No way just opening the box would justify a $2,000 depreciation. In fact, the older a pin is and in the box, the more buyers want to actually see the pin. I’ve had a few NIb pins from the 80s and 90s. All but one were opened up for inspection but never played or set up, value didn’t go down a single cent.

When I buy a old NIB pin, I have to open it up for inspection or no sale. Terms can be simple....if pin is in expected new condition, I’ll pay the full price, any defects and price goes down. I’ll have cash handed to seller for what a nice pin for that titles goes for. I’ll have cash in my hand for the remaining balance. If everything checks out, they get the remainder of the cash, if not, they can either refund my money or give me the pin for that going rate price.