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The SNES Sealed Market: Squaresoft Premium and the Mario Hierarchy

Not all sealed Super Nintendo games are created equal. A handful of RPGs command prices that dwarf the system's best-selling platformers, and the reasons are equal parts supply math and collector psychology.

H-Seam vs Y-Folds: A Visual Guide to Original Seals

The way shrinkwrap folds and seams on the back of a sealed game is one of the most reliable authenticity tells in the hobby. Learn to read the H-seam and Y-fold patterns and you will catch most reseals on sight.

Where to Buy Sealed Games: Heritage vs Goldin vs eBay vs Specialty

The venue you buy through shapes your fees, your fraud exposure, and your recourse if something goes wrong. Here is how the major channels actually stack up for sealed and graded games.