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Gamers and Collectors
Dr.Agon:
thought about posting this in another thread, but then i thought "it kinda concerns this topic more than the other one", so i'll post here
had an epiphany(?) about collectors today, IMHO their are 2 types; gamer-collectors and collector-gamers
a gamer-collector isnt wholly concerned about the condition of the games he/she buys, they just want to play the game, they do however, wherever possible, buy original carts/discs, but DONT buy games just to have them in their collection. also they dont want to pay a lot for their games. they wont have any duplicates, games or systems, whats the point?
a collector-gamer IS concerned about the condition of the games he/she buys, this is the whole point of their collection, and they are prepared to pay a higher ammount to get a 'perfect' copy, they will have duplicates of some games and systems for playing, and they will most certainly have games just for the collection, with no intention of playing (or even opening, in the case of sealed games) them.
i would count myself as a gamer-collector, just cant get my head around sealed games and the people who buy them
sheep2001:
i am somewhere in between those categories - i have lots of games i haven't got around to playing. I have bought lots of games that meant something to me as a kid, but not really intending to play them much now - i just want them again for sentimentality. I prefer a boxed copy, but not too bothered. I don't keep things sealed - if i want to play it, i rip it open - even though alot of my stuff is still sealed because i haven't got around to it yet. I also buy bundles of carts - knowing that there will be some i don't want, but will get shelf space in my collection. So what do you categorise that as? I definitely acquire/collect at a faster rate than i could ever (want to) play. Ghetto-Collector? lol 8)
shenske:
--- Quote from: sheep2001 on July 18, 2012, 10:06:06 AM ---i am somewhere in between those categories - i have lots of games i haven't got around to playing. I have bought lots of games that meant something to me as a kid, but not really intending to play them much now - i just want them again for sentimentality. I prefer a boxed copy, but not too bothered. I don't keep things sealed - if i want to play it, i rip it open - even though alot of my stuff is still sealed because i haven't got around to it yet. I also buy bundles of carts - knowing that there will be some i don't want, but will get shelf space in my collection. So what do you categorise that as? I definitely acquire/collect at a faster rate than i could ever (want to) play. Ghetto-Collector? lol 8)
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I think you hit it spot on for me. I think I would fit in your Ghetto-Collector category. The only thing I woukd add is I am a patient collector who has no problem waiting for the price that I feel it is worth. A little but of a cheapass but one with particular taste, haha ;)
Pikmin Overlord:
I would consider myself a gamer-collector.
I have extensively researched the gaming libraries for most of the systems that I collect for, and have compiled a list of games that interest me. Therefore, I buy all of my games with the intention of playing them (although sometimes that doesn't happen for a while).
However, I do believe I have a touch of OCD, and therefore I can be somewhat meticulous with the condition of the games that I buy. I do not require CIB copies, though those are a nice bonus when I find them for a good price. Essentially, I usually refuse to pay ridiculous amount for my games, and the cartridges which I do buy must be in fairly good condition (no torn labels, etc.). I like to take care of my stuff, and I also like some element of uniformity, so all the games that are not boxed get housed in UGCs with covers.
Rx_79:
I am really picky about some of my games, like with sega genesis games. I want the case and manual. but on gameboy games I dont care about owning the manual or box.
On snes games I always try and get the manual, but dont care about the box.
Playstation games with out the case and manual are worthless to me. as it is near impossible to locate the manuals and art work on their own.
Ds games I will only buy if they have the case and manual. Game boy advance games I also try to get a manual but not as obsessive about it.
Sega Cd games must have case and manual. (which is hard because those stupid cases crack when you look at them from across the room.)
Also I have noticed that some collectors wont buy re surfaced discs. In my opinion this does not hurt the value as long as it was done well.