During a warehouse inventory audit, I discovered a forgotten crate of 16-bit era consoles

We were cataloging old stock at my job's storage facility, and I noticed a sealed wooden box labeled 'obsolete electronics'. Inside, I found several Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo units, still in their original packaging with manuals. This sparked a lengthy debate with my team about preservation versus personal collection. Have you ever encountered vintage gaming systems in a workplace environment?

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dakotac7515h ago

Back in 1995, my local video store had a stack of Super Nintendo boxes in the back room. Honestly, the manager had no idea they were there and just wanted them gone. That's where the preservation debate gets real, because those things could have been donated or archived instead of trashed. Ngl, if I'd known then what I know now, I would have fought to save them. Workplace finds like yours should go to museums or historical projects, not just the highest bidder. It's crazy how much history gets lost in storage rooms without proper policies.

brookep8015h ago

What's the biggest barrier to implementing preservation policies now?

bailey.nancy7h ago

Why do we let priceless pieces of CULTURE vanish due to sheer apathy?

logan1523h ago

Those dusty finds get labeled as trash by bean counters who never consider their cultural value beyond asset sheets.