Hello all - my items below - starting to track sold pricing so everyone can see.

CURRENT WEEK 

NES - Pesterminator Micro Genius (BLACK CART) - WATA 6.0/B+ - about 10 known sealed, no idea on Micro Genius population - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - Super Mario Bros 3 (Left Bros) - WATA 7.5 CIB - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - GHOST 'N GOBLINS HANGTAB - WATA 8.0 CIB - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

SEGA GENESIS - NBA JAM T.E. (TOURNAMENT EDITION) - WATA 9.8 A++ - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - BABY BOOMER MICRO GENIUS (BLACK CART) - WATA 8.5 CIB (Original Jason Smith NGD copy, new but opened by Jason) - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - SECRET SCOUT - WATA 7.0 CIB - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - DEADLY TOWERS HANGTAB - WATA 8.5 CIB - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - RAD RACER II - WATA 9.4 CIB - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - BATMAN RETURN OF THE JOKER - WATA 7.0 CIB - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

PS2 - SPIDER-MAN: THE MOVIE (GREATEST HITS) - WATA 9.4 A+ - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - TECMO SUPER BOWL - WATA 7.0 CIB - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

Let me know if you have any questions about bidding, buyer premium or certain titles. 


SOLD ITEMS W/ REALIZED PRICE (THIS INCLUDEDS BUYER'S PREMIUM) IN RED BELOW.

NES - DRAGON WARRIOR IV - WATA 6.5 CIB -  https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g... - $156
SEGA GENESIS - MORTAL KOMBAT - WATA 9.4/B+ SEALED  - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g... - $408
NES - NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET - WATA 8.5 CIB  - SUPER CLEAN! - https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g... - $168
NES - Raid 2020 with matching Micro Genius box - WATA 8.5 CIB.  Game was new, but sliced open by Jason Smith (NGD) at the top (not by me) to confirm black cart.  $204
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...
NES - Donkey Kong WATA 6.5 CIB - 4th revision (2 code, Hangtab version) - could get a grade bump with an updated cart & manual, overall presents nice - currently $192 (includes Buyer Premium) - $720
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...
NES - Operation Secret Storm WATA 7.0 CIB - currently $51 (includes Buyer Premium) - $144
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...
NES - 1942 Hangtab (No Country) first print/version WATA 8.0 CIB - super clean, box grade took a hit for some reason, but cart hit 9.2 and manual is 8.5 - still has plastic around the box - currently at $53 (includes Buyer Premium) $120
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...
NES - GI Joe WATA 7.0 CIB - currently at $61 (includes Buyer Premium)  - $132
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...
PS1 - Williams Arcade Greatest Hits WATA 9.2/C+ -if you know PS1 long box, you'll know that sealed copies are insane to find for any title - this one rarely comes up for sale sealed and only the third i've ever seen sealed - value is skewed based on Price Charting & GVN with inability to track what is actually New and what is longbox and not longbox - market value - $67
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...
SATURN - Batman Forever WATA 8.0 CIB - hard to find complete game in great condition - currently well below market value even with Buyer Premium - $109
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...


NES - Super Mario Bros Canadian Sticker Seal WATA 5.5/B+ NOT quite the version that sold for 100K, but any factory sealed sticker sealed game in Canada is NOT easy to find - Oval SOQ version - $384
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - Micro Genius Robodemons Complete in Box w/ Black Cart WATA 7.0 - population 7 known per Speedy_NES list on NintendoAge - prior owner was NGD - $74
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...;

NES - Legend of Zelda first version/print "TM" - WATA 8.0 CIB includes GSI Map - $660
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - Elevator Action Hangtab first version/print WATA 8.5 CIB - Hangtab.  Yeah.  Get them now while they are affordable - $144
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - Monster In my Pocket WATA 9.2 CIB - Was factory sealed, but NGD opened back in the day to check monster - BEAUTIFUL copy - comes with the orange monster - cart and manual both hit a 9.8 and the box had some wear so it graded an 8.5.  It's SO nice. - $132
https://comics.ha.com/itm/video-g...

NES - Star Voyager Hangtab first version/print WATA 9.0 CIB - Another INSANE hangtab to find in spectacular condition - box had some weird ghosting to the front, hence the 8.5, but everythign else was beautiful (9.4 cart, 9.2 manual, also includes the GSI poster at a 9.4 - essentially this copy and it's contents are untouched - $104

 

This is such a great format. Looks like you made out well!

What's Heritage Auctions? Why not use eBay or auction them here?
Also why doesn't the label on the WATA case mention the game is opened? If you didn't say anything I would have assumed it was sealed.

