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Scam or Steal? Paid $119 for 2 "Untested" Sega Game Gears

Retro ER 21 min Published Sept 2026

About this video

What is wrong with two untested Game Gears bought as a job lot? The maker strips both down, finding earlier repairs, corrosion and flux residue on one and a much cleaner second console.

Good to know: Wear gloves around corrosion residue. Soldering means burns and fumes; old solder contains lead.

Why watch it

Two consoles bought untested end up very differently, which gives a comparison of what a listing can hide. The first board is judged beyond saving, though it is not to go to waste.

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