Can press kits / Promo items be graded?

questate · #1 05-07-2012, 11:26 PM

This may sound weird to some, but I was wondering if at all press kits can be graded. I know they are not available in retail and sent to a select few, yet they are also collectors items.

Also, I was wondering I can get my Uncharted 2: fortune hunter edition graded?

Cheers

gurpswoo1 · #2 05-08-2012, 05:37 PM

Yes they can be graded but not under sealed games grading, under Qualified Grading Scale only.

This is when an item never came sealed and as such the box and content are inspected and given a grade based on their condition, instead of a seal.

See hear: http://www.vggrader.com/faq.aspx#loose

Edit: yes Uncharted 2 Fortune hunter edition can be graded under QGS

questate · #3 05-09-2012, 12:19 AM

Thanks Gee

questate · #4 05-09-2012, 12:19 AM

My next question, is it worth grading FHE? Will it make any price difference?

jugolicious · #5 05-09-2012, 12:26 AM

It will make a price difference, but it wont be worth. It will be too expensive to ship it there and back, and grading it. There are also other risks, such as it getting damaged during transit, or even worst, lost.

If you are in the US, that is a different story, but I dont think it is worth it for you!

questate · #6 05-09-2012, 01:28 AM

If I can manage to catch a friend who is going to the US and sent it via him, then it can be possible. Although that edition is huge, so v difficult to find a volunteer. I am going there myself this September for around 2 months (if business goes ok), so might take it with me.

Cheers Jugo

mosavon · #7 05-09-2012, 04:01 AM

Friends always let you down & I am going next week mate, i dont mind squeezing it in my case...PM me

questate · #8 05-09-2012, 04:01 PM

How long are you going there for Mos? and how much time it takes for grading? This would be the first time I am grading so got no idea. Hopefully it should be quick enough for you to get it back on your way?

Cheers

jugolicious · #9 05-10-2012, 04:41 PM

http://www.vggrader.com/submission_packagedpricing.aspx

I assume it will cost you $300+ if all 3 sides equal to more than 60"

gurpswoo1 · #10 05-10-2012, 06:06 PM

As jug said the cost is quite high for a quick turn around and for something of this size.

However you don't need to get it collected, you can get it graded and then sent back to you in the UK. So can go for a cheaper slower grading process.

This way it is actually insured if it get damaged, lost or confiscated by Customs.

Of course, the shipping costs back to you are going to be very high.