It's really more of a personal thing that I opt out of it, I guess. I have shipped quite a number of games from online stores abroad to be quite comfortable with the risks involved in not having much of assurance for the goods aside from the seller's reputation of being great at delivery. Based on my experience, most games are in tip top shape out of the factory anyway, and when they're handled well there really isn't much to worry about. Most of the times I've had problems were when our local Customs office got involved. Badly handled products don't need much inspection to see they're badly handled; it only takes a little more scrutiny to catch problems. What's pretty unfortunate is that many of the games on DB's shelves look like they had been shipped and handled well, until the people at the stores decide to mishandle them by slitting through the factory seal.Lirgota wrote:I can usually ask for new stocks on the counter. I let them or me open it in the shop. Better get to check the condition of the contents rather leaving with it sealed. I know from experience that it's hard to return stuff from all shops. So check items if its good then go. If there's something wrong get it replaced agad.
I don't usually play the games I buy anywhere the moment I get them home. I actually have quite a number of games in my backlog that I have kept in my shelf still in their factory seal because I tend to buy more games faster than I can finish them. I guess to me, keeping them intact is also a way to preserve some resell value. Nowadays, it's not very uncommon to buy a game only to get them free under your PS+ subscription not very long after. For instance, I bought inFAMOUS 2 from Play-Asia some years ago. I waited months to play it because I was busy with some other games in my backlog. By the time I decided to go at it, I was able to download the copy I got through PS Plus' IGC. Up until now, the disc is kept in its factory seal. I know there isn't much money to be had if I decide to sell inFAMOUS 2 right now, but in case I really need to, the fact that it's essentially a brand new copy can give me a bit more bargaining power for it.