I think he's referring to when there was a pair (or more?) of anonymous sealed grail and black box buyers. The prices of grail titles in sealed mint condition have since levelled off and even began to cool down.
So he's personally responsible for destroying all of the copies, yet would only ask for one? I find that hard to believe myself.
Doesn't seem hard to believe to me, not like it was a good game or valuable at the time. More of a "may as well grab one" instead of "stockpile these to resell".
I agree that it's not hard to believe that someone was personally responsible for destroying all of the copies. Obviously if they were all destroyed someone had to have done it.
I do find it a little hard to believe that this person cared so much about the game that they would take a copy for themselves (in most cases risking their job) and then hold onto to it for nearly 30 years so that they could get it graded and then conveniently sell it when they no longer have any source of income, expecting a big pay out.
If the story of him being a Nintendo employee is in doubt I'm sure there are ways to find out or you can ask him to provide evidence such an an old ID card or paystub etc etc. Or just google search his name with quotes along with "Nintendo" and see what does or does not come up.
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"Game historians believe that only 200 copies of this game ever reached consumers. Today, collectors estimate that fewer than 20 copies of this game exist."
If you are a Nintendo or former Nintendo employee and claim that you were supposed to destroy this game but took it home instead is there a chance Nintendo does something about it?
If you are a Nintendo or former Nintendo employee and claim that you were supposed to destroy this game but took it home instead is there a chance Nintendo does something about it?
Is it stolen Nintendo property isn't it?
Not if you asked your boss if you could get one or buy one.
Thanks Yahoo we can always count on you for accurate information.
"Game historians believe that only 200 copies of this game ever reached consumers. Today, collectors estimate that fewer than 20 copies of this game exist."
Yeah, that's great reporting, considering they linked their source to racketboy where the 2000/200 numbers are listed, but counting all those zeroes is hard. Plus the pic is from a loose cart sale from 2013.
20 existing is pretty laughable though, I'm pretty sure more than double that are owned by NA members alone.
I find it mind blowing that people have this kind of money to spend on a single game for the sole purpose of looking at it.
Just what I was thinking. This game is seriously worth $30K? I'd rather have a car at the same price. Or a downpayment on a house. But to each their own. I can't even stomach paying $180 for an Earthbound cartridge.
It's elite tier collectables, this is the thing that only someone with a home, paid off car, no debt, and A LOT of expendable cash can afford (nowadays anyway).
It's a whole different level of collecting and is more of an investment than just collectibles.
It's elite tier collectables, this is the thing that only someone with a home, paid off car, no debt, and A LOT of expendable cash can afford (nowadays anyway).
It's a whole different level of collecting and is more of an investment than just collectibles.
I understan that but from my point of view it's just not worth it. I think the exact same way about people who spend millions of $$'s on paintings or art. I can buy a print of a Monet or Picasso for $20 and it looks exactly the same as the real one (for all intents and purposes, I know you can't see the brushstrokes, etc).
$35k is over half of what I make in a year. I just can't imagine that a boxed copy of a shitty game is worth more than my car .
If you are a Nintendo or former Nintendo employee and claim that you were supposed to destroy this game but took it home instead is there a chance Nintendo does something about it?
Is it stolen Nintendo property isn't it?
Statute of limitations for plain theft is probably under 5 years, so (if true and Nintendo cared) they probably can't do anything about it.
If you are a Nintendo or former Nintendo employee and claim that you were supposed to destroy this game but took it home instead is there a chance Nintendo does something about it?
Is it stolen Nintendo property isn't it?
Statute of limitations for plain theft is probably under 5 years, so (if true and Nintendo cared) they probably can't do anything about it.
Depends on the state. There are several where the statute of limitations doesn't start until the alleged crime is uncovered.
If you are a Nintendo or former Nintendo employee and claim that you were supposed to destroy this game but took it home instead is there a chance Nintendo does something about it?
Is it stolen Nintendo property isn't it?
Statute of limitations for plain theft is probably under 5 years, so (if true and Nintendo cared) they probably can't do anything about it.
Depends on the state. There are several where the statute of limitations doesn't start until the alleged crime is uncovered.
You've had Stadium Events since the '90s, so why sell now?
"Felt it was the right time to sell this item."
Did you consider donating it to Nintendo for their archival purposes?
"I worked for Nintendo for 22 years and do not believe they have any interest in having this game.....they are welcome to bid on it if they do want it!"
How did you come to own this copy of Stadium Events?
"While working at Nintendo games are often available to employees at end of life cycles.
I did not realize the value until 2011, when a story came out about this game being sold on eBay for $44,000. I told my wife 'I know I have that game.' I collect a lot of different items, so after looking through several boxes I found it! Since I was still working for Nintendo I could not sell this item for profit, which is a smart company policy. When I left in 2012, it was possible for me to sell this game."
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Originally posted by: JosephLeo
I think he's referring to when there was a pair (or more?) of anonymous sealed grail and black box buyers. The prices of grail titles in sealed mint condition have since levelled off and even began to cool down.
oh, that makes sense. I was a little confused.
