> I really, really hated the small box decision -- more than you know. But if > you want to look at it in a positive light, most small boxes are completely > useless for manuals, so it prompts more companies to produce a "Collector's > Edition" with trinkets/feelies, maps, manuals, and unique packaging. (Whether > or not these intentionally-mass-produced versions are more collectable than > the standard ones is a subject for another debate :-)
Well let's debate it then. This is certainly the right place. B-) Personally I would tend to say no. Stamping "This is Collectible" on something does not make it so. Also, items sold specifically as collectors items tend not to dramatically increase in value, since people tend to keep them... because they're "collector's items". Look at the very first game package sold as a collectible: The Scott Adams Limited Gold Edition. I have yet to see one sell for higher than the original purchase price of $100. I got both of mine for less than half that. It's the stuff we threw out as junk two decades ago that's becoming valuable now. Add to that what Jim says about today's "collector's editions" being intentionally mass-produced to ensure everybody who wants one can get one before the supply runs out. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
