Good thread! I was going to create one like this but see that it was done a while back.
Some of these have already been mentioned but these are annoyances to me with further comments.
1. Buying a CE/LE on release date to realise the price drops shortly afterwards
- This is bad for loyal fans/collectors and discourages them to buy, which in turn could mean that companies are less likely to release CEs in the future due to poor sales
2. The contents of a CE vs LE isn't worth the price difference
- Making a CE with only a few extras that aren't worthy compared to a LE, a collection of DLCs are good but there also needs to be some substance instead of a code that once used cannot be transferred. Something physical like an artbook, a limited item/toy from the game/movie etc, an awesome box is always good.
3. The contents of CE/LE in various countries is different
- This makes it a nightmare for hardcore collectors who want every type out there
- Especially when there are different editions as well for each country
4. People on eBay stocking up on these on pre-order to sell for a major profit, claiming they are selling them because they are in need of money for an emergency
- Infuriating when it is sold out everywhere and the guy has like 10+ for sale
5. Parcels that aren't packaged well for delivery by seller or company
- This is a big problem because of lazy sellers or companies who have no understanding of the meaing 'Collectors item'
6. Parcels that have dents due to couriers not taking care of items e.g. dents, actual damage
- Same as above
7. If you missed out on a CE you will usually have to pay a lot to get hold of it, when you do it doesn't come in mint condition
- I'm referring to eBay and that's down to the seller
8. Regretting that you didn't buy the items on release date,
- Mainly because you wasn't interested at the time and now you're obsessed and want them all
9. CEs that aren't numbered
- Makes it less special
10. CEs that are numbered but gets increased due to
- This devalues your copy
I'm debating whether big advertising for CEs is good because the fewer that know the better so the hardcore collectors have a higher chance of getting a copy. But it's always nice to know where and when it is released, along with what content for each different edition.