Graded CIB Video Games Are Still a Thing!?

[@GetTheGreg]

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[@TGApuleius]

I'm tempted to grade some CIB SNES games just for the convenience of having it authenticated for selling in the future, and for the present, just for something that looks nice. If I'm not harsh enough and it gets a bad grade, then it's just something cool to look at.

[@KeeVarTheBarbarian]

great video! You hit the nail on the head. One thing you may not have noticed with the $22 k 9.4 SMB comp you showed is that that particular 9.8 cart can be used in a first print box, so it was a very very special opportunity for anyone who would want to bump a sticker seal SMB's grade in a future marriage. I would argue that was the major reason it sold so high. Cheers G

[@GetTheGreg]

Ahh I did see the 9.8 cart but I didn't think it would work with a Matte sticker. I thought there was one or two cart revisions between 1st and whatever print this one was. If that's the case, then yea, that's a significant push for the 20k price. Still seems a bit crazy to me, but yes!

[@SkulShurtugalTCG]

I have a LOT of CIB games (including every Pokemon game) but I don't want to grade them. To me, owning something CIB means I have the ability to take it out and go through all the stuff, to experience the nostalgia of opening the game up "for the first time" all over again. Grading it takes away that capability. I can certainly appreciate people who do that to keep their stuff protected and in good condition, but it's just not for me. Sealed stuff, though, I'm happy to grade, because it's never been opened in the first place and never will be.

[@GetTheGreg]

I feel like a lot of people will always have that distinction

[@atomstoart2753]

For me, the thing I really enjoy about a well-kept CIB is that in a lot of cases, they've been opened, played, enjoyed, shared with family/friends, and somehow still kept in good condition. There's a story behind them, and I just think that's really cool.

[@CartsAndCardboard]

Also worth noting the $22,800 SMB had a first print 9.8 cart despite the box having the TM and likely got put into a matte or gloss sticker SMB.

[@GetTheGreg]

Someone else pointed that out too! I didn't realize that cart could swap with a Matte

[@Simoss13]

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[@GetTheGreg]

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[@FeedTheGodsYT]

There’s a couple cib Playstation 2 games I have played back in my childhood. I’ve been thinking of sending it for cib grading. I know it won’t mint out, but it’s super sentimental to me. I’m not planning on selling it; does anyone think I’m crazy for grading it for my pc?

[@mllarson]

I have a sealed Xenosaga 3 that graded very high, but HA told me it wasn't enough to meet their minimums for auction, even though it was said to be valued around $1K by the HA rep I talked to. Do you have to send in several games to get them to auction? Some of the games in this video sold for less than that supposed minimum....

[@GetTheGreg]

I believe the minimum required consigment amount is $5000 right now - so a single game worth that or a submission of multiple that reach that. Of course, that is also negotiable depending on what exactly you have, but that's likely why you were told that.

[@mllarson]

@@GetTheGreg Understood. I might just toss it up on eBay and let someone buy it since I don't have anything else yet to hit that minimum.

[@CartsAndCardboard]

We need CGC CIB pop reports

[@MayorMori]

Do you think these companies will ever grade Discs like they do some cartridges?

[@GetTheGreg]

Disc only? I think WATA has the means to (they place it inside of a generic CD case IIRC), but I'm not sure if it's open to anything or only like promo/prototype disks and the like.

[@MayorMori]

Ohh interesting. I never knew that. Maybe it’s something they’ll do in the future

[@hw5091]

There was also an April of 2022 castlevania hang tab 9.2, with I think 9.2 box, 9.0 manual n 9.2 endlabel overhanging cart that went for 7200. Not nearly as nice as the latest, n same price. So there's been some drop even on this. However I was a bit surprised that this was somewhat of an exception n was bid up so much before the auction. Although it was such a damn high grade I wasn't shocked.

[@Swoop.]

Are they heavy games? Most games are authentic enough with just a picture of a motherboard

[@timothyj592]

lmao to that background

[@GetTheGreg]

Grails in the spotlight. I don't see what's funny

[@timharlan8287]

yes i agree greg but i only send mint factory sealed games and i'm very picky what i send in

[@corsaira]

I'm guessing people might be buying CIB's to crack open to get the nicer piece to combine to form a better overall grade in a follow up submission.

