Games I Regret Buying from a Collecting Perspective
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- Today's video is a little bit different from my usual but I hope you enjoy it regardless! There are many things we can learn from our past mistakes so I decided to share some of my collecting mistakes & lessons I've learned over these past few years in case they may offer some insight.
I know that there are plenty of things that I may consider mistakes regarding my collection that may not necessarily apply to another's collection. And vise versa. But this is part of the beauty when it comes to collecting - not everyone's collections will be the same :)
Let me know what some of your biggest buying regrets are for your collection or if you have any lesson learned that you would like to share 😄
And I also want to apologize for the poor lighting in the new set-up. I recently ordered some soft light boxes that should hopefully make my upcoming videos look much better~
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Just wanted to provide some clarification about the PS4 versions of Spyro since this keeps coming up in the comments. The launch release was similar to the Switch version in that a download was required. However the 2019 PS4 reprint included all games on the disc. You can only identify this if you open the game up and see a 2019 copyright on the disc, the reprint's box art remained unchanged. Hope this detail helps others, I'm not sure if this applies to PAL or different regions, but this is the case for the North American version.
Edit: apparently a similar reprint happened in the PAL region as well.
Oof this reminded me of Ori games on switch... I bought the will of the wisp physical then the other digital (because of sale). What comes next was they've released a physical copy with both games on the cart 😆
Thats cool over here with the PAL region I got has the games downloaded and did look online for the 2019 reprint for PAL region as I am from there and no luck.
Huh. I didn't realise they did this. I got the Crash Trilogy with the bonus levels but Spyro on launch.
This is why I hate activison they are so cheap and greedy.
She’s good
I have more sell regrets than buy regrets lol. I still think of games i sold that make me sick.
Hey you’re in some of the same Facebook groups as me lol 😂 I recognize your face
@@paralysis_demon_hunter ayyy what’s up haha
Definitely this for me. I had so much stuff that I sold too early. Whenever I sell or trade in games, I try to put the money I make back into gaming. (Though I very rarely sell or trade in games anymore.) Some of the games I got rid of too early, I wish I would have held onto because of monetary reasons and then there are some games I wish I hadn't gotten rid of because of sentimental reasons. Ten years ago, I told myself that everything I buy or get as a gift pertaining to gaming, I'm keeping and I've stuck with that to this day. I guess it was just a phase I was going through and I think a lot of people who are into gaming and collecting go through it at some point as well.
Me too a few years ago I sold my super Nintendo and n64 collection!!! 😢
That’s why I’m never going to sell any of my physical games again.
As someone who is very into media and product preservation and collecting, i love this channel! We need more of this kind of content, education on region locks and incomplete physical media and stuff like that. Looks like this might be the video that blows up too! 🥳
Thanks, I really appreciate this :)
I agree. I don’t go through all the trouble of buying a physical copy just to be forced to download gigabytes of data. I almost returned my copy of the Spyro Trilogy.
At the 8:39 mark, you basically described my game buying process, and I had quite the good laugh 😅. Hope you have a great weekend!!
lol 😂 There are some games I can see myself continuing to double dip on (i.e. Trails 😅) but I'm hoping not to extend this to too many other franchises in the future 😅
And thanks! I hope hope you have a fantastic weekend too 😄
I LOVE how the trails stuff is front and center in the background, beautiful collection!
Thank you! I can't wait to add more items to the shelf (that are either pre-ordered or currently on the way 😆)
so jealous! the fire emblem row is nice too
NIS really needs to print more of their games. It’s ridiculous at this point
Agreed! I'm glad VideoGamePlus has been working with them recently, let's hope more reprints are in the works!
It's really frustrating. Nintendo should have have something similar to Amazon's 'Print On Demand' service. Instead of books obviously, Nintendo should do a service for reprinting old games on demand.
@@skycloud4802 wouldn’t be the same as games are ordered in quantities of 1000.
@@tonyzamudio5505 they could still take orders and once they hit 1000 or more they reprint. Resellers are making things insufferable
I believe the minimum order quantity is around 10,000. The increment is 1,000
These are great tips, especially that last one about avoiding 3rd party sellers using stock photos. I didn't even notice I had a PAL copy of DK Tropical Freeze until I noticed the font on the spine was *slightly* different from my other games. Now I can't unsee it!
