What do you find the most frustrating about collecting

[Lizard Slayer]

1) I live in the US so I hate that so many of the good ones are not released here and cost a small fortune to purchase and have shipped over, not to mention the rather large chance of getting damaged on the way.

2) I am super picky about condition and I have the hardest time finding games in good condition because very few people/company's know how to ship a game. I have bought games on Ebay that cost $100's and are shipped in unpadded envelopes! Most stores ship in either gray bags or boxes without enough packing to hold it place.

3) Way too many of some games being produced. When I buy something that it supposed to be "limited" and "rare" I don't expect them to be selling for the next 10 freaking years!

[Lizard Slayer]

I see a lot of people talking about over seas shipping costs and wanted to add that it seems to cost more coming from the US than it does coming to it, I can get things shipped to me for far less than I can ship them out, am I wrong about that?

[AJLareneg]

Originally Posted by Lizard Slayer

I see a lot of people talking about over seas shipping costs and wanted to add that it seems to cost more coming from the US than it does coming to it, I can get things shipped to me for far less than I can ship them out, am I wrong about that?

In my experience that isn't very typical. International postage usually costs more coming in... unless you are using a commercial shipper vs usps (ie: UPS and Fed Ex will be a lot more)

[Xmo]

I am trying to save money but I am always tempted to buy something :/
ARGH!!!

[HIPPEEDUDE]

Having to sell some things because you are running out of room.

On shipping costs,its always going to be a killer when it comes to a deal. Many times i have paid more for shipping than what the actual item costs but,the one consolation is when i have done that it still works out cheaper than what the item would normally cost by itself. As an example,a new sealed Fallout 3 GOTY collectors guide is averaging $100+ i got one sent to me including postage for $90,postage was $50 & the book was $40. So to me thats a win & i dont mind the postage being higher than the cost of the item.

[bbki]

Got caught...

I hate when people know that 30 years of age and you still collect stupid stuff.

Just a moment ago my assistance accidentally open my box and found thundercat figurine and gave me a look of disapproval.

Sometime I have to wait until my GF go to sleep to sneak stuff into attic.
Very frustrating time indeed.

[toxicatom5]

That sucks. There are definitely people who I'm comfortable having know / not know about my collecting. People at work are firmly in the "not know" category. Hope your assistant doesn't cause to much trouble for you.

[Lemur]

Originally Posted by toxicatom5

That sucks. There are definitely people who I'm comfortable having know / not know about my collecting. People at work are firmly in the "not know" category. Hope your assistant doesn't cause to much trouble for you.

Everyone in my workplace knows I play/collect PS3 games. I even unbox some in office once I get them. Usually everyone is curious and crowds around to see what's in the box. The LBP2 CE got the best reactions from the girls so far. "So cute", "Hey I want 1 of those"

[toxicatom5]

Most of my coworkers are twice my age or older. Would be funny to have them crowd around to watch an unboxing though, lol!

[Lemur]

Originally Posted by bbki

Got caught...

I hate when people know that 30 years of age and you still collect stupid stuff.

Just a moment ago my assistance accidentally open my box and found thundercat figurine and gave me a look of disapproval.

Sometime I have to wait until my GF go to sleep to sneak stuff into attic.
Very frustrating time indeed.

LOL what if your gf clears the attic?