Glossary · Value gap
Value Gap in Retro Collecting
The value gap is how much more a complete copy costs than a loose one — and it tells you something about demand.
Definition
Value gap = CIB price − loose price (same game, same platform, comparable condition). On GameOrder we show this per title on every franchise page. See also CIB and loose.
High value gap
A large gap usually means strong collector demand for manuals, inserts, and packaging — not just the disc or cart.
Low value gap
A small gap can mean the title is common in CIB, or that players care more about playing than box condition — context matters.
Examples
Some titles show a huge gap when inserts or manuals are rare; others stay tight when CIB copies flood the market. Compare rows on any franchise to see real patterns.
On GameOrder
Each game row includes a Value Gap column (CIB minus loose), sourced from PriceCharting and updated with our refresh cycle.