I need to get this appraised

[godreborn]

this is legit as I bought it from Nintendo nearly 30 years ago. it's barely played, so I need to find out what its grade is from an appraiser. I don't really know how much these go for, because it could change a lot depending on the grade.

 

[AncientBoi]

Idk but Wow, even I haven't heard Donkey Kong in quite awhile

 

[Ozito]

You got yourself a gold nugget there.

A search on ebay shows that there's two other copies being sold.

One for 10k USD (not graded but CIB)
and
one for 12k (graded but loose)

 

[linuxares]

You got yourself a gold nugget there.

A search on ebay shows that there's two other copies being sold.

One for 10k USD (not graded but CIB)
and
one for 12k (graded but loose)

I wouldn't say it's gold since they aren't sold.

 

[Ozito]

I wouldn't say it's gold since they aren't sold.

Maybe he can "make an offer they can't refuse" and sell it for 9k

 

[AncientBoi]

I wouldn't say it's gold since they aren't sold.

Platinum then

 

[linuxares]

https://www.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/donkey-kong-country-competition

Here is a chart of what they been sold for

 

[Ozito]

https://www.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/donkey-kong-country-competition

Here is a chart of what they been sold for

2k isn't bad at all... as long you don't compare what's on ebay


Pricecharting doesn't seem to catch all sales.
Here are a couple of recent listing with sold items for better appreciation.

Loose cart for approx 4022USD
Loose cart for 5655USD
Loose cart in bad condition for 2026USD

 

[Hayato213]

You got yourself a gold nugget there.

A search on ebay shows that there's two other copies being sold.

One for 10k USD (not graded but CIB)
and
one for 12k (graded but loose)

Probably several grand, it might be worth more if he get it graded.

 

[Ozito]

Probably several grand, it might be worth more if he get it graded.

Do they though? Personally I wouldn't pay more for a graded one if I had the option to buy a non graded one for cheaper.

 

[Hayato213]

Do they though? Personally I wouldn't pay more for a graded one if I had the option to buy a non graded one for cheaper.

It come down to the person, for someone who collect these, they might be willing to pay.

 

[Ozito]

Maybe I'm jaded after seeing some youtuber exposing the game grading companies for being a scam.

 

[Hayato213]

Maybe I'm jaded after seeing some youtuber exposing the game grading companies for being a scam.

I mean there are even crazier price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1551277260...rentrq:0f5eb7571870a4b712fcc70dfffa3df6|iid:1

 

[Ozito]

I mean there are even crazier price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155127726058?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=777008&algo=PERSONAL.TOPIC&ao=1&asc=20220705100511&meid=ec4509f154614d0d8b2ddd21b3c20126&pid=101524&rk=1&rkt=1&itm=155127726058&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&algv=RecentlyViewedItemsV2&_trksid=p2380057.c101524.m146925&_trkparms=pageci:776a38f3-c99a-11ed-8b4f-ca10dfd94cbb|parentrq:0f5eb7571870a4b712fcc70dfffa3df6|iid:1

That's reedoncolous

I guess you're paying for the rarity and not for any added game features.
There were only 2500 copies done at the time, leaves you wondering how many are left to this day.

 

[godreborn]

I'm probably going to have it graded to get a premium amount for it, plus prove that it's a legit copy as there are reproduction cartridges. not a bad markup, considering I got it from Nintendo for $30.

 

[Ozito]

Sick gains man
Tell us how much you got for it when you get it sold

 

[hippy dave]

Aw yiss, don't forget us when you're rich and living the high life.

 

[godreborn]

I found the grading place. it looks like it costs $40 if it's valued up to $2,500 and $50 beyond that, if I'm understanding it correctly. plus, there's a $5 handling fee, which may go into shipping the game back. I need to do this soon before I forget about it.

 

[yuyuyup]

I think the appraisal/slab system is flawed, couldn't someone with some know-how open one of those cases and swap out with a replica (or damaged replacement) same with comic books. I think a better appraisal is leveraging your standing with this forum along with filming the cartridge disassembly yourself. If the cartridge is "slabbed" in a box, you can't accomplish this if a buyer wants better proof. That's just my 2 cents

 

[godreborn]

just asked about price, because it's somewhat confusing. then, I'll send it off. seems to be worth three times more if it comes with the box.