What is the current market value for a loose copy of Crystal Mines [Black] on NES?

A loose copy of Crystal Mines [Black] currently holds a resale value of $183.

How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a complete-in-box version?

A sealed copy is valued at $2603, significantly higher than the $642 price point for a complete-in-box version.

Is the sealed version of Crystal Mines [Black] a worthwhile investment?

Yes, the sealed version commands the highest value at $2603, indicating strong collector demand.

Crystal Mines [Black] — NES Price & Value

Name: Crystal Mines [Black] — NES Price & Value
Brand: NES

NES

What Crystal Mines [Black] for NES is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Crystal Mines [Black] value — Loose $183 · Complete (CIB) $642 · Sealed (new) $2,603. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · NESGenre · Arcade

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New

$72

12 listings asking

Used

$70

3 listings asking

Median of current eBay asking prices — live, not sold data.

Complete-in-box price history

Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Crystal Mines, buy the Standard version for $80. The Black version at $642 offers a premium experience, likely through exclusive packaging or higher scarcity, setting it apart from the basic Standard release. Collectors prioritizing the item's presence should opt for the Standard, while those seeking the highest tier or investment value should pay the premium for the Black version.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Black— this pageCrystal Mines [Black] — NES Price & Value$641.52$2,603eBay ↗

StandardCrystal Mines — NES Price & Value$79.98$128.27eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Crystal Mines [Black] (NES)$641.52

Game details

Brand: NES
Platform: NES
Genre: Arcade
ESRB: Everyone

Crystal Mines [Black] (NES) resale value

A loose copy of Crystal Mines [Black] averages around $183. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $642, and a factory-sealed copy commands $2603.

What drives the price

Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$183	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$642	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$2,603	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$2,863	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$4.79 / $100 / $399	20 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $4.79–$399.00 (median $100.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the current market value for a loose copy of Crystal Mines [Black] on NES?: A loose copy of Crystal Mines [Black] currently holds a resale value of $183.
How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a complete-in-box version?: A sealed copy is valued at $2603, significantly higher than the $642 price point for a complete-in-box version.
Is the sealed version of Crystal Mines [Black] a worthwhile investment?: Yes, the sealed version commands the highest value at $2603, indicating strong collector demand.