When Getting An Item Autographed-Keep or Ditch The Shrink Wrap?

[Robalvarez2010]

Really it's all up to you. Yeah if you keep something sealed it will hold more value then an open item, but if you have a game that is very popular and sold very well and you have the opportunity to have it autographed by the developer it will be more valuable then just having it sealed. Like for a good example if you try to buy the 160gb uncharted limited edition ps3 bundle you could easily get it between the $300-$500 range. But I opened up mine and got it signed by the whole team and now I have had crazy prices thrown at me, and also it just doesn't look as good to have it done on the shrinkwrap. Why do you think when developers are giving away an autographed game they always open it up and sign the sleeve because it does not look as good and I also think that it won't stick as well on the long run.

[Madigan]

It depends on the item, if it's a console = on the faceplate, standard game = on the box art, and if we are talking about a rare edition then the decision is more personal.

Me? No way I'm taking off the shrink wrap, and since the shrink wrap is weaker than the cardboard box, I have to add another layer of protection (with the acrylic case). That's what I'd do, sealed and signed.

[ElectronicElation]

Originally Posted by Robalvarez2010

But I opened up mine and got it signed by the whole team and now I have had crazy prices thrown at me, and also it just doesn't look as good to have it done on the shrinkwrap.

Originally Posted by Madigan

Me? No way I'm taking off the shrink wrap

Hehe, see this is why I have been wondering what people believe as a whole because I feel the same way as both of you do. Hmmmmm I guess if it's an edition that is valued at about $400-$500USD or less it's probably a good idea to have it signed straight on the item itself. If it's something like...Dead space Ultra limited, an original sealed Nintendo game, then it's probably best to keep it sealed and if you get signatures just get them on the wrapper. That's what I am kind of taking away from this I guess.

Thanks for your thoughts guys. Guess there's really no cut and dry way to answer as it's mostly personal. hehe