Define "gamer condition"

wyo · Jan 22, 2016

When someone describes an item that is in gamer condition, what does that mean to you?

Reason I'm asking is I sold a couple of rather beat up AES games listed as being in gamer condition and the buyer isn't happy with them. Of one the boxes was kinda falling apart and one of the manuals had a spot of water damage on the back. Other than that, they were in reasonably decent shape. The carts were cleaned, tested and work fine.

In the future, should I specify these types of issues in detail or is "gamer condition" and a pic of the front sufficient for cheap common games?

Kid Panda · Jan 22, 2016

Anything that a panda owns is gamer condition.

shadowkn55 · Jan 22, 2016

It's in a condition where the gamer can play it and expect nothing more. (i.e. not close to mint or collector quality)

StevenK · Jan 22, 2016

If it works - then you can play it. Gamer condition.

Kid Panda · Jan 22, 2016

In the Neo world, I think "Gamer" condition means its been played.....once.

Liquid Snake · Jan 22, 2016

wyo_vr4 said:
When someone describes an item that is in gamer condition, what does that mean to you?

Reason I'm asking is I sold a couple of rather beat up AES games listed as being in gamer condition and the buyer isn't happy with them. Of one the boxes was kinda falling apart and one of the manuals had a spot of water damage on the back. Other than that, they were in reasonably decent shape. The carts were cleaned, tested and work fine.

In the future, should I specify these types of issues in detail or is "gamer condition" and a pic of the front sufficient for cheap common games?

gamer condition = game box in ok condition, may have small cracks or so. game cartridge or disc has minor scratches but still playable without any issue. manual may be damaged

I think some buyers "assume" gamer condition may be in excellent condition. But if you don't post clear picture or showing water damage part, they'll get upset even though we know those are in "gamer" condition

But average NG.com buyers should know what "gamer condition" is, especially we're not talking about "minty" or "prestine" condition.

madman · Jan 22, 2016

Game works, label/manual/insert/boxes/etc may be in shit condition.

herb · Jan 22, 2016

Echoing above posts, as long as you can play the game. The rest of the packaging and whatnit's condition doesn't matter.

GohanX · Jan 22, 2016

Gamer condition to me would mean that it's worn and maybe a bit beat up, but still in okay shape. For a home cart, I'd say that the case may have scuffing or markings, the insert might be a little messed up, and the cart has scratches. It's a step above "beat to shit," like having torn labels, cracks in the case, etc.

Rot · Jan 22, 2016

I read... Gamer Condition as...

...Lives with mom... away from sunlight... in cellar...

Has bad skin...

xROTx

PS. GET SOME CREAM ON THAT!

GohanX · Jan 22, 2016

RAZO · Jan 22, 2016

GohanX said:
Gamer condition to me would mean that it's worn and maybe a bit beat up, but still in okay shape. For a home cart, I'd say that the case may have scuffing or markings, the insert might be a little messed up, and the cart has scratches. It's a step above "beat to shit," like having torn labels, cracks in the case, etc.

This. When someone says it's in gamer condition it usually means it's playable but not for people who like nice shit. I would not buy anything in gamer condition unless it's dirt cheap.

evil wasabi · Jan 22, 2016

Gamer, to me, is rough looking. Not even close to near mint.

Liquid Snake · Jan 22, 2016

This is so-called "gamer condition"

Karou · Jan 22, 2016

bought a bunch of ''good'' conan comics- I think the guy must have spent time stacking them to hide flaws and show just nice cover parts. I paid a little more than Just good with no pics would have warranted, not worth complaining about... links plas.

Rot · Jan 22, 2016

Gamer Condition...

...Poor social skills... considers people on PSN his never met as friends...

...Needs an app to find where the trap is on a real life woman'z...

xROTx

alphagamer · Jan 22, 2016

"gamer condition" In a for sale text on ng.com usually translates to: While the game is in nice condition, it has some scratches or the manual has a dog-ear. Don't sue me.

On eBay it translates to: Game works, lots of scratches guaranteed, manual missing, may have some mysterious smell to it. No refunds.

shadowkn55 · Jan 22, 2016

Someone submit this to urban dictionary.

definition: A game whose condition may resemble a [dumpster dive] find but works nonetheless.

sentence: i have a couple gamer condition carts for sale. Not pretty but they're cheap and work perfectly.

Jibbajaba · Jan 22, 2016

I am in agreement with everyone else. "Gamers' condition" is exactly what it sounds like. The game may look like shit but it still plays just fine, and is therefore fine for anyone who is looking for the game because they want to actually play it, rather than collect it. I can not imagine someone buying a "gamers' condition" game and then bitching about the condition unless they are an absolute retard. Did this deal go down here on the forums?

GohanX · Jan 22, 2016

Jibbajaba said:
Did this deal go down here on the forums?

RAZO · Jan 22, 2016

Liquid Snake said:
This is so-called "gamer condition"

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That's not gamers condition bro. Insert marks does not make a game gamers condition. When it comes to AES games, Gamers condition to me means there are obvious flaws like fucked up insert, torn or faded label, cracked tray, all the above. I wouldn't sell any of my Aes games without describing obvious signs of wear like top or bottom of the insert is worn, water marks on manual, shitload of insertion marks, sun fade. Most of us Aes Collectards take this shit kind of seriously and like to know what kind of shit we are getting but anyone who buys from a seller who says gamers condition has to expect the worst.

Liquid Snake · Jan 22, 2016

Example of gamer condition

RAZO · Jan 22, 2016

Liquid Snake said:
Example of gamer condition
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That's about right.

wyo · Jan 22, 2016

Jibbajaba said:
I am in agreement with everyone else. "Gamers' condition" is exactly what it sounds like. The game may look like shit but it still plays just fine, and is therefore fine for anyone who is looking for the game because they want to actually play it, rather than collect it. I can not imagine someone buying a "gamers' condition" game and then bitching about the condition unless they are an absolute retard. Did this deal go down here on the forums?

Yeah. I offered to refund the buyer if he ships 'em back.

Glad to see I'm on the same page as you guys about this. I will remember to describe AES game imperfections in more detail in the future

kitkit.com · Jan 22, 2016

If a seller lists a game as "gamer's condition", I expect the game works 100% that's all. I would not expect the game, booklet or packaging to be in excellent/mint/collector's condition. If the game is in excellent/mint/collector's condition, the seller would have describe it that way and price it accordingly.

Maybe in your future sales threads, tell potential buyers to look elsewhere if they are looking for mint condition homecart.

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