opinions on recent purchase
Purchased a complete copy of ff3 which I have been looking for. Listing stated generic "box has wear" and only had 1 picture of front showing some sticker residue. I was taking a chance on this item because it was a new seller that was unresponsive but I knew I would have the upper hand in a scam situation so I went for it.
The item arrived today and I thought to myself "wow, this box is mint besides the sticker residue", flipped it over and saw a ripped off chunk of graphics missing... bummer. Its really a shame because the rest of the box is almost perfect. The contents are indeed 100% included and the map and poster look like they have never been touched before. The cart itself has an odd residue shimmer like a cheetah pattern over the label that its very hard to capture on camera. I already own this cart and manual so the box is what I was the most excited about.
My question is how much does this devalue the box in your opinion? I'm torn between keeping it or asking for a refund. I got it for a good price in my opinion, but I honestly am thinking I would rather have a crease in the box than this. How would you feel about this? Part of me says suck it up and be happy for what you paid and swap your other cart in and deal with the box. The other part says to return it or ask for something because that's not something to leave out of a listing imo.
Heres the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Final-Fantasy-III-Super-Nintendo-SNES-1994-Tested-CIB-/291607527988?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=kjBZpUDjc5OYMPCSekqztqkiryM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
And the pics upon unboxing: http://imgur.com/a/jQ4vR
The item arrived today and I thought to myself "wow, this box is mint besides the sticker residue", flipped it over and saw a ripped off chunk of graphics missing... bummer. Its really a shame because the rest of the box is almost perfect. The contents are indeed 100% included and the map and poster look like they have never been touched before. The cart itself has an odd residue shimmer like a cheetah pattern over the label that its very hard to capture on camera. I already own this cart and manual so the box is what I was the most excited about.
My question is how much does this devalue the box in your opinion? I'm torn between keeping it or asking for a refund. I got it for a good price in my opinion, but I honestly am thinking I would rather have a crease in the box than this. How would you feel about this? Part of me says suck it up and be happy for what you paid and swap your other cart in and deal with the box. The other part says to return it or ask for something because that's not something to leave out of a listing imo.
Heres the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Final-Fantasy-III-Super-Nintendo-SNES-1994-Tested-CIB-/291607527988?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=kjBZpUDjc5OYMPCSekqztqkiryM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
And the pics upon unboxing: http://imgur.com/a/jQ4vR
Comments
I even have an extra FFIII box I can trade to you if you have something I want.
Edit to add. Seriously , if the dude can take 1 picture, why the hell cant he take 2?
Sell the extra cart with the box. Keep all the nice inserts and get a better box. That is how I complete and upgrade my collection.
I even have an extra FFIII box I can trade to you if you have something I want.
Edit to add. Seriously , if the dude can take 1 picture, why the hell cant he take 2?
This is what I am leaning towards. The more I think about it, the inserts being as perfect as they are is pretty rare and I should hold onto them.
What are you looking for?
You're going to return it because you dislike the wear that was described in the auction..
I'd be more upset with the condition of that post office box.... Looks like somewhere along the route it got in a fight with someone's foot.
"Box and manual have some wear"
You're going to return it because you dislike the wear that was described in the auction..
I'd be more upset with the condition of that post office box.... Looks like somewhere along the route it got in a fight with someone's foot.
I guess "wear" and "damage" are 2 different things to me. Wear would be creases or beat up edging. This to me is damage and should have been mentioned. If I were to return it that would in fact be a waste of my time then, not the sellers. You are probably right about it being a hang tab ripped off.
As for the box, seeing that when I came home excited made my heart just sink. I fully expected the worst, glad they didn't get damaged.
Sell the extra cart with the box. Keep all the nice inserts and get a better box. That is how I complete and upgrade my collection.
I even have an extra FFIII box I can trade to you if you have something I want.
Edit to add. Seriously , if the dude can take 1 picture, why the hell cant he take 2?
This is what I am leaning towards. The more I think about it, the inserts being as perfect as they are is pretty rare and I should hold onto them.
What are you looking for?
I totally would hold on to the inserts while you have them.
Lots of stuff.
http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=56&threadid=143766
Edit: Just checked and he literally has 1 feedback... Which further enforces my guesses about the seller..
Mint is overrated.