Frequently Asked Questions
General Trade-In Questions
We buy toys, video games, action figures, collectibles, and other pop culture memorabilia. See our Sell/Trade or Consign pages for types of items we buy. If you're unsure about an item, feel free to reach out!
Nope! You can bring in your items 30 minutes before we close any day. We don't accept trade-in's right before close due to the time it takes to process. If you are looking for cash, please come in Friday and Saturdays when Sean is working.
Yes! Check our pricing page for more details!
We base our offers on condition, demand, rarity, and recent sales on platforms like eBay, PriceCharting.com and TCGPlayer.com. Pricecharting.com is a popular website people generally reference for looking up Video game prices.
We offer cash, check, or store credit for most items. Store credit offers are typically 10% higher than cash payouts. We primarily pay with Venmo or Business Check. We prefer store credit in general or a mix of store credit and cash.
It depends! Some vintage toys, consoles, or figures may still have value even if they are damaged. Bring them in, and we’ll take a look!
For large collections, please message us first via Facebook, Instagram, or email (info@cowabungacollectibles.com). Sending photos helps speed up the process.
Yes! We offer collection pickups around Greater Boston. Contact us to discuss details.
Yes! We do toy cleanouts, estate sales, and appraisals. Let us know what you have, and we’ll make the process easy.
No, we do not buy sports cards, jerseys, or memorabilia. We focus on pop culture collectibles, toys, and video games.
We occasionally get sports-themed action figures or crossover collectibles like McFarlane Sports Picks, but we do not consider ourselves a sports card or memorabilia store.
Absolutely! Whether you have old inventory or a store closing sale, we’re interested.
Yes! We do in certain situations! Speak with us in person to get more details
We pay up to 70% of the final sale price, depending on the item and its demand.
Each consigned item is tagged with a unique UPC sticker or tag, via our specialized software 'GoAntiquing', ensuring we know it’s yours. We set your items up with a unique dealer/Item ID and can generate reports based on what you've sold.
Due to the nature of our business, all sales are final unless they are defective or don't work. Contact us as soon as possible if that is the case.
Used games and consoles have a 5 business day return policy for store credit if they are defective. ( If you buy something Sunday and we're closed Monday and Tuesday, you can return it Wednesday or Thursday for example ).
Used games and consoles have a 5 business day return policy for store credit if they are defective. ( If you buy something Sunday and we're closed Monday and Tuesday, you can return it Wednesday or Thursday for example ).
If you purchased a new, sealed LEGO set and a piece is missing, LEGO’s customer service is the best way to get a replacement. They provide free missing pieces for sets directly through their website: LEGO.com/missingparts