Category: Collectibles - Page 2

Learn how to properly sleeve, open, and store sealed video games to preserve their condition and value. Avoid common mistakes that damage shrinkwrap and game boxes over time.

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 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.

Discover why the Sega Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket, and Bandai Wonderswan are must-have retro handhelds for collectors. Learn what to look for, what games are rare, and how to avoid common pitfalls in 2026.

Box corners, holograms, and shrink wrap aren't just packaging-they're the key to video game grading. Learn how these details determine if a game is worth $50 or $5,000, and what collectors look for when grading sealed classics.