Posted 23rd May 2021
Hi hotukdealers

Just a quick question. If I was to sell any of my games that don't have game covers would I be able to sell them with a reprinted cover? Like this:

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What I mean is am I legally allowed to sell the games like this especially with the disclaimer on the front of the cover and making it clear in the item description that it's a reprinted cover? I know CeX does this but they're a business and I'm not

I know the cover isn't the UK version in my photo above. It doesn't matter to me, I just reprinted some to make my collection look better for games that were in generic "cover missing" boxes and to help me identify the game titles from the spines. If I was to sell any games with reprinted covers I would print out the UK version

Just to confirm - this is not a post advertising games I have for sale

Thank you in advance for any helpful replies

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    If you can find someone who will buy it with a reprinted cover then yes
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    What they said. Presume this is just your personal collection, you're not doing this in the thousands. Doubt anyone would object as long as it's clear.
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    No - even with a cover note the art work is copyrighted and any reproduction (even on content owned contained within) would "legally speaking" not be legal without consent from artworks owner (that is not you).
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    andrewworrall123/05/2021 17:25

    I'm guessing CeX seeks legal consent then from artwork owners when they …I'm guessing CeX seeks legal consent then from artwork owners when they reprint covers?


    Nope and Cex also amusingly tweeted that trading standards had given them authority. Interestingly that has had some impact including an ongoing investigation from trading standards.

    However back to your query.

    Is it legal for you to reproduce artwork? and the answer is no unless you have permission from the owner as it is a copyright infringement.

    Feel free to have a look at court cases for those bootlegging and what the charges are. From seeing those convicted I can tell you copying the artwork and not can be the difference between having a criminal conviction or not.

    Not exactly likely in selling one item but your query is a binary one. (edited)
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    It would be pretty obvious if it was a inkjet print out, however I think you can't go wrong with the disclaimer, saves any possible misunderstanding!
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    Just list your game for sale and state something like “The cover has been reprinted due to damage to the original” or something like that, it’s absolutely no problem whatsoever.
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    just dont sell on ebay someone will do it just to get a refund alot of scum bags on there
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    Just sell as ‘disc/cartridge only’ in a blank case - then it’s clear to the buyer and there’s no risk of infringing copyright
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    Bertz is technically correct but as I said practically you should be fine (if you make it clear) unless you're doing this in volume.

    Probably best not on ebay as some buyers look for any reason in order to get a free trial.
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    I wouldn't bother. I doubt you'd really get anything extra for a game without a box / cover vs. a game with a home printed cover. I certainly wouldn't pay anything more. (edited)
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    adam.mt23/05/2021 16:28

    What they said. Presume this is just your personal collection, you're not …What they said. Presume this is just your personal collection, you're not doing this in the thousands. Doubt anyone would object as long as it's clear.


    Yeah I just meant for future reference. I'm not selling anything right now (and if I was, I wouldn't promote it on here due to site rules) - I don't have many games without the original cover, it would just be the odd one or two

    Thanks both for your helpful replies much appreciated (edited)
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    aLV42623/05/2021 16:45

    It would be pretty obvious if it was a inkjet print out, however I think …It would be pretty obvious if it was a inkjet print out, however I think you can't go wrong with the disclaimer, saves any possible misunderstanding!


    Yep I would never want to mislead anyone hence the disclaimer on the cover and the listing if I ever do sell them
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    Bertz9923/05/2021 17:24

    No - even with a cover note the art work is copyrighted and any …No - even with a cover note the art work is copyrighted and any reproduction (even on content owned contained within) would "legally speaking" not be legal without consent from artworks owner (that is not you).


    I'm guessing CeX seeks legal consent then from artwork owners when they reprint covers?
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    Nah this is totally illegal. I read it.
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    Firstly where are you planning on selling them? If it's gumtree/facebook/carboot then fine. But CEX won't take them and selling on ebay would probably be a copyright infringement issue.

    Secondly, how much realistically extra would you make vs how much ink will it cost to print these out in decent quality? Is it worth it?
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