It has to be limited, it has to have a certificate of authenticity, etc.

[toxicatom5]

Originally Posted by DB5

I've been hearing guys say that to be called a serious CE collector, you need to value how limited the CE is first and foremost.

To me what defines a "serious" collector is more about dedication than anything else. Anyone who puts in the time and effort to learn about items that are available, and to build a collection that fits their particular collecting habits (regardless of value) is a "serious" collector.