VersionsPAL, US or Japan: why one game has three pricesThe same retro game sells for very different money in its US, PAL and Japanese versions. Why, with live prices, and how to pick the right one.ConditionLoose, boxed or sealed: what condition does to a priceWhat loose, complete in box (CIB), sealed and graded mean for a retro game, what moves the price within each, and live examples.Buying safelyHow to spot a reproduction cartridgeReproduction carts and boxes are common. The warning signs to check before you buy, and a quick checklist.SellingHow to sell your retro games for the right priceIdentify the version and condition, find what it really sells for, photograph it well and choose where to sell.GradedGraded games explained: WATA, VGA and CGCWhat grading is, how the companies and grades differ, why graded prices swing, and how gamepricefeed prices them.