Changing Views on Video Game Collecting

Do views on game collecting change after working at a game store?
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[@pablohill6688]

Why does the font of the video game shop look like a Chinese restaurant

[@gvillarreal79]

Was wondering the same thing

[@gvillarreal79]

You brake u buy

[@gotohellaaron]

You uh buy sometang or you uh get out now!

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

FIE DOLLA!!!!! you pay NOW!!!

[@fatmike01]

When business is quiet, you can go into the back for a happy ending or a chow mein, keeps the cash flowing

[@TheBigfootsfeet]

Shelf collectors are my biggest turn off, I only buy games I want to play or are interesting to me. I never understood the point of wasting money just so you can have it sit on your shelf and be a waste of space and money

[@HatedJared]

I'm an admitted shelf collector for N64. For me, its because I only had 2 games for my N64 as a kid. My parents were broke but my grandparents got me the system. I remember going to Walmart and wondering what all those games might be like and never knew. Now Im older, work in software, and have some disposable income. My collection is mostly to give that younger version of myself the ability to take a game down and check it out. Will I play them all? Probably not. It scratches an itch Ive had since I was a kid though. Not saying Im right here, but we all have reasons why we do these things.

[@trihardcx6743]

@@HatedJared I totally get what you're saying. It's mostly about getting stuff that you either had, or wished you had as a kid. Having a complete set of all Pokémon games CIB on my shelf offers the same value to me as a painting might offer to someone else. I still play many of my games, but there's nothing wrong with collecting for the sake of collecting as long as it gives you some joy.

[@hypersonic1337]

I figured out long ago and from the observation of others in the very early youtube days that its just better to collect smart and just get what really interests you. Selling stuff you don't need every once in awhile too is a good practice I've taken part in When I was younger it wasn't to a crazy extent but I did grab games left and right but I stopped that and sorted out lots of stuff I did and didn't want. I love my current collection and im still adding odds and ends to it all the time at the pace I want and playing stuff in it all the time

[@briteboy6131]

I had to stop collecting games and consoles because I already collect records and comic books, and ran out of space for everything even while being way selective about what I'd actually buy. It was kind of a bummer to make that decision, but I've never regretted it. Common titles keep getting more expensive, and I'd never been interested in having a room full of shelves of games that I rarely play. Plus a lot of games I really like are too expensive to even consider purchasing, like Snatcher, Popful Mail, or Tiwnkle Tale.

[@briteboy6131]

Although I did hold on to my nes, snes, and ps1, but I only have like 20 games total for all 3

[@OM19_MO79]

Finally, I get to see what the Luna store looks like. Maybe I've never worked in a VG store, but being a collector since 1985 and having witnessed closely both the comic book speculation of the 1990s and the persistent VG one since 2006, has made me as sour about the whole thing in a very similar way as Ian. I'm sure we both are gonna laugh so hard when those awful collectors end up with hundreds upon hundreds of useless, unsalable pieces of plastic they've never played, just like the morons who bought multiple variants of comic book covers that today are not even worth a nickel a piece.

[@The90sGamingGuy]

Neat to see Luna store front. Over the past twelve years i purchased games i knew that i would enjoy for years to come, i haven't got to all of them or beating all of them that will take time. People that just buy games for the hell of it or to show on social media that is a little irritating. Now i use to buy music CD's thinking i would like them and some i didn't and am going to sell them to free up space and a little coin in my pocket to buy some music that i have sampled and really like. For the past three years off and on i considered selling most or all of my physical collection and playing games in digital and flash cart forms. In the end i decided i like having a physical collection that is why i started buying back retro video games.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I definitely find collecting Big Box PC games from the 80s and 90s a challenge... I’m talking MS-DOS, C64, Amiga, Atari St, etc... but I find the hunt still a lot of fun!

[@SamDouglas92]

MetalJesusRocks first on metaljesus post!

[@G3rdes]

MJR, your hunts and finds are incredible.

[@tsai197]

I'm so glad I was able to quit collecting games, I used to buy a lot, retro, collector's edition etc. Finally able to break free. Saved so much money, LESS stress and anxiety. Having shelves that isn't stacked with games makes me feel more calm and relax. I spend my money mostly on good food, exercise equipment, clothes and dates. I'm also playing less games now too, games can't hold my attention anymore lol. Meeting new people, keeping healthy and cooking is more entertaining than gaming.

