Genesis Surprise: Security Strips INSIDE Cartridge?

[wingzrow]

So i'm doing some ebay listing today and before throwing a game for sale I usually give it the once over with a Mr. Clean magic eraser. After finishing I noticed that the cart was rattling so I pulled out my SEGA game bit thinking a stray piece of plastic might be in there, and then I found these.

SECURITY STRIPS! Inside the game cartridge! I've never seen this before to say the least. Was this common practice?

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[Cornelius]

Yeah, rental stores often would open carts and put them inside. I don't think it was done at initial retail, if that is what you are thinking.

[wingzrow]

Ah, I guess whatever sticker was left that I peeled off was from a video store. But yes, I was starting to wonder if this was ever done at retail. I know it was done later on in more recent generations though.

[c0ldb33r]

I know they're placed inside game cases.

[tpugmire]

I myself have only seen them inside ex-rental copies, never in anything purchased new.

[Ryaan1234]

I had a copy of Archon (NES) with a security strip under the label.

I guess there were a variety of measures that rental places used.

[Enigmus]

I've had Void stickers on NES cartridges before, but never this. Strange.

[rbudrick]

I had a copy of Archon (NES) with a security strip under the label.

I guess there were a variety of measures that rental places used.

Wait, what?!*_*

How the fuck?

-Rob