You should make a video about sending that Tekken in for auction! No one has done a video on how to send a video game out for auction and I would love to learn from it. It would be great to add to your playlist of "how to grade with VGA, WATA" etc
The thing that was rattling around looks like an old brass drawer pull, though usually those are threaded externally rather than internally. If you find out give us a shorts update.
I bet the box ran into that brass thing which was probably attached to a pole of some sort and came off in the box. Also, you're the happiest adult man wearing a Dunkaroos tank-top in the world.
This feels like a Phoenix Wright scenario where we have to replay all of the actions that led to this brass knob appearing in my box And of course it's also the murder weapon.
WATA damaged a 9.8 game before encapsulating it. Then kept its original 9.8 grade and sent it out. Damage to game is not shown in online scans, but now it’s damaged in the case and the case has no visual damage.
I see the Japanese rush you've been grading. Ppl bitch in heated ntsc sealed, then cib, so this would be the next mine to clear out. I don't have time for it, but hopefully it works out for you.
@@GetTheGreg yeah I have a bunch of Saturn big box that's pretty damn nice. I'll have to submit it to wata I suppose. Was hoping cgc would have accepted that stuff by now, maybe soon.
On the real, I don’t know many people who owned/played Mario Party 3 as it was released in 2000. By that time, people were moving onto the next generation.
Even myself i graded games that had stickers anf removed with lighter fuel . I always been scared that it could get less great grade because of that. But sometimes even games that look mint wont get mint grades
I remember sending off a mario golf GBA game that had a similar soft crease along one side of the box, got 9.2 / A++ , guess you got the short end of the stick on your 8.5 / A++
The fact that you want to send Pokémon pinball to grade again highlights the problem with these services: the grade is subjective, and depends on who grades the game. It's difficult to trust these companies to provide a consistent grade on games with similar conditions.
Unfortunate grade on the pinball! I would’ve guessed a 9.0 given how Wata has been grading recently 🤔 Maybe worth a cross to vga with how nice the seal is.
Played and liked Tekken 1. Actually saw the arcade at a random Walmart while on vacation way back when and was pumped to get it. Got my PS1 with it and Ridge Racer but ended up playing Ridge Racer waaaaay more. Love that clean copy! A lot of nostalgia in that. Tekken 2 was leagues better, but the first holds a special place. Marvel Superheroes has some awesome art, so that copy is fantastic! Encased Japanese releases are just art 👌
Trying to figure out how to submit a Japanese PS1 game at WATA on their website and can’t figure it out. I emailed them two days ago, but nothing. Have any pointers?
Just put in the game like normal and in the little note section put "Japanese release". If it's a game that only has JP release... Not sure how to do that haha.
Japanese version has almost zero value to me… and most collectors. Not sure why…but that’s how it is. Kinda like cars…a USDM Acura Integra is worth more than a JDM.
There is a certified WATA/CGC dealer in the free discord (link in description), otherwise youd have to find one on instagram or maybe CGC /collector's lists some of them of their sites....?
They get better rates/take care of all of the submission stuff for you. For myself in Canada, it doesn't really help since the extra shipping basically eats away any benefit, but if you don't want to deal with any of the submission stuff yourself, a middleman is an option!
I actually haven't done flat bench in a really long time now. I'm currently doing 225lbs on incline for 3 working sets of like 8, 5, 4 reps. I'll have to try a max bench sometime soon here!
I dont follow this as closely as you, but I dont see any appeal whatsoever to Japanese games. English speaking people dont care and theres a million copies of that crap. LGS cant even sell playable open copies of those theres zero demand
I bought a game from DKOldies and the sent it to WATA. I'm an absolute menace
Think of the Redditors Greg
What's his bad rep?
Savage
Exacting your rights and privileges to do business legally?! For shame
Can you explain again why there are so many case fresh copies of retro games in Japan?
You should make a video about sending that Tekken in for auction! No one has done a video on how to send a video game out for auction and I would love to learn from it. It would be great to add to your playlist of "how to grade with VGA, WATA" etc
I agree
Moral of the story, see it in person before grading
Truth haha. Blind buys did not serve me well.
