Video Game Collection Sells on Ebay for 1.2 Million Dollars - Page 2

**Slime Slayer** · 07-11-2012, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon-Mask

Entitlement much?

Are you trying to say that I think I deserve it? I think I deserve it more than you, but no I don't deserve it.

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If you are willing to spend a million dollars are something, chances are you really, really want it. And, in this case wanting something and being able to afford it means you deserve it.

The fact that they are a celebrity does not negate the fact that could have been collectors in the first place, or have a desire to own a collection of video games for a reason other than "it might be cool to have."

You name me 1 celebrity that deserves it more than this guy:

**SMASH** · 07-11-2012, 03:00 AM

^^ Robert does like his games.

**Seahawk** · 07-11-2012, 03:41 AM

If it were me buying, I'd just take possession, let the pile sit for a few years, and then resell to someone else for a higher price. There will always be a crazier collector willing to pay up.

**Demon-Mask** · 07-11-2012, 07:47 AM

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Are you trying to say that I think I deserve it? I think I deserve it more than you, but no I don't deserve it.

I don't believe I deserve it in the least bit, nor do I particularly want it. I'd feel bad opening any game from that collection to play it, since someone put a lot of time and money into collecting all the stuff, but I'd not be able to resist the temptation of playing the games.

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You name me 1 celebrity that deserves it more than this guy:

Since I haven't the slightest idea who that man is, I can't really say anything about whether he deserves it or not.
You know who deserves the collection? Whoever buys it.

**DrunkN** · 07-11-2012, 08:24 AM

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You know who deserves the collection? Whoever buys it.

I thoroughly agree.

**RevJ** · 07-11-2012, 10:42 AM

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Since I haven't the slightest idea who that man is, I can't really say anything about whether he deserves it or not.

That's gamer legend and former TG ref Robert Mruczek, who appears in King Of Kong (and probably other stuff).

**Slime Slayer** · 07-11-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon-Mask

You know who deserves the collection? Whoever buys it.

So according to you, if someone can afford something, then they deserve it.
This little guy can't afford shoes, I guess he doesn't deserve them:

**Seahawk** · 07-11-2012, 11:01 PM

The ideas of entitlement and need are not the same for completely unnecessary entertainment media and basic biological sustenance, and you're silly if you think the same rules apply to both.

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The collection is real, but the sale isn't finalized yet.

The Story Behind That Million Dollar Game Collection - IGN

**Kong** · 07-12-2012, 05:13 AM

$1.2M / 7000 games = $171 per game.

Seems like this is cheating for collectors. All the hoarding of avid collecting none of the challenge and 10x the money.

**Kugyince** · 07-12-2012, 08:12 AM

Seems like a waste of a lot of great games. More collectors just ruining the hobby.

**RU Joe** · 07-12-2012, 06:19 PM

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Seems like a waste of a lot of great games. More collectors just ruining the hobby.

Maybe our hobby, not theirs.
I know what you mean but I see this as no different than someone collecting Art or coins .. the items in the collection are out of circulation and not being 'used' for their intended purpose but .. I don't know where I'm going with that, sorry.

Sorry for my earlier derail with the derpy bit about Mars; the heat has cooked my little brain I think.

**Kugyince** · 07-12-2012, 07:16 PM

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You know who deserves the collection? Whoever buys it.

Here's the problem with this line of thinking.

Collector's raise up the price of games beyond what their values were originally worth and out of reach of most people who wish to play the game.

You know, "playing the game"? What the artists who created the games most likely wished for and not wanted them unopened, collecting dust on a shelf somewhere to some rich man can gloat and show off while making up for other inadequacies.

Tails likes the game Cheetahmen II. Tails can not afford to buy and play Cheetahmen II because collectors have decided it's worth at least $3500 even though most would say that the game is crap. Sauce: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-Cheetahm...d#ht_1482wt_80

By your logic, someone who can afford to pay $3500 for a game they do not like is more deserving of that game than Tails is, who would want to play it and enjoy it.

Good on ya.