Originally posted by: quest4nes
Originally posted by: AC Skywalker
I went through a phase with wanting all Nintendo published Wii U games graded. Due to this I have plenty of uncommonly graded games with gold ratings. These two usually sell for about $50 new, but I have never seen graded copies before:
Game & Wario 85+
Wii Sports Club 85+
Maybe $100-$150? What do you guys think?
I personally dont value anything graded to be worth anymore. Its just a reassurance of authenticity to me. Some people may pay a little more for that condition assurance. Id value it for a smidge more than a normal sealed nice copy goes for.
I think that it raises the value slightly. Reason being is that it now has a grade that is standard. When purchasing a game, especially not in person, it's hard to get a handle on the condition. Everybody sees condition differently and uses different terms to describe their assesment. Also, not a lot of resellers take very good pictures. I for one have bought games where upon arrival have found a blemish that you wouldn't be able to see in a picture. I've also passed on buying games for lack of pictures. You won't have this problem with a graded game. They've been gone over with a fine toothed comb so there are no surprises and it's encapsulated to ensure that it stays that way.
On another note, it also guarantees that you are getting something authentic. Being a collector, you should be able to spot fakes from a mile away but you'd be surprised at how many people are fooled.