[@back2the80s]

Good idea man. it becomes a waste of money buying games just to sit on shelf getting dusty. I've lost interest in collecting. I only buy here and there and only what i want to play. I do not have a a wall of crappy sport games just to have a complete collection or a million variations. I probably have less than 40 games now and that is ok with me. Money saved can be used toward a vacation, savings etc.

[@trippleseven37]

I mean this just proves that you never really had balance. You went overboard with the gaming. Balance is key. It’s good that you got your health in order though.

[@JonKratz]

I might join the Patreon just because of Ian.

[@matreci]

I was laughing for quite a while

[@JonKratz]

@@matreci Me too. 😂 I kept rewinding it.

[@pakzgames1421]

Blitzkrieg ian just works there he doesnt own the store...it would be fine. Lol stupid people always speak on things they know nothing about.

[@g10118]

@@blitzkrieg1174 You are either very confused or trolling.

[@g10118]

@@blitzkrieg1174 idiot child, Luna is completely unrelated to the podcast. Additionally, Pat was upset that Ian was doing a quick and sarcastic Patreon pitch instead of the standard full pitch. The Patreon is for both of them/the podcast. You seem to have trouble understanding what's going on. You are a troll for pretending you know (anything), when you've actually got it entirely ass backwards.

[@SuperBuu85]

All of the games on my shelves are pretty much a family collection, because several of them belong to my two brothers, and a few of them were initially bought for my father, but he never really got that big into console gaming, he still plays a few things on PC, and he still likes a few certain arcade games, and would probably still play them if he had easy access to them. Also there are no sealed games, everything has been played or at least tested once, wish I could play all of the ones that have only been tested, and I'd like to play a lot of the others again, but these days, finding the time to do so just isn't easy.

[@billzco6137]

Ive never seen luna until the thumbnail...It looks just as I imagined although I pictured the door on the otherside

[@caligoclarus]

I realized that I was becoming a shelf collector, and never touched any of the games I bought. So, starting a few months ago I started to sell my games off and liquidate the majority of my collection. Instead, I am going to only collect something specific that I am heavily interested in and intend to use, such as games from a specific series I enjoy.

[@DerrickAntonio85]

Sadly even those specific games will collect dust. Just buy digital, play the game, then move on once your done.

[@caligoclarus]

@@DerrickAntonio85 No, I am intentionally "shelf collecting" those and have beaten many of them long ago. I'm getting rid of the other 80% though.

[@back2the80s]

Here Here. Cheers

[@FIXTREME]

Wow, I never realized how Luna kind of looks like your everyday neighborhood massage parlour

[@reesercliff]

does Ian offer happy endings after you buy a game?

[@skinflutey]

Cliff Reeser just ranch dressing

[@christ0009]

I used to work at a game store for years. I can’t stand collectors. Can I have this box and manual for free no you can’t. One guy used to sniff and lick the ps1 game manuals to check for smoke damage. I hate them all

[@trihardcx6743]

Sounds like you just encountered some weirdos.

[@christ0009]

TriHard Cx ha most of collectors are weird. I have stories for days man

[@seph---]

If you play alot of video games. You're a gamer.

[@TheCreepypro]

it is a phase we all go through if you like old games I'm just glad that most of us grow through it quickly cause it is the worst and I've seen a couple of guys stuck in can't let go of anything phase and it is just the worst

[@caraloca5947]

5:29 Ian the word you are looking for is colectionist

[@JaredConnell]

So I go to the cu patreon and click the "give us our damn money" button?

[@robertmcknightmusic]

I recently spent some time hanging out in the n64 subreddit. I feel like there's lots of folks there who are collecting and not playing. Not for me.

[@555drakester]

You can still find good stuff in the wild at good prices while going for a walk in town last summer a lady had just put out a rob the robot in her yard sale in the original box with the manual and poster no claws or battery holder but for five bucks I could not believe it.

