To open or not to open "sealed games"

[AtariMan1976]

Just recieved my brand new in box sealed Jaguar cybermorph system and xtras which i ordered last month. I'll leave this sealed since i already have my complete in box 64 bit power kit with CD add-on. I also got 2 other games, Kasumi Ninja and Checkered Flag, both sealed. Should i leave these sealed and just buy them loose to play or what? I'll post pictures of the lot later in a few hours.

[Brian R.]

Just recieved my brand new in box sealed Jaguar cybermorph system and xtras which i ordered last month. I'll leave this sealed since i already have my complete in box 64 bit power kit with CD add-on. I also got 2 other games, Kasumi Ninja and Checkered Flag, both sealed. Should i leave these sealed and just buy them loose to play or what? I'll post pictures of the lot later in a few hours.

 

So... you got a boxed Jaguar console that has the Cybermorph pack-in? If you don't need to open it, because you have another working system, I guess you could leave it "sealed." But I don't see any value or monetary reason to not open it. And if you don't open it, how do you really know what's in there, or not in there???

 

Kasumi and Checkered Flag are NOT games I'd want to pay for twice. If you open them to play them, you'll probably find they're not very good and not play them anyway. I also don't see reason to keep these sealed for value or anything like that. I'm not sure if there's any demand among collectors for MISB copies of these games. But if you want to experience them for yourself, I say open the ones you got.

[NightSprinter]

I say open 'em up, man! They're games. They're MEANT to be played.

[spacecadet]

I got a boxed/sealed Jaguar with the Cybermorph pack-in too. I opened it. I played it.

 

The only time I'd keep a game sealed is if it's a real collector's item and it's worth significantly more that way. Nothing you've got there fits that description.

[AtariMan1976]

Yeah but i've been on ebay too many times just to see people bidding like they found the holy grail or something just because the title said "sealed in box never opened". And the price is always higher. As for the box, its new because the seal is still on it plus it came from an actual atari authorized dealer that ordered a bunch of these back when they were new out and they stopped selling so e hung on to them till now because of the popularity increase. As for opening it, on don't need to because i already have one out. No need to. And the games i figured suck so theres no need to open these either, i guess since they're not worth playing. I have plenty of other games i can play. Better just to let this stuff sit, and hell, in ten or twenty years from now, who knows

[+Psionic]

Yeah but i've been on ebay too many times just to see people bidding like they found the holy grail or something just because the title said "sealed in box never opened". And the price is always higher...As for opening it, on don't need to because i already have one out...And the games i figured suck so theres no need to open these either, i guess since they're not worth playing. I have plenty of other games i can play. Better just to let this stuff sit, and hell, in ten or twenty years from now, who knows

If you're not going to use the system, keep it sealed. If you're not going to play the games, keep them sealed. I'm not a collector of sealed stuff at all myself either, but I always like to keep some around because it's good to have in your collection and it makes good trade bait as well. You can't beat new, factory sealed - even if all you have is a sealed 2600 E.T., someone will always buy it. Although in 20 years, there'll still probably be a surplus of those.

[AtariMan1976]

Yeah but i've been on ebay too many times just to see people bidding like they found the holy grail or something just because the title said "sealed in box never opened". And the price is always higher...As for opening it, on don't need to because i already have one out...And the games i figured suck so theres no need to open these either, i guess since they're not worth playing. I have plenty of other games i can play. Better just to let this stuff sit, and hell, in ten or twenty years from now, who knows

If you're not going to use the system, keep it sealed. If you're not going to play the games, keep them sealed. I'm not a collector of sealed stuff at all myself either, but I always like to keep some around because it's good to have in your collection and it makes good trade bait as well. You can't beat new, factory sealed - even if all you have is a sealed 2600 E.T., someone will always buy it. Although in 20 years, there'll still probably be a surplus of those.

I agree. Theres no since in opening them really if your not going to use them or don't need to. Just seems nice to have around. I don't really collect for new sealed items but once in awhile i might pick something like that up. I usually just go for the complete MIB items.

[SINGLE TOOTH]

I was thinking of doing the same thing myself actully.. I was planning on getting MIB jag and dreamcast. The games, I would leave sealed in my opionon. The games arent really all that good, and if you buy lots of jag stuff you will probably find these opened or loose. There still may be surpluses of these, but they will never be "factory" sealed again.

 

May I ask how much the sealed jag was? im guessing about $80?

[AtariMan1976]

I was thinking of doing the same thing myself actully.. I was planning on getting MIB jag and dreamcast. The games, I would leave sealed in my opionon. The games arent really all that good, and if you buy lots of jag stuff you will probably find these opened or loose. There still may be surpluses of these, but they will never be "factory" sealed again.

