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Collector Says Ultra-Rare 1999 Tsukihime Demo Shattered During U.S. Customs Inspection

The disk was one of just 50 Comiket 1999 trial copies prized by preservationists.

Overview

  • Keripo reports the package arrived from Portugal with tape stating it was opened and resealed by customs, and the 3.5-inch floppy was found broken with the accompanying promo art crumpled.
  • An unboxing video and photos show the inspection tape, while shared email screenshots reference the shipment being placed on an "extended hold."
  • The item is the Tsukihime Trial Edition demo, a Type-Moon visual novel preview sold at Comiket 57 in 1999, of which only 50 copies were produced.
  • Images posted before shipping indicate the sender secured the disk between cardboard and used extensive bubble wrap, which the recipient says was removed during inspection.
  • The buyer plans to file a report and has weighed legal options, citing likely government immunities, and there has been no public response from U.S. customs.