Originally posted by: NationalGameDepot
There will be no need for this once the new update goes into effect. Each person will be able to have want lists, trade lists, and be able to keep track of there collection. That way anyone can you what you need at any time by doing a quick search.
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RFgeneration has what I believe to be the best collection tool around (of course because NA's isn't up and running yet
), and they have a have it/want it sort of thing going on with their collection tool. I know personally that I have used it maybe once ever, it isn't very helpful. There are a few reasons for this:
1. It isn't dated. A member who hasn't logged in for 8 months could have a wanted item and forget that they ever even "wanted" it in the first place.
2. People rarely update. In a wanted subforum, old wants would be moved on and forgotten. In a wanted section of a collection tool, I foresee many members getting the items on their want list and then forgetting to update.
3. What about hardware? Need an extra Genesis 2 power supply? What about a RF adapter for your new top loader? Stuff like this may not be able to go into the collection tool wants list.
4. Stuff outside of NES wants won't be fulfilled. I understand that the main purpose for members here is to talk about the NES, but what about those that collect for other systems? I know I have gotten a ton of good NES items for trades at AtariAge, the same can and has been done here as well. If the collection tool spans multiple systems, then ignore this point.
Definitely a few things to consider, I think it could be a great help for members who want to easily fill gaps in their collection and for people to get rid of some doubles they've had sitting around. Just my 2 cents!
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