Scratching off serial numbers

Dewclaw · Post by **Dewclaw** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:12 am

Why is it that people cut the serial numbers off of MVS cartridges? There's probably a really obvious answer for this but it's always mystified me.

Bishamon · Post by **Bishamon** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:49 am

The primary reason is to remove the serial numbers. I believe that some arcade operators don't want the carts' origin traced back since they aren't supposed to resell them.

In cases where they damaged the label too much for my taste, I'll just remove the stickers altogether and replace them with decent homemade versions.

Dewclaw · Post by **Dewclaw** » Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:24 am

Ah, that's what I meant, serial numbers. Wasn't thinking when I posted. It always seemed pointless that people would remove the serials, but if they're not supposed to be resold I can see why they might do that.