[@Security848]

Did you haggle the price down lol

[@GGRC]

I started selling all of my video games last year because I really don't have the time to revisit it all and it's just taking up space. The funny thing is I haven't felt any tinge of regret or anything, actually feels good to sell it off. I'm keeping certain things for sure, like my original NES and stuff, but my goal is to get it all into one box on the shelf. ;)

[@MrMulligan84]

I am starting to move into that space. First I started selling my doubles that I acquired through buying boxes of games and accessories. Now I realize that after all my time with them I hardly play most of them and don't plan on doing it so I am going to start selling off my games, consoles and accessories and keep the ones I will play again.

[@GGRC]

@@MrMulligan84 That's where I was at too. I started with all of my cardboard game boxes from NES, SNES and N64 era and then I moved on to my portable systems and just kept going. I'm sure you'll feel pretty good after you're done. =)

[@Vanyel_K]

Ian that Patreon joke was brilliant! Pat needs to be fucked with more often 😂

[@PrinzessinRamode]

What is your opinion of collecting games with full intention to play them, but just simply never really having time? Therefore, they end up getting shelved.

[@goon5544]

That's the way I am, huge gamer and just wanna play all these awesome games and don't have time.

[@FireMrshlBill]

I'm the same way as well. However, I have started paring down my collection to games I am really interested in, have sentimental value, or will realistically play in the near future (within a year or so). I figured less games on the shelf makes it easier to pick which to play next. Also, buying a bunch of games at good deals but not playing for years is more expensive than buying one game off of ebay, playing it, and then selling it when I am done for really just a loss on paypal/ebay fees. So just having a smaller, curated collection of games I care about and a smaller backlog of games I intend to play soon just feels better than a bunch of stuff I don't even have shelf space for. So, personally at least, I treat buying games I know I wont prioritize and play any time soon as the same as me buying games just for the sake of collecting. Eventually I would like about 1/2 of my physical games gone and start doing the "1 in, 1 out" rule for buying and selling games I want to play, unless its a game with replay value then I will keep it. For newer games, whenever I see someone selling them on a forums or a Steam/PSN/eShop sale, I tell myself "it will only get cheaper" so I don't blow money on it now just to have it sit for years. I am not into "the hunt" for finding games in the wild, and would rather just play them, so at this point I'd rather be one of those people that just pays ebay prices. I get the same way with PC stuff too, I spend so much time upgrading and tweaking my PC that I end up spending what little free time I have messing with the PC instead of just playing games on it.

[@zensai-gaming]

i totally understand and agree. some people come into game collecting like they are looking to invest in good stock. they look for those rare expensive games hoping to make a profit. others are basically hoarders and not really into games like that. its good that you realized you didnt need so many games taking up space moderation is key. i personally collect for ps1, ps2, ps3, gamecube, wii. combined so far i have maybe 200 games that i actually would and will play and enjoy. others i might sell off when iam done. quality over quantity is key. not every game is worth the money and space. collecting a set from a system is probably the biggest waste of time and money. i hope however you didnt sell your samson and flintstones dinosaur peak when you dumped your nes games lol.

[@JC-qu5lv]

That's the way I approach it, I try to look at stuff and decide ok, if I sell this and I hate not having it, then I can go buy it again. There are a few exceptions to this, but overall that's how I roll.

[@g10118]

Ian's casual attitude is part of the reason I got on Patreon. We've all heard the Patreon pitches before, you guys don't need to prove anything. Not to say that Pat's professionalism isn't critical to making the whole thing work Here's what I want to see: The rescue Ian from retail fund. That part is so damned funny!!!

[@marcpower4167]

I wonder could the popularity of shows like "storage wars" maybe have a lot to do with prices spiking. I've seen interviews where people who do that for a living have said since storage wars debuted attendance at storage locker auctions went crazy and prices went up with people trying to "get rich quick". Maybe game collecting is going through a similar thing.

[@DB-ej3mw]

Just scored a little Sampson, metalstorm,contra alien wars, sparkster, hagan and jetsons cogswell caper for 350 bucks. Cannot wait until this weekend. I love my local gameshop.

[@Gumba213]

Seems like vintage games spiked in value over the last 10 yrs, I wonder if they will keep appreciating at that rate.

