Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,211 terms across 12 categories.

7 terms in Video Games starting with “I” · page 1 of 1

1. import copyVideo Games
   This refers to a video game or piece of media that has been legally brought into a specific market from another country. It is distinct from a locally manufactured or distributed item. For collectors and resellers, the o
2. in-game assetVideo Games
   This refers to any digital item or content within a video game that a player can acquire, such as skins, cosmetic items, unique weapons, or virtual currency. For resellers and collectors, these assets are often traded or
3. indie gameVideo Games
   An independent game is a video game developed by a small team or individual developer outside of the major, established publishing houses. These titles often feature unique artistic styles, unconventional gameplay mechan
4. input lagVideo Games
   This refers to the delay between an action you perform on a controller or keyboard and when that action is registered on the screen. In gaming, even a small amount of lag can significantly degrade the player experience,
5. insert includedVideo Games
   This phrase indicates that the item being sold comes with the original packaging or supplementary materials that were part of the initial retail purchase. For collectors and resellers, the inclusion of the insert, manual
6. instruction bookletVideo Games
   This refers to the physical manual that came with a video game, often containing setup guides, cheat codes, and background lore. For collectors, the presence of the original instruction booklet is a significant factor in
7. investment pieceVideo Games
   This term refers to a video game or related merchandise that a collector believes will appreciate significantly in monetary value over time, similar to fine art or rare collectibles. It implies the item is not just for p