May 24, 2022 - Carmigo

May 24, 2022

What We’re Loving: PokéWar

A beloved card game becomes a Pokémon Battleground

Last week David Marshall (one of our developers) posted a link in the group chat: “If anyone needs something to do over the weekend, just pushed a Pokémon-based version of War.”

Play the game here.

He took the most straightforward card game of all time, War, and added all the complexity (and cuteness) of PokéMon.

This is a one-button kind of game, so it’s easy for anyone to play. But it’s also the kind of game that hooks you in.

I played it for… well. I’m not going to admit how long I played. But I cruised right past my kids’ bedtime. They were happy about staying up an extra 30 minutes, so it wasn’t a big deal, but…

…

Sorry. I got distracted by the game again.

Why Pokémon?

Anyway, I asked David why he made the game — because it seemed like an odd combination. Here’s what he had to say:

“One day, I was walking through the kitchen and saw my wife and son playing War together, and it dawned on me, ‘Hey, I could probably make this game.’ And since my son is such a huge Pokémon fan, it only made sense to combine the two because I knew he would have such a great time with it.”

That’s one of the reasons he loves about being a software developer, creating something new and sharing it with others.

David said spending time being creative is not only something he enjoys but something that benefits the other areas of his life. “I’m a firm believer that we’ve grown too accustomed to consuming rather than creating as a society.”

Check out David’s game. And if you’re inspired, try making something of your own.

May 24, 2022

What Price Should I Sell My Car For?

There’s a lot to consider, but let’s start with what you want to make.

What price should I sell my car for? This is the worst part about selling anything — setting the price.

Every dollar helps, but you don’t want to charge too much and look foolish, or worse, not even sell your car. But you don’t want to get taken advantage of either.

How Much Do You Want to Make

Let’s start with an easy number. How much money do you want to make? A lot, right?

Pick a number that feels realistic but also helpful. Now, keep in mind that in most cases this number is higher than what is realistic in the marketplace (but it’s ok to dream big).

A good question to ask yourself is, “I know it’s not as much as I want to make, but if I could pocket $_,___ from this sale, I would walk away happy.”

Now let’s consider some other numbers before coming back to his one.

How Much Is My Car Worth?

You can use an online estimate tool to get an idea based on model, trim, age, and mileage. There are plenty of these tools online, and most are similar with their pros and cons.

Many factors play into this estimated value, which you can read about in our Green Light post.

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How Much Is My Car Worth?

How’s The Market

As of writing this, the market is at an unprecedented high. We’re seeing some newer SUV and truck models selling for more than they were initially worth new.

These models are in such high demand that there are waiting lists for the new models. Because of the lack of supply, many buyers are willing to pay more for a similar model used model.

But, as new car production continues to tick back up, used cars will be in lower demand and fetch lower prices.

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The Used Car Marketplace

Is Your Car Priced to Move?

Carmigo is an auction platform that is designed to bring a network of dealerships to you instead of requiring you to shop your car from lot to lot.

Because an auction requires each new offer to be higher than the last, attracting more bids means attracting more money. And a lower starting price attracts more bids.

Consider auctioning your car, and setting the initial price lower than you would if you were selling it privately. Because of the persuasive factors involved in auctions (which you can read about here), buyers are also more likely to bid on listings that already have lots of bids, so setting the price low can actually trigger a higher sale price.

How to Start a Bidding War over Your Car in 5 Steps

What Price Should I Sell My Car For?

Now that we’ve considered your car’s value, the market trends, and the initial offering price, you have a better idea of what you can realistically expect to sell your car for.

Let us know when you’re ready to start a bidding war on your car and try to get you to that “dream big” number.