Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2

Asset flipping is flooding Steam with low-quality games made from bought assets. It's legal-but unethical. Here's how it harms the community and what players and platforms can do to fix it.

Video game collecting is facing its biggest threats yet - rising prices, cloud gaming, and shifting consumer habits. Here’s what’s really happening to the market and why your collection might not be worth what you think.

Learn how to research vendor inventories before a video game expo to avoid overstocking and maximize sales. Use social media, past sales data, and ABC analysis to plan what to bring-and what to leave behind.

Learn how to authenticate seals and stickers on sealed video games using visual cues like Y-Folds, Xbox security stickers, and seal types. Avoid scams and verify factory-sealed condition without professional tools.

Learn the unwritten rules of haggling at video game swap meets-how to negotiate like a pro, avoid common mistakes, and build real relationships with sellers in the retro gaming community.

Learn how video game dealers verify authenticity and handle returns for sealed and collectible games. Discover what makes a game genuine, how CGC and eBay's systems work, and how to avoid fraud.

Learn how to organize gaming console cables safely and neatly in your display room. Simple steps, real tools, and smart habits to prevent tangles, improve safety, and prepare for future upgrades.

Learn how to properly prepare a sealed video game for professional grading with CGC Video Games. Understand condition criteria, submission tiers, grading scales, and what leads to a perfect 10.0 grade.