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roboczar

Sealed game, bent box. Options for repair?

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I got a game that is otherwise in excellent condition, but has one of the box sides caved in under the seal. I'm trying to come up with ways I could get it to flex back out and try to hold it in position until the cardboard "sets" again without actually removing the entire seal.

I thought about maybe doing a small break with a letter opener or thin knife to limit the actual damage, then pressing outward to get it to reset, but I wasn't sure if anyone here had any other methods they might use to fix the problem but keep the majority of the seal intact. I figure a thread like this could help others in the future as well, if people have good methods

Posted Sep 12, 2022, 8:01 PM UTC

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eatmoreramen•

This isn’t a thing.

If the box is warped it’s because something caused it to be whether that’s weight, humidity, temperature, or just plain ol’ time.

By attempting to “fix” it, you will a) damage the seal and/or b) damage the box further by flexing and possibly causing creases and paint breaks.

Leave it be.

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roboczarOP•

Thanks, I'm just looking for options before I remove the seal entirely and do a repair to CIB condition

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eatmoreramen•

I personally think sealed with a concave box is better than unsealed with a potentially “fixed” or worse box.

Just my 2¢

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roboczarOP•

It's meant to be on display in my collection and it's the side facing "out" on my shelf. I'd rather it be fixed than sealed but want to cover all my bases first

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eatmoreramen•

Fair enough. Don’t let a random ass stranger tell you what to do lol.

What game is it?

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