Greg is my hero ❤. We don't deserve such a handsome treasure 💪.
This is surprisingly exciting to watch. Glad you got some good grades!
LOL, every Wata unboxing is full of surprises! Even ones you don't understand lol. Congrats! That Tekken... wow
At least I didn't also have issues with the blisters on top of it all 😅
@@GetTheGreg Often are blessing are in the form of what we don't experience lol
Great video. I already watched it 8 times. Thank you
Wow, a true fan 🥳🤝
The thing that was rattling around looks like an old brass drawer pull, though usually those are threaded externally rather than internally. If you find out give us a shorts update.
yeeeeeep.
I bet the box ran into that brass thing which was probably attached to a pole of some sort and came off in the box. Also, you're the happiest adult man wearing a Dunkaroos tank-top in the world.
This feels like a Phoenix Wright scenario where we have to replay all of the actions that led to this brass knob appearing in my box
And of course it's also the murder weapon.
WATA damaged a 9.8 game before encapsulating it. Then kept its original 9.8 grade and sent it out. Damage to game is not shown in online scans, but now it’s damaged in the case and the case has no visual damage.
What's the game? Cert numbers can be tracked
ppl always talking about that "NTSC" but I see u with them gorgeous NTSC-J's haha. keep it up man!
A man of culture 🤝
I see the Japanese rush you've been grading. Ppl bitch in heated ntsc sealed, then cib, so this would be the next mine to clear out. I don't have time for it, but hopefully it works out for you.
Boom or bust, it certainly has been a heck of a fun journey going down the rabbithole!
@@GetTheGreg yeah I have a bunch of Saturn big box that's pretty damn nice. I'll have to submit it to wata I suppose. Was hoping cgc would have accepted that stuff by now, maybe soon.
Oh man. Why did I just see this right before I close my eyes haha. Damn you Greg for keeping me awake!
Worth.
Is it me or os Greg slowing transforming into Wolverine? They are both Canadian.
Man, back when I had long hair even my girlfriend's family made fun of me for that 😂
you found someone's totem. youre in a dream! -cue- inception music
This is the best explanation yet hahaha
Those discord pings got me every damn time
Hahahaha dude. Me too in editing. Nothing worse than forgetting to mute that 😅
Nice grades man! Love the tekken 1!
On the real, I don’t know many people who owned/played Mario Party 3 as it was released in 2000. By that time, people were moving onto the next generation.
Even myself i graded games that had stickers anf removed with lighter fuel . I always been scared that it could get less great grade because of that. But sometimes even games that look mint wont get mint grades
Going too 3 video game conventions this year.. hopefully i can find some nice sealed grails to grade and flip!!
@GetTheGreg says "worst case is an 8.5" doesn't think something can be a reseal 😂
Really nice of WATA to throw that extra freebie in the box
Basically a kinder Surprise. Great marketing!
I remember sending off a mario golf GBA game that had a similar soft crease along one side of the box, got 9.2 / A++ , guess you got the short end of the stick on your 8.5 / A++
Uggghhhh haha.
We shall see....
The fact that you want to send Pokémon pinball to grade again highlights the problem with these services: the grade is subjective, and depends on who grades the game. It's difficult to trust these companies to provide a consistent grade on games with similar conditions.
Subjectivity is built-in, yea. Always has been with all grading. At the higher levels, things become less subjective than at lower levels.
Unfortunate grade on the pinball! I would’ve guessed a 9.0 given how Wata has been grading recently 🤔 Maybe worth a cross to vga with how nice the seal is.
Played and liked Tekken 1. Actually saw the arcade at a random Walmart while on vacation way back when and was pumped to get it. Got my PS1 with it and Ridge Racer but ended up playing Ridge Racer waaaaay more. Love that clean copy! A lot of nostalgia in that. Tekken 2 was leagues better, but the first holds a special place. Marvel Superheroes has some awesome art, so that copy is fantastic! Encased Japanese releases are just art 👌
That's actually cool to hear you had the first one!
