Can you buy a game sealed, open the seal, swap the manual for a different one, and then get the VGA to give it a qualified grade? I have a signed PAL Ocarina of manual and was hoping to be able to get them to do a special case that displayed it and the game, would this sort of an item swap be possible as long as the actual game was new?
All the contents have to be new for qualified grading, but I would call/email and ask them about what you would like to do and they can help you with it.
I'm going to be sending in a sealed Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii. It says on their website that they are several weeks behind schedule and based on what I have read in this thread it appears that they have been behind schedule for quite some time, so would it be worth it to pay for the $37 express instead of the $25 standard? Or is it better to just get the $25 standard since they're so far behind?
This will be the first time I am sending in a game to get graded.
I'm going to be sending in a sealed Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii. It says on their website that they are several weeks behind schedule and based on what I have read in this thread it appears that they have been behind schedule for quite some time, so would it be worth it to pay for the $37 express instead of the $25 standard? Or is it better to just get the $25 standard since they're so far behind?
This will be the first time I am sending in a game to get graded.
My friend just got a submission back from them. It took them a week past his estimated due date for shipping to occur, which is an improvement lol. He is used the cheapest option.
Just dropped my Xenoblade Chronicles off at the post office with the $37 express option. My first time sending something to VGA to get graded! I am so excited!
I didn't take any good pictures before I sent it since it's hard to get good pictures of disc based games for others to judge on a message board, but it's in really good condition, didn't see any stuff on the shrink wrap when I tried to hold it in the light like scratches or scuffs.
That's up to you, the bag is really just to protect against dust and fingerprints. The more you wipe the case down over time, you will get fine scratches on it, but barely enough to notice at normal viewing distance.
I'm no connoisseur on telling if something is originally sealed or resealed, but that Babbages price sticker brings back memories And leads me to believe it's factory sealed unless Babbages ever resealed games...?
I'm no connoisseur on telling if something is originally sealed or resealed, but that Babbages price sticker brings back memories And leads me to believe it's factory sealed unless Babbages ever resealed games...?
Not sure if Babbage's ever resealed games but thats what I was thinking. However, I do know that Acclaim did there own packaging sometimes which is why I am not too sure.
Arch Rivals should have the same standard horizontal rear seam as the majority of NES games, or first party produced games.
All of the later 3rd party produced Acclaim games will have a vertical overlap rear seam with the only the top and bottom of the box seam melted or fused together. The back will be open and the sides have no seams. Here is a good example:
IMO this is a store reseal by Babbages. It probably had its wrap damaged or removed in store and was "repaired", as most people weren't too picky about the wrap being original or even present in those days.
Arch Rivals should have the same standard horizontal rear seam as the majority of NES games, or first party produced games.
All of the later 3rd party produced Acclaim games will have a vertical overlap rear seam with the only the top and bottom of the box seam melted or fused together. The back will be open and the sides have no seams. Here is a good example:
IMO this is a store reseal by Babbages. It probably had its wrap damaged or removed in store and was "repaired", as most people weren't too picky about the wrap being original or even present in those days.
Awesome! Thanks for the info Ken. Just opened it up and everything is inside including baggie, poster and Reg. card.
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This will be the first time I am sending in a game to get graded.
Originally posted by: Pickle
I'm going to be sending in a sealed Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii. It says on their website that they are several weeks behind schedule and based on what I have read in this thread it appears that they have been behind schedule for quite some time, so would it be worth it to pay for the $37 express instead of the $25 standard? Or is it better to just get the $25 standard since they're so far behind?
This will be the first time I am sending in a game to get graded.
My friend just got a submission back from them. It took them a week past his estimated due date for shipping to occur, which is an improvement lol. He is used the cheapest option.
I'm hoping at least 90.
I didn't take any good pictures before I sent it since it's hard to get good pictures of disc based games for others to judge on a message board, but it's in really good condition, didn't see any stuff on the shrink wrap when I tried to hold it in the light like scratches or scuffs.
I was expecting it to take longer considering they're claiming they're behind.
it is really good except for the bottom left has a very tiny dent:
What do you guys think they will grade it as?
I think it might be bcause the shrink wrap is shrinking over time. What do you guys think?
Originally posted by: K.Thrower
That corner may keep it from 85 territory, my guess would be 80+
OK cool. I didn't know how strict it was, I was hoping I wouldnt end up with like a 70 or something.
Originally posted by: Pickle
I'm no connoisseur on telling if something is originally sealed or resealed, but that Babbages price sticker brings back memories And leads me to believe it's factory sealed unless Babbages ever resealed games...?
Not sure if Babbage's ever resealed games but thats what I was thinking. However, I do know that Acclaim did there own packaging sometimes which is why I am not too sure.
All of the later 3rd party produced Acclaim games will have a vertical overlap rear seam with the only the top and bottom of the box seam melted or fused together. The back will be open and the sides have no seams. Here is a good example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bartman-meets-Radioactive-Man-NES-Factory-Sealed-Nintendo-/121365565443?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c41f39003
IMO this is a store reseal by Babbages. It probably had its wrap damaged or removed in store and was "repaired", as most people weren't too picky about the wrap being original or even present in those days.
Originally posted by: K.Thrower
Arch Rivals should have the same standard horizontal rear seam as the majority of NES games, or first party produced games.
All of the later 3rd party produced Acclaim games will have a vertical overlap rear seam with the only the top and bottom of the box seam melted or fused together. The back will be open and the sides have no seams. Here is a good example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bartman-m...
IMO this is a store reseal by Babbages. It probably had its wrap damaged or removed in store and was "repaired", as most people weren't too picky about the wrap being original or even present in those days.
Awesome! Thanks for the info Ken. Just opened it up and everything is inside including baggie, poster and Reg. card.