What are your thoughts about sealed game collecting?

[PikachuWarrior]

I never ignored you LOL. That's the funny part. Anyway, people assume just because I make a topic, that I'm taking away precious Turbo 16/CD copies away from you guys. Do I have to make a disclaimer now?

[PikachuWarrior]

There's also a guy on NintendoAge that has I think literally every sealed NES game. That's a huge accomplishment--impossible to do these days, but he probably did it when the system was 'new' and/or being clearanced out.

[Nazi NecroPhile]

I never ignored you LOL. That's the funny part. Anyway, people assume just because I make a topic, that I'm taking away precious Turbo 16/CD copies away from you guys. Do I have to make a disclaimer now?

I guess that answers my question.  Show me where someone in this thread has accused specifically you of collecting sealed TG-16 games.

[PikachuWarrior]

Look on Page 3. This is a topic about game collecting in general, not necessarily targeted at TG stuff. People just assume since it's on this specific website, "Oh he has to be talking about keeping our beloved sealed in plastic". It's alright for people to assume this or that, but when you say GTFO (which I'm not leaving regardless); did I make any suggestion that I do collect sealed games for the TG?

I swear everything I post in good nature, always turns into these shit storms for no reason at all, except people whining about their console.

[soop]

I swear everything I post in good nature, always turns into these shit storms for no reason at all, except people whining about their console.

I have to agree with him here.  Since yesterday's debacle, he's been making an effort, and you guys are actually proving one of his initial points (about long time posters out to get newbies).

Not saying you have to agree with him, and in the most part I don't, but at the moment he's being civil, and I think the response is at this point, unreasonable.  Bernie, if you can forgive a douchebag like Swiss, I don't see why you can't cut a break to someone who seems pretty decent, just because of a few initial misunderstandings/indescresions whatever.  Obviously there's a few people who are generally more... antagonistic by nature, and they're pretty much doing what they normally do.  But for a few other people I'm surprised you're still kicking the guy when he's down.

I'll be honest, it was amusing while it was still all kicking off, but now it's a tad lame.

Anyway, it's Friday night, so I'm out for a few beers, you guys should too.  And when I get back I want this place tidy, teeth brushed and in bed.

[Bernie]

You right soup...  I guess I can let it go....   

I do tend to get carried away.....

[alexsduo]

I like game collecting.

[PikachuWarrior]

Found the NA topic, I think:

http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=68145

[Nazi NecroPhile]

Look on Page 3.

The only two mentions of the TG-16 are from Bardoly and geise.  The first is about the TG-16 being Bardoly's second favorite console and not directly concerning sealed collecting at all (he's pro sealed collecting anyway); and the second comment doesn't call you out by name or even use a generic 'you', so you're only assuming that it was directed at you.

This is a topic about game collecting in general, not necessarily targeted at TG stuff.

Exactly.  Just because geise mentioned Turbob collecting in a thread you started, that doesn't mean he was talking solely about you and your collecting habits.

I swear everything I post in good nature, always turns into these shit storms for no reason at all, except people whining about their console.

It's probably because you take every comment personally, whether it's directed at you or not; plus, some people simply don't like attention whores.

[PikachuWarrior]

Thanks NecroPhile! You're the bomb.

[PikachuWarrior]

In keeping up with the tradition of the topic, I have found the Youtube user I was talking about earlier (the one that buys multiples of the same game)

https://www.youtube.com/user/HitomiLove/videos

[FiftyQuid]

ummm no the case has a purpose to store the game properly and safely in between times when you play it. Sealed game collecting is stupid unless you just want to keep them perfect and like new till you play them. If you dont plan on playing them GTFO of our gaming forum.

The same argument could be made for the hu card sleeves, but I get your point.  The cases give them that extra bit of hard protection.  I collect them but it's an aesthetic thing for me, not a protection thing.

Here's a better comparison/analogy.  Collecting sealed games is like putting a Bra on your car.  You're just saving the game/car for the next person that buys it.

[Bernie]

Dude, I edited my nasty post and sent you a PM.  Sorry I lashed out like that.  Stressful day at work, too damn hot...and sometimes I just go too damn far.  I may not agree with everything, well a lot, of what you post, but I do not have to act like that.  My thoughts on any sealed game stay the same though. 

[PikachuWarrior]

Putting a bra on a car! The most useless thing I've ever seen! What is the purpose? So you don't get bugs caught in the bumper/grill? Mud doesn't splash on it?

[Bernie]

Too make the car look better, and protect the paint somewhat.

[SignOfZeta]

Except it doesn't do either. The paint is usually damaged if the thing is left on long enough (a constant amount of rubbing, uneven exposure to sun) and you look like a twat driving around in the thing.

Also, it's aftermarket so...it's nothing at all like shrink wrap.

[Bernie]

Except it doesn't do either. The paint is usually damaged if the thing is left on long enough (a constant amount of rubbing, uneven exposure to sun) and you look like a twat driving around in the thing.

Also, it's aftermarket so...it's nothing at all like shrink wrap.

Yeah, I was going to add that.  You certainly get scratching, plus the uneven fade from the sun.  So, you either have to leave it on forever to hide that, or repaint the car.

[Bardoly]

Look on Page 3.

The only two mentions of the TG-16 are from Bardoly and geise.  The first is about the TG-16 being Bardoly's second favorite console and not directly concerning sealed collecting at all (he's pro sealed collecting anyway); and the second comment doesn't call you out by name or even use a generic 'you', so you're only assuming that it was directed at you.