The sign alignment difference is probably my biggest pet peeve regarding the PAL Switch games 😅
Hearing blue destination in the background got me choked up. I adore your trails collection and think your video was very true to the core for the rest of us collectors. Keep moving forward, relentlessly.
Got a random recommendation for this video in my feed, having not heard of the channel. Have subscribed immediately, I really appreciate how articulate, thoughtful and well spoken your video is. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, I appreciate it! :)
Got this video recommended on my feed and love your presentation style. Very calm and easy to follow, I can’t handle some RUclipsrs that make millions of jump cuts and are bouncing off the wall. Subscribed :)
Same... I've never seen her videos before, but I'm definitely a new subscriber. This was a great video and one that I could relate to in so many ways as a collector (especially of collector's editions) who has way more games than I can possibly ever play and so much double+ dipping.
@@saulg195 what does that have to do with anything? I’m gay but even if she was a man I don’t exclusively watch single people… Grow up.
Thanks, I appreciate it :)
@Saul G Damn. Well...lucky dude then 😁 She's cute. I don't creep chicks on RUclips though but just state the obvious lol. I like her style though she is very easy to listen too. Nice voice as well and yeah good looking. Kind of chick that looks good without any makeup nor needs 50 layers of it like many others apparently do.
i love your fire emblem collection, especially the byleth figure! looks epic
I do like the subject matter video. I like how you list the regrets and the lessons learned rather than just a list of games you regret.
I definitely learned some of those lessons over my collecting time.
The new background is great! I love the small details you put into it
I love using apps to watch for price drops! I also check things on my want list semi frequently. Managed to get Ghost of Tsushima for 19.96 from full price!! It is possible to get deals but it definitely takes a lot of patience as you said and FOMO definitely gets me more often than not🤭. If you have more double dipped games it might be fun to see an entire video about that
Thanks! I'm pleased with how the shelves are shaping up too :)
Those deal apps and following social media deal accounts can be great! Though they sometimes get you to purchase games you may not be ready to make purchases for I've found 😅 And haha I have many more double dipped games so I can look into framing a video around them eventually 😂
You are very knowledgeable about the little nitpicks of game collecting. I enjoy watching your content!. You definitely deserve more recognition.
Thank you, I appreciate it 😁
It takes usually a long time until a channel becomes big. But compared to Scott the Woz, who sounds like he is drunken and in private is obviously very different than in his videos, I like to watch your videos much more.
I’ve really been struggling with FOMO lately, especially since there have been a lot of shortages of physical copies at the stores I shop at. I missed up out on some 1st party 3DS games back in the day and I just can’t seem to shake that fear of missing out on a non-scuffed box or complete set. You’re completely right about waiting though, the discounts that happen later are too good to pass up. Great video!
I know what you mean. I missed out on buying the Fire Emblem Fates special edition, and I've resigned myself to never buying it at this point.
So I just googled FOMO and yeh, I suffer this and it’s absolute hell. Right now, I have a v2 neon blue red switch. Loved it for 8 months then stopped playing. I’m now interested in buying a switch Oled and I want a particular special edition limited and I’m having massive fear of missing out. Like, I might not even get back into switch but the fear of this certain special edition Oled switch, selling out before I buy, really makes me feel a certain way and it isn’t good. I’ve been stuck in fucking limbo, for weeks, trying to decide to buy Oled switch or not. 1 min I’m like, yeh just buy it and if you don’t love, sell for good price and next I’m like, Na just forget about it. The Oled screen and extra screen size, isn’t a big deal. So I’m more thinking just buy it before it sells out and if I don’t like or just don’t use, sell it. I just feel like an absolute idiot. I’m a man, sitting here, panicking about a special edition switch, selling out before i buy it. I know that I would be really annoyed if that happened because I wouldn’t be happy enough with basic model. Again, it’s only a bloody design on the switch. Why am I being such an idiot over this? 😭😭😭😭
Very simple yet insightful and helpful points. These are good principles to follow in most practices and they also apply to game collecting. FOMO of special collectors editions or limited run prints are a big one for me and I find myself spending more time overthinking these details when I should just buy to enjoy the game itself.
Instantly subscribed, fantastic video, RUclips actually recommending great channels for once😆
Great list Emily! I share some of the same regrets as you. Being patient is the biggest thing for me. I also have a rule that I don’t double dip, so I usually sell one copy to help fund the other one. But it’s so tempting to keep everything.😂😂
It can be so tempting, especially when different versions offer different experiences or content 😅
@@orbalology ugh.. yes! Hahaha
Your content is pretty solid and your production value is getting even better. Congrats and keep it up!
