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    Default Genesis Surprise: Security Strips INSIDE Cartridge?

    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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    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.

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    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.

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    I know they're placed inside game cases.

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryaan1234 View Post
    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?

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