Board Games and Model Kits

Identification comes before valuation

Record the exact product name, edition, region, language, printing, package format and visible codes. Small packaging changes can identify a different release or a later reissue.

Seal and package checks

• Identify edition, printing and language.
• Inspect box bowing, shrink tears and corner compression.
• Some older games were not factory shrink-wrapped, so seal expectations vary.

Condition questions

Inspect corners, edges, seams, windows, labels, fading, moisture, odors, punctures, crushing and storage pressure. A genuine seal can still surround a low-grade package.

When to seek authentication

Pause when the product is frequently counterfeited, the seal style is unfamiliar, the premium is large, the item lacks provenance or the packaging differs from documented originals.