Boxes play into it, but a rare, desirable edition with a bad box will probably be worth more than a common edition with a good box. The box is just one more dim

Boxes play into it, but a rare, desirable edition with a bad box will probably be worth more than a common edition with a good box. The box is just one more dimension to grade the games on because collectors are always looking for something more pristine, and cartridges will generally be in good shape. I still think it's silly--I just get the "box" motivation.