Thanks! I appreciate it.
I agree videos are getting better production wise.
@@orbalology I got the PAL versions of Mong and the hunt for the Cat and Dog meal China City. Interessted? It is a communist game suited for Americas and Europe and how everyone is getting rich.
Glad to have found your page. I appreciate your videos! I just started collecting for the GBA because I like mods and the idea of home brews. I'm thinking about getting into the 3DS. Your video on getting started in 2023 was invaluable. Thanks!
Thank you! Glad to hear you found my 3DS video helpful too :)
I feel you on lesson number 8. When I got Final Fantasy X I didn’t know that X-2 was a download code nor did I know that the Asian version had both games on cart. I’ll probably end up double dipping on that one just to have X-2 on cart.
I'm really tempted to hunt down the Asian version for that game too 🙈
This was one of my successful wait to buys. I did import the SE Asian version for both ff 7 & 8 and ff X & X-2. Yes Nintendo has bigger cartridges but nobody uses them. Nintendo doesn't even use them.
I didn't know that they did this on Switch until this comment. That's interesting. I already have the X-2 Asian English version for Vita on a standalone cart, so I don't need the Switch version. But it's cool to have that option.
Why do they do this crap? No physical, no purchase for me. And I am mostly into indies nowadays except for a few Japanese RPGs. If the game isn't playable without a patch, I don't buy it. I'm tired of these companies trying to force digital on everyone.
@@medmuscle because they know consumers would complain if you had to pay 70 USD for a switch game. The extra cost of a bigger game cartridge would be passed to the consumer.
@@champdancer19 I don't buy that response. The install size of both games combined is 26.9 GB, which is far from massive.
Even if what you said was true, they could have done a fairly modest release. Then if copies ran out, they could print some more. They know that enthusiasts want these physically. IMO, $70 is plenty fair nowadays anyway. New games have been $60 for decades now. That's considering the game is FINISHED on day one. I would be perfectly fine with digital releases coming out 3 months before physical so that any patches are on disc/cart. Just finish the darn game.
It's criminal what SE did with the Pixel Remaster. I was able to preorder an Asian English version for Switch from Play Asia. Soon enough, I will no longer support SE. Watch them fk up FF16.
Great video! I feel like everyone has some regrets. I am a little upset that I purchased Majora's Mask and OOT 3D in the Nintendo selects version, not knowing at the time there was a difference. Especially since the standard versions were around the same price. I only have the spines showing on my shelf so it's not a big deal but YOU KNOW it's the little things lol
Those little things can really stand out on the shelf! And even if it's not noticeably visible (like the UAE 3DS games), it can still creep up in the back of a collector's mind 😅
hell yeah a channel dedicated to my favorite hobby :) and i can relate to a lot of these lol. one big regret of mine is i used to trade away older ps2 era titled to get like some of the hd collections and also trade away individual games to get like all in one releases, and looking back i really liked just having each game with their covers n manuals by themselves
It's nice owing the originals for some games, especially if they're top favorites! Also with more underperforming remasters and ports coming out on modern consoles (most recently Tales of Symphonia) sometimes it makes sense to hold onto those original games.
Just discovered your channel! Love the chill vibes and I can absolutely commiserate on the regrets, haha. My gameroom is in Canada and I totally love getting stuff from VideoGamesPlus! Cheers!
The Orbalology background journey has come full circle! Love the new background! It’s So cute and unique to you
I think FOMO gets the best of Us all 😅
Especially for us physical collectors since we have to think about a lot of different variables besides waiting for a sell
For me tho I tend to buy games day one because of the hype then realize wow this was a waste of money lol like the Mario sports games or nostalgia bait games
Thanks Mandy! 😆
FOMO really does get to us all 😅 I've been trying to avoid the limited print publishers & not preordering games from outside of my favorite franchises but it can be a difficult exercise of will 😅
Great topic for a video, a lot of lessons I've learned throughout my life of collecting and it's nice to see I'm not the only person that thinks of these things.
