potter as he navigates life at Hogwarts and thwarts the evil Lord Voldemort’s return to power.
A boxed version of the game, complete with a manual, could fetch an average of £60, which certainly piqued Luke’s interest in purchasing the collection for a potential profit.
After perusing the games, Luke expressed his willingness to take them along with some other toys, prompting the seller to propose a price.
However, the seller was uncertain, asking Luke to suggest a price instead. This gave Luke the opportunity to negotiate a favourable deal, stating: “I was going to give you a tenner for the games, because there’s just over 10 there, and then … I mean, this stuff is messed up, isn’t it? [I’ll do] £15 for the lot.”
The seller accepted the offer, allowing Luke to walk away with goods worth at least £100 for a mere £15 – considering two of the games alone could bring him £88.
Opinions on the video were divided among commenters. Many deemed Luke “disrespectful” for offering the seller a mere £15 for his items, while others argued that the seller should have been aware of the estimated value of the goods he was selling.
One individual commented: “Be respectful, at least offer him £40.”
Another chimed in: “Poor seller, he was robbed.”
But another individual countered: “How are people telling him to pay more than the seller has agreed on? It’s the seller’s own fault for not knowing what he’s selling. It’s that simple.”
Some also highlighted that Luke didn’t inspect any of the discs inside the boxes to ensure they weren’t scratched, meaning there’s no certainty that the games will fetch the top price, as they might not function correctly.
