Collecting for profit? We're collecting the wrong stuff!

[pokerplyr80]

I read about some unopened Nintendo games from the 80s going for big money. Who would buy a video game though and not open or play it though?

[steve B]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I read about some unopened Nintendo games from the 80s going for big money. Who would buy a video game though and not open or play it though?

Stores that overstocked, or bought at the wrong time, or thought last years hot title was a bargain on clearance. Yes, distributors have end of year clearance sales too. I've bought closeout bicycle parts and done very well with them. (Percentage wise, total cash wasn't amazing, but 2-4x cost was a nice bit of extra money)


I knew a guy that made his living buying and selling high end bike parts bought as manufacturer overstocks.

[mechanicalman]

I bought this for nostalgia reasons. I harbor no illusions that it was a good investment.

[Tao_Moko]

My family is big into lego's. Raising farms kids gives plenty of opportunity for me to apply physics to our daily duties. We design, fabricate, build and repair frequently. Lego's are great for the imagination and have been an excellent tool for teaching structural stability. I can't imagine leaving them in the box. Let alone encapsulate.

[insidethewrapper]

Check bricklink.com. You can buy individual items etc. Great site.

[Shoeless Moe]

I have Legos signed by:

Ed Walsh
Three Finger Brown
Moonlight Graham
Iron Balls McGinty
Ty Cobb (in Green Sharpie)
Addie Joss
&
Joe Glasscock

available in the BST

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

I read about some unopened Nintendo games from the 80s going for big money. Who would buy a video game though and not open or play it though?

Who would buy a pack of cards and not open it?

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Tabe

Who would buy a pack of cards and not open it?

Not me. I can see doing it now though. But I could never wait as a kid. Boxes from rookie seasons of guys like Trout, Brady, Lebron have to be worth a lot.

Nice one Sam. I remember playing that game for hours as a kid.