FS: My entire collection

[fcgamer]

Hi everyone, this is no joke.  You've read it correctly, I will be selling my entire game collection (Famicom, Game Boy, Sega, N64, etc), with few exceptions.

Stay tuned as I update this thread. 

[Uberlatios]

Immediately intrigued. Let's see how this goes.

[jorygriffis]

Not to get too personal but I hope your reasons for doing this aren't because of hard times or anything. Hope you're doing okay!

[L___E___T]

 



Hope everything's OK friend - nothing to do with today's result right?

[prince tomato]

think about it for a bit, you might regret it.
if you change your mind later..no amount of cash can bring back the rarities you are about to part with.

[scaryice]

Wow. You were pretty close to the licensed set, right?

[Alakhira]

Hang in there Dave. And hold onto that collection, you've got something worthwhile there.

[FamilyMan]

Say it aint so Dave!

[Uberlatios]

Hopefully this isn't because of financial reasons. You and your collection are legendary! If you have to sell them, count me in as a buyer. But if you don't have to, really consider this. It's a big decision.

[fcgamer]

Sighs. I feel very conflicted at the moment, about everything in life.  I love these old games, and it is an interest of mine to document them, preserve them, write about them, etc.  With that said, a few weeks ago some bad stuff happened in my life (I will not say it publicly, but a few of you that posted here know the story).  No, I am not hard pressed for money, rather due to the previous events it just really got me thinking about life in general, living it to the fullest, and about trying to set my priorities straight.

As some of you know, my older brother has autism.  He is a smart guy, graduated from several universities with several degrees in accounting, finance, etc.  But he sucks socially.  Sometimes I wonder if I have some milder form of his condition, due to getting so obsessed about stuff like a Famicom "full set", collecting numbered games in a series (like the Whirlwind Manu games), etc.  I can fake it a lot, so that if we had met in real life many people would not know it, but I am quite the introvert inside, don't mind spending time by myself, etc.

But a few weeks ago, something happened in my life that made me realize that my priorities are not exactly in order.  There are many more important things than having a large collection of 20+ year old games, and looking back on it, I know that I have spent too much time and energy on this stuff.  Hence why a large part of me wants to sell.

With that said, I hate partial sets.  Again it goes back to those OCD tendencies.  I would rather have all or none of a set (excluding the period when I am gathering / collecting it), rather than a broken set.  Hence wanting to sell all at once, if possible.

While earlier today I felt good about posting this post, tonight I am feeling not good about it.  As I said, wishy-washy.  Even if I sell it, I will still keep my favorites.

Best regards.

[betamaxizhuge]

Mate everything you have stated there is exactly how I feel about the whole thing, but I personally will find it quite impossible to stop as its a hobby that keeps me out of trouble and gives me excitement every time I hunt down a classic rarity, it gives me something seriously special to look forward to.  Getting into Famicom and retro gaming in general has saved my life and kept me off the drugs, I worry that if I lose interest in its is very special past time I will return back to the OxyContin and end up selling my collection, which is something I don't want to return to.  I'm sorry to hear you've reached a cross roads in your life, where quite righty you have come to the realisation that it's time to weigh up what's important and the life's choices which have to be made, it's important to remember as cool as all this retro entertainment is, that it can certainly get in the way of a lot of important stuff, but as a valued member of the retro gaming society you have given this many years of your valuable time and all the fun you got of it was surely worth it.  Whatever you choose to do, good luck with what's ahead in your life and try not to worry to much about getting too wrapped up in something which you truly enjoy, it's good quality gaming which truly defines us in this day and age - especially when it's one-off rarities that only the hardcore gamer will appreciate and love.  I'm sure you have got many gamers on here thinking about the points that have been made, sorry to hear about the doubts you have about the whole thing, but you certainly make a lot of sense.

[MaxXimus]

I just wanted to chime in and say I'm happy you got off the oxys. I used to have a bad opiate habit and worked up quite a tolerance at one point. An oxy 80 would give me a mild buzz. It's a depressing drug to be addicted to and I applaud you on your strength!

Back on topic again. :p

[jpx72]

This song always cheers me up, hope it will help a little...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Wx230gYJw
(Always look on the bright side of life - by Monty Python)

[g_block]

do what you need to do sir. Was really looking forward to your Famicom book next year, but if life is taking you in a different direction, follow your heart. You only live once

Best of luck in whatever you decide!

[GreenKoopa]

Sorry to hear that you are troubled. It unfortunately takes tragedy to bring us back to reality and realize what our true priorities are. We all fall in the trap.   

RE your collecting, i guess you need to decide for yourself why you are doing it.         
Do you actually want to go for a full set, or is it something else driving you to do it, like the thrill of the chase, ocd for the sake of getting a set, clinging on to the past etc.

I definitely agree with everyone for you to think things through carefully before you make decision.  There is no need to rush.  In time, you will figure out what the right answer is.

Good luck.