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Jurist
Village Dweller
Joined: 07 Oct 2001
Posts: 23
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| Value of Collectors' Editions |
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I was curious as to what the general consensus is regarding the value of "Collectors Editions" of CRPGS.
Here is my situation: I never got around to picking up Icewind Dale II and I wanted to play it, so I looked on e-bay and found a good deal for it.
When I received it, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was the Collectors' Edition and it was still factory sealed, never opened.
I'm not really a collector and just wanted to play the game, but am now wondering whether I stumbled onto something which might be valuable in time. Should I hold on to this collectors edition, unopened, and find another cheap copy of the regular version of the game to play? Or would that be a waste of money? Should I just open up the collectors' edition and play with that?
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Wed May 21, 2003 4:01 pm |
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Nukester
Head Merchant
Joined: 03 Nov 2002
Posts: 52
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In my opinion Collectors Editions really are not worth anything in the long run. Most just seem to be an add-on in addition to the regular game, or a game may come with a cloth map in the CE and not the normal release, or you might get a little pewter figurine. Seems alot of companies are doing that now (Pools of Radiance, Wizards and Warriors, etc). I really dont think there is a rise in value, unless its a really old, classic series, like maybe an Ultima or something. |
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Wed May 21, 2003 4:15 pm |
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Finarfin
Baron of the Court
Joined: 20 Nov 2002
Posts: 345
Location: London |
i would be very surprised if they will be worth anything in the long run, i've not heard of any computer game box collectors, although i guess there must be some, the world is a weird and wonderful place
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Wed May 21, 2003 4:45 pm |
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Gorath
Mostly Harmless
Joined: 03 Sep 2001
Posts: 6327
Location: NRW, Germany |
A game´s value is rather determined by the game itself, not by box and gimmicks. If you have decent game in mint condition which sells for 10$ on ebay I would estimate the collector´s edition sells for 15-20$.
Classics like the old Ultimas (1-3) are worth hundreds of $ if the game is complete and in an acceptable condition. And still some 10 $ incomplete or damaged.
I am a collector. For me the 5-10$ more on ebay are worth it. If the game makes it in my collection I´m happy, if not I´ll get my money back when I sell it.
From my perspective games without box are worthless and games in DVD boxes aren´t worth much because they look too unspectacular on my shelf.
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