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Of course you can't claim these numbers are definitive. But to me they indicate these are rarer than some people insist they are and that there are cases and cases of these sealed games out there waiting to be discovered.

This. Can't wait to see what Pat Contri has to say.

I really haven't, but i should try that. With my singer/songwriter music I recorded a more focused album some 10 years ago, But that would be cool to try with this sort of music. I almost would want someone else to give me the theme and go from there. I guess that would be the case were I hired to write for an ACTUAL game, which I would love to do.

Thank you kind sir! Yeah, if I'm being honest, I kinda made the songs and then based on the overall vibe kinda molded the theme around that. Not the other way around, if you catch my drift. So yeah, it's probably light on the Western theme and more towards the Sci Fi.

Hi! Anybody check it out? It's really good. I was talking to a few creatives and musicians lately about how hard it is to market your own stuff and not come off as arrogant. And it really is! It's really a Catch 22. But you know what. F IT. This album is amazing. If it were the album of somebody else, I would say "this album is amazing!" So why not say it about myself? Please check it out

You really can’t make this stuff up.

Snagged this really nice CIB TMNT for the NES at an Antique Shop for $80.

Wait, but if that's the case what is the point of the "Select" level if they don't grade anything at that level?? lol.

Exactly, I figured they should say N/A. Geez Louise. Especially when they claim "pricing, demystified".

C’mon guys. I’m not a wata apologist, believe me, but the month isn’t over. I’d be shocked if they stiffed us after the pomp and circumstance of the announcement. The sh*tstorm that would happen if they did, however, would be pretty entertaining. Haha.

Hello people! This thread seems to have died but let me attempt a resurrection! Check out my new album The Time/Shift Paradox! https://apebit.bandcamp.com

So I can get my games graded for free at the Select and Turbo levels? Wtf? Stuff like this just boggles my mind. This may make perfect sense once explained to someone but I guarantee I can't be the only one who is confused by this under their "PRICING. DEMYSTIFIED" section.

Bump! Happy Thanksgiving!!!! https://apebit.bandcamp.com/album/the-time-shift-paradox

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Past and future collide in my newest game soundtrack! Please listen and consider a purchase! Many thanks VGS friends. p.s. Always looking for collaborations! https://apebit.bandcamp.com/album/the-time-shift-paradox

I know I'm gonna stock up on those low pop Othellos and Anticipations!

"Later this month"

No worries Retro, I just think we will have to wait and see. My just very general theory is that there are not enough of these sealed games to meet the demand of the hobby. That's just my honest opinion, and if you or anyone calls that propaganda, that's just not fair. I could be wrong! We'll see!

With all due respect Jonebone, I don't think my post was extremist in any way. The only point I was trying to make is that 78 is not a plentiful number, even for the least desirable game in the NES library.. which is... somebody tell me.

Why are you calling me "chief" and why is a post like mine automatically called "propaganda"? Gimme a break. Did I mention anything about prices in my post? I'm well aware that rarity doesn't equate to value. I believe your post is long-windedly saying supply and demand will determine value... so thank you for that!

Sure, 78 is more than 1 or 2, but that doesn't mean 78 can't still be "rare". Also food for thought. There are thought to be ~60 T206 Honus Wagners in existence, and that card is considered "rare" by pretty much anybody in the hobby and has been for years. Whatever, the term "rare" is open to interpretation, but you can't say 78 of anything remotely desirable is a plentiful amount.

So I was listening to the Completely Unnecessary Podcast today and Pat said something that just confuses me. He said some thing like.. "you think your game is rare and then the pop report comes out and there are 78 of them and you realize it's not rare at all". Does Pat really believe that 78 copies are a lot, when you consider the sheer number of video game collectors in the world? Let's say WATA has graded even 1000 sealed SMBs. To me that is not a lot of copies! How huge is Mario in pop culture and in video games? That seems to me like 1 copy to go around for every 1,000,000. (don't quote me on that but you get my point). Just food for thought: PSA has graded 20,000 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookies, give or take, minus resubmissions, etc. I can't imagine there can be anywhere near that number of sealed SMBs in the world... am I wrong about that? I've posed this sort of discussion before and it will be interesting to see how collectors interpret the numbers.

I prefer VGA aesthetically, that's for sure.

Taking these off the market for now.

Open to offers!