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Classic Video Games / Should I return Metal Gear Solid 2 Premium Package
« on: November 19, 2017, 01:26:46 am »
Just recently purchased a Metal Gear Solid 2 Premium Package factory sealed for £170.00. It was a bit pricey for my taste but this particular edition, for the condition that is in, seems to run low on reasonable offers ever since I remember tracking it down years ago. Or at least that's the perception I have from searching it on Ebay and Ebay International. It's also a favorite of mine which is why I got so committed to it.
Unfortunately it does not come with the cellophane but it has the two stickers on the bottom on the package in pristine condition (hence the factory seal). I was okay with that when I bid. What bothers me is that the box is dented in the back, in a semi circle fashion. I'm not sure how much of that kills its value since it's pretty much expected that these type of packages have some damage, whether it's factory sealed or not.
The seller assured me that it was done during transportation which smells like a bunch of BS because any damage on the protective box was below (and not where dent is) and before sending the package he mentioned that any obligations to damage done to box during transportation, if it were to happen, should be handled by me (which kind makes sense now..).
I re-checked the images from the auction and there's no discernible damage in the pictures. I decided to take a picture like he did, same quality and same color, and turns out the dent doesn't show up. Seems like a deliberate marketing photo to advertise your product as top-tier.
I'm now wrestling with the idea to return or not. The package is really in great condition aside from that small damage. Asked 2 friends on mine to look at it and none of them noticed until they were looking carefully to spot it. I know I'm probably being a little bit anal about returning it, especially considering it's very difficult to come across it (checked the latest 6 months of activity on Ebay and came up with nothing..). It bothers me a bit, not so much because of the damage itself but because it might take away some of its value to collectors.
The images should help you see the package (the first photo is the one I took to emulate his) and the damage of it. Please, help me make a good decision.
https://imgur.com/a/DuBHq
Unfortunately it does not come with the cellophane but it has the two stickers on the bottom on the package in pristine condition (hence the factory seal). I was okay with that when I bid. What bothers me is that the box is dented in the back, in a semi circle fashion. I'm not sure how much of that kills its value since it's pretty much expected that these type of packages have some damage, whether it's factory sealed or not.
The seller assured me that it was done during transportation which smells like a bunch of BS because any damage on the protective box was below (and not where dent is) and before sending the package he mentioned that any obligations to damage done to box during transportation, if it were to happen, should be handled by me (which kind makes sense now..).
I re-checked the images from the auction and there's no discernible damage in the pictures. I decided to take a picture like he did, same quality and same color, and turns out the dent doesn't show up. Seems like a deliberate marketing photo to advertise your product as top-tier.
I'm now wrestling with the idea to return or not. The package is really in great condition aside from that small damage. Asked 2 friends on mine to look at it and none of them noticed until they were looking carefully to spot it. I know I'm probably being a little bit anal about returning it, especially considering it's very difficult to come across it (checked the latest 6 months of activity on Ebay and came up with nothing..). It bothers me a bit, not so much because of the damage itself but because it might take away some of its value to collectors.
The images should help you see the package (the first photo is the one I took to emulate his) and the damage of it. Please, help me make a good decision.
https://imgur.com/a/DuBHq