CIB or loose carts?
What do you prefer and why? I have no desire to collect CIB games. Even if I had the money I wouldn't collect them. They just don't do anything for me. Also, something sit right when it comes to buying boxes and manuals separately. If I was going for CIB stuff I'd want the set that came together originally including the dust sleeves. I do like manuals but rarely seek them out.
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What do you prefer and why? I have no desire to collect CIB games. Even if I had the money I wouldn't collect them. They just don't do anything for me. Also, something sit right when it comes to buying boxes and manuals separately. If I was going for CIB stuff I'd want the set that came together originally including the dust sleeves. I do like manuals but rarely seek them out.
I'm right there with ya buddy! I have no desire to look at a boxed in nintendo game I should be playing on my system. But it is good to have manuals and Nes brand dust covers for your loose items. Just my opinion.....
To me, the packaging is just as much a part of the history as the ROM housed in the cart. I can play on an emulator if I just wanted the ROM. I like looking at the artwork, typography, and color choices. Sometimes it even inspires me in my own work
I collect CIB.
To me, the packaging is just as much a part of the history as the ROM housed in the cart. I can play on an emulator if I just wanted the ROM. I like looking at the artwork, typography, and color choices. Sometimes it even inspires me in my own work
This for me, too. I was going for cart only, but it felt kinda hollow. Like... If all I care about is playing the game, I may as well just use an Everdrive or whatever.
I collect CIB.
To me, the packaging is just as much a part of the history as the ROM housed in the cart. I can play on an emulator if I just wanted the ROM. I like looking at the artwork, typography, and color choices. Sometimes it even inspires me in my own work
This for me, too. I was going for cart only, but it felt kinda hollow. Like... If all I care about is playing the game, I may as well just use an Everdrive or whatever.
yeah, if anything I felt like it was more a waste of money buying cart only
Loose. I don't have any attachment to boxes, and don't want to spend extra. More for the CIB guys.
that's very generous of you
Loose. I don't have any attachment to boxes, and don't want to spend extra. More for the CIB guys.
that's very generous of you
I expect reciprocity.
I collect CIB.
To me, the packaging is just as much a part of the history as the ROM housed in the cart. I can play on an emulator if I just wanted the ROM. I like looking at the artwork, typography, and color choices. Sometimes it even inspires me in my own work
For sure. It's just not my history. I don't know what I did with the boxes to my old games. Probably got thrown out after a handful of years. The artwork and stuff is cool, but I get that from arcade flyers and stuff like that hanging on my walls.
I collect CIB.
To me, the packaging is just as much a part of the history as the ROM housed in the cart. I can play on an emulator if I just wanted the ROM. I like looking at the artwork, typography, and color choices. Sometimes it even inspires me in my own work
This for me, too. I was going for cart only, but it felt kinda hollow. Like... If all I care about is playing the game, I may as well just use an Everdrive or whatever.
yeah, if anything I felt like it was more a waste of money buying cart only
How? It saves the collector money in the long run, and if you prefer it then why not? It really boils down to how much CIB/loose carts relatively increase/decrease in value. I imagine it's pretty even but that's just a guess.
I collect everything except the box. The box is garbage to me.. It's kindof annoying actually because they can be tough to get rid of without the contents You don't want to just throw them out, but shipping them is brutal and no one wants to buy just the box unless it's super nice condition
I will buy CIB games if it's for a game that's harder to find, I get a good deal and if the cart is NM, but I plan on selling all of the boxes that are worth anything. I sold my River City Ransom yesterday less than an hour after posting it. It was good but definitely had some ware and there was no manual.
I collect everything except the box. The box is garbage to me.. It's kindof annoying actually because they can be tough to get rid of without the contents You don't want to just throw them out, but shipping them is brutal and no one wants to buy just the box unless it's super nice condition so I basically end up with a pile of garbage condition boxes...
just send them my way
I collect everything except the box. The box is garbage to me.. It's kindof annoying actually because they can be tough to get rid of without the contents You don't want to just throw them out, but shipping them is brutal and no one wants to buy just the box unless it's super nice condition
I will buy CIB games if it's for a game that's harder to find, I get a good deal and if the cart is NM, but I plan on selling all of the boxes that are worth anything. I sold my River City Ransom yesterday less than an hour after posting it. It was good but definitely had some ware and there was no manual.
Yeah I plan on selling them too, don't get me wrong.. it's just I've been planning to sell them for a long... long time
I collect CIB.
To me, the packaging is just as much a part of the history as the ROM housed in the cart. I can play on an emulator if I just wanted the ROM. I like looking at the artwork, typography, and color choices. Sometimes it even inspires me in my own work
This for me, too. I was going for cart only, but it felt kinda hollow. Like... If all I care about is playing the game, I may as well just use an Everdrive or whatever.
yeah, if anything I felt like it was more a waste of money buying cart only
How? It saves the collector money in the long run, and if you prefer it then why not? It really boils down to how much CIB/loose carts relatively increase/decrease in value. I imagine it's pretty even but that's just a guess.
I was mostly kidding. But to me there isn't any value (not talking monetary) in purchasing a cart only game, I can easily play it through other means. I feel like I'm getting my money's worth purchasing the complete package. Not to mention how easy it is to fall in a trap of buying a bunch of shelf filler because it's cheap, that shit adds up. Spending more on an individual game gives it more meaning to me and makes me more apprehensive of what I do buy.
I collect CIB.
To me, the packaging is just as much a part of the history as the ROM housed in the cart. I can play on an emulator if I just wanted the ROM. I like looking at the artwork, typography, and color choices. Sometimes it even inspires me in my own work
This for me, too. I was going for cart only, but it felt kinda hollow. Like... If all I care about is playing the game, I may as well just use an Everdrive or whatever.
yeah, if anything I felt like it was more a waste of money buying cart only
How? It saves the collector money in the long run, and if you prefer it then why not? It really boils down to how much CIB/loose carts relatively increase/decrease in value. I imagine it's pretty even but that's just a guess.
I was mostly kidding. But to me there isn't any value (not talking monetary) in purchasing a cart only game, I can easily play it through other means. I feel like I'm getting my money's worth purchasing the complete package. Not to mention how easy it is to fall in a trap of buying a bunch of shelf filler because it's cheap, that shit adds up. Spending more on an individual game gives it more meaning to me and makes me more apprehensive of what I do buy.
I get that. I really just boils down to preference.
I collect CIB.
To me, the packaging is just as much a part of the history as the ROM housed in the cart. I can play on an emulator if I just wanted the ROM. I like looking at the artwork, typography, and color choices. Sometimes it even inspires me in my own work
I couldn't agree more, personally speaking. The history element of cib/complete is very important and makes the collecting experience so much more fun and fulfilling for me. Artwork is huge too. For me, the packaging artwork is really a thrill to look at and appreciate.
I get that. I really just boils down to preference.
of course everyone likes what they like
I collect CIB.
To me, the packaging is just as much a part of the history as the ROM housed in the cart. I can play on an emulator if I just wanted the ROM. I like looking at the artwork, typography, and color choices. Sometimes it even inspires me in my own work
This for me, too. I was going for cart only, but it felt kinda hollow. Like... If all I care about is playing the game, I may as well just use an Everdrive or whatever.
but what about the act of puting the cart in the console? also there is label art.