 

May I ask how much the sealed jag was? im guessing about $80?

Actually $125

[spiffyone]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

[AtariMan1976]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

Games were made to be played but what if they're not worth playing? What is collecting all about then? Some buy to collect. Some buy to collect AND play, and some buy just to play....everybody is different.

[AtariMan1976]

Update: Another sealed Jaguar just like mine just sold for $280 on ebay. I don't feel so bad now. Guess he was hungrier than i was.

[SINGLE TOOTH]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

Games were made to be played but what if they're not worth playing? What is collecting all about then? Some buy to collect. Some buy to collect AND play, and some buy just to play....everybody is different.

 

 

Very Very true. I know there are plenty of people who play the games they collect but wont get rid of that certain "stinker" game, because its part of the collection even though they never play it. But whatever everyone does their own thing. I like to have 2 copies if possible. One to play, one to keep pristine. I have been known to tear the seal on a few games myself though. But if its like a sealed pac-man or something, leave it sealed. There are a billion copies loose that you can play.

[AtariMan1976]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

Games were made to be played but what if they're not worth playing? What is collecting all about then? Some buy to collect. Some buy to collect AND play, and some buy just to play....everybody is different.

 

 

Very Very true. I know there are plenty of people who play the games they collect but wont get rid of that certain "stinker" game, because its part of the collection even though they never play it. But whatever everyone does their own thing. I like to have 2 copies if possible. One to play, one to keep pristine. I have been known to tear the seal on a few games myself though. But if its like a sealed pac-man or something, leave it sealed. There are a billion copies loose that you can play.

Its good to see a fellow collector and gamer who understands and sees things that way. I bought a brand new flashback 2 and figured hell, i'll leave this alone. Now i have to buy another one that i can take out and use.

[Fighter17]

I never understand why people buy sealed games and keep them that why.

 

Money for resale, meh.

[Brian R.]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

 

& AMEN!

 

There's a fine line between collecting and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive-com...nality_disorder

[AtariMan1976]

Oh brother, everyone's different. Some people kept their sunnyvale atari 2600 sealed in 1977. Why the hell they do that? Now look......$2000 for a game system?? Collecting isn't defined by an encyclopedia or dictionary as one thing. Its a hobby that most of us are into and has several different meanings and styles, For example, collecting to one person may be trying to get every 2600 cart ever made, for another, it might be trying to get 2 of everything so he can have complete copies sitting up on display and the others for actually using. To some people, everything is "meh" or whatever. The point is that we do this as a hobby and to just have fun.

[AtariMan1976]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

 

& AMEN!

 

There's a fine line between collecting and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive-com...nality_disorder

And who are you saying has this disorder?? Never heard of it and never knew anyone that had it, although i do know someone that was an old friend of mine that should have had it because they had the dirtiest place i ever seen. crap on the floor, spider webs everywhere and stuff piled up so damn high you could barely make your way through. Anyway, collecting is NOT an obsession...it's a hobby that is fun and gives you something to do. There are some that are obsessed and can't help theirselves (which is not their fault if they can't help it) and there are those that know when to stop. Most people spend way way more than i do on this stuff. I'm not buying anything else right now again till middle of october. Then theres the freebie stuff that happens every year in this one town i live by where they throw alot of stuff like this at the curb. Last year, i found a complete Turbografx 16 with several games that way. Anyway, if you want to know what an example of someone who has a disorder such as the one you mentioned, check this link out.

 

http://videogamecollectors.com/gallery/videogames

Edited July 17, 2007 by AtariMan1976

[AtariMan1976]

Here are the pics of my new Jag lot. Also a close up of the jag pin that says "Get Bit at Booth #6030" Does anyone know how these came about? was for E3 or something?

Edited July 17, 2007 by AtariMan1976

[BuddyBuddies]

Here are the pics of my new Jag lot. Also a close up of the jag pin that says "Get Bit at Booth #6030" Does anyone know how these came about? was for E3 or something?

humm,if you ever sell that flyer"youve never sold games like this before" im interested,ive been looking for that one for awhile now,and missed the auction it was in recently! that pin came from a CES i though... or one of them shows! nice collection buddy!

[BuddyBuddies]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

Games were made to be played but what if they're not worth playing? What is collecting all about then? Some buy to collect. Some buy to collect AND play, and some buy just to play....everybody is different.

 

 

Very Very true. I know there are plenty of people who play the games they collect but wont get rid of that certain "stinker" game, because its part of the collection even though they never play it. But whatever everyone does their own thing. I like to have 2 copies if possible. One to play, one to keep pristine. I have been known to tear the seal on a few games myself though. But if its like a sealed pac-man or something, leave it sealed. There are a billion copies loose that you can play.

