So... seriously, what's the deal with the translucent bags that every VGA game you ever see FS is in

rlhrlh
in Collector's Corner




Well, the meme and the title say it all.  I'm sure the VGA games come packaged in those baggies, but why can't a single seller take it out of the bag to photograph it.  Why is it so important, and special, that buyer would want to see the game wrapped and "sealed" in it?



This has eluded me for a while, and it's time to just get to the bottom of this mystery.
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  • B.A.B.A.
    It's the mentality of the sealed collector I guess, never take anything out of it's packaging. Though I see plenty of people take the bag off.
  • ChuckbiiiChuckbiii
    Since I just posted some vga stuff for sale last night, I feel I should answer lol. As a Sealed/graded collector I am not too concerned if the baggie is there or not, although typically I leave it on. Some collectors however, are very picky about condition, even condition of the acrylic case. Don't like Dust, fingerprints etc. so when I sell stuff I always have the baggie on. Everyone has there own preferences. If they like the baggie then great, that's how I sell mine, if not then they can just take it off. For someone selling graded games it's best to just have the baggies on IMO
  • MrWunderfulMrWunderful
    They are thick good quality bags, that come really nicely wrapped (folded nicely).



    Not to mention that crystal clear VGA acrylic gets scratched pretty easily, thats why I leave them on.
  • arch_8ngelarch_8ngel
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  • MrWunderfulMrWunderful
    Originally posted by: arch_8ngel



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    I thought of that exactly LOL
  • mattbepmattbep
    The case itself adds value to the item, and a big old scratch on that will make you want to get it re-done. I left mine in the bags because I can see them just fine without removing the bag.
  • rlhrlh
    Ok, that makes sense now... I guess this means we need a grading service for graded items, so people can know how pristine the graded cases are.
  • ChuckbiiiChuckbiii
    100% agree. The cases do scratch easy. Doesn't make sense to have a Grail piece with an ugly scratch on the case. What I have also seen many collectors do is they keep the games in baggies, but only take them out for pictures of their collection. But I think overall most collectors prefer to keep the baggies on for protection of the case, as it is part of the overall display with the game.
  • jonebonejonebone
    It's pretty simple, it is more effort to remove and replace the bag than it is to leave it on and snap a picture.



    Also, if a prospective "buyer" is the type to ask you to remove the bag and take a ton of detailed photos, then that "buyer" is a "timewaster" and not worth your time. Legit VGA buyer may ask a question or two "what's the flaw?" but anyone making you take a ton of pictures isn't familiar with VGA and has no real intention of buying the item.
  • rlhrlh
    Well, that's fine it's making sense now. I just assumed they did it for UV protection, but that's a catch 22 for me. You need UV protection if you set the game out, for display. But, if it's in a bag like that, the display is... well, IMHO, ugly. If you want it on display, you want to see it and the bag hinders that.



    For question context-- I enjoy checking out VGA stuff but it's too rich for my collector blood. However, I do own one VGA Game Boy game and it's without a bag so... if anyone has a spare GB bag and is willing to help a fellow collector out, please PM me. I'd appreciate it.
  • B.A.B.A.
    I have a couple VGA games, I tossed those ugly bags the minute I opened the shipping box.
  • Loxx O)))Loxx O)))
    I haven't had mine single VGA case get scratched (as far as I've noticed). I used to have a bag on it because the seller had one on. I guess I got drunk one night while I was looking at it out of the bag and left it off. I forgot it ever had a bag on it until one day I was browsing some other VGA stuff and was hit with that realization. Oh well. I have mine displayed and I like to pick it up and look over so missing the bag doesn't bother me. I get why people want to leave it on, though.
  • TulpaTulpa
    What if the bag gets torn? What then?  
  • rlhrlh
    Seriously, this discussion makes me want to call of VGA and ask if I could them to grade a graded game. Find something in the 90+ range, scratch the container and have it graded as an 80 or less. Just as a joke piece. ...Well I find it mildly entertaining.
  • MrWunderfulMrWunderful
    Im going to raffle off some used VGA bags, 20 spots at 25$ each. If they guy that wins has zero social media/forum pressence and no avatar it is legit trust me, I have 2,000 Instagram followers.



    F&F only
  • jonebonejonebone
    VGA sends replacement bags for free if you notify them when you send in a submission.
  • MuNKeYMuNKeY
    When will the VGA translucent bag bubble burst?
  • Boosted52405Boosted52405
    It holds that new car scent! There are porous holes all over those acrylic cases and taking the bag off let's go of that sweet new car scent.
  • GPXGPX
    Like others have said, keeping the bags on are just extra protection to the acrylic case - from dust, fingerprints, scratching.



    I actually made a joke about this issue in SGH: I can see sometime in the future there will be grading of the acrylic case of the graded game, and then grading of protective layers to the acrylic case.

    So I made up a possible future formula for such extra grading services, something like this:

    ZGA90[YGA85+(VGAQ90+)]
  • DefaultGenDefaultGen
    I keep my VGA games in the original sealed shipping box, then I check the grade on the website.
  • Sign Collector GuySign Collector Guy
    I am still trying to understand how paying $40 to grade a game increases the value by 400 percent.
  • Bort License PlateBort License Plate
    Originally posted by: MrWunderful



    Im going to raffle off some used VGA bags, 20 spots at 25$ each. If they guy that wins has zero social media/forum pressence and no avatar it is legit trust me, I have 2,000 Instagram followers.



    F&F only





    Excellent idea! and then you wont even have to pay any fees to paypal. everyone wins!
  • Bort License PlateBort License Plate
    Originally posted by: Sign Collector Guy



    I am still trying to understand how paying $40 to grade a game increases the value by 400 percent.





    Its the grade itself that has the value. A sealed games value is dictated by condition, and this is a trusted party telling you exactly what the condition is.
  • ChuckbiiiChuckbiii
    Exactly, just because it's been graded doesn't mean it's worth more. Heavily depends on grade. Buying raw copies can be tricky because you can't truly see all flaws without seeing in person. Buying the game graded, you know what kind of condition you are getting and takes guesswork out of purchasing, which people are willing to pay for. Some resellers will jack the prices up, but doesn't mean stuff is worth that much.
  • Andy_BogomilAndy_Bogomil
    Didn't see this coming   Now I know why there is an "all things VGA" thread.
  • startydestartyde
    Originally posted by: MrWunderful



    They are thick good quality bags, that come really nicely wrapped (folded nicely).



    Not to mention that crystal clear VGA acrylic gets scratched pretty easily, thats why I leave them on.



    Word for word this. 



    If you paid to have something protected, clearly that preservation sense permiates all your decisons.

     
  • rlhrlh
    Originally posted by: Andy_Bogomil



    Didn't see this coming   Now I know why there is an "all things VGA" thread.





    Ah, sorry if I broke an unspoken rule.
  • KlutchKlutch
    Im selling bags to protect the bags that protect the case that protect the game. Hit me up if interested.
  • ULTRACASTLE00ULTRACASTLE00
    My VHA bag was VGA graded at 85+  
  • Too BeaucoupToo Beaucoup
    Originally posted by: Sign Collector Guy



    I am still trying to understand how paying $40 to grade a game increases the value by 400 percent.



    It doesn't add value to anyone, other than the 5% of the gaming community that likes to pass VGA copies around like a pyramid scheme. Not to mention, VGA has no standards or regulation of any kind. People have sent the same game in, multiple times and received completely different grades. It's about as silly as having a rock collection graded.

     
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