I feel you! I've definitely done the mistake of buying a few retro games through Amazon and will never do that again. It's always better to be patient, especially if you already have a huge backlog. Thanks for the content. Keep it up! XD
Oof yeah it can be difficult to buy retro games without detailed photos on places like Amazon! And thank you :)
Mercari is actually cheaper than Amazon and eBay
When we buy physical i really dislike getting copies that have giant region specific restriction stickers. Like why do they need to be so big? Do it how the ESRB does and make it smaller in black and white! This is a great video that im sure a part 2 could be born. I def have some examples of buying too soon or waiting too long. I bought a Pal version of Ys VIII because the north american ones were getting out of control, only to find Falcom reprinting it and even porting it to PS5. Thanks for this video :-)
The large ones like the German USK stickers can be really distracting! It's unfortunate how those are mandatory over there. And haha yup I can definitely see a part 2 coming at some point 😅
And i cant stand not having the usk on it. Its a nice Logo and they usually have the alternate Cover without anything included anyway.
Its all a matter of what you are used to.
I think it's because you are used to the ESRB logo and therefore think the other logos are eyesores. I'm from Aus and so all the games that have the Aus rating logo look perfect to me, but ESRB logos look horrible ugly against the game artwork.
That shelf is lookin good! Would love to see a room tour once it’s all set up. 😊
Thanks, and that's the plan! Hopefully within the next month it'll be ready :)
Great video! I feel a lot of collectors, feel this way, after reflecting.
Great summary of thought and editing. Your channel deserves to grow.
Thank you! Appreciate it :)
I love your new shelves Emily, they're awesome like you are! 🙂
Thanks! I'm really happy with how they're turning out :)
Nobody should have to regret buying anything if they try the games first before buying them GameStop gives you 7 days to try the game you don’t like it return it simple as that
Unfortunately not everyone has a GameStop in their area and you can't easily return things online with their not so great customer service :/
@@orbalology then go to your video store that was the way I used to rent games back in the 80’s pay $7.00 but paying full price for games makes no sense you can also subscribe to game pass plus extra on Xbox and PlayStation which I have the reason I didn’t say Nintendo online is cause they don’t give Nintendo Switch games I don’t trust every game that gets released if every game was great that comes out I would have every game then
@@orbalology I agree they don’t have costumer service I just use them for rent and buying collectors edition but there is nothing we can do about it
Love this topic, I definitely have a few regrets myself but it makes me feel better to know I'm not alone!
I'm glad to see many others are in the same boat too lol
I like the new setup with the shelf and your statues displayed in the background. The quality of your videos keep getting better.
I agree with all these points you make, PATIENCE is key in collecting, especially in game collecting. I have learned from my mistakes of buying a game day one and not playing them, only to see price drops later. I've cut back on my purchases and am not as quick to buy things. I try to think long term when making a purchase.
I can't wait to see your thoughts on Nier Automata when you play it. I love the game and still remember not being able to put it down till I completed everything. The music is top notch!
Thanks again for another great video!
Thanks! I'm really liking how the new setup is coming along as well. And I'm really looking forward to Nier Automata - hoping to fit it in sometime this year but with all the new releases I'm looking forward to playing on Day 1 it may be a little difficult 😅
Such a great video, thank you for a refreshing perspective.
I've made many of the same mistakes myself (I've 3 copies of Ryza 1 and 2 in various formats) So good to see that I'm not alone when RUclips skews things the other way
another great video! I like it when people can be honest and talk about mistakes!
First off, awesome collection for Trails in the background. Auto sub since I'm new to the channel.
Good subject as I recently got back into collecting physical games again with the PS4 & Switch. The biggest lesson I would like to share is do it for the fun. I enjoy all my games or will enjoy if I don't play day one. Don't do it for the money or the rare ones.....do it because they are great games. For a fellow RPGer, do it because they are great stories!
It really helped to know your rationale and it was very relatable, especially in regard to the biggest lesson of waiting if you’re not going to play it on day 1
Thanks! :)
The double dipping is my regret sometimes as well. Good thing its curing the collection always an option that us collectors do at some point and it could be fun 😊
Happy collecting journey!!!
Love your trails series shelf
Thanks! And happy collecting journey to you as well :)
happens to the best of us :) cheers orb great vid as always.... AHHHH Bravely Default.. the mechanics of this games are so incredible and pretty much unmatchable by anything done today, truly a modern classic turn base jrpg with a story so f'in crazy that to this day I can't believe it was done
Great video as always, Emily! Really love the new setup. Your display shelves look awesome!
