NES box top flap question

nintendowaynenintendowayne
in Help Wanted!
I bought a few CIB nes titles from a guy who kept the carts in a custom case with protectors. The boxes were stored inside of another box packed well and are really fresh, probably only opened once to remove the carts. I putting the carts back in them since I already have other carts on my shelf. All of the boxes except one will close entirely. The problem I am having is the top flap. It just won't stay in the box, it pops back open. My instincts tell me to remove everything from the box and fold the flap down flat to losen up the fold a bit, but before just jumping into something like that, I thought I'd ask here first for any tips or alternative ways of solving the problem.

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  • ankermaneankermane
    I hate that too. Stick your CIBs inside of those custom NES protectors some guys sell on ebay. They'll keep your lids down and protect your CIBs all at the same time. Make sure you get the custom ones though, since they'll fit perfectly snug with the boxes.
  • K.ThrowerK.Thrower
    ^this is safer imo even if it costs a bit.
  • nintendowaynenintendowayne
    Well, its a TMNT game that I am getting signed by Kevin Eastman, so I'll be in a protector anyways, I'm just a little OCD when it comes to this stuff.
  • nintendowaynenintendowayne
    Thanks for the replies though, I'll for sure be taking this plan of action instead of risking any damage.
  • ap123ap123

    Originally posted by: ankermane



    I hate that too. Stick your CIBs inside of those custom NES protectors some guys sell on ebay. They'll keep your lids down and protect your CIBs all at the same time. Make sure you get the custom ones though, since they'll fit perfectly snug with the boxes.







    ^ This undoubtedly. Keeps the top flap in place without stressing the cardboard at all.



    Of course you could always tape it shut. (just kidding, folks. Just kidding)
  • nintendowaynenintendowayne
    @ap123, I knew someone was going to say it! lol.



    Does anyone know the seller of the custom ones? Or anyone on here sell them?
  • alekxalekx
    What about putting the box upside down to hold the flap shut long enough until it stays like that?
  • ap123ap123

    Originally posted by: Nin10d0h Wayne



    @ap123, I knew someone was going to say it! lol.



    Does anyone know the seller of the custom ones? Or anyone on here sell them?







    There's a sticky at the top of the FS/FO/FT board that will lead you here
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