Using the 420 Thanos Machine

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Receive broken console.

Make note of defects.

Gather and take note of parts necessary to repair.

Repair (Person 1)

(May need to clean certain parts while the console is disassembled)

Number console with sticker & enter Console Type into Listing Manifest (L.M.)

Orient and label sticker like this:

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Run Initial Test (Person 1)

When it passes, put yellow dot on number sticker & mark ITP checkbox in L.M.

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Run Final Test (Person 2)

Remember to check that the system can be formatted without PIN or WIFI, but don’t actually format it yet.

If pass, put green sticker overlapping yellow sticker & mark FTP checkbox in L.M.

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If Fail, mark the same way with red sticker, note failure point both on new sticker (place just below DS slot so it’s easy to pull off) and mark FTF in the L.M with detailed description in Quick Notes if necessary.

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Red ‘flag’ & lettering will appear with FTF checked.

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Return to Person 1 for repair.

Once fixed, Re-Perform Initial Test (Person 1)

If pass, place blue “MTP” (” Middle Test Passed”) sticker directly on top of the yellow ITP sticker & mark MTP in the L.M

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Re-Run Final Test (Person 2): If pass, proceed; if fail, repeat.

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Clean Outer Surfaces

Decide overall Condition Rating & enter into the L.M.

Take Condition Notes

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Take detailed (but concise) notes of noticeable flaws by section, enter into the Condition Notes table in the expandable canvas.

If own terminology used, copy + paste brief explanation (in parentheses) from chart below blank Condition Notes table.

Remember to Mention and/or Address Anomalies such as;

Chewed-up charge port.

Gummy/Damaged Joycon

Any yellowing of screens

Missing rubbers

Toggle the “Desc Notes Taken” switch in the L.M. to highlight the canvas box grey.

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Take Photos

(Picture of number to find in gallery)

Display Photo (Side, Must include ALL included accessories in view)

Top Outer view (Closed, Flat)

Top/Bottom Inner & Screens view (Open, Flat)

Top Screen Close-Up (Side)

Bottom Screen (DIG) Close-Up (Side)

Right Angle Profile (Side)

Left Angle Profile (Side)

Front View (Stand)

Rear View (Stand)

Bottom Outer/Battery Cover View (Flat)

Screen-On Proof of Game Read

Mark “Pics Taken” in the L.M.

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Create listing Draft (Person 1):

Make copy of appropriate template draft

(Make sure to leave at least one copy of each template intact)

Enter number only for draft ‘skeleton’

Add number to end of custom SKU

If stopping here, mark console draft progress as “Started” in the L.M.

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Fill in unique parts:

Edit Description Text Box:

Edit title in description heading with number, color, and condition rating.

Edit condition rating blurb.

Paste condition notes table from Coda canvas

edit addressal of “portion of parts which are original: all vs. ‘everything except for ( )”

Make sure to delete/edit pertinent items from the “What’s Included” section

Edit condition rating verbiage into condensed description view bar

Copy title heading & paste into title bar.

Check “Desc Up’d” box in the L.M.

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Upload Pictures

Mark “Pics Up’d” in the L.M.

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Mark Draft as “Complete” in the L.M.

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Approve Completed Listing Draft (Person 2)

(Look for yellow “Approved” flag beside the number)

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Check Price:

Enter an appropriate price, varying by +/- $5 for each drop/rise in condition rating from the base “Good” rating average market price.

Type

Fair

Good

Great

Excellent

DSL

DSI

3DS

3DS XL

New 3DS XL

DSI XL

There are no rows in this table

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Double check listing preferences:

“Photos Plus” for expensive consoles

“Manufacturer Color” in Details section is correct

Two-Day Handling

No Free Shipping

No Offers

Shipping:

Shipping for consoles:

7 x 5 x 3 boxes w/ First Class (Insured)

OR: Priotity Mail Flat Rate Padded Envelope w/ included $100 insurance, smaller box squashed in for rigidity

Shipping for Parts/Small Items:

6 x 4 x 2 First Class (No Insurance)

Once all is certified, mark Draft as “Approved” in the L.M.

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Publish Approved Listing Draft

Mark as “Published” in the L.M.

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Wipe (Format) System Memory

If Successful, mark as “Wiped” in the L.M.

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If further action needed (PIN removal/Wi-Fi) place on Hold in the L.M.

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Specific verbiage (i.e. “Needs PIN to format” or “Needs Wifi to format” will highlight the “Wiped” checkbox in orange)

Box Console Up

Remove number sticker w/ plastic razor, make sure no residue is left behind.

Use large boxes, extra padding & make sure to include accessories;

All DS’s: Charger, Stylus, Thank-You “Let us Know” note

3DS, PSP: mSD set w/ SD & USB adapters

PSP Only: mSD to ProDuo Adapter

If console is in risk of being scratched by a knife when opening, tape a “safety lip” cut from cardboard onto one of the longer flaps & put “please open from other side” sticker on opposite face, just above where the label will go.

When the box is taped shut, stick the number sticker onto the forward-facing side of the box & under the final piece of tape, displaying the number for easy pulling & showing off the testing stickers.

Mark as “Boxed” in the L.M.

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