Soooooo.... a long long time ago I used to be a weird dude with an obsession for minty NES boxes (the black variety especially). Along with being obsessed with perfect boxes I also had a reputation of possibly being the slowest shipper on earth. I mean well, I was 20 something and maybe smoked too much pot. Anyhooooooo understandably I got kicked for my lack of giving a poo.
That was what.... nearly 10 years ago. I maybe once every couple years types the ole NA address in the search and tonight that really shocked me. I’ve read up a little on things and got a fairly good grasp on things, I think.
So, my name is Ray! I’m 36. I’m now married. I live in Chattanooga, TN! I am friends with a lot of the oooooold crew on FB. but other than that I haven’t heard from much others! I have exactly 2 games in my possession. One PERFECT CIB adventure island and box only of Mario 64. Who have I become?! I sold most everything and bought a cabin.
oh..... I searched for NA tonight because I was on FB and a market place ad grabbed me with a picture of a beautiful NES box in perfect shape. But... but... it was a reproduction. This one was printed on grey cardboard though, the edges were crisp, and it looked well... good. I feel like the devil but I bought it. Is this destroying mint collectors? I unfortunately see it as a way to suffice my OCD without breaking the bank. Just curious how it’s received now?
sorry... super long intro.