[@MisterCasket]

Yeah I remember the time when people wanted to get rid of it all. I was never really into it as a collector, but I remember buying the virtual boy with a bunch of games incl Jack Bros for 75 euros... I see prices going down a bit now too, like Conkers Bad Fur Day. Still expensive, but it's going down..

[@tanork47]

Interesting topic! I just started collecting for my favorite system of all time the PS2. I want to have a complete North American set but for me I want to play them as well! I don't want to just buy them for the shelf. I want to be able to give it to my future kids (if any come lol) But I don't want them to go to waste at a flea market getting rained on or destroyed because they are old. Games do circulate as any thing does but some people do take it too far. I saw this one guy who had ps2 and xbox sets SEALED and will never open them! At that point why have them if you don't intend on playing them!?

[@emfs9522]

I understand that most of us collectors dont play 30 percent of our collection's. I mainly collect for The SNES. Most games that I don't touch often are the cheap titles that don't hold much value. I just can't bring myself to get rid of these games to video game stores that will give me penny's for them. The pricey games in my collection are my favorite to play.

[@BKDDY]

most dont play at all. just collect.

[@BookooZenny]

Luna Games was the last thing I expected to see in a thumbnail haha

[@MassMurderrer]

How? How do you collect and not play the games? I can't fathom this.

[@jackmakackov7077]

Music is the same way. The guys with the nicest instrument collections usually can't play at all

[@OpethTheater3]

@@jackmakackov7077 guitars is terrible. young musicians never get to play great instruments because they're all 10k or more

[@VirtualKermrade]

UHHH I GOT MY PS2 WITH CRASH BANDICOOT 2 THERE!!!

[@shadowfox4529]

In this minimalist time we live in, I think collecting gets confused with hoarding a lot. Having a large collection doesn't make you a hoarder. A hoarder has trouble throwing something away like a dirty dish rag. If your never going to play something, sell it. It's not that hard. Every collecting sphere has annoying people, and a lot of the negativity in the game collecting hobby recently isn't going to help anything. I don't know how many people say their going to sell their collection and then go more buy more plastic junk that Gamestop sells, like POP figures.

[@FamilyGuyBob]

For the most part, I only buy games I want to play. I do however own a lot of games I'll never play but those were usually bundled with systems I wanted and just aren't worth the hassle of trying to sell.

[@gotohellaaron]

Do you read comic books too?

[@YoungStuntinBoy]

Why does Ian like majoung so much

[@bluesmokegamer272]

Ian: where's my money bitch!!!!!!!

[@BakiX]

I personally don't give a shit if you collect to play games or just have them sit on your shelf, if youre doing it out of love for the hobby then you can do whatever you want with your money. My only real problem with video game collecting are asshole market cornerers. The ones that buy up ALLLLL the copies of certain games just to boost the "value" of it and hold it captive for an absurd ransom. It absolutely butt fucks the economy of the hobby and turns a fun casual time into an overpriced snore.

[@coreythurston9485]

Wouldn't be a podcast if you didn't get reminded of Patreon. Ian's comment stopped be dead in my tracks.

[@hitmangfx7162]

I loved videogames until I started working at Electronics Boutique. The constant stream of idiots killed my enthusiasm off and took away much of the "joy" of looking forward to adding new games. The concept of collecting hadn't set in yet (NES and SNES games could still be had for a song...ironically, my displeasure with selling PS2 games made me buy more SNES games when Gamestop had bins of them for cheap).

[@thyninja17]

I like to collect but when everyone likes to collect the market turns to shit. What would be a $5 nes game costs $40 when the market floods with sheep buyers

[@PopovMaax]

The only console I collect for the sake of collecting is the 3DO. It's such a unique and fascinating console. Otherwise I just buy games that I will definitely play.

[@Pokemonguy16RS]

I think collecting the games you truly enjoy and play as a kid are worth keeping, but going out to buy a sports title that you may never play? Meh not my cup of tea...Keep it small and focus on titles that matter to you, for me it's heavily on Pokemon/Mario/Rare-ware/minor Zelda titles. Nothing else interests me. I love Pokemon and I don't mind spending on something that I still truly enjoy the old/new. If I see something worth $20, but say it's some random title I know nothing about, Am i going to purchase it? No, I would much rather save that money and put it towards on a rare Pokemon item, lets say a Pokemon center limited edition item that I may of wanted for years and has value to me.

