RIP-Felix
Senior Member
Haha, no.
I saw one listing specifically say 'the sticker is in place, so you know it was never opened.' Then go on to say the "top cover slides."
That means they broke the security screw to open the console instead of removing the sticker. I have a couple of consoles where people did this. It pisses me off, because now the top cover is loose and not easily repaired. IDK, bondo? Should I grind it off and 3D print a replacement to glue on? Total DICK move! They are destroying the case just to misrepresent the condition of a console. Hoping to sell it for more.
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As a matter of course, I do not buy consoles where the seller avoids picture angles that show the bottom where the security screw/warranty sticker are. If they show every angle except the bottom, they're intentionally hiding it and know why people care. You should be VERY leery of whatever they claim (like working, because it was probably a $h!tty reflow).
EDIT 2:
You are not going to increase the value of a console by reflowing it. Reflows are not repair and should not be sold as "working" consoles unless you disclose the reflow. You should not buy a working console that has been reflowed and I would avoid buying any console that is working, but doesn't have an intact seal. And get a refund if the top cover was broken open in order to keep the seal intact!
A reflow/reball is okay, but you should know what you are buying. And if you are selling, you should never misrepresent what you are selling to your buyers! The console is worth what it's worth in the condition it's in. If you don't know, then take a picture from every angle. Especially the bottom. Then state you don't know the history. Do not misrepresent the condition. That's scamming!
I saw one listing specifically say 'the sticker is in place, so you know it was never opened.' Then go on to say the "top cover slides."
That means they broke the security screw to open the console instead of removing the sticker. I have a couple of consoles where people did this. It pisses me off, because now the top cover is loose and not easily repaired. IDK, bondo? Should I grind it off and 3D print a replacement to glue on? Total DICK move! They are destroying the case just to misrepresent the condition of a console. Hoping to sell it for more.
EDIT:
As a matter of course, I do not buy consoles where the seller avoids picture angles that show the bottom where the security screw/warranty sticker are. If they show every angle except the bottom, they're intentionally hiding it and know why people care. You should be VERY leery of whatever they claim (like working, because it was probably a $h!tty reflow).
EDIT 2:
You are not going to increase the value of a console by reflowing it. Reflows are not repair and should not be sold as "working" consoles unless you disclose the reflow. You should not buy a working console that has been reflowed and I would avoid buying any console that is working, but doesn't have an intact seal. And get a refund if the top cover was broken open in order to keep the seal intact!
A reflow/reball is okay, but you should know what you are buying. And if you are selling, you should never misrepresent what you are selling to your buyers! The console is worth what it's worth in the condition it's in. If you don't know, then take a picture from every angle. Especially the bottom. Then state you don't know the history. Do not misrepresent the condition. That's scamming!
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