Software Collecting: Determining original shrink wrap vs. re-wrapped

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Published on December 21, 2013 3:00:58 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhwpm3Eu7H4

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One of the strongest determining factors of how much a software collectible is "worth" is whether or not it has been opened. Usually this is determined by seeing if it is still shrink-wrapped. However, it is possible to "re-shrink" software, something commonly done for returned items in software stores in the 80s and 90s. If stores could re-shrink software, how can you know if your particular collectible is authentic?

In this video, I demonstrate some characteristics of factory-original wrap, and cover tell-tale signs of re-wrapped boxes to look out for.