Its good to see a fellow collector and gamer who understands and sees things that way. I bought a brand new flashback 2 and figured hell, i'll leave this alone. Now i have to buy another one that i can take out and use.

i do the same with some jaguar items, a collector never stops collecting

[AtariMan1976]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

Games were made to be played but what if they're not worth playing? What is collecting all about then? Some buy to collect. Some buy to collect AND play, and some buy just to play....everybody is different.

 

 

Very Very true. I know there are plenty of people who play the games they collect but wont get rid of that certain "stinker" game, because its part of the collection even though they never play it. But whatever everyone does their own thing. I like to have 2 copies if possible. One to play, one to keep pristine. I have been known to tear the seal on a few games myself though. But if its like a sealed pac-man or something, leave it sealed. There are a billion copies loose that you can play.

Its good to see a fellow collector and gamer who understands and sees things that way. I bought a brand new flashback 2 and figured hell, i'll leave this alone. Now i have to buy another one that i can take out and use.

i do the same with some jaguar items, a collector never stops collecting

I guess were obsessed.

[Brian R.]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

 

& AMEN!

 

There's a fine line between collecting and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive-com...nality_disorder

And who are you saying has this disorder?? Never heard of it and never knew anyone that had it, although i do know someone that was an old friend of mine that should have had it because they had the dirtiest place i ever seen. crap on the floor, spider webs everywhere and stuff piled up so damn high you could barely make your way through. Anyway, collecting is NOT an obsession...it's a hobby that is fun and gives you something to do. There are some that are obsessed and can't help theirselves (which is not their fault if they can't help it) and there are those that know when to stop. Most people spend way way more than i do on this stuff. I'm not buying anything else right now again till middle of october. Then theres the freebie stuff that happens every year in this one town i live by where they throw alot of stuff like this at the curb. Last year, i found a complete Turbografx 16 with several games that way. Anyway, if you want to know what an example of someone who has a disorder such as the one you mentioned, check this link out.

 

http://videogamecollectors.com/gallery/videogames

 

I think "collecting" goes too far (becomes an obsession) when you lose sight of why you started in the first place. It's gone too far when you can't enjoy what you have, all that matters is acquiring more. And instead of actually using it, you just have tons of sealed boxes in a room, a closet, etc.

 

I have just over 200 DVDs, but I have 'em because I watch 'em. I've seen some in DVD forums with five to 10 times that much. All they do is buy, and have stacks of unwatched DVDs. I have over 100 Transformers, but I bought 'em for a reason, and my buying of them has thankfully slowed. And like the DVDs, it's minuscule compared to "collectors" with thousands, who have invested equally much in dollars, and also do the "MISB" stuff and buy everything they can. I have every Atari game system, and hundreds of games in total, but I use the systems and play the games.

 

I bought Battlesphere back in 2000. Should I have never opened it? Then what would have been the point in buying it? And why buy two copies of it, or any other game? Just to keep one sealed? It's a game, not an investment. Invest in a 401K, not a plastic cartridge.

 

But, hey, it's just a long-winded way of saying - open those sealed games! - is my opinion. But do whatever makes you happy. (Well, as long as it's not illegal or results in you declaring bankruptcy, or being unable to feed or clothe yourself or your family, if you got one... there was a news story recently about a couple in their 20s who were so into their online gaming they neglected their kids to the point they were malnourished, dehydrated, baby girl's hair matted with cat piss... )

Edited July 17, 2007 by Brian R.

[AtariMan1976]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

 

& AMEN!

 

There's a fine line between collecting and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive-com...nality_disorder

And who are you saying has this disorder?? Never heard of it and never knew anyone that had it, although i do know someone that was an old friend of mine that should have had it because they had the dirtiest place i ever seen. crap on the floor, spider webs everywhere and stuff piled up so damn high you could barely make your way through. Anyway, collecting is NOT an obsession...it's a hobby that is fun and gives you something to do. There are some that are obsessed and can't help theirselves (which is not their fault if they can't help it) and there are those that know when to stop. Most people spend way way more than i do on this stuff. I'm not buying anything else right now again till middle of october. Then theres the freebie stuff that happens every year in this one town i live by where they throw alot of stuff like this at the curb. Last year, i found a complete Turbografx 16 with several games that way. Anyway, if you want to know what an example of someone who has a disorder such as the one you mentioned, check this link out.

 

http://videogamecollectors.com/gallery/videogames

 

I think "collecting" goes too far (becomes an obsession) when you lose sight of why you started in the first place. It's gone too far when you can't enjoy what you have, all that matters is acquiring more. And instead of actually using it, you just have tons of sealed boxes in a room, a closet, etc.

