Re-Sealing games

[EricRyan34]

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I have kinda been looking for something to re-seal my complete BOX games to keep them in good condition. Does anyone know where I could something like this?? Thanks!!

[attilathehun]

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I have kinda been looking for something to re-seal my complete BOX games to keep them in good condition. Does anyone know where I could something like this?? Thanks!!Yeah right. LOL

I knew this guy who was so cheap that he would shrink wrap his games at work and return them as new to Target when he was done playing them. Target was so stupid not to notice the Sony Seal was broken.

[EricRyan34]

Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I have kinda been looking for something to re-seal my complete BOX games to keep them in good condition. Does anyone know where I could something like this?? Thanks!!Yeah right. LOL

I knew this guy who was so cheap that he would shrink wrap his games at work and return them as new to Target when he was done playing them. Target was so stupid not to notice the Sony Seal was broken.


Thats not what I want it for, I just have some old game boy games of mine such as complete Kid Icarus and Links Awakening and Final Fantasy Adventure/Legend etc. all complete, I just want to keep them in great condition, I am never going tok play them again probably

[Poofta!]

most people wont help you, probably cause we think you'll try to sell them off as new on ebay.

[EricRyan34]

most people wont help you, probably cause we think you'll try to sell them off as new on ebay.

Yeah I guess I didn't think of that, I was just hoping someone else does the same thing with their games is all and help me out. w/e

[mdk]

I've sealed off a few of my games with shrink wrap film. There is no way you are going to duplicate a factory seal at home. But if you are just trying to protect some games, google shrink wrap film and you can find some stuff that'll work with a good ol fashion hair dryer.

[Ed Oscuro]

I can see the merits of sealing. Maybe shrink wrap? Not sure if there's a danger of contamination, however.

Personally:

1.) Get a shoe box. Make sure GB boxes fit inside to your liking.
2.) Do something ???
3.) Enjoy your sealed collection!

Things not to do:

1.) Attempt to convince people you're selling factory sealed games.

Of course, I can't say I have much sympathy for people who buy sealed games anymore, outside of those who like sealed PSX (mmm...hologram goodness)

[EricRyan34]

I've sealed off a few of my games with shrink wrap film. There is no way you are going to duplicate a factory seal at home. But if you are just trying to protect some games, google shrink wrap film and you can find some stuff that'll work with a good ol fashion hair dryer.


I don't want to duplicate a factory sealed game, but like you said, just some kind of plastic seal to keep them protected. I don't know if there is some sort of machine that does it or what! haha

[Ed Oscuro]

If you do seal 'em up, you don't need a tight seal. Just something to keep dust off, really. Be sure to check them now and then to make sure the wrap isn't decaying...that'd be my concern.

[KingCobra]

Zip-Lock ;)

[EricRyan34]

Zip-Lock ;)


I heard that these can damage them, and plus, I want them to look professional. I don't want to see my nice games that are worth a lot of money and have had since I was a kid sitting in ziplock sandwich bags really. :hmm:

[KingCobra]

There was a tread on this, but I can't get the search to work at the moment :/

Gotta use recycled #5 I thinkl.

[Whiskers the Wonder Cat]

I heard that these can damage them, and plus, I want them to look professional. I don't want to see my nice games that are worth a lot of money and have had since I was a kid sitting in ziplock sandwich bags really. Hmm

I don't think anything is wrong with ziplock bags. There are Neo Geo AES collectors out there that puts $1,000 worth games like Metal Slug into zip lock bags. If it would damage the games, you think they would do it in the first place? No. If you don't like that, put them into boxes after you wrapped them up with bubble sheet. If you still don't like that idea, I'm just going to assume you want to just reseal them, so you can sell them away to foolish people.

-meow

[attilathehun]

I have some old game boy games of mine such as complete Kid Icarus and Links Awakening and Final Fantasy Adventure/Legend etc. all complete, I just want to keep them in great condition, I am never going tok play them again probablyWhat is the blue book value of those games?

[goatdan]

Re-shrink wrapping games will only damage the boxes, as the shrink wrap continues to constrict throughout it's lifespan. To protect them better, I'd suggest putting them in a box and putting the box in a cool, dry location.

[sisko]

Be careful what shrink wrap you use. Many of the cheaper kinds contain acids which would fade your box art.

Instead, I would recommend getting plastic poly boxes (sturdy plastic) or poly bags. Both are relatively inexpensive, keep the boxes clean, and can be easily reopened and closed if you choose to play the game several years down the road.

[Ed Oscuro]

I heard that these can damage them, and plus, I want them to look professional.
Goatdan's got some brilliant advice, follow it. If you don't want to use a regular cardboard box (to be sure there's probably a chance of contamination there as well), try something like what Sisko said with the poly boxes. It'll look "professional" and shouldn't damage the games.

[attilathehun]

I heard that these can damage them, and plus, I want them to look professional. I don't want to see my nice games that are worth a lot of money and have had since I was a kid sitting in ziplock sandwich bags really. Hmm

I don't think anything is wrong with ziplock bags. There are Neo Geo AES collectors out there that puts $1,000 worth games like Metal Slug into zip lock bags. If it would damage the games, you think they would do it in the first place? No. If you don't like that, put them into boxes after you wrapped them up with bubble sheet. If you still don't like that idea, I'm just going to assume you want to just reseal them, so you can sell them away to foolish people.

-meowYeah I have my gg in a zip lock since the 90's and it still in prestine condition.

[EricRyan34]

Thank you for everyones help!! I am thinking about getting the Poly bags!