• The label on the front says CIB.
• It's also easily identifiable by the description from HA, which states
  • A: The title
  • B: The grade
  • C: The state - either CIB or Sealed and Sealed grade.
• The label on the back reads the subgrades.  All three major components are included in the subgrades to get an overall grade
  • I.E. Donkey Kong - Box 6.5, Cart 6.5, Manual 7.5.  Box is considered 50% of total grade, cart is considered 30% of total grade and manual is considered 20% of total grade.  Amalgamated they give you an overall grade of 6.5 on this title - realistically you could bump the grade if you were to get better components.  Wata will also grade GSI (game specific inserts like a Tyson Letter, Zelda Map or a unique card to a game), but the GSI will not affect the overall grade. 

• Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house in the world for collectibles.
• NintendoAge traffic has fallen off over the last 5 years and the site doesn't get nearly as many visitors.
• eBay is a great site for items, don't get me wrong, but HA offers an opportunity to people who don't normally shop on eBay. It's exposure to a new market and new collector to games
• eBay has also turned into a Buy It Now market place that allows for poor market tracking and an actual realized value of games - sites like GVN and Price Charting offer great services, but they are hampered with inaccurate data when items are listed inaccurately, poorly or under priced and the BIN gets killed.  With all that said, I still use and will continue to use eBay to sell many items.
• In Heritage Auctions, my items actually sell, and do quite well and I don't have to wait for someone to hit the Buy It Now

It's exciting for me to work with both companies - Wata and HA - Wata is creating a standard that allows for consistant grading and proper terminology that our hobby has lacked for years. HA for the reasons stated above.  The  days of "games were meant to be played" are over - no shit, they were meant to be played - but this is easily do-able on virtual console or through a Retrozone PowerPak on real hardware. Nobody collects mint games, rare or sealed games to play them.
 

Thanks man!  yes did okay on some - was hoping for more on the Raid 2020 being so rare, but I guess the Color Dream variation guys weren't out in force today!
Got some good ones coming up   

 

I tried bidding on it but Heritage is dragging their feet verifying my identity. Really really wanted this one too.

Follow up to their customer service today. It shouldn't be too hard - if you continue to have hangups let me know! I have a Black Robodemons going this week.

"Prior to bidding, please contact Heritage to verify financing is available for the Signature Auction in question. If you still have questions, please complete the form below and we will get back to you with the answers you need, or call our customer service department at 1-800-872-6467."



 

Yay for Josh!!!! Great games !

Me too! Prob in a few weeks then the Signature. Good luck, buddy  . 

 

you did well on that DK!

good luck dude. I NEED 1 of those titles

Do games often get listed on Heritage Auctions? I'm a pretty high end collector, should I be shopping on there instead of elsewhere?

It's a new marketplace for games and as it grows I think all video game collectors will be doing themselves a huge favor to watch/buy games on the site. Some items have sold well under market value since Jan., while some have sold for above market value. It shouldn't go unnoticed to game collectors looking for a deal on a mid rarity in an open auction format - even if cases aren't your thing the games can easily be removed without damaging the game - the case will however be damaged, but you can still Store the game in the case if you wish.

It should be noted that they only sell Wata certified games since Wata uses consistent standards on condition and correct terminology when identifying a game.

Killing it my man.

New items going this week

Bah, should have known it was your MK...I got one going in like 2 weeks lol. I think they'll do well there, and they are getting scarce.  

Very surprised that DW IV doesn’t have more activity, at least not yet. Maybe just the first is more well known, even though IV is the better game and one of the best on the system.

Good luck this week!

^ the DW games in general but esp 2,3,4 are really overdue for a bump price wise sealed IMO. They've been the same price way too long despite being scarce and popular

Yeah, I think so, but it might depend on if the sequels resonate emotionally the same way the original does. A lot of people had moved to new systems when the sequels came out. Heritage, in particular, seems to be a lot about the emotional connections to games/characters versus rarity, at least for the time being. We’ll see, it’s definitely interesting to watch. 

 

Its a big, well known franchise with lots of sequels. That should help it long term.

I still think II isn't as rare as people think it is. Sealed maybe, but CIB- Nah.

the dw franchise since i started has always been around the same price and really never moved and in some respects has gone down. It's odd for sure.

that last sunday seemed to have strong prices
.. 400 for a decent jaws... 1000 for an f zero ... 500 for a vice project doom ... etc

Hmm, looks like it was a 9.8 A++, basically as pristine as it could get?  Has to be comparable to a VGA 95 or so.  Not familiar with the pop report on it but the "black label" (not the junk PC that is available by the case load) and a legit first party Nintendo start of a franchise, seems low to me.  I'd expect that one to be at least $1500+. 

I dunno, a pretty decent black label on Ebay just went for $125, so I'd say $1000 is a pretty great get, even at that grade.

You left out the MK for $410 btw, Bronty. Great price for the seller.

its fucking fzero.       There are endless amounts of them, even black label.  

Granted its a mint copy, but I still think that's a strong result.