@@GetTheGregI'm old 😮💨
Trying to figure out how to submit a Japanese PS1 game at WATA on their website and can’t figure it out. I emailed them two days ago, but nothing. Have any pointers?
Just put in the game like normal and in the little note section put "Japanese release". If it's a game that only has JP release... Not sure how to do that haha.
@@GetTheGreg heh, yep. It’s a Japanese only game. Hopefully they will eventually email me back. Appreciate your response though!
Damn! Congrats on the Persona 2!
Man those Wata PSX slabs are downright sexy
Infinitely better than the old design
very very nice greg
Hey greg great vid! Just wondering why the vid looks so blurry? D: Love ya
The camera fell out of focus a couple of times near the start, but you're not supposed to mention it 🤫🥲
It almost looks like a FedEx sorting machine busted and shot that thing through your box? Lol
Wow, congrats on that. Sucks about the pokemon pinball but you crushed on the japanese stuff and the persona 2 is really cool as well.
Thanks man!
Japanese version has almost zero value to me… and most collectors. Not sure why…but that’s how it is. Kinda like cars…a USDM Acura Integra is worth more than a JDM.
How do you get in contact with the middle men for grading guys ?
There is a certified WATA/CGC dealer in the free discord (link in description), otherwise youd have to find one on instagram or maybe CGC /collector's lists some of them of their sites....?
@GetTheGreg what's the benefit of going through a middleman? Is it to save money on shipping/they get better rates?
They get better rates/take care of all of the submission stuff for you. For myself in Canada, it doesn't really help since the extra shipping basically eats away any benefit, but if you don't want to deal with any of the submission stuff yourself, a middleman is an option!
WATA Japanese titles on pop report when? There have obviously been a large number submitted.
I agree. Probably looking at least another 3-6 months until maybe they do that, though...
I love Greg 🎉
That persona 2 🔥
Man, those scores were rough. But meh, it’s all make believe anyways.
Whats your bench pr big guy
I actually haven't done flat bench in a really long time now. I'm currently doing 225lbs on incline for 3 working sets of like 8, 5, 4 reps.
I'll have to try a max bench sometime soon here!
I’m kinda interested in Greg’s Mario Party tier list. 🤔
😏
You really must like WATA.
First time watching.
What's up with all of the sound effects 🤔
UA-cam videos sometimes use sound effects at various times to express certain emotions or add engagement for the viewer
oh no, Greg supported DKOldies, get him comments/redditors
Kicking it with Joey on the weekends 😎
Watching hard earned money get spent on video games makes me mad
Only because I wish I had more to burn on games.....flipping love getting sealed cardboard plastic crap that I'll never open lol.
8.5 A++. Mega Oof.
It's like kicking you as hard as possible in the nuts and then giving you a little kiss on the forehead 😅😔
I grade this video 8.5 A++
That might be the worst grade that exists haha
Does steroid use counter the dorkyness?
Yes. You become the ultimate alpha.
i was waiting for this video 😁
You been lifting? Arms look huge
Always lifting! 💪
Awesome video. I don’t trust WATA 😅 I send some games that should have graded better
I’m supposed to believe you didn’t know these grades beforehand? Bozo
Do or don't, doesn't really matter to me 👁️👁️
Over🎁 🍒😃
How do you act like you don't know the grade with your hand over it? Uhhh like what?
I'll wear a brown bag on my head next time
Can you get your roids graded ?
I dont follow this as closely as you, but I dont see any appeal whatsoever to Japanese games. English speaking people dont care and theres a million copies of that crap. LGS cant even sell playable open copies of those theres zero demand
I don't entirely disagree with you haha. It's why I also have zero interest in most used/CIB JP stuff and strictly went to sealed/unopened.
Your mom has zero demand.
I think that marvel game goes for stupid money on YAJ. Startyde probably knows.
Nice haul Greg. Good shit
Thank you sir!
lol imagine trusting wata