What do you collect that's worthless?

[Flack]

Most of us have those one or two items in our collections that are priceless treasures (at least to us!) -- but how many of you all collect something that's absolutely worthless? I'm talking about crap that's probably not worth the shelf space it's taking up, but you keep on buying it/them!

I love buying old computer software, especially C64 and PC games that I used to own. Even when I find them on the cheap, I know that they're probably not worth anything. I recently picked up a copy of Space Invaders for the PC (a Windows 95 release) for a couple of bucks, and at the time I remember thinking "that's probably a couple of bucks too much."

Is there anything you collect that has no financial value what-so-ever?

[roxybaby]

It's more for sentimental value but I keep all of my movie stubs and concert tickets. The only thing I can complain about working at a radio station was that I was on the guestlist for shows which meant no ticket and that meant I can't remember all the bands I've seen or who was on a show lineup. I usually write who I saw a movie with on the back of the ticket just for the heck of it. My boyfriend collects mugs from colleges. I'm not really sure why. He has about 100 university mugs in his cabinets.

[Cmosfm]

Records...they sell for nothing on eBay, no one wants em, but hell...I still listen to them!

That, and Barry Manilow merchandise.

[Jibbajaba]

Ex-Girlfriends.


J/K, but it made me laugh.

[Pantechnicon]

There is one thing I collect which I imagine has little collectible appeal. I'm a big fan of Dr Pepper and I collect the cans from knockoff versions of the drink. Nearly every grocery store chain in the USA sells some sort of soft drink that has "Dr" in the title: Dr. Bold, Dr. Rocket, Dr. Wild etc. I currently have nearly 40 different types of "Doctor" sodas from all over the country. Why collect the knockoffs instead of Dr Pepper memorabilia? Bevause there's no other soft drink in the country that has as many knockoffs as the Dr Pepper, and as they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

[Sniderman]

OK, you know how someone may be a fan of a certain superhero, so they collect everything with that character on it? Sure, if you're a Spiderman or SUperman fan, it's easy. Comics, action figures, games, movies, books, etc. But what if you're a fan of an obscure superhero?

I collect anything that stars my favorite superhero - Marvel's "Sleepwalker." He starred in a series that ended after issue 33. So, other than the original series, what else have I dug up?
- HIs hard-to-find, extra rare "Holiday special."
- Every "guest appearance" he's had in other Marvel comics, including Dr. STrange, SPider-MAn, Quazar, Infinity Gauntler, Infinity War, Infinity Crusade, Ghost Rider, etc. Even if he appeared in just one panel in a group shot, I have that issue.
- Two pieces of original artwork from the original issues. One is even signed by the artist.
- HIs promotional poster, only available to comic store owners.
- His "collectible card" from MArvel Superhero collectible cards, both series 2 and 3.
- ANd THREE issues, each signed by either the artist or the writer of that particular issue.

Right now, I'm negotiating with a guy who does custom action figures, as he made one of Sleepy years ago. I'm trying to get him to either 1. sell me his original or 2. make one for me. I've even had fans of the MArvel SUperhero RPG to write up his stats for that game, as well as design a custom-made card for the Marvel OverPower CCG.

Yup, obsessive doesn't even begin to cover it.

[MarioAllStar2600]

I used to collect teh empty energy drink cans from when I drank like 3 a day. They got overwhelming and I needed to toss them though. I also collect hot sauces which is a real cool collection but doesn't hold much value.

PS- Wasn't this suppose to be a video gaming topic?

[izret101]

I collect anything that has to do with videogames and when i say that i really mean anything i have 2 Time magazines that had articles about videogames i have ads from magazines i have quarterly releases books for what games that are going to be available a xhipping box from NYKO with adress and contents listed on it all of which is unopened. Some of it will be worth something eventually ...i hope.

[The Manimal]

i collect records too...but they are worth $ to record buyers they will outlive cds, too.

[tholly]

I used to collect empty Sobe bottles last year, but I threw them all away.

[qbertandernie]

i have a collection of old schoolbooks. i used to find them all the time at garage sales for $.25 or less, and theyre mostly all beat up, but i like them. Most have doodles in the margins and all kinds of wriitng, but its interesting to see what countries were around in the 20's and what has changed. the history books are also fun to read, as there is much less of it(wwi is "the Great War", etc.). basically they are worthless, but look great on the top of my old upright piano.

[izret101]

Holy Crap Tholly i want to have a collection like yours when i get older. also how did you get the store displays just buy them or do you get them free?

[-hellvin-]

Vintage computer software

[mosesshirai]

I collect shot glasses. But they keep falling into the garbage disposal and cracking. Probably due to the fact that i was altered from having to do a shot after losing at pac-man vs..

Nuts

[dbiersdorf]

e-Reader cards.

[Pantechnicon]

PS- Wasn't this suppose to be a video gaming topic?

I suppose so but it was but it's sort of hard in this forum to come up with something that at least one person in this forum wouldn't be interested in.

On the gaming front, then, I'll offer up my Entex Socrates collection. This came out around 1986. While not a game system per se it was a cartridge-based educational computer system which contained a few innovations like a wireless keyboard...and nobody seems to care about this thing. I've got a few cool goodies for it like the drawing pad w/box, and if I run across any more carts for the system then I will unquestionably snactch them up. I dunno why. I tell myself I'm holding onto it for my kids, but by the time they get old enough to use the thing it will just bore them to tears. Still, I like the Socrates for its late-1980's aesthetics among some other reasons.

[classicb]

sports games (super tecmo bowl being my favorite)

is there any other genre that has less of a value

[vincewy]

How about Dreamcast collections, most games are worthless but they mean a lot to me.

[Flack]

sports games (super tecmo bowl being my favorite)

is there any other genre that has less of a value

The other day I saw a large collection of TI 99/4A educational carts.

I'd take Super Tecmo Bowl over those any day!

[classicb]

How about Dreamcast collections, most games are worthless

ouch...