Sealed or not sealed - That's the question

[gurpswoo1]

As the title indicates, how do you like to keep yur games.

1) Do you buy games to keep them factory sealed

2) Do you buy two copies and open only one for certain releases

3) Buy two copies of all your games and open one.

3) It doesn't matter if it's open or retailer sealed, as long as new and good condition

4) It can be damage and open, it doesn't matter, the game itself counts.

[Nlkuysdf]

As the title indicates, how do you like to keep yur games.

1) Do you buy games to keep them factory sealed

2) Do you buy two copies and open only one for certain releases

3) Buy two copies of all your games and open one.

3) It doesn't matter if it's open or retailer sealed, as long as new and good condition

4) It can be damage and open, it doesn't matter, the game itself counts.

Mostly I open all my collector editions, but for some I will buy a collector's edition to keep sealed and then just a standard edition to play. But now a days I open most of them knowing that none are really limited. Wish they were all sealed but I would not be able to buy that many dupes without getting alot of shit from my girl.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Many LE's and CE's are just too nice to open! I have friends who've opened their CE's in the past, and looking back at the condition they're in now makes me want to cry! Many are missing components, whilst others are worn and dog-earred... Tragic :(

SteelBook's especially, where they are prone to scratches and dents. I hate seeing these things gutted on store shelves, and it's not as if retailers care about the items they sell (CEX in particular)

It's much better to keep these things sealed and admire them from the outside, whilst knowing what the contents look like via sites like this. Some CE's are so well-made quality pieces that you can see and feel this from just holding it (PAL Far Cry 2 CE, for example), whilst others look and feel cheap and nasty (PAL Transformers for X360)

[MrBubbles]

Normally I buy a Collectors edition to keep it sealed, and the normal version to play with. :)

[zeeyah]

Quick q, for cross-platform games, I've noticed usually PS3 tends to sell out quicker and also hold its value the most in terms of collector editions.. Which console do you guys usually choose?

[scourdx]

Quick q, for cross-platform games, I've noticed usually PS3 tends to sell out quicker and also hold its value the most in terms of collector editions..

PS3 is region free and you don't need to swap disc. I prefer PS3 game unless there is a PC collector edition.

[zeeyah]

PS3 is region free and you don't need to swap disc. I prefer PS3 game unless there is a PC collector edition.

ahh i see. that would make sense =p. do PC collector's usually hold value too? I thought pc games usually dont have that much resale value after the fact

[twistedsymphony]

I break the seal on all my CEs but that's mostly so I can take pictures for you people :-P

I'll put the game disc in a plain DVD case and then set the box on a display shelf so that it doesn't get ruined.

sometimes if the CE has a normal game case in a larger box, I'll just pull the game disc out of the case.

[scourdx]

ahh i see. that would make sense =p. do PC collector's usually hold value too? I thought pc games usually dont have that much resale value after the fact

PC don't hold as much value as they used to because of the DRM incorporate into the game like Steam. So once you use it, you can't sell it. However I prefer PC because of it ability to mod and gives you the best graphic output. Also mod gives you tons of replay value which console can't give you.

[page305]

I have a binder I keep all my discs in. I throw away the case and manuals. (except steelbooks or special editions)

A 20 dollar scratched disc loss every five years is an okay trade-off in my book for the space it saves me. (I've yet to have one damaged, knock on wood).

[MrBubbles]

I have a binder I keep all my discs in. I throw away the case and manuals. (except steelbooks or special editions)

A 20 dollar scratched disc loss every five years is an okay trade-off in my book for the space it saves me. (I've yet to have one damaged, knock on wood).


Wtf? You throw away the box and manual? I'd rather sell the game after finishing it instead of throwing the box away.

[Nlkuysdf]

You could sell the case and manual on ebay. Ive bought case and manuals for up to $10. Start selling them.

[page305]

If I had known someone would have wanted them, I would have kept them all and given them away as a freebie. I do regret throwing a few of them away. GOW3, Bad Company, MGS4.

[twistedsymphony]

OMFG...

I've come to learn that in the long run the box and manual end up being WAY more valuable than the actual "content" that you're supposedly paying for.

I used to build legos as a kid, a few years ago I decided to sell a bunch of my kits. Most of them fetched $80 to $150 A PIECE on ebay because I had the original box and manual in good condition.

the few models without a box, some of which were more rare than the ones I got over $100 for... would only fetch about $15-$25 even though I had the manuals and confirmed that all the pieces were included.


Everyone saves the disc and keeps it in good shape... but manuals are easily lost and cases are frequently damaged....

if you want to keep your games in a binder that's fine but you're best off squirreling away those cases and manuals in a box in the attic... because in the long run that's were 90% of the value will be if you ever decide to resell it.

[scourdx]

NES complete is worth 2-10x more than NES game cartridge. Most people don't care about this and only care about shelf saving. If people want shelf saving, DD is not a bad choice. As for most collector, we prefer physical copy.

[page305]

If people want shelf saving, DD is not a bad choice. As for most collector, we prefer physical copy.

What is "DD"?

[gurpswoo1]

DD = Direct Downloading.

[Mandingo]

I tend to buy 2 - 1 reg and 1 CE. Keep the CE sealed.