[@billyphelps1611]

Coked out sales are usually pretty easy unless they come down before it’s complete....not your fault Ian. I used to say ninjas because ninjas be kick’n it all the time.

[@retrogamerfan123]

Can we do a vote to get pat a hair cut

[@PatTheNESpunk]

I just got one a couple weeks back.

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

And a shave

[@jonogod4004]

Sold all my all games and replaced them with roms on the pc.Seems pointless because to keep them all. Will all fail over time, due to how the games are made only circuits and chip's electrical parts only last so long. Seem silly looking at boxes in 15 years.

[@gordonshumway9354]

I forgot about Pat. Only thing really worth watch(and rewatching) are the flea market madness episodes. I find his podcast comically dull and might actually have a chance of being interesting if he would just cut buzzkill Ian. Oh well. I'm sure I'll see another episode in my recommended feed a couple of months from now.

[@Theodore-nq6bm]

The one person I've finally seen be honest about patreon. Get paid brother.

[@ArtDocHound]

I like CUPodcast!

[@strangevision99]

Pat, don't be too hard on Ian. We all know that the reason we go to Patreon is to pay you guys for what you provide, its ok to joke about it now and then. I might even sign up next month.

[@joshhood3703]

Same. Exactly the same. Except it took mine being stolen to come to this realization. One of those "they're replaceable" moments followed by the realization I was wasting time, money and space.

[@StrokedGT]

I got to stop by Luna on a recent trip to San Diego, unfortunately didn't see Ian there, but I did pick up a copy of Faxanadu

[@johnnihil1689]

Faxanadu is the best Zelda 2 clone

[@Ragesauce]

It's funny because that's exactly what Patreon is, we're paying you free money. I dunno why people are so offended by that, when that's exactly what it is. The idea that you'd lose patrons unless you kiss their ass and hide the fact that you're asking for free money is pretty telling of how sensitive to truth we are as humans. If we like your content and wish to support, people are gonna support regardless. Keep laughing Ian, and keep telling it how it is.

[@shinhawk]

Asking for free money via patreon. I always found this interesting. People give creators flak for asking for donations via patreon, yet those same people have no problem begging for free content from said creators. I've seen plenty of youtuber fans complain that they don't get enough free content from their favorite youtubers. Its quite a double standard.

[@nicktiner2074]

Why in the world would someone else collecting games in a different way than you effect how you play your games? I don't go for complete collections and I really only get games I plan on playing...but I don't get all wigged out or question the hobby just because someone collects a bunch of games they don't plan on playing; its really dumb.

[@toaker]

Shelf collectors are a giant pet peeve of mine.

[@JaredConnell]

Why would you ever collect shelves? Like I have such nostalgia for these things I used to put things on I need tok collect retro shelving?

[@LaserRotShow]

People who complain about it are worse

[@jamesgibson4275]

@@LaserRotShow How so? Other than you being a shelf collector. ;). It's ok to disagree with his comment dude... Just downvote and move on. Shelf collectors are in it for the money or to not feel so worthless. Be thankful there isn't a meat hoarding issue rn....

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Yeah I just hack systems because I'm a minimalist.

[@illrobbzilla]

Luna Kung Fu Lessons and Vidya Games

[@G3rdes]

There's a real opportunity being missed by not calling it "Pat-treon" XD

[@CarDietrich]

"Pat-r-Ian"

[@Otaku_Brian]

I collect whatever I enjoy and whatever makes me happy. Always go for quality over quantity

[@HEXONE4LIFE]

My collecting has slowed I already have everything I owned as a kid. Plus retro is getting crazy expensive

[@Andypandy2010]

I collect what I like. The library of any given system is at least 50% sports titles/shovelware that you will never play again. I don't understand the mentality of collecting one of every game when *most* games are really not that enjoyable.

[@Warbob11]

I do the same thing Andy Raymond. I collect what I like or what I know is a game I may like, if I don't I either sell/trade the games I find out I do not like.