Thanks Derek! I'm really pleased with how the shelves are coming along so far :)
Just found your channel from yt recs, nice to see someone else that doesn't like misleading stock photos, have quite a few pal games that I wanted ESRB versions for.
I really appreciate your honesty in this. I picked up a few tips. Thanks!
Glad to hear this was helpful :)
I have shared almost ALL of the buying concerns you have. And it's funny that Disgaea 4 is the exact one I got a PAL version for cause I was worried about FOMO. Great video. Good to know someone else shares in buyer's regret.
Thanks, I'm glad to hear this topic has been resonating with many others and that we're not alone with feeling buyer's remorse too 😅
Excellent tips (that I wish I had learned a long time ago, so I wouldn't have to learn them all the hard way😅). I'm actively fighting the FOMO this year, and I know it's only been two months, but so far so good. Hoping the will power remains. Excellent job as always, Emily!
Thanks, Branden! And you totally got this, keep up the good work with fighting FOMO! 💪
Really enjoy the vibes of your channel! Keep up the great content 😊
Thank you :)
first off can i just say that from the first second of the video im already in love. legend of heroes and Fire Emblem are my literal top 2 game series of all time and i love them so much. to see those collections and i have most of those as well (not all sadly) it makes me happy seeing someone else appreciate them as much as i do
Great video Emily, I liked how you went in depth on some tips. Honestly there are games I wanna double dip on. My honest regret is not waiting for a physical of games I wanna buy.
Thanks! Yeah it can be tempting to go for digital releases right away, especially when it's so accessible.
I subscribed to you a few weeks ago! I just wanted to say that I love your new background! Great video too ofc!
Thank you, I appreciate it 😁
I love the Trails collection 🥰
Amazing video!
Thank you! :)
Thank you for talking about this! I would say for me I've had to learn that I do care about my games being complete. I use to buy a lot of cart only DS, 3DS and switch games but later would find myself overpaying for original cases on ebay. I've finally come to realize that the discount in the long run just isn't worth it for me.
So cool to find your channel, you have an amazing collection, I wish I had a Kiseki display like yours!
Can relate to everything you mentioned.
Not the end of the world but definitely a lingering thought when thinking of the games not being the right version or getting multiple copies.
I tend to stick with original ports but can see the convenience of having it ported on newer consoles
Great video, your new shelving looks great!
Most of my collecting regrets have to do with a lack of patience. I’m actually pretty good about not buying the newest games I want if I know I can’t play them immediately, but when there’s a retro/out of print game that I want for the collection that I find in-person I have a hard time not buying immediately even if it’s not the best deal because I get that awful feeling of not knowing the next time I’ll have the opportunity to get a copy that I can inspect before buying.
Thanks! And I totally understand about finding an obscure game out in the wild and wanting to scoop it up immediately. Being able to inspect it right there is a great advantage for sure.
No that spyro remake was fire! I saw it in the thumbnail and held back my tears
I love your new setup though that's probably cause it's mostly figures and art books from my 2 favorite series, fire emblem and trails 😄the Tio Estelle Renne and Elie lineup is amazing.
Not directly related to collecting but implicit with how many games you talked about is the regret all of us have which is our video game backlog.Your video has numerous games i still want to play but have not gotten around to yet.
Thanks! I'm really happy with how the setup is shaping up as well. And yup the backlog can certainly be a heavy weight, but it's also something you will always have to look forward to :)
Love the discussion! There are definitely a few titles either I bought I launch or didn’t research enough that I feel I could have waited on 😩
Thanks! This happens to the best of us and I think part of the process we all have to go through as collectors 😅
Love the Trails merch in the background! 👌
Thank you :)
All your Legend of Heroes figures are awesome! I'm very jealous 😅
Thanks! I can't wait for the other kotobukiya figures to arrive so I can have a whole army of them on that shelf 😂
Thanks for including PS5 and PS4 games. Great video. We all have our fails.
Thanks! And yup, we all have our fails but they can present good learning opportunities at least.
This video was so relatable! Especially the world edition struggle with buying 3DS games on Amazon in particular. I was less knowledgeable about region differences back in 2016-17, so I didn't question when I got Fire Emblem Fates Awakening world edition. I still have it in my collection, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't consider buying just the case and NA region cover to replace it. Also, new setup is looking good! Nice to see so much Trails and FE goodness.
