Hey NavySeal,
I have done the same thing. I am kind of a piece junkie so when new editions come out, I often buy several copies for all the pieces. Of course, then I end up with too many of certain things. Even with the unit sculpts. I will want a lot of infantry, tanks, artillery, planes, etc. but not so much with capital ships, even for US and Japan.
So, I count out what I want to keep for my own games and put the rest on eBay. Sometimes I might lump all the extras in a big lot or make up a bunch of little sets. There are guys out there that are even worse piece junkies than I am and my game pieces pretty much always sell.
As for the extra game boards, instruction books, cardboard accessories and dice, you can put them on eBay as well. Some guys out there have a lot of playing pieces but perhaps missed out on whatever game you are offering, or just don’t want to go out and buy a new one. I found the best way to ship these, especially with the game board, is to use a USPS Large Game Board Flat Rate Box. You can put all the game accessories in one of these along with some packing material to fill in the extra space and the USPS will ship it anywhere as long as it doesn’t weigh over 70 pounds. For shipping within the US, I think it costs $16.95. You should check usps.com to be sure. I don’t know about international shipping because I only ship within the US.
The MOST important part is to price these items to sell. Start low and take the shipping cost into account. If you start out with too high a price, you won’t get any bids and will be stuck with them. Even if your starting price isn’t too high, remember they will have to also pay shipping. So start low. You are probably not going to get what you paid. The object here is to at least make a little money back on your investment and provide some gaming materials to someone that can use them. Even if you just get the lowest bid, at least you get that amount for yourself and you get rid of the excess pieces.
Another option is to offer free shipping which can draw more looks at your items, but then you have to either start your bidding price to include the shipping costs or take a loss with the shipping charges.
Good luck.
Need answer on unloading quick please– in game
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If Germany only has submarines in 109, can UK unload there during noncombat move in Alpha 3? These sub rules always confuse me, especially between versions.
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Yes. An escort is required only when doing an amphibious assault.
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Man, the rules help on this site is really top notch! Thanks!
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Man, the rules help on this site is really top notch! Thanks!
Krieghund is always there for us when he can be. He is also a close friend and co-worker of Larry Harris himself and was integral to the development of the games. So you’re getting answers from as close to the source as possible. We’re glad to have him around.
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Yes. An escort is required only when doing an amphibious assault.
I wish I read this before my game today because as the allies, we had the exact same situation, and we assumed that the transport couldn’t unload. We won the game anyways, but its always good to learn the right way to play… thanks K.
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It’s amazing how after literally HUNDREDS of Axis and Allies games played, how people like myself and others, can still discover new/correct rules and situations on a regular basis LOL…
I guess the game is just that deep? There’s alot to it.
A degree in Axis and Alliesology just isn’t enough I guess.
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Garg, I think you should petition government for a degree course on A&A. I would cross the Atlantic and sign up. I need an excuse to visit North America.
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