[@DaimoHope]

@@Warbob11 Same here. There is a few select titles I really want but I am not going to drop x amount on a game that was crap. I want games that I played and enjoyed growing up

[@bears2248]

Some people might it the game enjoyable.

[@vicTorey]

I literally only joined the patreon because of Ians new found way of advertising.

[@opaljk4835]

I probably will do something similar with my record collection. I have only about 600 records but it’s tough for me to justify having so many if I’m not listening to all of them...on the other hand it’s hard to let go

[@Samsquamsh]

Yo Ian! Laterz mah ninja! lol

[@moflow1442]

#nopat

[@deezy81]

No ma'am like Al Bundy.

[@JonKratz]

Lulz

[@johnnihil1689]

I was never a collector, I just sold my childhood on eBay. I kept the games I liked, and bought the rentals that I never owned. Sometimes I replace a game if my label is damaged. Only if it's under 80, though.

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

Man, I need to get a second job at a game store so I stop wanting to collect as much

[@TheHillbillyHybrid]

I would love to go visit to ca and see the store. But I will come back home

[@tru_spartan_117]

I grew up in the Pokemon era unlike these other scrubs... GOTTA COLLECT 'EM ALL!

[@Spintechfilms]

Because of everdrives and R4 cards my collecting has greatly dropped, all i really need down, now all i need is a decent "R4-Like" flashcard for the 3DS and i would really drop in my "retro" collecting

[@DaGameNerd]

It's called the Sky3DS

[@Spintechfilms]

@@DaGameNerd ill look into it, do you know a site where i can get safe 3DS roms?

[@DaGameNerd]

@@Spintechfilms Unfortunately no, I've usually backed-up (copied the roms) off my actual cartridges and played them off my SD card since I have both a Gateway 3DS and Homebrew 3DS

[@elmoplays2093]

You can also install the games directly on your 3ds without the need for flash carts. They install in a way that the 3ds reads it as if you bought it, same as the switch does as well.

[@kevinmiller8111]

Yeah I stopped N64 collecting because of my everdrive, N64 games are retailing for almost as much as they did 20 years ago it's insane. I'm still collecting Gen 6 and Gen 7 that I like since most titles have never been ported and are unlikely to ever be ported to newer consoles or PC and I want to play them. Sure you can emulate, but it's not the same. Gen 8 is starting to push me to digital only though, most games I can get on steam, I only pick up games that are platform exclusives.

[@sonicsuperspeed]

I want to pay you guys

[@InazumaDash]

It's so hard to find good older games in the wild now and I hate it. Only find shitty shovel ware from the DS Wii era.

[@cliffjumper1984]

It's the area you live. I find stuff every week.

[@deadgametech6624]

Try a local swap meet or flea market. Don't buy from game resellers. Look for a family selling stuff. Don't be afraid to hassel and know when its appropriate. Some people have eBay prices and even go to their phones to look up prices when you ask how much. Buy a large quantity of games and sell all the ones you don't like to make up for the cost. Most of my collection is free. I use a sega genesis for a pillow at night i have so much crap.

[@jimmyjay689]

Either ur in a bad area, or u already own everything....still find great games in the wild...granted a lil more expensive nowadays

[@jimmyjay689]

Its funny cause im actually focusing on Wii and DS right now...lots of hidden gems and its a generation I skipped

[@mr.monster91666]

0:23 Damn ian is spot on that's why I like watching him.

[@meowth900]

Book conservation is more fun anyways :P

[@cress_albane]

Thing that sucks is a lot of the expensive stuff I actually wanna play lol

[@DopamineSink]

Started selling off when I realized Everytime I wanted to play something, I just played it on an emulator. Maybe other people can enjoy it now, I've had them since I was a kid and teenager, and letting them collect dust just seems wrong.

[@TerrorTales4271998]

john handcock is cringing watching this

[@deadgametech6624]

Having kids will change your life. You sell off all your crap so you can afford to wipe crap off your baby's behind. Cribs and car seats are expensive, so are diapers. Or you could just keep all your stuff and start a new hobby collecting food stamps.

[@back2the80s]

or don't have any kids so you don't have to complain about poopy diapers