Thanks! I'm pleased with how the setup is coming along :)
Thankyou so much I will defo take all 11 tips when buying games I have made some stupendous mistakes
This was a great topic to touch on! As a physical collector myself, I have mostly all the same regrets you do. I've been falling especially hard for the steelbook FOMO as of late. Another thing that I need to re-evaluate it's worth going forward, is regional exclusive items in collector's editions such as art books and acrylics. I find myself double-dipping sometimes for NA collector's editions and EU/JPN collector's just to get all the items I wish was included in the NA versions.
I've been tempted to pick up some of the other region CEs as well (mostly for the Trails games 😅). I've been trying to resist for space reasons, but some of the other regions really get some awesome inclusions in their special editions.
Alright! We need to see the shelf 🤩
Great video, Emily! I definitely have regretted some of my decisions when it comes to game collecting.
FOMO is the absolute worst but I’m learning how to resist. I say that as I’m kinda low key freaking out because I missed those Tears of the Kingdom CE preorders. 😂
Thanks Steph! And oh no, I hope you can grab one of the TotK CEs that stores like to restock around launch time! But yes I've been trying to resist FOMO as well, slowly but surely (at least that's the hope lol).
Enjoyed this video and nice job with your shelves background!! 👏👏
Thank you very much! :)
Lessons 1 and 6 are rules for life! ( that i learned the hard way =/ ) Loved your video.
Some great collector tips there. I’m the opposite with double (or triple) dipping as I collect for all systems but it does add up if buying at launch.
Being in Aus though we can’t rely on reprints so once something sells out we (usually) either have to buy EU PAL or enter the second had market so FOMO is definitely something right now given 3ds and WiiU store closures as some of the prices due to no reprints are already ridiculous 😢
Happy collecting
Sorry i must complain for a brief moment. I find your videos really relaxing to listening to and today i had you playing in the background while I was eating cereal, but it was so relaxing my jaw muscles stopped working and I started spilling drops of milk out my mouth lmaooo
Hi Emily! Those nendroids on your shelves are super cute! I watched a video on how they're made. Well worth it at MSRP, but not so much when they're scalped.
Predicting when something will come in stock, when they'll go on sale, whether they'll get reprint, or if a regional version will ever happen give me too much anxiety. 😅 I tend to pre-order or buy from import shop if I really want something, get it, put it on my shelf and forget about it. That way I won't feel any regrets of not buying it or miss out on it all together. There aren't many things that catch my eyes though, so I'm not breaking the bank.
The nendoroids were a great find! I thankfully didn't have to pay a lot for them, I think they may have been slightly under MSRP but it's hard to know because two of them were Japanese game preorder inclusions.
And that sounds like a good way to go about collecting! I wish I wasn't so focused on some of the details for these things at times 😅
Another great video Emily!
As for buying regrets, thankfully i don't have many if at all. Since i mainly collect on Playstation, i am usually very mindful of the games i want, be it regular versions to limited / collectors. However the sense of fomo is definitely real when it comes to certain titles, at least in my part of Canada, game collecting since covid started has changed immensely. Like pre-covid even if you didn't preorder a game, a retailer would have more then enough copies but now, most recent example, i preordered Mato Anomalies for PS5 and my GS in my city was the only one carrying a single copy, no other EB's had it.
I feel like collecting has become more "competitive" if that makes sense? So fomo is definitely something i'm trying to not worry about it, but i kind of have too as well lol, besides that i'm pretty content!
As always, videos like this are really enjoyable and informative as well and your shelf setup is looking absolutely wonderful! I love the Trails games / figures being immediately visible :)
Thanks Mike! That's good that you haven't encountered too many buying regrets yet! And I can definitely see how collecting has become more competitive when we look at retro prices & people snatching up limited releases.
And I'm pretty pleased with how the shelf is turning out! I made sure to leave room for the Trails figures that will be releasing soon hehe 😂
Great video and thank you for the advice! I almost fell into fomo when i wanted to buy the Deluxe Edition of NIS Prinny Presents Vol. 2 and Vol.3 when they first released. At the time i didnt want to pay the full price and figured they would drop the price in the future so i held off. Just yesterday i was able to pick them both at gamestop cause they dropped the price on both brand new. Very glad i waited and got them for a comfortable price.
thanks for posting. I've been bit by a few of these (double dipping/download codes), but waiting for sales has saved me the most over the years. Hopefully they put out more games like retro's recent remaster of prime. the price made it easy to be impatient. O.O!
