Thoughts on Graded Games - Page 2

IAmTheLoneWanderer · #1 11-08-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazereths

Who has ultimate authority to say that one game is in better condition than an other? Waste of money IMO.....I like the cases though, I keep meaning to buy some. If you're in the UK this place has them: http://ukgraders.co.uk/58-video-game...-display-cases It should save you a fortune on shipping from VGA in the US.

seems to be a popular idea. which i do agree. it kind of comes down to who has the authority to saw one game is worth more than another. to me something may be worth a fortune but to someone else it may be worth nothing. its all a matter of opinion especially with what i have heard about the vga.

kittychloe · #2 11-07-2013, 03:22 PM

I still say you could build your own, its just a uv coating on plexiglass nothing amazing

Gazereths · #3 11-07-2013, 03:32 PM

True, but you have to buy the plexiglass in bulk to get any sort of deal on it, then there's the time it takes to make. I think for custom ones yeah that's a good idea, but if you only want say a couple of PS2/DVD sized ones is it worth bothering?

IAmTheLoneWanderer · #4 11-08-2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazereths

True, but you have to buy the plexiglass in bulk to get any sort of deal on it, then there's the time it takes to make. I think for custom ones yeah that's a good idea, but if you only want say a couple of PS2/DVD sized ones is it worth bothering?

yeah i have a custom one for my dead space ule. even though mine is opened it still looks badass with the vga custom case.

oXdanXo · #5 11-10-2013, 09:10 AM

I think "To Each His Own" I would never grade a game, but it's nice that there are enough people out there to know that there will or should be at least one copy of each game in near perfect condition that should be around for a very long time

Matt16 · #6 11-14-2013, 11:19 PM

To each their own and all that but imo it's a monumental waste of money.

Cosmic said it best:

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Originally Posted by Cosmic_Link

A prison for video games. Stops video games from fulfilling their true purpose.

How would you like to be stuck in solitary confinement?

IAmTheLoneWanderer · #7 11-15-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt16

To each their own and all that but imo it's a monumental waste of money.

Cosmic said it best:

they are very expensive. i will agree. but in all honesty it does not seem like too much money for the actual service. its the price of them after they are graded that people want for them that is the pain in the ass.

nipperkipper · #8 11-18-2013, 11:19 PM

I understand the reasons why people are against grading but i actually am getting some of my favourite games graded myself for a few reasons

- i like the look of a sealed game in a case as i am a sealed collector
- to protect my games. You would not believe how many times i have accidentally damaged a CE or game either mishandling or not storing properly. Just yesterday i damaged a CE

- to highlight how mint some of my games are. A lot of people say mint but this isnt always the case. I know there is inconsistency with grading but a grade of 90+ shows something is mint

IAmTheLoneWanderer · #9 11-19-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nipperkipper

I understand the reasons why people are against grading but i actually am getting some of my favourite games graded myself for a few reasons

- i like the look of a sealed game in a case as i am a sealed collector
- to protect my games. You would not believe how many times i have accidentally damaged a CE or game either mishandling or not storing properly. Just yesterday i damaged a CE

- to highlight how mint some of my games are. A lot of people say mint but this isnt always the case. I know there is inconsistency with grading but a grade of 90+ shows something is mint

i agree. the look go them in that case is sick. i used to not keep my games sealed but recently i have been. i just like that to be able to put on display. when i handle most mine i wear rubber gloves (especially with my art prints) call me crazy for doing so but it helps.

IAmTheLoneWanderer · #10 11-15-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oXdanXo

I think "To Each His Own" I would never grade a game, but it's nice that there are enough people out there to know that there will or should be at least one copy of each game in near perfect condition that should be around for a very long time

exactly what i mean. i only began to be interested in it. especially for grading my personal favorites.