Buying Collector’s Editions Pays off in the Long Run

October 28th, 2008 Michael Pica

Video Game Price Chart’s has an interesting article discussing the average price drop of Collector’s Edition games vs Regular Edition games. The found that while the upfront price of a Collector’s Edition is typically $10 more these editions typically hold their value much better and some even go up in value in the long run.

It’s a good read for anyone looking to help justify the extra cost of the CE games in their collection.

GameStop no longer taking PreOrders on WOW Collectors Edition expansion.

September 19th, 2008 Michael Pica

While we don’t typically cover PC Games here at Collector’s Edition this interesting bit of news is sure to hit home with collectors of all games. Kotaku is reporting that GameStop, as of Wednesday, has closed pre-orders for the Collector’s Edition of the new World of Warcraft expansion pack; Wrath of the Lich King. Citing that they had sold so many pre-orders that they might not even have enough to fulfill all of them.

An Internal memo to imployees reads:

Due to the number of reserves taken thus far, we are quickly approaching our allocation and may not be able to fulfill all reserves taken through close of business on Wednesday, 9/17.

Only time will tell but this could make WOW:WotLC the fastest selling Collector’s Edition in history, and more likely than not, increase it’s value such that’s one of the more saught after CEs in the gaming world.