Which games/systems are currently eligible for grading?
We primarily focus on Atari 2600/5200/7800, NES, SNES, N64, and Gameboy games, systems, and accessories, but we may be able to grade games from other systems, so please inquire with us at custserv@vggrader.com. We are currently working to improve methods of spotting re-seals and fakes for many other vintage systems not mentioned above, as well as for gaming consoles currently in release. We plan to expand our list of what can be graded as we feel comfortable in our ability to properly assess authenticity.

Does my item have to be sealed to be graded?
YES. If your item came sealed originally, then it must be sealed to be graded. The only exception to this rule applies to certain systems and accessories which never came with tape sealing the box shut. In instances where no tape was ever present, VGA will inspect the contents and will issue a grade only if the contents appear to be complete, original, and new. For video games, the seal must be the original FACTORY SEAL, not a vintage re-seal (ex: Blockbuster, store return, etc.). For original NES games which came with a horizontal seam across the back, this seal must be present for each game to be graded.

 

Are your standard cases UV resistant?

Yes, all acrylic cases are UV resistant and VGA uses only the highest quality acrylic.  Our regular high quality acrylic material offers substantial protection against harmful spectrums (estimated to be about 70%), and will be sufficient in the majority of display scenarios.  For those who have games in places where they are exposed to larger than average amounts of UV rays, we offer an upgrade option of museum quality UF5 Archival acrylic, which blocks about 99% of harmful light.

I have additional questions which are not answered above. What’s the fastest way to find out the answers to my questions?
We’d be happy to help. Please contact our customer service department at either custserv@vggrader.com or at 770-825-0420 between 9AM and 5PM EST.