[@jamesamos9931]

I was thinking about sending in my PS1 Longbox copy of A-Train that I have had since it came out, it's in really nice shape, I still have the original receipt from 1997 when I bought it new, most I see online are in bad shape compaired to mine or missing the instruction booklet. :-) I was also thinking about sending in a cib Nintendo Game Cube Demo Disc I have had since I worked at a video rental store, looks like those go for good amounts. What is everyone's thoughts on graded cartridge only for NES? I have an extra copy of Pinball that is in really good shape and I know Raw it won't go for much, so I was thinking on trying my luck to send it in for grading.

[@kambrookkettle6710]

mmm, can ya not prop up a market when I'm trying to get some gear in the upcoming auctions please brus

[@leeartlee915]

I’m sorry but if grading sealed games was stupid, grading CiB is fucking ridiculous.

[@greddy_v2]

I have HALO 4 CIB; I'll never sell that grail. I'll die before it leaves my fingers. It's going to my kids, and I'm sure they'll leave it to their kids. Heck, it's a family heirloom.

[@Mr.Persia958]

Is it worth grading high grade 5 screw carts?

[@GetTheGreg]

For very popular games like Zelda, Mario, Castlevania, yup. 9.0 and above have brought premiums on their own. They do have to be very nice, though.

[@bobtheninja8000]

But then were some 9.0 CIB games with ALL grades being 9.0 regardless of system up til 20XX, sike 1999. CIB 2024! Collecting is fun! Thanks for what you do GTG!

[@bluesmokegamer272]

Heard one guy snagged like 30 of the lots from this auction

[@GetTheGreg]

Yeesh, someone cleaned up. That's like 20% of the auction haha

[@bossmaiden5979]

who was that? seems he has no time on his hands and too much money. he should have just bought from me

[@bluesmokegamer272]

@@bossmaiden5979 LOL, whatca got for sale?

[@bossmaiden5979]

if you are that guy, I got better stuff than the auction at least.

[@bluesmokegamer272]

@@bossmaiden5979 nope, not me, I got a handful of things from the auction thou

[@Alma-B]

20k for a cib maaario 😳😳🤣🤣 whoops pretty sure i am the under on the ninjer i assumed that no one cares about stuff like that anymore 🤣🤣

[@videogamehorizon]

What are the selling fees on heritage?

[@GetTheGreg]

Negotiable depending on what you send in. Anywhere from 0-15% of the hammer price I believe.

[@videogamehorizon]

@@GetTheGreg Might send in my 9.8 cib emerald and see what happens

[@smshMrDr]

If it’s a rare game then I can 100% get why but if it’s a common game then it’s def not worth it

[@johnm140]

I see the ties to HA have been revealed at last. Do you get paid by the grading companies too? Whats your response to pat the nes punks latest video? Thanks.

[@GetTheGreg]

It was never a secret haha, I've been streaming their weekly auctions via sponsorship for like... 1.5 years now? There was a slight break in there for a bit, but I literally made a video when I first started working with them. Glad you're up to speed! Grading companies? Nah. I probably would do something with them but then everyone would just think I get favoritism so it's probably better I'm never sponsored by any of them. It's better I'm able to be as critical as I want with their services (as I try to still do with Heritage too. It's not like you should sell everything and anything through them.) Pat's video didn't bring anything new to the discussion unless I missed something. If it's indeed found out to have all been an inside job/manipulation as alleged by Karl originally, we'll have to see what the fallout is!

[@johnm140]

​It's very possible HA sponsors your videos and nothing more...but perhaps it runs deeper. The owner of HA also had a hand in starting up wata. Is it possible that in addition to sponsorship money, you get preferential grading for advertising wata games being auctioned off on HA? I recall you being pleasantly surprised on many of your unboxing videos with the grades. Who knows the full extent of your relationship? It's always seemed odd that a random lad in the middle of Saskatchewan has such a wealth of knowledge of just about every variant of game out there, especially since this market has really only begun to show real value since the creation of wata. Perhaps you are simply a passionate collector of sealed games who happened to have the foresight of the potential monetary value this market could provide. At best you are a man financially gaining from two companies that have proven themselves to be unethical in both morals and business practices.

