Question for CIB collectors.

[Hazerd]

if its cardboard ill opt for cart and manual then print out the cover from the cover project.

you print it out on cardboard?

[AppleQueso]

He probably has UGCs and prints out paper inserts.

[Curlypaul]

If its a cardboard box then I don't really mind if its 'shelf worn'. if its completely beaten up then I'll pass.

Complete to me means game, manual and box. If it came with maps or anything like that then I would want those too. I'm really not bothered about baggies or anything like that though. I'll keep hold of them if I get them but I don't go looking for them

[The Last Horseman]

Cardboard wise, the only games I get CIB are N64. With those I want box, manual, game, and if possible maps, etc. Little ware, not even shelf worn.

On discs, I want it complete. Not that hard to keep together.

[NesimLE]

If I get a boxed game, I won't keep it unless the case is in the good condition, the manual is present along with any extra materials that came with the game. I'm not as picky with carts, as the boxes are hardly ever present. However, this contradiction is starting to bug me and I'm considering just no longer collecting carts except for Sega systems (and only if I can find it CIB.) I'm kind of obsessive about stuff like that, so we'll see how it turns out.

[TornadoCreator]

For me it depends entirely on the system.

For PS2, Xbox, Gamecube etc. I want Box, Manual, Disc and additionals if they're worthwhile. I couldn't care less about an advertising insert but something like the Monster Hunter Demo Disc in Devil May Cry 3 and the Postcards in Shadow Of The Collossus, or the Map in GTA: San Andreas. I want them.

For the Saturn I like having the CDs, Box and Manual but I'm a lot less picky on the state of the box as the box is made of thick card rather that the plastic DVD cases of later consoles.

For the 3DO I like having the full Long-Box, with the Manual and CDs. If the CD also came in a standard CD case within the Long-Box, I want the CD case as well, if it came in a paper sleeve I will print up a label specifically for it and put it in a blank CD case as I have the paper sleeves. I'm not a fan of the snappy Long-Boxes though as they're really flimsy, and I hate getting 3DO game only in the CD case.

For PS1 and Dreamcast I'm very particular. Not only do I want the Box, Manual and CDs but I want the box to be crack-free and especially with the Dreamcast case and PS1 dual-cases (like the Final Fantasy games) all the hinges have to be intact. I don't want the case coming apart in my hand when I open it and the hinges on the Dreamcast cases are sooo fragile so I'm always cautious with them and consider any game with a broken hinge to be "trade stock".

For cartridge consoles I'm not as picky with Nintendo. The carts are pretty big already so I'll happy accept cart only for NES and SNES especially as I can't be arsed pissing about with baggies and random peices of packing card. The packaging was clearly intended to be thrown away so I place no value on it, in fact, I'd rather not have it as then I feel obliged to look after this fragile cardboard box. When it comes to Sega however, there boxes where like VHS cases so for them I want the full Box, Manual and Cartridge. Same with Master System as they also had plastic VHS boxes.

When it comes to handhelds, PSP, I follow the same rules as with the newer consoles, I want UMD, Manual and Box. With Gameboy Advance I used to only want carts, now I want Box and Manual, but I don't care about the insert card, baggies etc. I just think they look better on the shelf next to DS games if they're in their box. It's just for presentation really.

So yeah... that's how I collect, but I'm still fairly new and my entire collection fits on two 8 ft shelves, with most consoles having less than 20 games, so I'm hardly the best judge at the moment.

[Gamerforlife]

Game, box, manual and anything that is unique to the game like maps is my definition of CIB. I don't care about generic stuff like sleaves, inner white boxes, registration cards, Nintendo Power ads, black tabs on top of Genesis boxes, etc The bare minimum for condition must be no rips/tears and all the box art and words are visible. I can tolerate some lines, creases and maybe a tiny tear or two if they don't obscure anything

I like to buy plastic box protectors to put cardboard SNES boxes in. The cartridges can be kept someplace separate that is easily accessible for gaming purposes. This way you never incur any more wear and tear on the boxes

[retromangia]

Hey quick question to all you Complete in box folks... When you have an old game, say a SNES or gameboy game, do you keep the cart IN the box? or do you keep the cartridge in a separate place?

I would think keeping the game in the box would cause damage to the box over time, having to go in and out whenever you want to play your game. That's why I think it would be best to keep your games on a separate shelf. The only problem this causes is the need for more space... which seem to be a common thread in this hobby.

What's your take on this fella's?

thanks,
retromangia

[retromangia]

Gamerforlife!!! WTF man.. you literally answered my question the same time i posted it!!

Holy crap man.. that was fuckin amazing!

Great minds think alike! we are freakin genius'! =)

So where can I find some of these clear box protectors for SNES games and such?

thanks brotha!

[Weekend_Warrior]

For me, it all just depends on the rarity of the game and how often I come across complete copies of it. If it's a common game then I will only buy it if everything is there and mint. But if it's a harder to find game and is reasonably priced then I may pick it up even if something is missing or beat-up. But I'll keep an eye out for a better condition or mint copy in the future.