What is the difference between a regular item and one listed as “poor?
A regular item is one that we consider to be in “collectors condition.” This means that the cartridge or disc are unmarked; the instructions are unmarked and relatively unbent, and the box is in stable condition with little to no tearing or bending. We make judgement calls based on certain boxes to determine their overall quality. Paper boxes, such as Atari Lynx, Jaguar and all Nitendo boxes may still be listed in good condition with minor flaws because they are made of a thin cardboard. Plastic game cases for systems such as the Sega CD, Saturn and Dreamcast are generally listed as good condition if the paper part of the box itself is still in good shape, and the plastic case integrity remains in tact. If there are hinges missing or cracks to these titles, we will often still list them as good shape. For a full description of what makes the cut as a ‘good’ item versus a ‘poor’ item, we will be adding console specific condition guides in the near future.
