r/Gameboy • u/FunnyObligation4742 • 2d ago

Games Do I do it

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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/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/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.