What's the value of?... - Page 300

ApplesNgreenbeans · #1 09-28-2013, 07:31 AM

i've come across an original xbox developer console with all the original cables, the ones for japan are unopen and it does have an unfinished game on it from a big franchise. its like new condition(no dents or scratches). i'm fairly sure there kinda rare cause i don't see a lot of them for sale. it is a complete kit the way microsoft would send them with original boxes and manual. my question is how much are they worth to a hardcore collector or modder. i've seen them go for fairly high prices but with the unfinished game and the condition with all cables must add something more to value? by the way its the clear developers console not the green debug console. so anyone know the worth?

ApplesNgreenbeans · #2 10-04-2013, 01:03 AM

i've just added some pictures. i actually have two consoles one is from 2001 and the other 2003. just thought i'd update and see if anybody has some thoughts and or ideas of value.

Dan · #3 10-04-2013, 01:18 AM

question...

is there a difference between sealed steelbooks and not sealed?

what i mean is there a difference between this

and this

is it worth more because it's sealed? or does it even matter?

Redmagster · #4 10-04-2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

question...

is there a difference between sealed steelbooks and not sealed?

what i mean is there a difference between this

and this

is it worth more because it's sealed? or does it even matter?

Hey Dan

Yes, it is worth more if it is sealed... to a sealed collector... Especially older releases like the one you show
Some collector's aim to have an entire collection that is sealed and immaculate (where things were originally factory sealed) and there are also collectors who would prefer sealed ont he basis that it is less likely to have any marks or scratches than an open one even if their plan is to open it themselves

Hence an auction for each of the two above would finish higher (in normal circumstances) for the sealed one though the number bidding at the end would be small....

Dan · #5 10-04-2013, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redmagster

Hey Dan

Yes, it is worth more if it is sealed... to a sealed collector... Especially older releases like the one you show
Some collector's aim to have an entire collection that is sealed and immaculate (where things were originally factory sealed) and there are also collectors who would prefer sealed ont he basis that it is less likely to have any marks or scratches than an open one even if their plan is to open it themselves

Hence an auction for each of the two above would finish higher (in normal circumstances) for the sealed one though the number bidding at the end would be small....

Oh, ok.

Thanks for the tip

Lemur · #6 10-04-2013, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redmagster

Hey Dan

Yes, it is worth more if it is sealed... to a sealed collector... Especially older releases like the one you show
Some collector's aim to have an entire collection that is sealed and immaculate (where things were originally factory sealed) and there are also collectors who would prefer sealed ont he basis that it is less likely to have any marks or scratches than an open one even if their plan is to open it themselves

Hence an auction for each of the two above would finish higher (in normal circumstances) for the sealed one though the number bidding at the end would be small....

Collecting sealed steelbooks is pretty silly imo. The seal may protect against major scratches but it sure as hell isn't gonna protect against dents. You may have a busted one under the seal and not know about it.

I don't mind buying sealed ones but almost always open mine to ensure that the steelbook is perfect. Also if it's sealed and especially with slip covers, you can't fully appreciate the different effects of the artwork nor feel the different textures.

vhal_x · #7 10-04-2013, 03:57 PM

Mine has a weird flaw where the back sticker hasn't been cut by the machine properly, so I've got like 1cm of the next one in the line's artwork at the top of mine, and have lost a bit from the bottom

Kinda annoyed me to begin with, but I don't really care anymore xx