Quote Originally Posted by neogamer View Post
If a video game store were to offer more "trade in" value for a game in better condition, maybe we as gamers would benefit. In turn, they could charge a higher price for it.
I really wish video games stores in the states operated this way, but as long as Gamestop continues to dominate, I see no way of this happening any time soon.

From what I've gathered, trade in value and consequently the selling price for used games in Japan are affected by the condition that the case, manual, and game itself are in, which I'm sure contributes somewhat to why the majority of Japanese used games are in such excellent condition.