Do you have the gold classic controller?

The Golden Triad.

Unfortunately I don't. But since I somehow lost the classic controller I always used that probably will change.

I collect DVDs and Blu-rays for a variety of reasons. One is that I don't watch a lot of TV anymore. I prefer to watch everything in one go on disc. Another is anime. Few anime get on TV nowadays, so this is how I watch it. Finally, I just love collecting them.

I don't have many other collections. I used to collect the 1" Pokemon figures, but I have little room and the lack of US availability makes it tough. I have as many figures from Generations III-V that I do Generations I and II. I also collect Gundam models. Usually 1/144 size, but I do have two 1/100 (Altron and GP01 Incomplete) and one PG (RX-78-2 from FAO Scwartz), usually because they are smaller and cheaper. I have all the models from the original Wing and G runs (sans the elusive White Taurus) and many models from MSG, SEED, Destiny, and 00. Not a big fan of AGE's designs. Also have some of the new RG models (RX-78-2, Mark II AEUG Colors, and Freedom) and the Unicorn model with the stand.

Originally Posted by wiggyx I collected Spawn figures for a long time. I had complete sets from series 1-18 including variants, fish tanks, etc. Sold em all in about 2002-2003 and actually made money. Glad I did, cause they're worth jack shit now.

I think there are a lot of fad collections that only last a short while... stuff like Beanie Babies and Pokemon Cards, or Skylanders right now. I think games will end up being one of the more long term collectables like pre-60s comics or LEGOs. Games will end up being more like comics, in that there will be a golden age wherein most of the valuable items lie.

But the question is when the "golden age" of games will end.. or maybe it's already ended?

You may not be able to get hundreds if dollars on eBay for them anymore, but Pokemon cards are still big sellers and the game is alive and kicking. Especially now that they introduced the holofoil full art cards.

Originally Posted by Vinny I think there are a lot of fad collections that only last a short while... stuff like Beanie Babies and Pokemon Cards, or Skylanders right now. I think games will end up being one of the more long term collectables like pre-60s comics or LEGOs. Games will end up being more like comics, in that there will be a golden age wherein most of the valuable items lie. But the question is when the "golden age" of games will end.. or maybe it's already ended?

100% agreed. Games have an actual use, unlike many collectibles. I think their value will hold (on some level) for a long time.


Something tells me that the 16-bit era will end up as the so-called golden age. It's already looked on so fondly, and it seems more so than any other previous generation.

Originally Posted by wiggyx Something tells me that the 16-bit era will end up as the so-called golden age. It's already looked on so fondly, and it seems more so than any other previous generation.

It's also an era where not many people were thinking of games as collectibles (kind of like the golden ages for comic books and baseball cards). I was pretty anal about stuff I owned when I was young, and even I got rid of boxes for my carts.

Originally Posted by salty tbone It's also an era where not many people were thinking of games as collectibles (kind of like the golden ages for comic books and baseball cards). I was pretty anal about stuff I owned when I was young, and even I got rid of boxes for my carts.

Yeah, boxes and manuals make a huge difference in value.

I figured with all the digital releases and re-releases on newer consoles, that SNES games would drop. I passed on a getting a bunch of CIB games during the late 90s/00s because I figured a lot of them would be re-released (a la Final Fantasy Anthology/Chronicles) and therefore, would drop in value. Boy, was I wrong.

Finished rearranging my room. Put the brown dresser elsewhere so I could put my 2nd black shelf next to my TV stand.

I think my favorite thing about this thread is knowing there are people who have their homes/rooms organized in a "tech manor" like me

Anything on top of a subwoofer = no.

Originally Posted by Vinny Anything on top of a subwoofer = no.

Does that mess up the bass I'm guessing? I have no idea lmao.

It will destroy the hard drive and monitor.

CDs/DVDs are the only things I'd store anywhere NEAR a sub :/

Originally Posted by Ferrari Racer Does that mess up the bass I'm guessing? I have no idea lmao.

Originally Posted by wiggyx It will destroy the hard drive and monitor. CDs/DVDs are the only things I'd store anywhere NEAR a sub :/

Most computer speakers are shielded to prevent damage to monitors and HDDs (since, it's likely those items will be close to one another). Likewise, most HDDs and modern monitors can withstand some magnetic force themselves. But the exception here is subwoofers, which are usually meant to be on the floor and away from monitors (and anything else damaged by magnets), and have much larger drivers (usually meaning a more powerful magnet).

Another issue is sound quality. Anything on top of a subwoofer will create some rattle, even if it's not audible. Low frequencies (bass) is also very fickle, meaning the position of the subwoofer and the items around it can impact the quality of bass you hear/feel. Front firing subwoofers don't have issues with position/surroundings, but downfiring ones do (that big, cube-ish subwoofer is probably downfiring, I think).

Originally Posted by Vinny Most computer speakers are shielded to prevent damage to monitors and HDDs (since, it's likely those items will be close to one another). Likewise, most HDDs and modern monitors can withstand some magnetic force themselves. But the exception here is subwoofers, which are usually meant to be on the floor and away from monitors (and anything else damaged by magnets), and have much larger drivers (usually meaning a more powerful magnet). Another issue is sound quality. Anything on top of a subwoofer will create some rattle, even if it's not audible. Low frequencies (bass) is also very fickle, meaning the position of the subwoofer and the items around it can impact the quality of bass you hear/feel. Front firing subwoofers don't have issues with position/surroundings, but downfiring ones do (that big, cube-ish subwoofer is probably downfiring, I think).

Ah ok that makes sense. I have a Creative Sound Blaster( sound card ) on top of my computer speaker subwoofer, is that bad also?

Damage wise? No. Sound quality wise? Yes.

Originally Posted by Vinny Man, I'd love to track down a Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Chest... but I don't know where to find one, not to mention I don't have space for one.

Did someone say "Loot chest"?





PS, I am working on getting my collection together still. I think it would be easier to fly one of you guys out, than for me to try to get everything organized.

Originally Posted by slowdive21 Did someone say "Loot chest"? PS, I am working on getting my collection together still. I think it would be easier to fly one of you guys out, then for me to try to get everything organized.

.......WHAT?! Wow. That's amazing.

Slowdive, I trade shelf building work for games

I'm also relatively familiar with my ABCs, so I may be of some service when it comes to actually putting things on shelves too.

How many copies of Borderlands do you have there? Can't wait to see your collection Slowdrive.