I don't know...I hate the idea of keeping software in shrinkwrap. I can understand that shrinkwrap makes the value higher, because someone buying a piece of old software would rather buy a new item than a used item. But as a collector, why would I want my software shrinkwrapped unless I'm in the hobby for profit? I couldn't really enjoy my collection if it was all shrinkwrapped and I couldn't examine the documentation, feelies, etc. I mean, I also collect comics. If they were shrinkwrapped, forget it. I would never have gotten into the hobby. Collecting shrinkwrapped software, you might as well just be collecting the box art.
I know some of you keep shrinkwrapped and non-shrinkwrapped copies of the same game...maybe if I had a warehouse I would do this too... : ) *Dons Asbestos Suit* Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Marco Thorek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 2:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! "C.E. Forman" schrieb: > > Good shrinkwrap jobs have the pencil-eraser hole in the front and back. The what holes? I thought those were there because the shrinkwrapping machines sucked the air out through those. > I may have actually brought this up in a column once (or was going to): If > the shrink threatens to compress and damage the package, we may have to > decide slitting it slightly is acceptable. Like the action figure > collectors who decided cutting the spare battery out of the package was > better than having it rupture and leak acid all over an MIP fig. That's what I figured, but my fingers will tremble when I actually have to cut through there. Marco ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ Information in this message reflects current market conditions and is subject to change without notice. It is believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness. Details provided do not supersede your normal trade confirmations or statements. Any product is subject to prior sale. CIBC World Markets Corp, its affiliated companies, and their officers or employees, may have a position in or make a market in any security described above, and may act as an investment banker or advisor to such. Although CIBC World Markets Corp. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ("CIBC"), it is solely responsible for its contractual obligations. Any securities products recommended, purchased, or sold in any client accounts (i) will not be insured by the FDIC, (ii)will not be deposits or obligations of CIBC, (iii) will not be endorsed or guaranteed by CIBC, and (iv) will be subject to risks, including possible loss of principal in! vested. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
