Collecting by definition is all about
acquiring something that interests you. That is
the beauty of collecting video games, you can
play them and they wont lose value as long as
you take care of them(aside from the value you
lose once you take off the shrinkwrap). Not too
many collectibles can be used without
destroying their value. Try "using" stamps. I
have collected over 100 laser discs very few
are worth anything with the introduction of
DVD. Video games are different- Each system has
its unique strengths that may not be duplicated
with the 'newer' systems.
Different genres also become less popular-
2D games in particular. Think about all the new
gamer that never saw Metal Slug, Bonk,
Cyberbots, Metroid, Tempest, Salamander or
Snatcher.
Collecting games is like being able to walk
down memory lane with an old girlfriend. There
was a reason that you moved on but there were
those special moments that you will remember
forever.
I personally think your collection is worth
holding on to- even if only to show your future
kids were gaming came from. Plus it takes up
only(in your case) room in your closet.
I KNOW YOU WANT TO KEEP THEM ANYWAY BECAUSE
IF YOU WOULD HAVE ASKED YOUR WIFE WHO DOESNT
SHARE THE SAME INTEREST, YOU WOULD HAVE GOTTEN
A COMPLETLY DIFFERENT ANSWER THAN THOSE GIVEN
BY FELLOW GAMERS ;]
MuSt ReSt...CoMPUTer broken...TyPed w/a
Dreamcast CoNtroller... :]
> Hi guys... I was just thinking. I was an
active Turbo collector for a
> couple years. My collection isn't huge but
does include some good
> things (Drac X, Ys IV, all the CF games,
Emerald Dragon, a TE...). I
> haven't bought or even looked for any games
in maybe 18 months. I got
> married, had a son, and life basically moved
on.
>
> I guess this is my question... what is the
future of turbo collecting?
> My collection has been sitting in a box in my
closet for over a year,
> completely untouched. Is this really the
best thing for these games?
> For me? Is there anyone else out there in a
similar situation? Will
> these games at least retain the (sometimes
very high) monetary value I
> laid out for them? I'd hate to part with
them but then again they are
> just sitting in my closet.
>
> </Chad>
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