Zim2189

Hi Everyone,

I am selling my American NTSC copy of The Legned of Zelda for NES if anyone is interested..

1st print box/cart, 2nd print manual as it has game pak.

Let me know if anyone is interested.

Thanks

1 hour ago, Pike13 said:

Just wanted to pop in and say thanks for the great information.  I saw a story this morning about a factory sealed Legend of Zelda that was going for a huge amount of money which made me think of my collection from the 80's.  I still have the NES and play it every now and then with the kids but a couple of years ago I sold most of the collection to a retro game store in Oshkosh, WI.  I probably lost out some money by doing so, especially for a Super Mario box and 5 screw cart that was in great condition (early 1987 according to this guide: https://www.watagames.com/learn/blog/post/nes-black-box-variant-guide/), but went to what I think was a good 'home'.

But one of the games I kept was my Legend of Zelda (along with a few others and some SNES ones).  Looking at your great research, seems like I have Box 1, Cart 1, and Manual 2.  It is CIB but the manual and map (which some grade schooler marked up, pfft) are not in great condition.  I wonder if they are worth anything...

I'd be happy to take it off your hands if you want to sell it

12 hours ago, zoiks66 said:

Yeah, thus why I believe Wata’s grading of complete in box games is pure trash.  They consider games to be “complete” without any inserts or maps (anything beyond a box, cart, and manual).  If your copy has a “game pak” manual, it isn’t a first print, no matter what Wata says.

I agree completely, I actually mentioned this to a seller on ebay and he told me to get in contact with them to find out why this is.

2 hours ago, zoiks66 said:

Does the manual say “cassette” or “game pak” on page 11.  “Cassette” would be a first print manual.

I won't find out until I receive it, at that price I wasn't willing to wait around and find out. I will let you know once it arrives. WATA accept both cassette and game pak as 1st prints as I believe their grading for first prints comes from the NES TM.

So I just found this on ebay and made the purchase, full first print, TM on Box, Cart and Manual, Box a bit worn but I've seen much worse out there. The only thing I will be changing when submitting is to WATA is another 1st print Cart as i'll be submitting a pristine one. What are you guys thoughts?

Thanks for clearing that up, now the hunt begins.

Does anyone have a picture of the manuals? one with the caution and one without just so I know what I am looking for.

Thanks again

Hey guys, This is one impressive bit of research here. I am blown away!! Unfortunately my mother sold my NES with Zelda around 21-22 years ago for $3 in a garage sale when I was around 9-10 years old. I am looking to find a CIB copy on ebay or a collector who is willing to let one go, I just wanted to know what is the old and what is the new SS on the back of the box? I am guessing the lakeside one is the new SS, is this correct? TIA