Re: [SWCollect] Oh my G*d!!!!

[Stephane Racle]

Let's validate the system: Ultima IX: Ascension is worth $80 + $9 - $90 = -$1, so $0. This must therefore be be a good system! Although I still like the -$1 value, because if I had to play this game again, I'd definitely want to be paid for it! :-P [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lee, Thanks for pointing out a couple of flaws in my otherwise perfect system. So here are a couple of changes: Numbers (and punctuation) do not count as "letters." Subtitle letters do count, but are only worth 10% of the title letters. Subtract (the value of 1 letter) x (sequel #) for sequels. So for example, Ultima II: Revenge of the Enchantress is worth: $600 + $230 - $200 = $630 Note: Regardless of how many sequels a game has, a game can never be worth less than $0. With those modifications, I think the system is ready to roll out. Enjoy. Hugh -----Original Message----- From: "Lee K. Seitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Feb 4, 2004 12:02 PM To: Software Collecting <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Oh my G*d!!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] stated: This is really shameless. I suggest a standard for classic = game prices as follows: 1994 - Present: Price = (number of letters in game name) x $10 1986 - 93: Price = (number of letters in game name) x $20 1977 - 85: Price = (number of letters in game name) x $100 I think this is much more reasonable. Feel free to use this method on your sites. No need to mention me as the source (please). Makes me glad I'm not an Ultima collector. Ultima (1981) = $600 Ultima II (1982) = $800 Ultima III (1983) = $900 Ultima IV (1985) = $800 Ultima V (1988) = $140 Especially if we add subtitles! Ultima (1981) = $600 Ultima II: Revenge of the Enchantress (1982) = $3100 Ultima III: Exodus (1983) = $1500 Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (1985) = $2400 Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny (1988) = $480 (I was nice and didn't count the colons.) I might actually part with my original Infocoms at some of these prices: Zork (1980) = $400 Zork II (1981) = $600 Zork III (1982) = $700 Starcross (1982) = $900 Suspended (1983) = $900 Planetfall (1983) = $1000 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1984) = $3000 Leather Goddesses of Phobos (1986) = $480 Stationfall (1987) = $220 And again, you don't want to collect Zork and count subtitles. Zork: The Great Underground Empire (1980) = $2900 Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz (1981) = $2400 Zork III: The Dungeon Master (1982) = $2300