It is no secret that the copy of Stadium Events on Ebay right now is causing a bit of controversy, interest and some jealousy amongst retro gaming fans.  As of this writing, Stadium Events has a little over two days left and is still climbing the value tree.  Stadium Events itself is an unremarkable title but that is beside the point, which is the rarity of this title- up to this point, a sealed copy was unknown to exist.  It may still be an unknown.

There are many websites that offer details on how to replicate the “factory seal” that this auction is touting as the biggest selling point of this copy of Stadium Events.  To compound the annoyance factor with this auction is that it has been “graded” by the Video Game Authority, who have encased it in a tamper proof case presumable for posterity.

I am not calling sham on this particular item, but I am saying collectors need to beware of shills trying to make a buck off of “sealed” games.  Many will say that this has to be authentic because Video Game Authority says it is, that is as far as I am concerned still up for discussion.  No person is perfect and as we all know, if there is a decent amount of money to be made, someone will find a way to get around all stop gaps that stand between them and money.

I am concerned that someone has been able to find/keep a NES game, factory sealed and in “near mint” condition for nearly 30 years.  Especially a title that no one really thought highly of and not many even knew it existed.  Since the first copy of Stadium Events hit Ebay these things have been popping up more and more.

What is next?  A reversed image, factory sealed copy of Super Mario 2, or 3, rated 90+ by the VGA that will go for untold amounts of money?

Source: Ebay UK

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