Hole in barcodes of sealed games and Sealed MGS 3 Subsistence LE

[sdnonfikshun]

Can you guys help me out and tell me what you think about a hole punched through the barcode beneath the plastic wrap. I've got a few games like this where the game is factory sealed completely with no tears. I'm assuming it decreases the value? If so, how much? I was told that games with that hole (or scratched out bar code) were distributed internally at game studios to prevent resale.

Suikoden V
PS2
NTSC
Factory Sealed
Great Condition

Check it out...

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/Bee0224/PS2/2012-09-26092651.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/Bee0224/PS2/2012-09-26092701.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/Bee0224/PS2/2012-09-26092718.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/Bee0224/PS2/2012-09-26092730.jpg



And on a side-note what is the going rate for:

Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence: Limited Edition
PS2
NTSC
Factory Sealed
Great Condition

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/Bee0224/PS2/2012-09-26093221.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/Bee0224/PS2/2012-09-26093232.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/Bee0224/PS2/2012-09-26093244.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u227/Bee0224/PS2/2012-09-26093256.jpg



Thanks everyone!

[scourdx]

I had few games like that with holes in it. It was meant for game developer or game journalist so they cannot resell them. Value wise Suikoden V sealed cost $80. The hole in the bar code will diminish the value by 10-15%. As for MGS3 LE, the current value would be around $350-500.

[sdnonfikshun]

I had few games like that with holes in it. It was meant for game developer or game journalist so they cannot resell them. Value wise Suikoden V sealed cost $80. The hole in the bar code will diminish the value by 10-15%. As for MGS3 LE, the current value would be around $350-500.

thanks for the reply scourdx!