ValkerieSilk Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I’m just curious what everyone’s take is on the Video Game Authority. Does this add value to your Colecovision game collection, or is it a waste of time and money? I do not own any graded games, nor have I used this service. https://cgagrading.com/videogamegrader/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 My personal view is that it is a complete waste of money and plastic. So far I have only seen people use this service in a feeble attempt to justify outrageous prices on their eBay auctions. I keep all of my boxed games in protectors which have the advantage of allowing me access to the cartridge and manual inside. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 My personal view is that it is a complete waste of money and plastic. So far I have only seen people use this service in a feeble attempt to justify outrageous prices on their eBay auctions. I keep all of my boxed games in protectors which have the advantage of allowing me access to the cartridge and manual inside. I do the same with respect to my games. I've seen the same on ebay as well (see recent auction watch post). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 The VGA is a scam. The company has certified a fake proto for example. That tells you they they have little true integrity and are only out there to fleece collectors. The resellers then go on to try to fleece the collector market by marking up their falsely graded item 10x. Hate the industry and anyone that uses the service to justify insane prices on their goods. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 You're always better learning how to become your own authenticator. If you can't and have to trust someone else, you better be sure of their expertise/accuracy, AND their integrity. I'm not so sure with these guys (gut feeling), but I have no direct experience and most likely never will, as I primarily value things empirically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 The VGA is a scam. The company has certified a fake proto for example. That tells you they they have little true integrity and are only out there to fleece collectors. The resellers then go on to try to fleece the collector market by marking up their falsely graded item 10x. Hate the industry and anyone that uses the service to justify insane prices on their goods. Wow, had no idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannacek Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 They are a complete scam. Games are made to be played. Even if it is a rare and valuable game, you should still be able to take it out and play it every once and while.When it comes to sealed games, no one knows what is actually inside. The only way to know is to open the box, and inspect the pcb. Which you can never do with sealed games, so the VGA has no way to be kept accountable. And without anyway to be kept accountable, they can run hog wild. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattyboombatty Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I have to agree that it's a scam-a-licious endeavor. Their prices are exorbitantly high, seemingly because they're in pretty acrylic cases, and that doesn't warrant such a value. And I agree about "who's keeping them accountable?" They should delegate members from AtariAge to their council. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 If they so called 'certified' a replica/fake as genuine , I would think there credibility would be all but gone. What do they charge per game (say cv) to do this? They are not exactly clear on the pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Will they authenticate my emulation collection? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPR Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 My personal view is that it is a complete waste of money and plastic. So far I have only seen people use this service in a feeble attempt to justify outrageous prices on their eBay auctions. I keep all of my boxed games in protectors which have the advantage of allowing me access to the cartridge and manual inside. I don't have too much more to add to this because that quote sums up my thoughts exactly. But just add one more vote that feels it's a waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledown Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 The whole idea of "grading" started a ways back mostly for sports cards as I remember. A card graded and serialized then sold on ebay could guarantee the buyer they got what they paid for. Unfortunately this completely devalued any card that was not graded. I think that grading is fine in the instance or trading cards or the likes (possibly comic books as well) as the company can see all sides of the cards. But to "grade" a sealed box...garbage. I would never pay for anything that was graded, or get anything graded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sega_SHARK Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I’m just curious what everyone’s take is on the Video Game Authority. Does this add value to your Colecovision game collection, or is it a waste of time and money? I do not own any graded games, nor have I used this service. https://cgagrading.com/videogamegrader/ lol, how long have those River Raid VGAs been on eBay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Wow! eBay Auction -- Item Number: 301689136378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Wow! eBay Auction -- Item Number: 301689136378 Hilarious - apparently it is one of the earliest releases for the ColecoVision from 1987 I have one of these but it is ungraded. I'm sure mine would grade at least a 60 so I could sell it for well $1,200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Wow! eBay Auction -- Item Number: 301689136378 Happiest insanity strikes again. Insanity or stupidity...not quite sure with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattyboombatty Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Wow! eBay Auction -- Item Number: 301689136378 Oh my god. What a moron. And what a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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