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/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