Author Topic: VGA - Video-game grading.  (Read 3036 times)

disgaeniac

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VGA - Video-game grading.
« on: October 15, 2012, 10:29:12 am »
Personally, I've never used this (or cared at all about it).

I hadn't even thought of it in ages, until, I read Zing's post in the "Case of Lunar(s)" thread.

So...what do you other collectors here think of it?

Does anyone use it?

Will you buy a "graded" game for more than an obviously mint, factory-sealed version of the same game?

Seems to me (IMHO), to be a waste of time & money.

- thoughts?
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htimreimer

Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2012, 10:36:43 am »
graded is fu@king bullshit and the only reason it exist is to get people who dont know any better to pay more


sorry for my language
« Last Edit: October 15, 2012, 10:41:18 am by htimreimer »

disgaeniac

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Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2012, 10:38:48 am »

graded is fu@king ballshit and the only reason it exist is to get people to pay more

Is "ballshit" like circular-shaped pieces of 'bullshit'?!
 8)
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 The alternative is despair.
 And betimes some wonder is wrought to redeem us"




htimreimer

Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2012, 10:42:36 am »

graded is fu@king ballshit and the only reason it exist is to get people to pay more

Is "ballshit" like circular-shaped pieces of 'bullshit'?!
 8)
yes it is got a problem with it

Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2012, 10:55:34 am »
graded is fu@king bullshit and the only reason it exist is to get people who dont know any better to pay more


sorry for my language

Sums it up perfectly, I hate VGA with a passion.

scott

Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2012, 11:11:16 am »
graded is fu@king bullshit and the only reason it exist is to get people who dont know any better to pay more


sorry for my language

Tim hit the nail on the head right there.
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disgaeniac

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Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2012, 11:41:47 am »

Is "ballshit" like circular-shaped pieces of 'bullshit'?!
 8)
yes it is got a problem with it

None at all :)

Just making a "funny" & teasing you a bit, buddy :P

*E.D.I.T.*:

For those of you responding, did/do you have bad experiences or instances for these strong feelings?
« Last Edit: October 15, 2012, 11:43:20 am by disgaeniac »
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 The alternative is despair.
 And betimes some wonder is wrought to redeem us"




Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2012, 11:53:34 am »
No experiences with them personally but my main gripe is that these people are entirely self-appointed experts - they're literally just some guys sealing stuff up, slapping a sticker on top and charging money for some BS "grading".

disgaeniac

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Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2012, 11:59:12 am »
No experiences with them personally but my main gripe is that these people are entirely self-appointed experts - they're literally just some guys sealing stuff up, slapping a sticker on top and charging money for some BS "grading".

Like I said - I've never used/wanted to use this (and I certainly wouldn't pay any more for something because of it); but, what I'm hearing is pretty much what I expected (and agree with).
"Attempts must be made, even when there can be no hope.
 The alternative is despair.
 And betimes some wonder is wrought to redeem us"




htimreimer

Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2012, 12:06:23 pm »
when i buy a game i want  to know if its in bad,good or mint condition  not that the game is graded 86 in condition by the ass hole who is selling it  that dose not help me

Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2012, 12:08:12 pm »
No experiences with them personally but my main gripe is that these people are entirely self-appointed experts - they're literally just some guys sealing stuff up, slapping a sticker on top and charging money for some BS "grading".

Like I said - I've never used/wanted to use this (and I certainly wouldn't pay any more for something because of it); but, what I'm hearing is pretty much what I expected (and agree with).

Oh I don't doubt any of that, I was just responding to your question about personal reasons/experiences :)

disgaeniac

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Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2012, 12:14:20 pm »
No experiences with them personally but my main gripe is that these people are entirely self-appointed experts - they're literally just some guys sealing stuff up, slapping a sticker on top and charging money for some BS "grading".

Like I said - I've never used/wanted to use this (and I certainly wouldn't pay any more for something because of it); but, what I'm hearing is pretty much what I expected (and agree with).

Oh I don't doubt any of that, I was just responding to your question about personal reasons/experiences :)

 :-[
I wasn't directing anything at your comment, kimimi...just saying that my "assumptions" seem to be co-inciding w/ other's thoughts & opinions on it :)

P.S.
- thinking of adding a "Cloudslash"/"general" thread here - what do you think, kimimi?
"Attempts must be made, even when there can be no hope.
 The alternative is despair.
 And betimes some wonder is wrought to redeem us"




Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2012, 12:21:47 pm »
Ah, my mistake then!

As for your other question - give it a go! Can't hurt after :)

foxhack

Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2012, 01:31:09 pm »
A waste of money. A scam through and through.

jcalder8

Re: VGA - Video-game grading.
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2012, 01:34:19 pm »
I understand why people get it done but for me it's pointless when you can't verify what is actually in the box. There is nothing to say that what is on the inside matches what is on the outside.