Hey everyone! Today I went to the Swamp Meet or Flee Market *Depending on what you call it. and found interesting thing that I had to buy that is brand new. I saw an dmg-01 Gameboy Model! (Original Gameboy Handheld System) on the shelf that was Brand New. Now I bought it and talked to the owner a few about the system it’s self. Now I want to hear your answer or thoughts on it. What we found or I noticed is that when opened the box to show me the system the Serial code was different that had us confused, is this possible to happen? He showed me it from the bag and it is really Brand new, clean and all. It has never been used and has everything included in it. I even bought Titres for it. Even though the sealed package was open for that moment we put it back and Slid the Titres Game into the package and along with the Gameboy into it’s Place inside the box. I bought the brand new system for $110. I seen these go up in Price if Brand new. I was wondering though, would any of you guys consider this new? We opened the package so I can see the side to see if everything was inside. Even if the Seal on the package is open would it still be counted new if I planned to sell it? Like around 300$? Also can anyone explain the issue of the Serial Code being different? Thank you all for reading this! -Alejandro Martinez

On ebay you can see that it is originally shrink-wrapped with a H-seam on the back.
The gameboy-color versions just had a round sticker at the back to keep it sealed.
So if everything looks mint, I would call it like new (never used, but opened).
That’s my opinion.
Perhaps this shop has also some virtualboy stuff? Please tell me.
Cheers

That wouldn’t be considered new and unused – if the serial numbers don’t match it means someone put a Like New box with a Like New Gameboy.

Some people want things sealed, which the US Gameboys were originally (JP were not), so while it should surely be worth the price you paid, I don’t think you’ll get $300 for it sadly.

I wouldn’t recommend resealing it – they’re easy to spot and it’ll lead to distrust and refunds.

Thanks for the Information! Also sadly that’s what I was looking for too but they didn’t have any things related to the Virtual Boy. When I told him I had one he looked a bit surprised.

Thanks for the Infotmation! How much do you think it would go for with everything included though? (I think your right also, The system is Brand new though. I think. Who knows? Should I check it out?) I also was wondering have any of you guys sold any Systems or games your self? My father has a collection and was planning to sell them but he doesn’t know if they’ll sell fast enough in a time fram. If anyone sold old retro Games, how long did it take to get sold?

I wouldn’t pay more than what you paid for a new quality CIB Gameboy. It obviously isn’t sealed, so you can’t start charging the “sealed” premium.

As for how long it takes for games to sell? Depends on how much you sell them for. If they are for a good price they shouldn’t last too long. If you’re trying to get top dollar for everything expect to sit on it for a long time before it sells.

I feel like I’ve seen this happen before, where a seemingly new in box system has an unmatched serial #. Maybe somebody bought two systems and returned one, but happened to get things switched. One time I got a complete in box VB on ebay, which came with two controllers- but the serial #s were off by about 25 units. So, I’m guessing the original owner bought two from the same shipment and eventually got rid of one with the wrong box.

The others are right- a higher price will probably sell eventually but it could take a while. I’ve had admittedly overpriced stuff sell within minutes of listing, other reasonably-priced things keep renewing automatically for years without selling :-p. I’d recommend a Buy-It-Now price near the high average, with Best Offers enabled.

Thanks for the Info! If I did ever want to sell this Gameboy as the way I bought it. What would be a good price or what would you sell it yourself? Sorry about this selling stuff. My father is really wanting to know because he is liking the Idea of it. If I do ever sell this. I would probably sell it to the range of what you guys think is right.

HP Lovethrash wrote:
I feel like I’ve seen this happen before, where a seemingly new in box system has an unmatched serial #. Maybe somebody bought two systems and returned one, but happened to get things switched. One time I got a complete in box VB on ebay, which came with two controllers- but the serial #s were off by about 25 units. So, I’m guessing the original owner bought two from the same shipment and eventually got rid of one with the wrong box.

The others are right- a higher price will probably sell eventually but it could take a while. I’ve had admittedly overpriced stuff sell within minutes of listing, other reasonably-priced things keep renewing automatically for years without selling :-p. I’d recommend a Buy-It-Now price near the high average, with Best Offers enabled.

If you sold this Gameboy yourself. what would be a good estimate price?

I also bought a tool to fix my Virtual Boy’s Limp Right eye. hopefully I get it fixed tomorrow. Does anyone have any tips of soldering it? Does it really take skill to do that? Should I just Bake it instead?

Please, don’t bake it, makes soldering afterwards harder and if you do it too long/too hot, you might irreparably damage it.

And yes, soldering the displays does take skill, a lot of people tried it and ruined their displays. I have seen a few of them and it isn’t a pretty sight.

Since you live in the USA, I would recommend you to PM Runnerpack and have him repair yours (do both, so you won’t get into any problems in the future) for a very fair price.

Alejandro Martinez wrote:
I also bought a tool to fix my Virtual Boy’s Limp Right eye. hopefully I get it fixed tomorrow. Does anyone have any tips of soldering it? Does it really take skill to do that? Should I just Bake it instead?

Do not bake it as that’s very risky but you could temporarily fix it with a new hot glue gun that hasn’t had glue sticks installed ever. It does the same thing as baking but far less dangerous and just as temporary. Honestly it’s best to get it soldered by one of our professionals here as the soldering as the contact points are very very small.

Okay thank you! I’ll keep that in my mind and see what I can do.