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February 2014 pick ups, purchases and hauls
FritzWhite:
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--- Quote from: FritzWhite on February 24, 2014, 01:10:49 PM ---I have a sealed copy of Halo 2 I don't want to open even though it really isn't that valuable. On one hand I say to myself, this game was meant to be played, just let it be naked and free.
But it just doesn't feel right for me to tear open the game and pop its seal, not yet. I think that some day it should be opened. We'll see.
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You could always buy a loose or opened copy to play - shouldn't run you more than $10. Although I don't specifically collect sealed games, I have a few, and unopened games look good in a collection. I recently bough a sealed NHL 2K2 for Dreamcast for $2. It's by no means rare or uncommon, but it's the last Dreamcast game to be released (at least in the U.S.), so I consider it a collectors item in it's sealed state.
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Oh, I do have an opened copy I play 8)
I had to pick it up when I saw it on craigslist for only $5. It's neat to have the sealed copy because it has the 'do not open until release date' sticker there and I vividly remember standing in line at midnight in Colorado Spring back in '04 and then going home to play campaign all night.
Holding the game reminds me of that time again, it's weird. It's a special game also because I used to play with an old roommate who passed away. Playing now feels like a time capsule. I don't know if I'll open it.. Maybe one day I'll give it to someone that wants to play the game but I like having for now.
redsox2012:
Plus, you have one of the first copies produced, as later print runs wouldn't need the "Don't sell before" sticker. If it were mine, I'd keep it sealed. It's a nice collectors item.
quickfingers818:
--- Quote from: FritzWhite on February 25, 2014, 12:21:52 AM ---
--- Quote from: redsox2012 on February 24, 2014, 09:52:16 PM ---
--- Quote from: FritzWhite on February 24, 2014, 01:10:49 PM ---I have a sealed copy of Halo 2 I don't want to open even though it really isn't that valuable. On one hand I say to myself, this game was meant to be played, just let it be naked and free.
But it just doesn't feel right for me to tear open the game and pop its seal, not yet. I think that some day it should be opened. We'll see.
--- End quote ---
You could always buy a loose or opened copy to play - shouldn't run you more than $10. Although I don't specifically collect sealed games, I have a few, and unopened games look good in a collection. I recently bough a sealed NHL 2K2 for Dreamcast for $2. It's by no means rare or uncommon, but it's the last Dreamcast game to be released (at least in the U.S.), so I consider it a collectors item in it's sealed state.
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Oh, I do have an opened copy I play 8)
I had to pick it up when I saw it on craigslist for only $5. It's neat to have the sealed copy because it has the 'do not open until release date' sticker there and I vividly remember standing in line at midnight in Colorado Spring back in '04 and then going home to play campaign all night.
Holding the game reminds me of that time again, it's weird. It's a special game also because I used to play with an old roommate who passed away. Playing now feels like a time capsule. I don't know if I'll open it.. Maybe one day I'll give it to someone that wants to play the game but I like having for now.
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Oh the sweet memories of halo 2. One of the few games I ever stood in line for a midnight launch back when I was in high school. I also vividly remember that sticker on top. Good times man
mojoeskateco:
I've got one of these as well.
Found it at a garage sale for $1.
I may sell / trade it in the future as I already have an open collector's edition copy.
quickfingers818:
--- Quote from: mojoeskateco on February 25, 2014, 09:16:47 AM ---I've got one of these as well.
Found it at a garage sale for $1.
I may sell / trade it in the future as I already have an open collector's edition copy.
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Is it sealed with that sticker on the top? Cause if you plan on trading it i'll take it ;D