"Collector's 23-Year Quest Ends with $90,100 Purchase of Rare Castlevania Copy, Holds Sentimental Value"
TL;DR
After a 23-year search, a collector named minus_worlds finally acquired a rare sealed 1987 Castlevania for NES in an eBay auction for $90,100, with 130 bids. The game holds sentimental value as it was the first one his mother bought him. Another bidder, Frank Giaramita, graciously accepted defeat, predicting a potential future resale value of $250,000. This sale follows other recent high-priced retro game auctions, indicating a lucrative market for vintage video games.
- After a 23-year quest, collector manages to grab a rare Castlevania copy for $90100, all because it 'was the first game my mom ever bought me' PC Gamer
- Holy Grail NES Castlevania sells for over $90000, losing bidder predicts "a $250K flip" but the buyer says he wanted "the first game my mom ever bought me" Gamesradar
- Sealed NES Castlevania Sold For $90000 Because It Was "The First Game My Mom Ever Bought Me" Time Extension
- This Rare Copy Of Castlevania Just Sold For Over $AU136,000 Kotaku Australia
- Unopened NES Games Sell for Ridiculous Prices Online GameRant
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