Looking to Sell Your Retro Video Game Collection in Illinois?
Whether you’re in Cook County, downstate, or anywhere in between, The Old School Game Vault helps Illinois collectors sell classic video games, consoles, and accessories through a simple, secure mail-in process.
Free quotes • Free shipping • Fast payment • Trusted by Illinois sellers since 2008
Ready to sell your retro video games? Get instant quotes on thousands of titles using our online trade-in system.
The Table of Contents
Why Choose Us for Selling Games in Illinois
Local knowledge, national reach
The Old School Game Vault was founded in Chicago and has served Illinois collectors for over 18 years. While we now operate as an online-only, mail-in business, our deep roots in Illinois give us a strong 
understanding of the local retro gaming community—paired with access to nationwide buyers and pricing data.
Better prices than local stores
Because we buy inventory nationally, our trade-in offers match or exceed national market values. Illinois sellers often receive 30–50% more than typical local game stores, whose pricing is limited to regional demand.
Simple and convenient for Illinois sellers
- Free prepaid shipping labels for qualifying orders
- Sell from anywhere in Illinois — no travel required
- Instant online quotes for nearly 20,000 games, consoles, and accessories
- No seller fees, no scams, no store credit
Unlike eBay or Facebook Marketplace, you receive direct cash payment without hassle.
The Illinois Retro Gaming Market in 2025
Illinois has a thriving retro gaming community, from Chicago collectors to downstate estate-sale finds. Over the years, we’ve purchased collections from every corner of the state, including:
- Chicago Metro Area & Cook County – One of the most active retro gaming markets in the Midwest
- Collar Counties – DuPage, Lake, Kane, Will, and McHenry
- Central Illinois – Springfield, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana
- Northern Illinois – Rockford, DeKalb, Freeport
- Southern Illinois – Estate sales with rare, well-preserved collections
“Last week, we purchased a Sega Saturn collection from a collector in Peoria, Illinois totaling $1,008.47. We completed the entire transaction in just four days, from quote to payment.”
Illinois Retro Games We’re Buying the Most
- Nintendo (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube) – Extremely popular with Illinois collectors
- Sega (Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast) – Strong Midwest collector demand
- PlayStation (PS1, PS2, PS3) – Common estate-sale finds
- Xbox (Original, 360) – Growing resale market
- Handhelds (Game Boy, DS, PSP) – Especially popular in college towns
We’re especially interested in complete-in-box (CIB) and sealed games often found in Illinois homes where they’ve been protected from humidity.
How to Sell Your Games in Illinois – Quick & Easy
Step 1: Get Your Instant Quote
Search by game title + system — no barcodes or photos required. See real-time trade-in prices instantly.
Step 2: Add Items to Your Trade-In Cart
Review your total offer before submitting. Works for any collection size, anywhere in Illinois.
Step 3: Ship Your Items
Free shipping on orders $100+ using our prepaid USPS or UPS label. Ship from any Illinois location, tracking is provided. Please read over our Shipping Guide Here, with any questions you may have.
Step 4: Fast Inspection & Payment
Items are inspected and tested within 24–48 business hours. Choose payment method either by Zelle, PayPal, Gift Card or check.
Typical Illinois timeline:
Quote → Ship → Inspect → Paid in 5–7 days
Serving Retro Game Sellers Across Illinois
We provide free shipping statewide to Illinois sellers, including:
- Chicago & all Cook County neighborhoods
- DuPage, Lake, Kane, Will, McHenry counties
- Northern, Central, and Southern Illinois
No matter where you live in Illinois, our mail-in service makes selling fast and easy.
Real Stories From Illinois Sellers
★★★★★
“I’ve sold to The Old School Game Vault multiple times. Every experience has been quick, easy, and fair.”
--- Nino, IL 2019-11-09 06:55:50 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
★★★★★
“The process was smooth, and payment was issued much faster than expected.”
--- Matt, Skokie IL 2019-12-07 21:06:50 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Frequently Asked Questions – Illinois Sellers
Do you really cover all of Illinois?
- Yes. We provide free prepaid shipping labels to sellers anywhere in Illinois, no matter where you’re located.
How do Illinois prices compare to other states?
- Illinois sellers receive the same competitive national pricing as sellers in any other state. Your location does not affect your trade-in value.
Why sell to an Illinois-based buyer?
- You get the accountability of a local Illinois-based business combined with nationwide pricing power, experience, and an understanding of the Illinois seller market.
Do you buy large collections?
- Yes. We buy collections of all sizes, from a handful of games to entire collections and store inventories.
Ready to Sell Your Retro Video Games in Illinois?
Get instant quotes, free shipping, and fast cash payments with The Old School Game Vault — Illinois trusted since 2008.
