your questions Answered...

A selection of smaller questions from readers…

archivist agonies

I use Collectorz to inventory my games, but the games are priced by the American market. Is there a UK equivalent?

No Face gamer via Twitter

We looked at a variety of apps and websites, but couldn’t find any that offer value tracking based on the uk market. App developers out there: how about including this option?

cleaning cases

I’d be interested in the best way to clean the cases themselves. I collect Master System games and am always worried about the things I’m using in case they damage the plastic.

Mike Harding via Facebook

For plastic cases like those, you shouldn’t have a problem with plain washing up liquid and water – the important thing to remember is to get a paper towel under the flexible sleeve (where the printed insert would go) while it’s drying, otherwise the water is trapped and takes forever to dry. if you just need to remove stickers and labels, products like AF Labelclene are effective.

no love lost

How about, ‘How to stop your wife moaning at the size of your games collection?’ scott Henderson via Facebook

Find out why your wife is unhappy and try to reach a compromise – for example, if space in the house is the problem, you could consider building a shed as an external games room. Remember, any relationship must be built on a foundation of solid communication. Alternatively, Nick finds that being single is an effective way of ensuring that he never has to worry about a spouse’s concerns, but you may feel this is perhaps rather too drastic.