Great video glad I came across your channel definitely subscribing 😊 As a collector myself I definitely can relate to a lot of this and I have definitely had some buyers regret
Absolutely looooove the background setup Emily! Everything looks so well organized and pleasing on the eyes. Lots of great lessons to be learned here that a lot of us collectors are guilty of. I tend to play the waiting game with new releases as I know they are going to drop in price pretty fast. Most of my PS5 games I picked up for a fraction of their MSRP and I'm glad I waited. I'm also guilty of double dipping on Persona 5 Royal, ended up getting it digitally on PS4 when it was on sale but didn't play past Kamoshida castle because I wanted to wait for the Switch version. The code in a box BS is a red flag, stayed far away from those and ended up doing the same when only half of the game is on the cart like for example LA Noire.
For the PS4 and PS5, there seems to be a pattern of the spring and summer releases ending up as Black Friday deals. That happens for Switch games to a lesser extent. I often don't buy day one anymore unless it is a collectors edition that I really want.
@@DrGamingPlays Agreed! I notice it happens often for First Party Sony, Ubisoft, EA and Sega titles especially.
Thanks Cesar! Yeah I've been trying to exercise patience with most new releases nowadays, and hope that if I don't catch them in time there'll be those handy restocks 😅 And the code in the box is really awful and I'm still a bit salty I fell for them early in my Switch collecting days 😅
@@orbalology I've noticed there are more code in a box releases in PAL territories so I'm guessing publishers are starting to smarten up when it comes to physical Switch releases, at least in the states so that's good news I hope!
Your new shelf looks neat Emily, great video! 😇🥰🥳
Thank you!! 😁
Glad to have randomly come across your channel!
Welcome! :)
New subscriber. Love the chill vibe of your videos. Keep it up!
Welcome! And thanks, will do! 😄
A very enjoyable vid to watch and very informative.
My regret was not buying Valkyrie Profile on PS1 10+ years ago when it was $90. I did get it recently but shelled out $300. Knowing when to pull the trigger on a purchase was something that took me a long time to learn, and I still haven't mastered it lol
Oof yeah those premium retro games can be a difficult one to swallow. It's really difficult to know when to strike with how unpredictable the market can be at times!
@@orbalology Absolutely. So much stuff to combat in the retro game market like WATA's market manipulation, resellers charging high prices and the uneducated consumers they prey on buying them, it's ridiculous
I definitely have more sell regrets 😮 love the room❤looking good ❤😮😊as always
I need to know the best way to clean the dust off my display collection. Thanks for sharing!
Unfortunately there isn't a hard & fast rule for it - I usually go in with a duster & vacuum and for my figures I use makeup brushes to clean them.
Extremely relatable video, had to comment for that absolutely amazing Legend of Heroes shelf.
My biggest regrets always come from impulse buying games for literally no reason. i.e. games I have no real interest in but something screams to me internally in a specific moment to grab it. Back in the day I'd get the feeling super strong when I would spot an anime game in a big box retailer (which isn't super unusual nowadays).
There were a couple times this worked in my favor, I got into Shin Megami Tensei because I spotted Devil Survivor 2 at a Fred Meyer and got that urge to scoop it up. But most of the time I'd end up paying full price for weird games like "Conception II" that I haven't even touched after all these years.
Those figures/statues are awesome!! ❤
As a collector myself double dipping is my bane..lol also buying games with download codes..love your vids and your calming voice.
A really fun, relaxing and enjoyable watch. Thanks
First off, your shelves look incredible. What great displays pieces. It seems like your move went relatively well, so I'm glad to see that!
In terms of regrets, I suppose I have three primary "regrets" *Cat furiously typing on the keyboard meme* 😂
1. Trying to buy everything - I definitely fell into the youtuber trap of wanting massive collections for a bunch of retro consoles because every youtuber has shelves filled to the brim with games from seemingly every home console imaginable. I did enjoy many of the consoles I collected for but I definitely over extended myself and wound buying for so many different consoles, that I didn't know what I wanted. It took a move, a pandemic, and the purchasing of a new house to realize that handhelds we what brought me the most joy. Unfortunately I wasted a lot of time and money and in the end I either sold or gave away all me home console stuff.
