1upped 85 Member · Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 On 11/21/2019 at 4:22 AM, jonebone said: Got a pretty decent one back this week! Still my favorite Zelda game to this day. Everything about it was nothing short of perfect. Still play it today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Croz of Vinheim 4 Member · Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 12:43 PM, kell said: Babbage's... brings back memories. If WATA grades the wrap separately, what detracts from disc based cases, insert alignment? I may be wrong, but it seems like there would be less variability with the hard cases versus boxed games. The only thing I've noticed with PS2/GC style cases are dimples, writing marks, and deep scratch marks that affect the case itself through the cello. It is way more common than I initially thought it would be when you angle the games in light. Also, I know with PS1 jewel cases in particular, the manual itself is a big factor in determining higher grades. There are spine creases and ticks on the manual taken into consideration as well as the prongs on the right side of the jewel case that cause divet marks on the right edge of the manual. These are the factors that separate a 9.2 perfect jewel case from a 9.6/9.8 perfect jewel case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a3quit4s 1,108 Member · Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 On 11/21/2019 at 7:22 AM, jonebone said: Got a pretty decent one back this week! How’s the turn around time on VGA grading? No price difference for WATA vs VGA graded that you have seen for people looking to buy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frost 2 Member · Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 How many folks here are regrading VGA to WATA? That even a thing? i see Jonebone & 1upped still doing VGA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1upped 85 Member · Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 I really enjoy this forum. Reminds me of the old days :). Sealed cardboard hangtab Raid on Bungeling Bay w/improved photos. 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorEncore 2,239 Member · Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 8 hours ago, 1upped said: I really enjoy this forum. Reminds me of the old days :). Sealed cardboard hangtab Raid on Bungeling Bay w/improved photos. One of my favorite in this thread so far. Awesome! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExplodedHamster 70 Member · Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Well, now I know who nabbed that! Nice score, that was a deal and a half! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1upped 85 Member · Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Always one of my favorite games when I was a kid.....probably because of the sweet 3D glasses. 3 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1upped 85 Member · Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 One of the nicer hangtab copies out there. Older NES title that doesn’t get enough love. 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBiRD 103 Member · Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) On 11/13/2019 at 2:23 PM, RoyalT said: After months, I have finally received my games back from Wata! I won't jump on Wata for their inability to meet their service time standards, that's been done to death. What I am going to jump on them for though is for failing to adopt some basic well-established customer service standards. I have yet to call Wata and have them answer their phone. They also are VERY delayed in replying to emails and when they do, you get scripted responses. I had pictures of these loaded to my wata portal before they ever shipped them out and I pointed out to them that something was wrong via email. Wata had, despite " handling my games exactly like they handle their own games..", placed my CIB Phantasy Star in the case dedicated to my sealed Phantasy Star. They are entirely different releases of the game too, with enough to distinguish them from one another that this is inexplicable and unacceptable. So, the long story short - After months of having these games in their possession, they've screwed up and had every chance to correct it, but were too inept to answer their phone or reply to their emails. Even if they got the email late, after shipping, they could have reached out to FedEx to have the shipment intercepted and sent back to them. Let's take the glass half full approach though. I find myself now on the bleeding edge of the speculation video game investment market. I am in possession of what I feel will become a highly coveted Wata Error, Sealed (CIB), 9.8 A+ Phantasy Star. I wish my Sealed (CIB) 9.2, Wata Error Phantasy Star graded higher, but beggars can't be choosers right? Can you switch the top cover? I think they can be removed from the case.. Edited December 21, 2019 by TheBiRD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bearcat-Doug 2,421 Member · Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) Here's my sticker seal SMB. The sticker is uncut and fully intact. It's folded down on the inside of the top flap which is why it's not visible in the picture. It really displays well for the grade. Edited February 28, 2020 by Bearcat-Doug 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoyalT 91 Member · Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 On 12/20/2019 at 5:18 PM, TheBiRD said: Can you switch the top cover? I think they can be removed from the case.. Not without breaking the tabs - the cases are tamper proof, including the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RpgCollector 317 Member · Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I have a 100 or so sealed games and none of them graded. Thinking about making a video of me opening a sealed Gameboy Amazing Tater and lowering the value by a a few thousand! 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oops 52 Member · Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Just now, RpgCollector said: I have a 100 or so sealed games and none of them graded. Thinking about making a video of me opening a sealed Gameboy Amazing Tater and lowering the value by a a few thousand! ill trade you my cib copy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austin532 383 Member · Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 2 hours ago, RpgCollector said: I have a 100 or so sealed games and none of them graded. Thinking about making a video of me opening a sealed Gameboy Amazing Tater and lowering the value by a a few thousand! Send them to me. I'll do all of the hard work for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bearcat-Doug 2,421 Member · Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 On 11/23/2019 at 10:18 PM, Frost said: How many folks here are regrading VGA to WATA? That even a thing? i see Jonebone & 1upped still doing VGA. I was wondering this too. Even with the issues that have been brought up, it seems like almost everything that comes up is WATA now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Startyde 157 Member · Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Bearcat-Doug said: I was wondering this too. Even with the issues that have been brought up, it seems like almost everything that comes up is WATA now. I only imagine ppl trying to bump up silver and lower VGA grades would ever regrade to Wata, or if they just wanted to standardize the look of their collection for some reason. It's a waste of money otherwise as the game condition doesn't change, only the scale. It's also not like VGA is going anywhere. They are the toy grading authority, and they can grade and fabricate games of any size, a market Wata will likely never be able to accommodate. I don't even like the Wata cases for SNES or N64, anything horizonal is kinda hideous (I genuinely think they need to go to the drawing board and redesign the cases for horizontal games, they just look bad), hense why many of these are still sent to VGA. Edit: While I'm here, I'll post this guy. Hard as balls to find sealed these days, and was my fav Xmas pres of 97. Happy Holidays all!! Edited December 24, 2019 by Startyde 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bearcat-Doug 2,421 Member · Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, Startyde said: I only imagine ppl trying to bump up silver and lower VGA grades would ever regrade to Wata. It's a waste of money otherwise as the game condition doesn't change, only the scale. It's also not like VGA is going anywhere. They are the toy grading authority, and they can grade and fabricate games of any size, a market Wata will likely never be able to accommodate. I don't even like the Wata cases for SNES or N64, anything horizonal is kinda hideous (I genuinely think they need to go to the drawing board and redesign the cases for horizontal games, they just look bad), hense why many of these are still sent to VGA. Edit: While I'm here, I'll post this guy. Hard as balls to find sealed these days, and was my fav Xmas pres of 97. Happy Holidays all!! Great looking game! I couldn't wait for it to come out. I can only imagine how many hours I put into that one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fantomex 11 Member · Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 my first CIB Wata submission finally came back 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bearcat-Doug 2,421 Member · Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 4:53 PM, Fantomex said: my first CIB Wata submission finally came back I have no words. My words have failed me. Wow. Just awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oops 52 Member · Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Bearcat-Doug said: I have no words. My words have failed me. Wow. Just awesome! relax man 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Startyde 157 Member · Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Happy Space Year 2020 All! May the future be as anime inspired as the 70s and 80s fortold! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Domuhnator 18 Member · Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Just got the sword master back from wata. The bucky has been with me for a while. 6 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woobie 40 Member · Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Here is the few I submitted off to WATA in nov. Hoping to get a few more games and send another batch in within the next 6-7 months 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonebone 753 Member · Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Pretty happy with this one, I believe it is the highest graded on VGA 90s and up are truly special! 8 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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