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Condition Is King: Why Coolection Ensures Your Retro Games Arrive in Pristine Condition
One of the biggest frustrations of buying retro games online is not knowing their true condition until they arrive. Photos might look great, but when you finally get your hands on the game, it has more issues than you expected, leaving you scrambling to clean it up just to make it shelf-worthy. That’s not a problem when you shop with Coolection.com.
Condition Is King
As collectors ourselves, we understand how important it is to receive retro games in the best possible condition. At Coolection, we take pride in ensuring that any game we send is one we’d proudly keep in our own collection. There’s nothing worse than finally receiving a game you’ve been hunting for, only to realize you need to scrub the cartridge, wipe down the box, or—worst of all—clean the disc before it even touches your console. We go the extra mile so you don’t have to.
We Do the Dirty Work for You
How many times have you received a NES, Sega Genesis, or PlayStation game only to find the box covered in stubborn stickers? Removing them without damaging the packaging is a nightmare for collectors. That’s why we carefully remove as many stickers as possible, ensuring your game looks as close to its original state as it can. We’ve picked up plenty of tricks over the years, and we put that expertise to work so your games arrive looking their best.
Bringing Cartridges Back from the Dead
Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but we would never send out an SNES, NES, Genesis, or any other game cartridge in a condition we wouldn’t accept ourselves. Every cartridge undergoes a thorough plastic cleaning to restore its original look. More importantly, we clean the pins with the proper equipment to ensure your game is ready to play right out of the box—no blowing on the cartridge required.
Ready To Display
Any boxed cartridge game you order from us will arrive in a clear protective case. This does more than just keep the artwork looking pristine—it also gives the game a polished, professional look on your shelf. Older boxes, even when well cared for, can show signs of aging, and our protective cases help prevent further wear. They also provide extra protection during shipping. After all, we decided against using Paperboy for deliveries—he’s known for throwing packages at people’s houses.
CD Games Need Love, Too
We don’t just focus on cartridges—Coolection.com has a deep appreciation for CD-based games as well. PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, Sega CD, and even PlayStation 2 and original Xbox are now part of the retro scene. We professionally clean every CD game before shipping and use a resurfacing machine to remove scratches that could affect gameplay. CD games are more delicate than cartridges, so we take extra care to ensure they arrive in top condition.
Discs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays Always Look Great
With disc-based games, restoring them to their best condition is a bit easier—though some, like Sega CD and Sega Saturn titles, pose unique challenges. If the original case can’t be salvaged, we replace it with a high-quality alternative, ensuring your game looks great on your shelf.
Loose Games Get the Same Attention
We offer a variety of loose cartridge and CD games, and we treat them with the same level of care. Any loose cartridge over $25 ships in a protective plastic case, while those under $25 come in a protective bag. Loose CD games are placed in a CD case for added security during shipping. Loose games are an affordable way to add playable titles to your collection without sacrificing quality.
Need Closer Photos? Just Ask
We do our best to capture each game from every angle so you can make an informed decision. Unlike some sellers, we never use stock images—the game you see is the game you get. But if you want a closer look, we’re happy to provide additional photos to ensure you’re completely satisfied with your purchase.
At Coolection.com, We Treat Games with the Care They Deserve
At Coolection.com, we don’t just sell games—we treat them with the same care and respect as any dedicated collector would. Every game is tested, cleaned, and carefully packed so that when it arrives, you’ll be as happy as Donkey Kong with a fresh banana.
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