Opened original cellophane.

JamesRobotJamesRobot
in Collector's Corner
I've got a couple opened CIBs but with OG celly. Do you leave it on or take it off? Will it shrink over time and evantually warp the box? Does it add to the value? Do I even care?

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  • MrWunderfulMrWunderful
    Doesnt add to value. Guys that collect sealed want mint. I would personally take it off.
  • KrunchKrunch
    Take it all off, baby! The spines look better unobstructed and the feel of the minty sheen is worth it
  • PhearedPhoolPhearedPhool
    If getting heat with time and just time in general it can peel the box. Be careful.
  • snk2d4eversnk2d4ever
    I love when it's on. It's a natural and historic box protector. Price stickers are also rad.
  • skinnygrinnyskinnygrinny
    I wonder how wata would grade it if they would?



    That one guy says take it off for safety. Hard to argue that.
  • Sign Collector GuySign Collector Guy
    That looks like it was a reseal IMO. Rental store shelf copy IMO.
  • jonebonejonebone
    Leave it on a super Mint copy but no preference on something with as much wear as that. And if it is non authentic wrap (that appears to be a reseal), I always take it off.
  • VGDVGD
    Originally posted by: snk2d4ever



    I love when it's on. It's a natural and historic box protector. Price stickers are also rad.



    This. But not in this case as thats not OG cellophane.



    Adds nostalgia for me.

     
  • GlovesGloves
    I take it off regardless.
  • JamesRobotJamesRobot
    I'm pretty sure this box came from a rental store so wouldn't be surprised if it's resealed. I guess I don't have the eye. What gives it away? Were all Nintendo games h seam?
  • Sign Collector GuySign Collector Guy
    Originally posted by: JamesRobot



    I'm pretty sure this box came from a rental store so wouldn't be surprised if it's resealed. I guess I don't have the eye. What gives it away? Were all Nintendo games h seam?



    For me, without seeing the sides and back, its how thick some of the plastic is at the seam.

     
  • DefaultGenDefaultGen
    I leave it if it's like a 9.5/10 collectible Mario or Final Fantasy game or something. I almost always take it off. I cellophane looks ugly when mixed with other CIB games  
  • snk2d4eversnk2d4ever
    Originally posted by: DefaultGen

    I leave it if it's like a 9.5/10 collectible Mario or Final Fantasy game or something. I almost always take it off. I cellophane looks ugly when mixed with other CIB games  





    Just have to get all of them with it then  
  • CZroeCZroe
    Resists shelf wear. I usually leave it on.  
  • GPXGPX
    Originally posted by: JamesRobot



    I'm pretty sure this box came from a rental store so wouldn't be surprised if it's resealed. I guess I don't have the eye. What gives it away? Were all Nintendo games h seam?

    What gives it away is mainly the amount of creases to the box, as well as the box looking generally a different age to the seal.



    It may well be a store seal but could also easily be done by someone who’s done it after it left the shops.



    Regarding price, I doubt it would be any more value other than a CIB price. New/sealed collectors would prefer a wholesome seal or in the very least, a MIB copy.



     
  • zfleming54zfleming54
    I leave it on even when its ugly. The next guy can make the decision...
  • SplainSplain
    It's trying to be a middle ground between sealed and CIB, and I roll my eyes when people try to value a game more than CIB when it has opened cellophane. It makes it more fragile, just tear it off and relive your childhood as you crumple it up in your hand.
  • epic_lotusepic_lotus
    I used to leave it on, but at this point, I don't. If you want protection from shelf wear, there are better ways than futzing with old cellophane, like box protectors or even ziplock bags.



    Personally, I store my boxes separate from their contents. Opening and closing a box is going to put the list stress on it, and if you care about preserving the condition, that's what I'd recommend is the best way to keep boxes nice.
  • austin532austin532
    I'm kinky and tend to leave things on.....oh, you meant the shrinkwrap...well since it's a reseal, take it off.
  • BrachabreBrachabre
    I leave mine on to minimize shelf wear otherwise off it would go!
  • SoleGooseProductionsSoleGooseProductions
    I've had a guy ask if a game was "half sealed" and I had no clue what he meant. He meant this, and was willing to pay more, which was odd but hey, to each their own. I can't imagine wanting it on there for any reason, as an owner, buyer, or seller.
  • austin532austin532
    From a collector's POV, I would also pay more if a box still had most of the factory shrinkwrap. As collector's we want everything to be 100% complete and new as possible.
  • GPXGPX
    Originally posted by: austin532



    From a collector's POV, I would also pay more if a box still had most of the factory shrinkwrap. As collector's we want everything to be 100% complete and new as possible.

    The key point is that we want the ORIGINAL seal and for sealed/mint collectors, the box being as MINT. Where it doesn’t apply is when the game itself is an extremely rare copy where very few exists in whatever form of boxed state.



     
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