Originally posted by: goldenpp72
I think there is a middle ground here, they are different products but they are the same game. As collectors, one of the things that defines us is that we collect, which means we theme, find differences, etc. In reality, if there was no such thing as a greatest hits line then there likely would never be more than one release back then. To me, that does define it as basically 2 'product' on a physical level, but 1 product at the code level. Basically, not much designates an original print, but this does, and as collectors that often matters.
In reality, there are hundreds of kinds of collectors, we should all get along and try to learn from each other. I don't buy greatest hits because I hate the way they look, if you don't mind it, then I don't mind it either People buy only new, cart only, in box, screw variants, on all systems, on one system, full sets, not full sets, it's silly to try and fight over the type you are, I don't agree with many things but I respect everyone's right to do as they please.
To put my cards on the table, I only collect black label, I collect on 40 platforms(ish), I don't collect full sets (outside of a couple small ones), I do not buy sealed titles unless the price is the same, and I take pride in my setup being designed to play the games while displaying them nicely. So, I could go an argue about sealed collectors or whatever, but in reality I just don't care. If anything, it's nice to have them focused on things I don't care about so they don't fight me on the stuff I do
As usual a solid, well thought out post by you sir and I agree with your points!
BTW, hope your collecting id going well