[@GetTheGreg]

Perhaps I'm Jim Halperin. Perhaps I've been pulling the strings this whole time. You've never seen me and Jim at the same place at the same time. I'm just saying...

[@stickyrice1127]

I love when conspiracy theorists miss numerous mentions of stream sponsorship in the video descriptions.

[@okbc1864]

Awesome video

[@deeblite]

Hopefully graded CIB will make people see the stupidity of graded in general

[@lakojake4215]

I would never buy anything graded by WATA nor would I use their service.

[@jlfrady]

Everyone has a right to their opinion, but when it comes to WATA i have, do & will continue to use them. Return on Investment is a real thing.

[@Calax1s]

Does CGC grade Japanese PS1 games?

[@GetTheGreg]

They aren't actually. Only WATA and VGA are doing ps1 for now. CGC should be rolling JP ps1 out this year I'd assumed.

[@defaultgenCQ]

Despite your title I don’t believe you forgot graded CIB games are a thing. Unsubbed.

[@GetTheGreg]

Wait..... WHAT!?👀

[@bossmaiden5979]

I was totally with you til you shilled Heritage Auctions. Greg the Puppet.

[@GetTheGreg]

Haven't you been around for awhile? I've worked with them on and off for like 1.5 years now haha

[@bossmaiden5979]

@@GetTheGreg yes, but when it comes to taking your word. it's a lot easier when being paid isn't involved.

[@hw5091]

@@bossmaiden5979 Everybody gets paid for something. But I don't, and heritage is pretty damn good. Recently I had some goof on ebay just download a game I had recently bought off heritage, and put some ridiculously high price tag on it, just trying to have another item on their page to look like they have stock. I hadn't received the game yet, called heritage to see if they sent it (just in case something happened, misdelivered etc), and they answered right away and were cool with checking on it. No prompt system, no transfer your call etc. It was at the end of the day and the lady was good about the questions I had. So as far as that goes, customer service, which is huge in a business like this, they are very, very good.

[@johnm140]

Bro, you honestly didn't think something was sus since the beginning? At least he's being honest now.

[@rickd6476]

Hey Greg, I’m okay with you plugging HA like this

[@GetTheGreg]

Thank you Dools, it means a lot

[@Jackie_Fhan]

You start off saying these are up to 50 times more available (although some much less for sure) and end with "most premium stuff that exists" when referring to the last CIB auction at HA. Could you be much more contradictory here. We do not really see or know what collectors have in their hands. I imagine there is dozens upon dozens of very near mint to mint cibs, and sealed games in collectors hands. From people who never show it off (much less care to grade it) just considering how much has gone through ebay in 25 plus years... I think you are really mispeaking here. People are for sure over paying and resellers are no doubt stalking online avenues to buy to grade for those over paying.

[@GetTheGreg]

50 times more available than sealed in general probably should have been 500x more available, in general. Your average CIB, which is more available than sealed, isn't worth grading and isn't part of the "most premium" conversations. 9.4 is absolutely near the top of condition for anything cib, whether it's in a private collection or already graded. More can exist, but 9.4+ will never flood the market. If you think a ton of mint CIB black box NES is hiding away, we will have to agree to disagree. Hopefully that helps clarify a bit more!

[@Jackie_Fhan]

@@GetTheGreg From what I have and what I have seen with 9.6 boxes on cgc. I would give a rough estimate that I have at least 20 nes boxes that would have to be a 9.9 in comparison including SMB 1, 2 and 3. TMNT 3, Duck Hunt, Ducktales and others. This is from 2 years of buying as well. I think there is more and better stuff out there than we can imagine. Is it a grading issue? likely, but the boxes we are getting at 9.4 are no where close to a 9.2 sealed box.

[@GetTheGreg]

I would encourage you to grade it and find out. Dare I say you are greatly overestimating your own supply. I'll gladly eat my words if you do indeed end up with 9.6 or better CIBs

[@Jackie_Fhan]

@@GetTheGreg are we able to compare to things graded and by photo? and compare and wage first?

[@Jackie_Fhan]

@@GetTheGreg As for your answer to condition and 9.4 grade and some of the best stuff out there in this auction comment. Did you zoom in on some of the stuff in the auction. Duck Hunt for example. They really aren't that great and you have likely had better nes boxes.

[@christinacarter2550]

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