Reply 20 of 24, by gerry
if the intention is to leave it shrink wrapped and the box looks as good as new then you wouldn't notice the difference, it could even have a blank floppy and a safety booklet for a toaster inside instead of the game, how could you tell? (without x-ray, weighing it and other unlikely forensic measures)
shrink wrapping is easy enough as stated
in my view a shrink wrapped game is only moderately worth more than one that isn't, simply because its probably new - but the only way to know is to open it, and then it isn't shrink wrapped anymore - so clearly the shrink wrapped status is merely a temporary indicator of new-ness, to be tested as soon as possible
if one opens it, tests the contents and are new and then satisfied that they are then shrink wraps the box again then unless it is to give the box moderate protection it from dust & moisture the act is slightly mad!