GBA Minish Cap NFR Demo
I have a Minish Cap Not For Resale Demo cart that I have been holding on to for a while. I recently saw one on ebay go for $250 and I was looking for any extra information or other sales to determine it's real worth. It looks just like this one http://www.lanpartyguide.com/zelda/mcap_demo.jpg Can someone tell me what price I might expect to get if I were to sell it on nintendo age? Thanks
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Perhaps the NFR experts can weigh in.
Originally posted by: kingPiano
I like this game and I'm into demo collecting, but I think $250 is absolutely ridiculous. And the one listed for $300 is obnoxious. It's actually one of the more common GBA Demos (I've seen one locally and in Boston when I went to PAX East). Maybe if it was signed by Koji Kondo or Keiji Inafune I'd pay $250-300.
Perhaps the NFR experts can weigh in.
Are you talking about the demo version for sure, and not just the NFR version? I wouldn't consider the actual demo one of the more common ones, so I just want to make sure we are talking about the same thing.
Originally posted by: coffeewithmrsaturn
Originally posted by: kingPiano
I like this game and I'm into demo collecting, but I think $250 is absolutely ridiculous. And the one listed for $300 is obnoxious. It's actually one of the more common GBA Demos (I've seen one locally and in Boston when I went to PAX East). Maybe if it was signed by Koji Kondo or Keiji Inafune I'd pay $250-300.
Perhaps the NFR experts can weigh in.
Are you talking about the demo version for sure, and not just the NFR version? I wouldn't consider the actual demo one of the more common ones, so I just want to make sure we are talking about the same thing.
Yes absolutely the Demo version. From my experiences in person I've come across 2 Demo carts and only 1 regular NFR of Minish Cap (although perhaps I've just had some weird luck). I remember the kiosk with this demo was literally in every retail location, my guess would be that a lot more employees decided to snatch up the cart than most other demos (with intentions to re-sell).
Also I don't collect NFRs unless they are Demos.
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Have seen these sell in range from $50 (no rear label, minor front label damage, and marker residue) to $250 (front and rear label in excellent condition) As far as it's place in GBA NFR rarity it's closer to the top then the bottom. Don't think nearly as many employees were "snatching up" this cart after it was done in the kiosk. The secondary market for NFRs was just about non-existent at the time of the release.
Pretty much this. I havent seen very many for sale, but ive never seen one go for over 100.
Originally posted by: JumpnShootman
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Have seen these sell in range from $50 (no rear label, minor front label damage, and marker residue) to $250 (front and rear label in excellent condition) As far as it's place in GBA NFR rarity it's closer to the top then the bottom. Don't think nearly as many employees were "snatching up" this cart after it was done in the kiosk. The secondary market for NFRs was just about non-existent at the time of the release.
Pretty much this. I havent seen very many for sale, but ive never seen one go for over 100.
This one sold in August for $250: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zelda-Minish-Cap-NFR-DEMO-Kiosk-Variant-Nintendo-GBA-Not-For-Resale-VERY-RARE-/321469480118?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ad912fcb6
I Have seen more then just that one sell in the higher side of the price range as well.
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Originally posted by: JumpnShootman
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Have seen these sell in range from $50 (no rear label, minor front label damage, and marker residue) to $250 (front and rear label in excellent condition) As far as it's place in GBA NFR rarity it's closer to the top then the bottom. Don't think nearly as many employees were "snatching up" this cart after it was done in the kiosk. The secondary market for NFRs was just about non-existent at the time of the release.
Pretty much this. I havent seen very many for sale, but ive never seen one go for over 100.
This one sold in August for $250: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zelda-Min...
I Have seen more then just that one sell in the higher side of the price range as well.
Im not that knowledgable when it comes to the GBA NFRS, but ive noticed NFRS prices going up all around the spectrum. More popular now I suppose?
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Have seen these sell in range from $50 (no rear label, minor front label damage, and marker residue) to $250 (front and rear label in excellent condition) As far as it's place in GBA NFR rarity it's closer to the top then the bottom. Don't think nearly as many employees were "snatching up" this cart after it was done in the kiosk. The secondary market for NFRs was just about non-existent at the time of the release.
Well I guess we have to agree to disagree, although I do think you just like being contrarian whenever the opportunity presents itself.
