“I’m really sorry” read the email from the eBay seller, “the corners of the box are a bit worn but otherwise it’s in perfect condition”. There really was no reason for the seller to be sorry; this was exactly what I wanted to hear and I put a bid in immediately. In the antiques world there’s a word for this appealing damage; Patina.
Damaged Goods: Why Retro Gamers Should Learn To Love Worn Cardboard Boxes & Poor Condition Classics
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