• Disc is in good shape, or is repairable.
• Disc does not have top scratching.
• Cover art has no discoloration, water damage, wrinkling, or tears.
• For Blu-ray discs, only very light scratches are acceptable.

• Damaged cover art: 50%-100%, or loose price where applicable.
• Disc unplayable after repair: 100%

• Cartridge is clean with no marker, deep scratching, or stickers.
• Cartridge pins are clean, clear of debris, and not corroded.
• Labels have no major tears, folds, or discoloration.

• Major cleaning required: 25%-50%
• Front Label Wear or heavy wear of any kind: 50%-100%

• Be fully tested, working, cleaned, and have little to no scratching or wear.
• Factory reset where applicable.
• Have battery cover where applicable.

• Heavy wear of any kind: 50%-100%
• Not fully operational: 50%-100%
• Parental PIN lock: -$10
• Not factory reset (where applicable): -$5
• Screen Replacement Required (GB/GBP/GBC/GBA): -$7

General Condition Guidelines

We understand that items may have some minor wear. The following conditions will not result in deductions:

• Missing battery covers.
• Missing or dirty wrist straps.
• Missing N64 expansion bay covers.
• Light or minor surface scratches.
• Missing Wii port covers.
• Missing GameCube port covers.
• System not formatted (though personal information must be removed).

Please Note: Essential accessories such as AV cables, power supplies, N64 jumper paks, Wii sensor bars, and controllers are not required with consoles. These items are listed separately on our buy list, and we pay extra for them when sent individually.

Console Requirements & Deductions

Console Requirements:

• Cleanliness: Free from marker, deep scratches, or stickers.
• Functionality: Fully tested and confirmed to be in working order.
• Online Status: No active online bans.
• Personal Data: All personal information must be removed.
• Region: Must be an NTSC (US Version) console.

Console Deductions:

Deductions are based on the actual cost of parts and the time required for repair.

• Heavy Wear (e.g., significant cosmetic damage, deep gouges): 50%−80% deduction
• Major Functional Issues (e.g., no power, no video output, failure to read games): 50%−100% deduction
• Minor Functional Issues (e.g., sticky disc tray, loose AV/power port, difficulty taking discs, internal rattles): 10%−50% deduction
• Dirt/Grime: 10%−25% deduction
• Yellowing/Discoloration: 25% deduction

Controller Requirements & Deductions

Controller Requirements:

• Cleanliness: Free from marker, deep scratches, or stickers.
• Functionality: Fully tested and confirmed to be in working order.
• Joysticks: Joysticks must be tight and responsive, without drift.
• Region: Must be an NTSC (US Version) controller.
• Cords: Must be wrapped up nicely and clean.

Controller Deductions:

Deductions are based on the actual cost of parts and the time required for repair.

• Heavy Wear (e.g., significant cosmetic damage, deep gouges): 50%−80% deduction
• Major Functional Issues (e.g., stick drift, random button presses, no power, exposed wires): 50%−100% deduction
• Minor Functional Issues (e.g., worn thumb caps, internal rattles, hard button presses): 10%−50% deduction
• Excessive Dirt/Grime: 10%−25% deduction
• Significant Yellowing/Discoloration: 25% deduction

AV / Power Supply Deductions

• Non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): 100% deduction (not accepted)
• Excessive Dirt/Grime: 50%−100% deduction
• Exposed Wires: 100% deduction (not accepted)
• Not Rubber Banded (for cables): 100% deduction (implies poor condition/storage, not accepted)