TYPES OF GRADES
In video game collecting there are different nomenclatures when it comes to describing the condition of the items. In BetaGrading we have arranged 7 categories to offer greater precision when processing an article.
Although we respect and understand the preset ranges of the market. As they are Bronze, Silver or Gold. Grouping the items in these divisions today, we believe leads to error and even to a constant grievance in many collectors. Furthermore, the comparisons in the age range differentiate the articles. In other words, today a retro article with an 80's cannot be compared to a current one.
Over the years, degradation gradually affects the articles in different factors, unless the conservation conditions are exquisite.
We don't want to get into that game, even respecting and equating the graduation criteria, we bet on everything added that our graduations offer in terms of preservation and presentation.
Each category has its own custom rating breakdown due to the condition of the item.
Depending on the category, one or more components will be evaluated.
SEALED
It includes all official seals that maintain original seal of the time.
Both the seal and the box will be evaluated with the same degree of importance.
Cardboard/Seal 50/50%
Rigid Plastic/Seal 50/50%
Plástico Blando o Steelbook /Precinto 30/70%
Plastic/Seal/Cover or Sleeve 30/35/35%
Blíster/Cartón 50/50% – Blíster/Plástico 70/30%
Cartón/Blíster/Juego 50/30/20%
Sticker/Box 10/90%
NEW UNOPENED
Only new and unsealed items that have never been opened will enter this category. Due to this condition we will only evaluate the state of the box.
NEW OPENED
This category will include new games that need to be inspected to verify their content. If any of your items have signs of use, it will go to the USED category.
Only the box will be evaluable, provided that its contents remain undamaged and unused.
Box 100% USED
If the content is NOT used, but it IS damaged below 85 in some of its three components, box, manual and cartridge/CD will be evaluated using this scoring breakdown and the grading cost will be equal to USED due to the evaluation of all parts.
Box 50%
Manual 30%
Cart/CD 20%
NEW
Category intended for Sega games and other platforms whose seal does not offer full sealing guarantees. In this case, these games will be checked under a careful analysis system and thus be able to catalog them in the proper condition of new or used.
Within this category, only the box will be evaluated as the interior remains unused.
Box 100% USED
If the content is NOT used, but it IS damaged below 85 in some of its three components, box, manual and cartridge/CD will be evaluated using this scoring breakdown and the grading cost will be equal to USED due to the evaluation of all parts.
Box 50%
Manual 30%
Cart/CD 20%
USED
All sets or items that have any sign of use will be placed in this category.
If any of its three main elements are absent, it will be detailed in the breakdown as such (for example, MAN. NO or CART. NO).
If any element corresponds to another run, it will be reflected with an asterisk in the breakdown. This is only allowed in the USED category.
Within this category, box, manual and cartridge/CD will be evaluated using this scoring breakdown.
Box 50% Manual 30% Cartridge/CD 20%
Box 50%
Manual 30%
Cart/CD 20%
PROTO | SAMPLE | DEMO
Category for prototypes, samples or promotional games. All of them will be checked for performance and authenticity.
Optional scoring at client's request.
NG
Category created for all those who are not interested in a score or scale of values. Simply immortalize, protect and authenticate your item under the encapsulation presentation we offer.
No Grade.You will have your relevant category but no score.
STICKER EVALUATION
The stickers will be evaluated in four categories: It will depend on their status and the level of relevance. The categories will include publishers, distributors, prices and alarms.
The degree of penalty will depend on your category, status, position and size.
Some will not be penalized, except for their condition, compared to others whose penalty will be greater, such as those for alarms.
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