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Forgotten Mario Game Sells for Record $660K
14 Sep
Summary
- A sealed Super Mario Bros. copy sold for $660,000 in 2021.
- The game was bought as a gift in 1986 and forgotten for 35 years.
- Its rare packaging and pristine condition contributed to the record price.
A copy of Super Mario Bros., originally purchased as a Christmas gift in 1986, has set a new world record after selling for $660,000. The game remained sealed and forgotten in a desk drawer for 35 years before its discovery in 2021.
On April 2, 2021, the game was auctioned in Dallas, Texas, achieving an astonishing price. It was described as the finest known sealed copy with a perforated cardboard hangtab, boasting a Wata 9.6 A+ grade.
This sale significantly broke the previous record of $114,000, set in July 2020 by another Super Mario Bros. copy. The exceptional value of the 2021 copy was attributed to its rare packaging variation and its remarkable condition.
The seller, who wished to remain anonymous, stated the game had remained in his office desk since its purchase decades ago. The game's specific variant, produced for a short period in late 1986, featured plastic shrink wrap instead of a sticker seal, distinguishing it from later versions.
