Instant Buy vs Contact Seller
Choose how you want to sell your games
Second Turn Games offers two ways to sell your pre-loved board games. Each has its advantages depending on your preferences and situation.
Quick comparison
Instant Buy | Contact Seller | |
|---|---|---|
Best for | Most sellers in Latvia | Sellers who prefer full control |
How buyers pay | Through Second Turn Games | Directly to you (off-platform) |
How shipping works | €2 flat-rate via Unisend lockers | You arrange with buyer |
Your earnings | 90% of your asking price (10% commission) | Whatever you agree with buyer |
Buyer protection | Yes - we hold payment until delivery | No |
Setup required | Accept seller terms (1 min) | None |
Availability | Latvia only | Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia |
Instant Buy
- Best for: Most sellers in Latvia
- How buyers pay: Through Second Turn Games
- How shipping works: €2 flat-rate via Unisend lockers
- Your earnings: 90% of your asking price (10% commission)
- Buyer protection: Yes - we hold payment until delivery
- Setup required: Accept seller terms (1 min)
- Availability: Latvia only
Contact Seller
- Best for: Sellers who prefer full control
- How buyers pay: Directly to you (off-platform)
- How shipping works: You arrange with buyer
- Your earnings: Whatever you agree with buyer
- Buyer protection: No
- Setup required: None
- Availability: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia
How Instant Buy works
Instant Buy is our full-service selling option. Here's what happens when someone buys your game:
Buyer purchases
They pay the game price plus €2 shipping. No service fees for buyers.
You get notified
We send you an email and dashboard notification. You have 24 hours to confirm the order.
You ship the game
After confirming, you'll get a Unisend locker code. Pack your game, go to any of 500+ Unisend terminals (including Latvijas Pasts and uDrop locations), enter the code, and drop it off.
Buyer receives it
Once the buyer picks up the game, we release your payment.
You get paid
Your earnings (item price minus 10% commission) are credited to your platform wallet. Withdraw to your bank anytime.
What if something goes wrong?
- •If you can't ship within 24 hours, you can decline the order. The buyer gets a full refund.
- •If the game doesn't match your description, we help resolve the issue and may refund the buyer.
- •If the buyer doesn't pick up the package, we'll work with you on next steps.
Setting up Instant Buy
To use Instant Buy, just accept the seller terms. Your earnings will go to your platform wallet.
To withdraw earnings, you'll need:
- Your full name
- Bank account details (IBAN)
Your IBAN is only needed when you request your first withdrawal. Payments are processed securely through our payment partner.
How Contact Seller works
Contact Seller is our simple listing option. It works like a classified ad or Facebook Marketplace:
You list your game
Add photos, set a price, describe the condition.
Buyers see your listing
Your game appears in search results alongside Instant Buy listings.
Buyer messages you
When someone's interested, they send you a message through our platform.
You work out the details
Agree on price, payment method, and how to get the game to them (meetup, shipping, etc.).
Transaction happens off-platform
Payment and delivery are between you and the buyer directly.
Why choose this option?
- You prefer to handle payments directly
- You prefer negotiating prices
- You want to arrange your own shipping method
- You're located in Lithuania or Estonia (where Instant Buy isn't available yet)
The tradeoff: You'll need to handle payment and shipping yourself, and buyers don't have the same protection they get with Instant Buy.
Can I switch later?
Starting with Contact Seller, upgrading to Instant Buy:
Yes, if you set up as a Contact Seller, you can enable Instant Buy anytime from your Seller Settings. Your future listings will have both options.
Already have Instant Buy, want to use Contact Seller:
You can choose the listing type for each game when you create a listing. Even with Instant Buy enabled, you can list specific games as Contact Seller if you prefer.
Note for Lithuanian and Estonian sellers:
Instant Buy isn't available in your country yet. We're working on expanding integrated payments and shipping to the full Baltic region. Sign up for updates and we'll let you know when it's ready.