[Bronty-2]

I recommend uline.com for the poly bags. They are both good and cheap.

[dj898]

just commission few batches of acrylic case/box to put them in... if you are going to get the sealing machine you should be able to afford few hundreds of those custom boxes depending where you go and who you know... :P

[Bronty-2]

Do you know of anywhere good for that? A group of us did just that a while back but I'm not too happy with what the place charges now (nearly double the old price).

[vincewy]

As a collector of Neo-Geo, sealed Dreamcast games, as well as my newly obsession, Gamecube, I can tell you this, for a DVD box or snaplock case of Neo-Geo cart, if you use the heat shrinkwrap, it'll ruin the surface of the case, unless you live in areas where temp is around 40 - 60 degrees all the time, during the summer, the heat will wrinkle up the case like crazy.

Since Dreamcast games use jewel case, it's OK for your own collection, I know nearly all games come with cellophane, factory folded seal, with exceptions of a few early Acclaim titles that use heat shrinkwrap with H seam, very hard to duplicate.

Some of the Gamecube games use heat shrinkwrap too, but if anyone has noticed, there're holes all over, you know why, if it's completely sealed, the surface would just wrinkle up in no time, I've seen a few games turning that way in stores, TAZ, for example, use heat shrinkwrap without holes, all of them wrinkled up like crazy, ouch! Newer EA Gamecube titles also use heat shrinkwrap, but those have red EA logo all over to prevent cheaters resealing them and selling them as new.

If anyone wants to know who sells resealed games on eBay, drop me a PM and I'll list the culprits, many of the resealed games look worse than used games, ouch!

[kedawa]

I knew this guy who was so cheap that he would shrink wrap his games at work and return them as new to Target when he was done playing them. Target was so stupid not to notice the Sony Seal was broken.
You must be talking about PS1 games, because I've never had to break the seal on a PS2 game to get it out of the case.
I always leave the top seal on the case, and if there's a side seal, I peel it off in one piece.

BTW, I love how some games sold in Canada are double sealed, with the french manual packaged under the top layer.
You can just rip off the outer layer with all the stickers and crap, and have a pristine, sealed game with a spare manual to boot.

[XianXi]

I'm amazed that no one could just answer his question.

[starchildskiss78]

I'm amazed that no one could just answer his question.

I understand the reluctance of most of the members to answer that question for fear that they'll let loose another ebayer selling "sealed games." And if I read right goatdan answered his question with a good alternative.

[EricRyan34]

I'm amazed that no one could just answer his question.


It was worth a try I guess :roll:

[CYRiX]

promise to slip in a piece of paper with your name and contact info on it so then you cant really sell it or anything

[EricRyan34]

promise to slip in a piece of paper with your name and contact info on it so then you cant really sell it or anything

I dont ever sell my games, I collect them :D

[suckerpunch5]

What if you bought one of those seal-a-meal things? ok, don't laugh. it wouldn't look like original packaging, but it wounld still give all the protection you are wanting. They even have ones that take out all the air . .

[kainemaxwell]

There was a tread on this, but I can't get the search to work at the moment :/

Gotta use recycled #5 I thinkl.
Did you mean this one:
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=76208

Sure its about storing loose but there was mention of using the bags for storing boxed games too.

[drwily008]

A shrink wrap rolled costs approx. $65. The machine can cost upwards of $1000, but you can usually find them for around $200-300.

A local Mom & Pops store (video game or movie rental/sales) would probably do it for a minimal cost. Also try your local EB/GameCrazy/Gamestop they ALL have shrinkwrap machines, but they usually wont do it unless you are friends with them.

Hope this helps! :D


-Ken (DrWily008)

[kevin_psx]

Sell them

And buy original sealed games from someone else.

[EricRyan34]

A shrink wrap rolled costs approx. $65. The machine can cost upwards of $1000, but you can usually find them for around $200-300.

A local Mom & Pops store (video game or movie rental/sales) would probably do it for a minimal cost. Also try your local EB/GameCrazy/Gamestop they ALL have shrinkwrap machines, but they usually wont do it unless you are friends with them.

Hope this helps! :D


-Ken (DrWily008)



Thank you! Finally the answer to my question. Haha Thats cool, its not worth a $1000, however I DO have a friend at a local game store, I will have to ask him about it

Thanks again!!!

[jajaja]

You often hear that plastic can damage the games because of the acid, but how long does it take?

[drwily008]

A shrink wrap rolled costs approx. $65. The machine can cost upwards of $1000, but you can usually find them for around $200-300.

A local Mom & Pops store (video game or movie rental/sales) would probably do it for a minimal cost. Also try your local EB/GameCrazy/Gamestop they ALL have shrinkwrap machines, but they usually wont do it unless you are friends with them.

Hope this helps! :D


-Ken (DrWily008)
Thank you! Finally the answer to my question. Haha Thats cool, its not worth a $1000, however I DO have a friend at a local game store, I will have to ask him about it

Thanks again!!!


No problemo mon! 8-)

I just found this thread earlier and I was kind of pissed that no one gave you a straight answer! I hope your buddy can help you out.

Another option is to look into self adhesive cellophane sleeves. I unfortunately don't have a link, but it is a better alternative to shrink wrap.

If the game you shrink wrap is a flimsy box (like a GameBoy) it will over time (a couple years) distort the box. SNES isn't so bad because the bracing in the box was so stury.

Good luck in your endeavor!

-Ken (DrWily008)



Thank you! Finally the answer to my question. Haha Thats cool, its not worth a $1000, however I DO have a friend at a local game store, I will have to ask him about it

Thanks again!!!