There are also two small pics which do show an H-seam on the back, but the pics are small. Based on these pics and the fact that there does appear to be an h-seam, does the game appear factory sealed? Thanks!
So the fact that there is an h-seam (of some sort) along with these pics is not enough to say for sure? I tried contacting the seller to get pics of the seam/seam connections but haven't heard back yet.
Cool idea jonebone! I can say if it existed, I would make use of it.
One more question: How exact is the EXACTLY 3.5" down seam that I've read about. Is there a certain amount of room for "error" in production. For example, I see a couple supposedly sealed SMB1's on ebay that have the h-seam within about a quarter inch of each other. Is this kind of variation expected?
To me, forums like NA or Sealed Game Heaven are already legitimate (even unofficial, but still knowledgeable and accurate) communities that offer indirectly the service to answer questions about the legitimacy of a sealed video game through pictures. Too much troubles would come from the definition and concrete practice of providing "correct" and "conventional" pictures of the object for an official and paid service. The major problem (pragmatically obvious) with this idea lies in the typical situation when someone needs to know if a sealed video game is authentic. Most of the times, people who need the information are buyers, and don't own the object, so they normally can't provide ideal pictures of the object, like in this case where the seller just did't provide pictures where the seams cross. In addition, this type of service would not take over any of VGA's present functions in sealed video game collecting. VGA's clients are not looking to legitimate their sealed games, they already know or are sure they have authentic sealed games in hand before sending them to VGA. This would be simply dumb to pay for the service, but finally get negative results and just receive the item back. Since VGA has been active, we can clearly say that collectors use their services in majority to get a condition grade. Only a minority of buyers rely on VGA for authenticity, most refer to it for condition.
Asking this service through an unofficial, but still erudite, community like us makes the process much more reliable and relative. We are not under the obligation of giving a 100% correct evaluation through whatever types of pictures are provided, and can adjust our verdict to the nature of the pictures. Like here, we say this sounds legit from what it is shown, but we would need "x" details to give any further certification.
And voilà: With the new pictures, I can say it is an authentic sealed copy of SMB at a 99.9% rate. I could add the remaining 0.1% to my rate if you send me $10 through paypal !
I remember getting my sealed copy of this about 2 years ago. I found it at a yard sale for .50. Dude owned a video store and was selling all his rentals and he just never opened this one.
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From what I see on your pictures, there are solid chances it is authentic.
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=29957
One more question: How exact is the EXACTLY 3.5" down seam that I've read about. Is there a certain amount of room for "error" in production. For example, I see a couple supposedly sealed SMB1's on ebay that have the h-seam within about a quarter inch of each other. Is this kind of variation expected?
Gee, I wish we had some kind of paid service that would authenticate sealed based on pictures...
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=...
This already sounds like an old refrain Jone.
To me, forums like NA or Sealed Game Heaven are already legitimate (even unofficial, but still knowledgeable and accurate) communities that offer indirectly the service to answer questions about the legitimacy of a sealed video game through pictures. Too much troubles would come from the definition and concrete practice of providing "correct" and "conventional" pictures of the object for an official and paid service. The major problem (pragmatically obvious) with this idea lies in the typical situation when someone needs to know if a sealed video game is authentic. Most of the times, people who need the information are buyers, and don't own the object, so they normally can't provide ideal pictures of the object, like in this case where the seller just did't provide pictures where the seams cross.
In addition, this type of service would not take over any of VGA's present functions in sealed video game collecting. VGA's clients are not looking to legitimate their sealed games, they already know or are sure they have authentic sealed games in hand before sending them to VGA. This would be simply dumb to pay for the service, but finally get negative results and just receive the item back. Since VGA has been active, we can clearly say that collectors use their services in majority to get a condition grade. Only a minority of buyers rely on VGA for authenticity, most refer to it for condition.
Asking this service through an unofficial, but still erudite, community like us makes the process much more reliable and relative. We are not under the obligation of giving a 100% correct evaluation through whatever types of pictures are provided, and can adjust our verdict to the nature of the pictures. Like here, we say this sounds legit from what it is shown, but we would need "x" details to give any further certification.
And voilà:
With the new pictures, I can say it is an authentic sealed copy of SMB at a 99.9% rate.
I could add the remaining 0.1% to my rate if you send me $10 through paypal
Haha I know right! These are from the seller! Thanks guillavoie! So from what we see we can say almost for sure this is authentic?
Free service = Yes!!! Go for it.
Premium paid service = $10 fees, and I would also need better resolution pictures to certify
(Seriously only kidding)
I found it at a yard sale for .50.
Wow, THAT is an incredible find.
This is like a strip tease! Show the whole thing at once!!! >_<
LOL! I was thinking the same thing!!
I found it at a yard sale for .50.
Wow, THAT is an incredible find.
Yeah, I was pumped. Unfortunately, it had a pretty good rip in the plastic. That was the only NES game in the lot as well. Most were SNES and Genesis.