yea mine are, plus several lifetimes of spare parts from outside death causing events.
like the sudden heat death of the universe.

i'd pay 25% more for virgin things too but we might be getting off topic here.

if the connector isnt pulling the PCB from the cart when you remove the game then it isnt a problem., also people dont replace them for no reason either.
i tried everything to make the one in my sharp nes tv come back to life but it had dr mario in there for too many decades and when i cracked it loose (literally had to break the bonds betweeen the metals from contact corrosion) it just wouldnt do it in a reliable way. It'll get a blinking light win when ever i get brave enough to crack it open again.

i am sure blinking light wins are taboo in your book too