Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 52 minutes ago

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A conversation about collecting classic games in 2021 and taking a look at the impact WATA has had on the hobby. This is also a bit of a response in the allegations against WATA and Heritage Auctions.

These are just my thoughts and opinions on the subject. I'm not advocating anything or making judgements as to the accuracy or inaccuracies of the allegations themselves.

Sources:

Exposing FRAUD And DECEPTION In The Retro Video Game Market by Karl Jobst
youtube.com/watch?v=rvLFEh7V18A

Retro Video Game Market EXPOSED! by Pat the NES Punk
youtube.com/watch?v=3gEEfe3VSG4

WATA Grading and Heritage Auctions EXPOSED For Retro Gaming SCAMS! by RGT85
youtube.com/watch?v=sJI4PbXUY1o

Wata-Graded NES Repro Hot Slots Cart?! by Pat the NES Punk
youtube.com/watch?v=4wfJ3vgOb60

The Mario Scam & Retro Game Bubbles - it affects me (and you too)
youtube.com/watch?v=GS0s87qxGxo

Possible Retro Game Grading Inconsistencies Come To Light Following Fraud Allegations by Gavin Lane at Nintendo Life
nintendolife.com/news/2021/08/possible_retro_game_grading_inconsistencies_come_to_light_following_fraud_allegations

YouTuber Accuses Million-Dollar Retro Game Sales Of Being Scams by Ethan Gach at Kotaku
kotaku.com/youtuber-accuses-million-dollar-retro-game-sales-of-bei-1847557296