Collector's Edition Box contents question

[twistedsymphony]

Originally Posted by LS2000

Here are some pics. Now after looking at them I think the SSIV had something sitting on it which caused some bowing at the back and the top lid on the side.... There they are. Tell me what you guys think. Thanks

Those look like the original factory seals to me

[gurpswoo1]

What store did you buy it from?

Bowing has been known to happen but not that often.

The Resi one looks ok, but the Street fighter one has major pressure, look for small vent holes that are in line around the game. Also known as h-seam.

Is there any damage under the seal such as dents, rips, scratches, etc.

[LS2000]

I looked for the vent holes and both do have the very small vent holes in a uniform pattern. I think the guy I bought from on ebay might have had something heavier resting on the back of it at some point. How much would the value go down for the box, SSIV, having the bowing and the lid bend in it?

[gurpswoo1]

If it has the vent holes then it factory sealed.

With regards to the value, there will always be those collector's that want the ultimate perfect condition. At the same time there will be plenty that see the bowing as very little.

It depends on the rarity of the item, if it's highly desirable then I would guess that it could effect the ultimate price but not to the degree of a unsealed copy. A sealed copy especially in the condition you have is going to be worth far more than a unsealed copy.

I would say 10% less value max, given time to sell to the right buyer than no difference at all.

[LS2000]

Thank you for all the wonderful help and advice. I should be getting more CE games and will post them up!

[Mandingo]

Good luck.