I take umbrage at thy statement!   

I didn't say that I was pro sealed collecting at all.

I actually stated that I don't approve of those who collect sealed games simply for investment or for the 'rush' of ownership.

I also stated that I would like to have one sealed game if possible to display like the work of art that it is, even though I don't think that I'll actually ever get that one game in a sealed condition.

The last thing that I stated in regards to this was that in a free society, why do people feel the need to judge how others spend their own money?  This statement does NOT make me pro sealed collecting.  It makes me pro freedom.


I do appreciate your reference to me though.  Being the attention hound that I am, I was despairing of anyone noticing me.   O:)

[_Paul]

The last thing that I stated in regards to this was that in a free society, why do people feel the need to judge how others spend their own money?  This statement does NOT make me pro sealed collecting.  It makes me pro freedom.

In a free society, we are free to judge anyone and everyone on anything we choose. That's the point of freedom.

[esteban]

This statement does NOT make me pro sealed collecting.  It makes me pro freedom.

Like Samson and Adon, I am pro-tein.

[SignOfZeta]

The last thing that I stated in regards to this was that in a free society, why do people feel the need to judge how others spend their own money?  This statement does NOT make me pro sealed collecting.  It makes me pro freedom.

In a free society, we are free to judge anyone and everyone on anything we choose. That's the point of freedom.

Fucking A right.

[HercTNT]

Right, but just because you are thinking it, does not mean you always have to say it. In a free society we can ask someone what kinda music they like, then tell them they are stupid because we disagree with their choice. Once we get to that point, we are not agreeing to disagree, its just rude. It is possible for others to have an opposite opinion and not be morons. This is chit chat, not fighting street, maybe we are being a tad bit aggressive. I agree with soop that storino has been making an honest effort, and it appears to me he's still in the crosshairs because of previous conversations. You gotta give a guy a chance, things don't change overnight.  Bardoly has not done anything to earn any disrespect at all.

[geise]

Who said I was collecting SEALED Turbo Grafx games? I didn't even put this in a specific forum. My god. If you would have read my earlier messages, I said I collect Gamecube/PS2 era and up. So unless the TG was released 5 years ago, I don't even bother.

Sorry man, got caught up in the moment and just thinking turbo.  I also forgot this was in the chit-chat section.  Now I still think sealed game collecting is silly.   Niche sealed game collecting is even worse and ruins it for the players.
Buying games to just stare at them is money being thrown away.  You can actually do something with it and that's the point.  It's a game and it was "made" to be played.  Baseball cards were made to be collected.  Sure anything can be collected, but it sometimes isn't a great idea. Garbage is a nice example.

[SignOfZeta]

Right, but just because you are thinking it, does not mean you always have to say it. In a free society we can ask someone what kinda music they like, then tell them they are stupid because we disagree with their choice.

I would never ask someone what kind of music they like and then tell them it was stupid. I only tell them its stupid when they are playing it so loud I can't ignore it. If they don't want me explaining to them how shitty their taste in music is then they shouldn't be forcing me to listen to it.

The douche ASKED US what we though about sealed game collecting. We didn't ask him. See the difference?

[HercTNT]

I can't argue with your logic sign, your gonna be angry no matter what I say. It seems by your comment you have no interest in giving a guy a chance. Thats up to you.

Hey, do you like sealed games: no, I think its dumb

or

Hey do you like sealed games: no, and your an idiot

see the difference?

[_Paul]

I can't argue with your logic sign, your gonna be angry no matter what I say. It seems by your comment you have no interest in giving a guy a chance. Thats up to you.

Hey, do you like sealed games: no, I think its dumb

or

Hey do you like sealed games: no, and your an idiot

see the difference?

I agree, it's more effective to attack the point than attack the person making the point.

[HercTNT]

Thank you, you put that into words better than I did. Thats what I was trying to say. Its not personal for me zeta. I don't hate you, I don't think your an idiot. Actually by and large I agree with most of what you have to say. I just don't understand the negativity and abrasivness all the time.

[TheClash603]

It's not like I'm collecting Barbie games or Sesame Street sealed. Part of it is sentimental, hence why I only collect certain ones and not a full-blown system or genre. So in that sense, it's not "just to have around". I appreciate the comments though

You said you only collect sealed games from this generation or last.  You really have a lot of sentimental feelings for a game that came out six months ago?

You might win the award for Most Emotional Guy of the Year.  Big Twilight fan?

[PikachuWarrior]

No, it's not sentimental. It's more of a favorite series type of thing. like Tales of games or Final Fantasy. That sort of thing! And no, I'm not a fan of Twilight, but thanks for the effort!

[Otaking]

I don't do it but to each their own.

+1

[soop]

Thank you, you put that into words better than I did. Thats what I was trying to say. Its not personal for me zeta. I don't hate you, I don't think your an idiot. Actually by and large I agree with most of what you have to say. I just don't understand the negativity and abrasivness all the time.

Totally.  Zeta is quite abrasive, but the fact is, I agree with 90% of what he posts, so it doesn't really affect me.  I think that's pretty much all I have to say on that matter because that's not really the point, but I think Paul summed it up nicely.

Sure anything can be collected, but it sometimes isn't a great idea. Garbage is a nice example.

hahah, my friend moved house a bunch of times as a student, until finally, when he got his place with his girlfriend, they finally had time to unpack everything.  Along with some of the stuff he'd carried from house to house in binbags, he found 2 bags of 4 year old trash