It was a pretty late release in the GBA lifecycle and I don't think at that time employees and others were thinking "Hmm Zelda demo game 1st party (and also Capcom developed) limited release demo? Yea I'll just throw it in the trash". Around the same time videogames from our generation were already starting to gain significant value and showing their worth as an investment. It takes up almost no space and it's easy to store, so why not snatch up the cart. Not necessarily with intentions to immediately sell, but anticipating in the future it being worth something. Doesn't take a genius to realize this.
Originally posted by: kingPiano
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Have seen these sell in range from $50 (no rear label, minor front label damage, and marker residue) to $250 (front and rear label in excellent condition) As far as it's place in GBA NFR rarity it's closer to the top then the bottom. Don't think nearly as many employees were "snatching up" this cart after it was done in the kiosk. The secondary market for NFRs was just about non-existent at the time of the release.
Well I guess we have to agree to disagree, although I do think you just like being contrarian whenever the opportunity presents itself.
It was a pretty late release in the GBA lifecycle and I don't think at that time employees and others were thinking "Hmm Zelda demo game 1st party (and also Capcom developed) limited release demo? Yea I'll just throw it in the trash". Around the same time videogames from our generation were already starting to gain signifiant value and showing their worth as an inverstment. It takes up almost no space and it's easy to store, so why not snatch up the cart. Not necessarily with intentions to immediately sell, but anticipating in the future it being worth something. Doesn't take a genius to realize this.
Seems we butt heads freguently and our opinions rarely line with one another. Simple facts on this NFR title are it's sold $50-$250 depending on condition. The level or rarity in the GBA NFR set is closer to the top then it is the bottom. It's complete speculation as to why this cart was or was not taken by employees. Would say that it being given for free would be enough motivation for someone to take it. Also Zelda is always a fan favorite.
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Seems we butt heads freguently and our opinions rarely line with one another. Simple facts on this NFR title are it's sold $50-$250 depending on condition. The level or rarity in the GBA NFR set is closer to the top then it is the bottom. It's complete speculation as to why this cart was or was not taken by employees. Would say that it being given for free would be enough motivation for someone to take it. Also Zelda is always a fan favorite.
Well again I'm basing my statement on what I've seen in person as well as what I see online (not sure what you are basing yours on). As far as actual Demo GBA games go this is one of the more common ones, I've see 2 with this label (and 1 regular NFR) in the wild at conventions and games stores. I can't say that for any other GBA demo cart, only ones that comes close are the Pokemon GBA games. DKC 2, Super Mario Kart SC, Mario tennis PT, and F-Zero Demo carts I've never seen in person I would put those toward the top. But Minish cap I would consider in the middle-bottom in terms of rarity. It's very desireable, but I've come across this label more than the regular non-demo NFR and more than any other GBA demo (and always ask sellers about what GB/GBC/GBA NFRs and demos they've seen).
I guess my main problem is you like to talk down on others opinions or experiences for no reason and usually with no evidence to back it up. it's just pure specualtion (same as you are accusing me of) and it's really rather useless and unproductive.
Originally posted by: coffeewithmrsaturn
Was the one that sold for $50 a BIN?
Yeah it was about a year ago BIN at $49.99 and didn't last very long at all
An extreme version of this low-price-referencing is in the works right now with the Zelda Ocarina 3DS NFRs. After China sells out of those, people are still gonna want to get them at that price. Of course the difference in that analogy is that we are talking about one Minish sale vs a couple hundred Ocarinas. Not to diMinish my point though, which is that a seller selling low doesn't mean that other sellers are gonna have a reason to match that. Otherwise, it wouldn't be considered low--it would be normal or fmv.
Also, wow, those words 2 posts above this are not at all the impression I ever got of Jax. He is really generous in sharing info and helping out the many new NFR collectors that ask him questions. I never have felt talked down to, even when the extent of my NFR collection was a True Swing Golf cartridge.
Originally posted by: kingPiano
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Seems we butt heads freguently and our opinions rarely line with one another. Simple facts on this NFR title are it's sold $50-$250 depending on condition. The level or rarity in the GBA NFR set is closer to the top then it is the bottom. It's complete speculation as to why this cart was or was not taken by employees. Would say that it being given for free would be enough motivation for someone to take it. Also Zelda is always a fan favorite.