Originally posted by: bunnyboy
Originally posted by: jonebone
So he's personally responsible for destroying all of the copies, yet would only ask for one? I find that hard to believe myself.
Doesn't seem hard to believe to me, not like it was a good game or valuable at the time. More of a "may as well grab one" instead of "stockpile these to resell".
I agree that it's not hard to believe that someone was personally responsible for destroying all of the copies. Obviously if they were all destroyed someone had to have done it.
I do find it a little hard to believe that this person cared so much about the game that they would take a copy for themselves (in most cases risking their job) and then hold onto to it for nearly 30 years so that they could get it graded and then conveniently sell it when they no longer have any source of income, expecting a big pay out.
I was always under the impression that it's industry practice to destroy or at least toss old unsold stock. For any business mind you.
bids well over 30K now.
Originally posted by: Jig
https://games.yahoo.com/news/bidd...
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"Game historians believe that only 200 copies of this game ever reached consumers. Today, collectors estimate that fewer than 20 copies of this game exist."
Is it stolen Nintendo property isn't it?
Originally posted by: buyatari2
If you are a Nintendo or former Nintendo employee and claim that you were supposed to destroy this game but took it home instead is there a chance Nintendo does something about it?
Is it stolen Nintendo property isn't it?
Not if you asked your boss if you could get one or buy one.
Originally posted by: buyatari2
Originally posted by: Jig
https://games.yahoo.com/news/bidding-ultra-rare-nes-game-230...
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"Game historians believe that only 200 copies of this game ever reached consumers. Today, collectors estimate that fewer than 20 copies of this game exist."
Yeah, that's great reporting, considering they linked their source to racketboy where the 2000/200 numbers are listed, but counting all those zeroes is hard. Plus the pic is from a loose cart sale from 2013.
20 existing is pretty laughable though, I'm pretty sure more than double that are owned by NA members alone.
Originally posted by: rcorporon
I find it mind blowing that people have this kind of money to spend on a single game for the sole purpose of looking at it.
Just what I was thinking. This game is seriously worth $30K? I'd rather have a car at the same price. Or a downpayment on a house. But to each their own. I can't even stomach paying $180 for an Earthbound cartridge.
It's a whole different level of collecting and is more of an investment than just collectibles.
Originally posted by: JosephLeo
It's elite tier collectables, this is the thing that only someone with a home, paid off car, no debt, and A LOT of expendable cash can afford (nowadays anyway).
It's a whole different level of collecting and is more of an investment than just collectibles.
I understan that but from my point of view it's just not worth it. I think the exact same way about people who spend millions of $$'s on paintings or art. I can buy a print of a Monet or Picasso for $20 and it looks exactly the same as the real one (for all intents and purposes, I know you can't see the brushstrokes, etc).
$35k is over half of what I make in a year. I just can't imagine that a boxed copy of a shitty game is worth more than my car .
If you are a Nintendo or former Nintendo employee and claim that you were supposed to destroy this game but took it home instead is there a chance Nintendo does something about it?
Is it stolen Nintendo property isn't it?
Statute of limitations for plain theft is probably under 5 years, so (if true and Nintendo cared) they probably can't do anything about it.
If you are a Nintendo or former Nintendo employee and claim that you were supposed to destroy this game but took it home instead is there a chance Nintendo does something about it?
Is it stolen Nintendo property isn't it?
Statute of limitations for plain theft is probably under 5 years, so (if true and Nintendo cared) they probably can't do anything about it.
Depends on the state. There are several where the statute of limitations doesn't start until the alleged crime is uncovered.
Originally posted by: 1upped
I can get a car any old day----but a sealed SE? Only a few times every few years----now that's appealing!
ha! you are awesome Am
Originally posted by: LukeAF24
Originally posted by: bunnyboy
Originally posted by: buyatari2
If you are a Nintendo or former Nintendo employee and claim that you were supposed to destroy this game but took it home instead is there a chance Nintendo does something about it?
Is it stolen Nintendo property isn't it?
Statute of limitations for plain theft is probably under 5 years, so (if true and Nintendo cared) they probably can't do anything about it.
Depends on the state. There are several where the statute of limitations doesn't start until the alleged crime is uncovered.
lawyered!
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bidding-for-super-rare-nes-game-reaches-40-000/1100-6424548/
You've had Stadium Events since the '90s, so why sell now?
"Felt it was the right time to sell this item."
Did you consider donating it to Nintendo for their archival purposes?
"I worked for Nintendo for 22 years and do not believe they have any interest in having this game.....they are welcome to bid on it if they do want it!"
How did you come to own this copy of Stadium Events?
"While working at Nintendo games are often available to employees at end of life cycles.
I did not realize the value until 2011, when a story came out about this game being sold on eBay for $44,000. I told my wife 'I know I have that game.' I collect a lot of different items, so after looking through several boxes I found it! Since I was still working for Nintendo I could not sell this item for profit, which is a smart company policy. When I left in 2012, it was possible for me to sell this game."