Just got my first game graded

SystemFreakSystemFreak
in Collector's Corner
My first experience with VGA and overall a great experience.  Considering how flimsy the boxes are for unlicensed games (and especially amazing condition of this copy), I'm wondering if anything above 80 is even possible for Caltron/Myriad.  Anyway, very pleased with the grade and the polish of the packaging overall.

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Cell phone pic since I'm still at work.

Comments

  • DainDain
    That's downright sexy -- congrats!
  • xARSEFACExxARSEFACEx
    Very nice. If you don't mind my asking, is this the copy that was advertised here and on the 'Bay a few weeks back?
  • SystemFreakSystemFreak
    Thanks for the compliments guys. Yes, this is the copy that showed up here and on the bay a few weeks ago. Seller was local so was able to pick up in person.
  • NewUser123456789NewUser123456789
    Looks great.. Congrats!
  • XedXed
    that looks sexy!
  • pompeyparsonspompeyparsons
    That really looks nice.
  • blarkyblarky
    Nice. Just an 80 though? It looked pretty clean from the pictures. I would have thought it had a shot at 85. In any case, congrats, it looks great!
  • projectingstarsprojectingstars
    That is absolutely beautiful!!
  • arch_8ngelarch_8ngel
    Originally posted by: SystemFreak

    Thanks for the compliments guys. Yes, this is the copy that showed up here and on the bay a few weeks ago. Seller was local so was able to pick up in person.


    Looks great!  Good thing they were local...because the hazard of shipping that copy any more than necessary would have been a real gamble.
  • SystemFreakSystemFreak
    Originally posted by: blarky

    Nice. Just an 80 though? It looked pretty clean from the pictures. I would have thought it had a shot at 85. In any case, congrats, it looks great!

    Yeah, I talked to Tom @ VGA about grading in general during the process.  It definitely had a shot at 85, but given the quality of the box/shrinkwrap there are a few issues that seem unavoidable (slight warping of the box, hinge wear, etc).  Apparently this is the first 80 for a Caltron/Myriad.
  • superNESmansuperNESman
    That looks great in the VGA like that. I think it's stupid how it's impossible basically for a Caltron/Myriad to be higher than 80, 85, but overall great copy.
  • burdgerburdger
    Open it
  • qixmasterqixmaster
    ^ yeah i doubt there is a questioner inside that copy
  • PenguinPenguin
    Total sexiness!
  • maximus_cleanmaximus_clean
    Sweet!
  • BrontyBronty
    Originally posted by: SystemFreak

    Originally posted by: blarky

    Nice. Just an 80 though? It looked pretty clean from the pictures. I would have thought it had a shot at 85. In any case, congrats, it looks great!

    Yeah, I talked to Tom @ VGA about grading in general during the process.  It definitely had a shot at 85, but given the quality of the box/shrinkwrap there are a few issues that seem unavoidable (slight warping of the box, hinge wear, etc).  Apparently this is the first 80 for a Caltron/Myriad.

    great game, congrats!  I don't think myriad and caltron should be painted with the same brush though.  I have seen a nice caltron or two before but the myriads always look like dogshit, at least that I've seen.    Very nice copy of a tough game.  congrats  


  • stoutgurustoutguru
    Very nice. Congrats image
  • rarebuckyrarebucky
    Awesome. Now you'll want more graded. Once you start with VGA you can't stop! image
  • BrontyBronty
    it does make regular cases seem unsafe by comparison huh? image Just wish it didn't take up so much space once graded
  • HIGHTOWER26HIGHTOWER26
    AWESOME SHAPE ON THAT ONE. CONGRATS!
  • SystemFreakSystemFreak
    Originally posted by: Bronty

    it does make regular cases seem unsafe by comparison huh? image Just wish it didn't take up so much space once graded

    No kidding, I used to think that my other sealed games were fine in box protectors or the 'standard' VGA cases... now it feels like they might as well be lying out on the porch or something.  image

    Agreed that maybe I shouldn't put Caltron/Myriad in the same boat.  I guess I haven't ever seen a minty Myriad and the box quality is even worse than the Caltron.  

    Thanks for all the well wishes everyone!
  • HilmarfHilmarf
    Sexy
  • poochpooch
    Congrats image
  • VGS_MrMark0673VGS_MrMark0673
    I know there have been mixed emotions from people about grading in general, but I don't think there is a single person that can deny how unbelievably sexy a game like this can look in one of those cases.



    Very, very pretty copy man. You can count me as one of the many who are jealous of this one!
  • NationalGameDepotNationalGameDepot
    I hate VGA and grading, but that is a sexy copy of Caltron for sure. Looks nice sir.

    ~~NGD
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