Well again I'm basing my statement on what I've seen in person as well as what I see online (not sure what you are basing yours on). As far as actual Demo GBA games go this is one of the more common ones, I've see 2 with this label (and 1 regular NFR) in the wild at conventions and games stores. I can't say that for any other GBA demo cart, only ones that comes close are the Pokemon GBA games. DKC 2, Super Mario Kart SC, Mario tennis PT, and F-Zero Demo carts I've never seen in person I would put those toward the top. But Minish cap I would consider in the middle-bottom in terms of rarity. It's very desireable, but I've come across this label more than the regular non-demo NFR and more than any other GBA demo (and always ask sellers about what GB/GBC/GBA NFRs and demos they've seen).
I guess my main problem is you like to talk down on others opinions or experiences for no reason and usually with no evidence to back it up. it's just pure specualton (same as you are accusing me of) and it's really rather useless and unproductive.
For the better part of 5 years I have put forth a decent amount of focus on NFRs. Recently completed 100% front and rear label minty GBA NFR set. http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=131385
Over those years are what I'm basing my reply on for the most part. In no way am I trying to talk down to you or anyone else. I'm all for anyone and everyone that collects nfrs or is genarly interested in them. The NFR community has really grown over the years and love being a part of it and sharing with others my experiences thus far. Don't want to derail your post Truthtaco so to answer your question a fair gauge on the cart based off previous sales would be $50-$250. The link posted a few posts above is a link to the auction for one that sold at $250 so you can compare yours to it. I'm not saying it will sell quick at $250 but they have sold for that much in the past. Who knows maybe it will be your first cart in starting a GBA NFR collection. Best of luck in what ever way you go!
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Originally posted by: kingPiano
Originally posted by: JaxsBox
Seems we butt heads freguently and our opinions rarely line with one another. Simple facts on this NFR title are it's sold $50-$250 depending on condition. The level or rarity in the GBA NFR set is closer to the top then it is the bottom. It's complete speculation as to why this cart was or was not taken by employees. Would say that it being given for free would be enough motivation for someone to take it. Also Zelda is always a fan favorite.
Well again I'm basing my statement on what I've seen in person as well as what I see online (not sure what you are basing yours on). As far as actual Demo GBA games go this is one of the more common ones, I've see 2 with this label (and 1 regular NFR) in the wild at conventions and games stores. I can't say that for any other GBA demo cart, only ones that comes close are the Pokemon GBA games. DKC 2, Super Mario Kart SC, Mario tennis PT, and F-Zero Demo carts I've never seen in person I would put those toward the top. But Minish cap I would consider in the middle-bottom in terms of rarity. It's very desireable, but I've come across this label more than the regular non-demo NFR and more than any other GBA demo (and always ask sellers about what GB/GBC/GBA NFRs and demos they've seen).
I guess my main problem is you like to talk down on others opinions or experiences for no reason and usually with no evidence to back it up. it's just pure specualton (same as you are accusing me of) and it's really rather useless and unproductive.
For the better part of 5 years I have put forth a decent amount of focus on NFRs. Recently completed 100% front and rear label minty GBA NFR set. http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&...
Over those years are what I'm basing my reply on for the most part. In no way am I trying to talk down to you or anyone else. I'm all for anyone and everyone that collects nfrs or is genarly interested in them. The NFR community has really grown over the years and love being a part of it and sharing with others my experiences thus far. Don't want to derail your post Truthtaco so to answer your question a fair gauge on the cart based off previous sales would be $50-$250. The link posted a few posts above is a link to the auction for one that sold at $250 so you can compare yours to it. I'm not saying it will sell quick at $250 but they have sold for that much in the past. Who knows maybe it will be your first cart in starting a GBA NFR collection. Best of luck in what ever way you go!
yes yes I know your history, but to be honest you really didn't help at all with what you said about the 2 auctions or the condescending comments about it's "actual" rarity. The $250 sale is public info and he's seen that and talked about it already. The $50 sale is pretty much pointless information, since it's just lends to a silly almost comical appraisal of "well it's worth $50-250" (oh boy that's a big help). Even if you hadn't witnessed the $50 auction it would be pretty easy to extrapolate that if some McGuffin bought one for $250 it would of course sell for $50.
If we really want to get back to what he asked it would be safe to say that selling here on NA he would expect to get $80 out of it. I get the feeling that's where it would land at forum auction and it's what people on here might be willing to offer. But who knows; my advice would be to put it up at auction, then you'll really find out what people are willing to pay for it on here.