well hello guys i just purchased a "Brand new SNES" and they guy was honest from what i recall but i wanted to know what it is pricewise so i uploaded pics on another forum and the people there said it was opened before the box is in overall great condition, were they saying the truth i asked how they knew but they still didn't answer so what should i do ?
Did you buy it locally, or through an online site where you could link pics? Some people say "brand new" even if a box has been opened before, whereas I would say something more like "new in box". Overall, though, if it looks like it's in really good shape - non-yellow, and plays well, then it was probably worth the price. Though, you didn't mention a price.
well hello guys i just purchased a "Brand new SNES" and they guy was honest from what i recall but i wanted to know what it is pricewise so i uploaded pics on another forum and the people there said it was opened before the box is in overall great condition, were they saying the truth i asked how they knew but they still didn't answer so what should i do ?retroplayer23
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do you plan on using it? Â is it in really good shape? Â if so it's all good. if you wanted to buy it to never open or use it, then i dunno, that sucks.
well i bought it for around 140$ and i got it from a local dealer and concerning the box its has never been opened nor played and from what he said all the contents are in the box even today i didn't open it i thought it was going to effect the value....
You would have to post pics on here for us to see. I used to be a "collector" and there are obvious signs to whether a system is used. The fact that you only paid 140 for a "brand new" snes leads me to believe its not brand new, or you got the best deal you will ever find. Go on ebay. You aren't finding "brand new" snes systems for 140. But let's say it was "gently" used. Like others said, if you want to play it and its still in mint condition, enjoy it.
It sounds like you wanted a brand-new, as-in the same way you would have gotten one in 1991/1992. It's very difficult to say whether that is what you got. The value was determined by you, as you paid $140 and trust the seller, but you will not know what you got unless you open the box, so it's up to you whether your $140 was well-spent. You have a box with contents, and that's all we could probably tell you.
I can see were you guys are coming from and you do have a valid point i will upload pics but personally if it was new as in never used i would consider selling it for a good profit but if their were signs of use i will keep it in my collection but my question is if i opened it just to check and it appears to what it is to be will it damage the value of the system?
sorry my camera is a bit fuzzy [QUOTE="retroplayer23"]here you go those ones were glitched http://postimg.org/image/irbj9fzf7/ http://postimg.org/image/wskfwkknl/ http://postimg.org/image/pysipuljl/
thanks man i think i'm going to sell it on eBay if you're interested make me an offer !;)retroplayer23
You will have to take pics of the contents in the box to prove its new. Old console boxes like the nes, snes and n64 aren't sealed so there is no seal to break that would ruin the value by taking it out of the box to make sure all the plastic is still there. Instruction manuals and posters as well. Trust me, I used to be a "collector". U can't sell the system as new on eBay and supply pictures of just the box and expect to get top dollar. If It was a sealed product that's one thing, but since snes boxes don't come sealed you have to take pics of the contents in the box
[QUOTE="retroplayer23"]thanks man i think i'm going to sell it on eBay if you're interested make me an offer !;)sixringz1
You will have to take pics of the contents in the box to prove its new. Old console boxes like the nes, snes and n64 aren't sealed so there is no seal to break that would ruin the value by taking it out of the box to make sure all the plastic is still there. Instruction manuals and posters as well. Trust me, I used to be a "collector". U can't sell the system as new on eBay and supply pictures of just the box and expect to get top dollar. If It was a sealed product that's one thing, but since snes boxes don't come sealed you have to take pics of the contents in the box This one seems to be a decent price, and a good example of having 'content pics' http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Nintendo-SNES-system-brand-new-never-used-original-1991-model-w-Mario-/290958325473?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43be77b6e1
Oddly enough i have read that add and i was following the bids because i wanted an even range to set the price but i was waiting for it to be sold so i can set a buy now offer, thanks for the positive feedback unlike the other forum...
[QUOTE="sixringz1"][QUOTE="retroplayer23"]thanks man i think i'm going to sell it on eBay if you're interested make me an offer !;)Stinger78
You will have to take pics of the contents in the box to prove its new. Old console boxes like the nes, snes and n64 aren't sealed so there is no seal to break that would ruin the value by taking it out of the box to make sure all the plastic is still there. Instruction manuals and posters as well. Trust me, I used to be a "collector". U can't sell the system as new on eBay and supply pictures of just the box and expect to get top dollar. If It was a sealed product that's one thing, but since snes boxes don't come sealed you have to take pics of the contents in the box This one seems to be a decent price, and a good example of having 'content pics' http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Nintendo-SNES-system-brand-new-never-used-original-1991-model-w-Mario-/290958325473?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43be77b6e1 Absolutely. That is a brand new system. Actually not the worst price. A snes in that condition with that detailed of pictures usually goes for 500+. If the OP console looks like that. All sealed in smooth, NOT WRINKLED, plastic (wrinkled plastic means its been opened. Can't wrinkle plastic with a console inside it). If its like that then he should get a lot more than 140 for it
ok guys i was discussing this with a youtuber and he's all about retro/vintage collecting he has nearly everything, i think he stopped his console collection for a while because he nearly has them all so he is collecting all the games and you can check his videos he is serious anyways i talked to him and he said i don't need to open it if it's really brand new.Will people believe what i put on eBay or should i take a peak just to check i didn't get ripped and hopefully the buyer?
ok guys i was discussing this with a youtuber and he's all about retro/vintage collecting he has nearly everything, i think he stopped his console collection for a while because he nearly has them all so he is collecting all the games and you can check his videos he is serious anyways i talked to him and he said i don't need to open it if it's really brand new.Will people believe what i put on eBay or should i take a peak just to check i didn't get ripped and hopefully the buyer?retroplayer23
Sorry but I disagree with your friend 100%. And if you want my credentials, I used to be a collector as well. I don't have a YouTube channel. You'll just have to take my word for it. I've been a buyer/seller on eBay for 11 yrs. a good chunk of that time has been spent dealing with video games. And I can tell you now i would NEVER, I repeat, NEVER, buy a console without seeing pics of THE ACTUAL CONSOLE. You could have god knows what in that box and tell me what you want. Unless the item is sealed, which your system IS NOT, because SNES boxes dont come sealed. you have to show pics. You don't have to take the contents out of the plastic or twist ties. You just gotta show what's in the box. Just like the eBay auction link posted above. Very easy to see its new with zero doubts that the system is new
That seems really reasonable because i know there is alot of scammers and i have had my own share but will it damage/effect the value in any way ? (thanks for you're advice.)
That seems really reasonable because i know there is alot of scammers and i have had my own share but will it damage/effect the value in any way ? (thanks for you're advice.) retroplayer23
No not at all. Don't remove any of the contents or plastic From the styrofoam. Console, controllers, wires, etc. just slide the styrofoam out of the box. Contents should be in their proper place wrapped in plastic. Take one pic of the contents to prove what's in the box and that everything is still wrapped in original plastic, placed in the right compartments and that everything is there (including paperwork), then slide it back in and you'll be good to go. If you do decide to put it up on eBay let us know. Post a link cause I'm curious to see the condition myself, as well as its value. Good luck
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