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Linux — Loose vs Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new): which is worth more?

Linux value — Loose $185 vs Complete (CIB) $400. Complete (CIB) sells for 2.16× Loose (+116%). Prices updated July 2026.

Rising · +67%
ConditionSold medianvs Loose
Loose$185eBay ↗
Complete (CIB)$4002.16× · +116%eBay ↗
Sealed (new)$5933.21× · +221%eBay ↗
Graded (WATA/CGC)$6533.53× · +253%eBay ↗

Medians of real sold listings per condition, updated July 2026 how we compute values.

Loose vs Complete (CIB)
$185$400

Complete (CIB) sells for 2.16× (+116%) the Loose price — a $215 difference per game.

Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new)
$400$593

Sealed (new) sells for 1.48× (+48%) the Complete (CIB) price — a $193 difference per game.

Is complete worth it?

Complete (CIB) $400 vs Loose $185 — a $215 premium (+116%). If you're holding the box and manual, completing a loose copy pays when that premium beats what the missing pieces cost you.

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Linux: Loose vs Complete (CIB) vs Sealed (new) Prices Compared