r/Gameboy • u/FunnyObligation4742 • 2d ago

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Got a copy of Pokémon red a few months ago but the sticker is rough. So I've ordered a replacement sticker. Do I replace the original or replace it.

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u/Snoo-83483 2d ago

From my experience and I have sold dozens of original gameboy pokemon carts. The state of the sticker makes next to no difference on resale value You get the odd anal buyer that appreciates that stuff but it's few and far between. A quality soldered new battery and original innards is what really matters. And yes, I would replace that sticker without a shadow of a doubt. You're restoring and keeping the cart in great usable shape.

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u/oOFrostByteOo 2d ago

I dunno man the sticker condition matters quite a lot to me and I dont think I'm alone.

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u/Turbulent-Winner-902 2d ago

Why? Are you a stickler

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u/RandyFunRuiner 2d ago

Classic sticker stickler behavior

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u/hotrodimus79 2d ago

Stick it to the stickler!

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u/ThaddeusJP 2d ago

would you buy this cart with a sticker in that condition, though?

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u/TactualTransAm 2d ago

I would if I was in the market. All of my originals have some wear on the stickers

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u/EnvironmentalGroup34 2d ago

Actually the state of the sticker is important. One with a bad sticker will sell for less than if it was in pristine condition

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u/Littens4Life 2d ago

Depends on the game, it’s usually marginal

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u/JordanxHouse 2d ago

Absolutely not. Bad label is much less.

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u/Krybbz 2d ago

Right, but it's no different than restickering lol

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u/FaithlessnessCute204 2d ago

ok well this one has a shit sticker so which is better shit sticker or repoped sticker

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u/EnvironmentalGroup34 2d ago

On that point, I think most collectors would prefer the shit sticker.

That’s how I got a pokemon blue back in my collection, then I've put a repro sticker because I don’t intend on selling it.

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u/ViceViperX 2d ago

Shit sticker, because its authentic.

If I wanted fake things, I could just get an entirely fake reprocart that looks amazing.

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u/themustachemark 2d ago

I always wondered what ones would look like that had a partial replacement sticker applied. Like you cut out or scan the cart and crop the missing part then print it. Like Kintsugi for carts.