Have you thought about just emulating it to preserve the seal? I get what you mean, perry.parker, and @patricia167 nailed it with the Sonic 2 story because that tactile nostalgia really hits different. When I had a sealed copy of EarthBound, I cracked it open after months of debate, and pulling out the thick manual and those scratch-and-sniff ads made the game feel alive in a way the plastic wrap never could. Sure, the resale value took a hit, but now I can actually laugh at the quirky humor and feel the weight of that big box, which beats staring at a sealed shelf piece. Honestly, if you're torn, maybe borrow a friend's cart to play first, but that direct connection to the game's history is worth the unboxing.