What's Different about 2nd Hand Geek?
We are geeks!
Our co-founders met at the game table. We are lifelong geeks. We play the games. We paint the models. We suffer the nerfs! We love the community and want to give back. We charge a fee to ensure the site is self-sustaining without being covered with advertising. Plus we share profits with your Favorite Local Game Store. 2nd Hand Geek is a passion project, not a retirement plan. Our only goal is to build the best wargame site on the planet. So send us your ideas and your feedback because we are building this for you! The Geek appreciates your support, so that the website of the Geeks, by the Geeks and for the Geeks shall not perish into the warp!
LGS Support
Do you have a Favorite Local Game Store? We do too! We play there! We are loyal to our store, and we want them to succeed! 2HG shares profits with local game stores in exchange for referrals. This keeps our advertising costs low so we can pass the savings on to you and your store. Our marketplace is a low-cost option for stores to sell online. We aren't here to compete with your store. We augment your store's product line with items they may not carry, but you want to buy. So, when your local group signs up, you're being loyal to your store even when you buy online! Check out our tournament support too!
We Focus on Mini's
There are a lot of places to buy miniatures, but The Geek built 2HG specifically to support the needs of Miniature Wargame Players! Our content, our Collection Tools and Community Resources don't generate income, because we don't add click bait. You know the ones. We created those features, because they serve the miniature wargame community. That's our focus, but hey, The Geek has been running a Minotaur Cleric for over 10 years. We play a bit of Magic and yes, during a blizzard, we pull out Twilight Imperium. So, we have those categories plus other geeky stuff, but our focus will always be on miniatures.
Detailed Searchs
Trade groups. Our Founder created the first 40K trade group on FB. We have a team member who moderates eight of them. We understand what trade groups offer, the good, the bad and the Nurgle rot. Searches are often difficult on these sites. Plus, you can't know exactly what you are getting, because there is no ability to search for specific criteria. Our detailed search function will take you specifically to what you want. No more scrolling through 50 lists of models and sending out a bunch of "Is this still available" messages. No more searching through 50,000 listings for Space Marines that all say the same thing. We don't rely on 20-word listing titles to find what you want. We don't display 3rd grade paint jobs when you want showcase models. You get the idea.
Paint Standards
The Geek is serious painter, but a bad photographer. That's why we have well defined paint standards to describe each miniature. Do you pin your models? Magnetize weapon options? Kit-Bash a little bit? Those features fall into our Advanced Assembly Standards. So, at a glance, you know the quality of the model. Buy with confidence and sell at a price that reflects the true value of your miniature. That's fair, it's easy, and that's our goal. Speaking of painting, we have Verified Commission Painters. That means we inspected their work and can vouch for its quality. Each Verified Painter has a showcase for you to inspect their work and evaluate what they offer. Check out the Hobby Hub for details.
Collection Tools
Listing 40 units from an army you want to sell is a hassle. Selling them in bulk at a discount isn't great either. Our Bulk Upload feature comes to the rescue! Use a list builder to export your collection into our spreadsheet. Check a bunch of boxes to describe your models, then hit submit. In 3 seconds, The Geek creates a complete listing for every item. Just add a picture and you're selling. That is just one of our Collection Tools. Check out the Hobby Tracker to record your hobby progress. Use the Appraisal Tool to find the market value of your collection. What's the best List Builder for your game? The Geek has recommendations. We have more features in the works! Have an idea? Let us know. The Geek listens!
Buying & Selling
When you can find what you want, you know the quality, the transaction goes smoothly and you help support your local store with your purchase, that's a great buying experience. When you can easily represent the quality of your item, list 50 items in 5 minutes, and get a higher return due to low fees, that's a win as a seller. 2HG was built from the ground up to support the specific needs of the Miniature Wargame Hobby. We own collections. We have painted and unpainted models. We have armies we don't play. We have a 'Pile of Opportunity' too! You should upload every drop of it to 2HG because we have you covered in every situation. Mark your primary armies as "Private Collection". They are only visible to you. Want to test the market? Check the "Accept Offers" box for a live listing where you accept or decline the offer. If an item you listed for sale isn't getting any attention, change the status back to private with a click. There is never a listing fee, so you have total flexibility.