2. Limited Print Games - I think the idea of Limited Print Publishing is great. However, the practice has now morphed into some bastardized version of it's original intent. I have a lot of respect for LRG in how they basically kept the Vita alive in NA but I hate what they have become. And I regret buying alot of Limited Print games just because I thought they'd be a good investment and just because I bought into the hype. This became another instance of either selling or giving away quite a few games.
3. Buying games just because they were cheap - I think one of the things about social media (Discord, Twitter, RUclips, etc.), is that you wind up buying games just because someone like Wario 64 posts on Twitter that X game is on sale at it's lowest price and you just have to buy it. I've bought quite a few games like this (Looking at you Balan Wonderworld) and immediately regreted it because often times the games suck and are cheap for a reason. Obviously I've gotten great deals this way because I was patient and didn't buy games Day 1. But clearly I've also gotten burned as a result, which again resulted in selling or giving away games. This last regret in particular has made me consider not collecting for anymore consoles beyond the Switch even if the Switch successor is fully backwards compatible. I just don't know if I have the mental energy to start another console collection, and I don't really wanna sell anything I have at this point to make room.
So yeah those are my regrets. Hopefully others read this and don't make the same mistakes I did. Once again grats on the move and I can't wait to see how else your house turns out! ^^
Thanks! The move has been going well so far. Just waiting for the last few shelving units to arrive now :)
I can resonate with these three points as well, not just for game collecting but with other collectibles too. I used to collect a lot of kpop related items & books and definitely overextending myself in a similar way. It took me a long time to sell most things and while I've been able to sell most things at or slightly above what I paid it required a lot of leg work that I don't really want to have to deal with again 😅
And yup those deal accounts can be a double edge sword 😅
@@orbalology Do you still have any Kpop memorabilia? I'd be interested to see what you have if you still have any. I acquired a few things over the years cause my EX was a journalist, and some minor celebrity is doing his substitute military service at my school, so he's given away CD's and picture books etc. 😂
@@Transientimage Oh I still have a lot of things from my top favorites (so mostly 2PM stuff). I'll probably share what the setup looks like when I do my room tour 😅
I don't know how your content ended up recommended to me, but thank you algorithm!! really glad I found your channel, your vids are great! =D This seems to be your most watched vid too! Hope your next videos will become even more successful.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I can relate to the double dipping mistake on Persona 5, I have three copies and still haven't played the game🤦♂
Insightfully video look forward to seeing the next one 🙂👍
Thank you! :)
Nice new background. Congrats on your new place.
Good tips - my biggest regret is buying stuff just for pickups videos about 10 years ago. I just buy games now that I actually will play and I put a stop to that!
Feeling pressured to make pickup videos is something I've been trying not to take part in myself. Though I guess my collecting bug makes it so that there are so many games I want to obtain & genuinely play but the timing is unrealistic at this point lol.
Love the new “set”!
I have to assume most of us are going to be able to commiserate on this video topic with you 😂
Thanks! And yup, I have a feeling at least some of my buying regrets will resonate with many collectors 😂
I have lots of sold console regrets!
I had an unopened 20year old Dreamcast that I sold when I fell on hard times 🤦🏻 great video just discovered this channel
I see ol' Rean Bean posing there, the other Trails figures are awesome 🤘
Love the new setup, hope you're settling into your new place nicely! I need to get to Persona 5 Royal still, I just need to find a break in new releases!
It's difficult fitting in a 90+ hour playthrough in the schedule, especially with the new release lineup we're having this year! 😅
7:12 oh that laugh, that laugh of utmost regret! 😁
These are great tips! I wish I knew them long time ago lol
The new background looks amazing! I love seeing two of my favorite franchises on full display and those small figures are adorable! Also if you're looking to get rid of that PAL copy of Ryza, let me know because I'd love to play that game at some point and I'm European!
Thank you!! And unfortunately I think the shipping cost would make transaction more expensive than necessary. It's really expensive to ship things out here at reasonable rates unless you have access to business shipping discounts.
@@orbalology You're probably right, especially when considering import fees on top of that, too bad!
This video is spot on. As a very niche collector of certain retro games mainly from Nintendo I have so many regrets. So glad I waited for metroid physical 🙌
Thanks! 😄
Shelf looks great! I’ve definitely made stupid impulse buys before 😂