 

I have just over 200 DVDs, but I have 'em because I watch 'em. I've seen some in DVD forums with five to 10 times that much. All they do is buy, and have stacks of unwatched DVDs. I have over 100 Transformers, but I bought 'em for a reason, and my buying of them has thankfully slowed. And like the DVDs, it's minuscule compared to "collectors" with thousands, who have invested equally much in dollars, and also do the "MISB" stuff and buy everything they can. I have every Atari game system, and hundreds of games in total, but I use the systems and play the games.

 

I bought Battlesphere back in 2000. Should I have never opened it? Then what would have been the point in buying it? And why buy two copies of it, or any other game? Just to keep one sealed? It's a game, not an investment. Invest in a 401K, not a plastic cartridge.

 

But, hey, it's just a long-winded way of saying - open those sealed games! - is my opinion. But do whatever makes you happy.

i know. I usually dont approve of buying things i don't use but i just did it this time since i already have one i use. Its just for show that i'll put up on display. I would have to say that 9 1/2 out of 10, i use what i buy. I can't see how some people pay 2000 for a sealed 2600 just because it was the first. you know they ain't opening that one. But anyway, i kinda agree with you at some point cause i use 99% of what i get.

[Brian R.]

Comic books are made to be read.

 

Music albums are made to be heard.

 

Movies are made to be viewed.

 

Video games are made to be played.

 

Life was made to be lived.

 

& AMEN!

 

There's a fine line between collecting and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive-com...nality_disorder

And who are you saying has this disorder?? Never heard of it and never knew anyone that had it, although i do know someone that was an old friend of mine that should have had it because they had the dirtiest place i ever seen. crap on the floor, spider webs everywhere and stuff piled up so damn high you could barely make your way through. Anyway, collecting is NOT an obsession...it's a hobby that is fun and gives you something to do. There are some that are obsessed and can't help theirselves (which is not their fault if they can't help it) and there are those that know when to stop. Most people spend way way more than i do on this stuff. I'm not buying anything else right now again till middle of october. Then theres the freebie stuff that happens every year in this one town i live by where they throw alot of stuff like this at the curb. Last year, i found a complete Turbografx 16 with several games that way. Anyway, if you want to know what an example of someone who has a disorder such as the one you mentioned, check this link out.

 

http://videogamecollectors.com/gallery/videogames

 

I think "collecting" goes too far (becomes an obsession) when you lose sight of why you started in the first place. It's gone too far when you can't enjoy what you have, all that matters is acquiring more. And instead of actually using it, you just have tons of sealed boxes in a room, a closet, etc.

 

I have just over 200 DVDs, but I have 'em because I watch 'em. I've seen some in DVD forums with five to 10 times that much. All they do is buy, and have stacks of unwatched DVDs. I have over 100 Transformers, but I bought 'em for a reason, and my buying of them has thankfully slowed. And like the DVDs, it's minuscule compared to "collectors" with thousands, who have invested equally much in dollars, and also do the "MISB" stuff and buy everything they can. I have every Atari game system, and hundreds of games in total, but I use the systems and play the games.

 

I bought Battlesphere back in 2000. Should I have never opened it? Then what would have been the point in buying it? And why buy two copies of it, or any other game? Just to keep one sealed? It's a game, not an investment. Invest in a 401K, not a plastic cartridge.

 

But, hey, it's just a long-winded way of saying - open those sealed games! - is my opinion. But do whatever makes you happy.

i know. I usually dont approve of buying things i don't use but i just did it this time since i already have one i use. Its just for show that i'll put up on display. I would have to say that 9 1/2 out of 10, i use what i buy. I can't see how some people pay 2000 for a sealed 2600 just because it was the first. you know they ain't opening that one. But anyway, i kinda agree with you at some point cause i use 99% of what i get.

 

The first Jag I got was a used one from a second hand store.

 

IIRC, I bought a new Jag at the JagFest in Corfu, NY back in... geez, was it 98? Almost 10 years ago. The new system is the one I've used ever since. I still have the used one boxed up.

 

With older systems, I like having two, so there's a backup in case something goes wrong. I have three good 2600s, two I bought new (a four toggle woodgrain and a junior). I now have two 5200s, an old four port and a two port with a new mobo. I only have one 7800 - nervous! Two Jags. One Jag CD. For the computers, I have an XEGS and an 800XL.

 

But we all know how reliable these things are. I actually had to buy a second Dreamcast because my first one died!

 

But... that boxes heavy sixer that sold on eBay for about $5,000... wow, I can't imagine paying that much for such a thing... but if I had it, I'd probably open it. I want to be able to see it, feel it and, yes, use it. Not just look at a box and have to imagine what's inside.

Edited July 17, 2007 by Brian R.