N64 NFL Blitz…..OrIginal seal?? Value??

[KevinK | 1]

I came across some sealed N64 games I had at my parents house. To start this 1998 original NFL blitz. Is this a legit sealed copy, and what would a rough estimate be on value as it sits ? It’s the one game out of the lot I cannot find current sales or previous sales for, not sure if that means it’s worth less or more. I know it’s not a perfect box but any input would be appreciated.

[retro.magnus | 136]

Looks like a re-seal unfortunately. Besides the seal itself, you can tell if a cardboard box has been opened (this one has) by the white crease on the red flap where it was bent to open. 

[tidaldreams | 654]

For old nintendo games, you're looking for an H-seam. This one unfortunately does not have it.

[CIB_Wholesale | 418]

31 minutes ago, tidaldreams said:

For old nintendo games, you're looking for an H-seam. This one unfortunately does not have it.

 

this graded copy has no h-seam it's a 3 side seam

 

 

 

[KevinK | 1]

I know for a fact not every N64 seal has a H seam. Like the previous comment 3 sided seals were also produced. This copy and the few others I have, have been sitting in my closet for atleast 10-15 years so if it was  resealed I’m guessing it wasn’t done for the purpose of reselling for a major profit like now a days. It’s ether authentic or is resealed was possibly done by a blockbuster or other video store selling off old copies back in the day.
 

Any other comments would be appreciated.

 

[retro.magnus | 136]

2 hours ago, KevinK said:

I know for a fact not every N64 seal has a H seam. Like the previous comment 3 sided seals were also produced. This copy and the few others I have, have been sitting in my closet for atleast 10-15 years so if it was  resealed I’m guessing it wasn’t done for the purpose of reselling for a major profit like now a days. It’s ether authentic or is resealed was possibly done by a blockbuster or other video store selling off old copies back in the day.
 

Any other comments would be appreciated.

 

The crease in the box is a clear giveaway.. Unless there isn't the white crease that I'm seeing in the picture. Not sure what else you're looking for?

[jonebone | 1,329]

Does it have any ventholes?  I agree the color break on the red side is a strong possibility of a reseal.  But I'd want to see if there are ventholes as well.

[KevinK | 1]

I’ll have to double check if there is vent holes. Did every sealed game have the vent holes or just a portion of them? Was the vent holes more common to the H seam or the 3 sided seams?

[AnimalHouse | 117]

There are many types of seams Wata has identified for each platform. Take LoZ: Ocarina of Time on N64 for example:

First-party V-seam, LoZ: Ocarina of Time (N64 - red label)
First-party V-seam, LoZ: Ocarina of Time Players Choice (N64 - brown label)
First-party V-seam, LoZ: Ocarina of Time Collectors Edition (N64 - red label)
First-party LRB seam, LoZ: Ocarina of Time Collectors Edition (N64 - red label)

As for OPs game, the pictures look identical to this recently sold ebay listing. Maybe ask the seller what he knows? Also, there aren't many other listings to do a comparison of. It could be a reseal or it isn't. Email Wata customer service with a photo of your game? At the very least they could tell you what it is or ask you to send it in. Only than you'll know what you have...