Does your immediate family know what your game collection is worth?

[Jibbajaba]

I don't even know what my stuff is worth.  I gave my wife a ballpark figure once of $10k, but I think that might be low.  I've scored a lot of awesome deals over the years, and I collect Apple ][ stuff and old Lego sets as well and both tend to be pretty valuable when you get in to the more sought-after stuff. 

I can understand some people being apprehensive about their wife knowing what their shit is worth (especially if it's because they're spending too much money or their wives want them to sell it all off and spend the money on something else), but it's important that they know.  What if you die suddenly?  If she thinks its all worthless crap, then it's going to Goodwill when she could unknowingly be getting rid of some of the most valuable stuff in the house.

[esadajr]

If they choose to dump it all on eBay in one big lot instead of trying to maximize profits, I won't give a shit because I'll be dead.

there you go

[esadajr]

they only know it is worth a ton to me in terms of fun. I don't have anything valuable as in "videogame bubble" valuable (I think).

If anything, I'd be more concerned as to making sure people who appreciatte the stuff get it.

[MotherGunner]

What if you die suddenly?  If she thinks its all worthless crap, then it's going to Goodwill when she could unknowingly be getting rid of some of the most valuable stuff in the house.

This.  My wife also knows a ballpark figure.  Does anyone know what happened to the collections of the recently deceased members? 

[esteban]

Answer: No.

[Tatsujin]

nope..If I say, I will die.

Lol!  Because of the amount you've spent on it, or because they want to cash out your collection?

Haha!  Probably a little of both.  Tats with all that you could probably put both your kids through college here in the States.

Hahahahaha.

Tats has to move it all to the US for it to be worth anything.  .

hahaha... trüe on all levels

[Jibbajaba]

What if you die suddenly?  If she thinks its all worthless crap, then it's going to Goodwill when she could unknowingly be getting rid of some of the most valuable stuff in the house.

This.  My wife also knows a ballpark figure.  Does anyone know what happened to the collections of the recently deceased members? 

I don't know, but I've actually thought of leaving instructions for someone (my wife or a friend) to come to the forums to get help in distributing my stuff.

[MotherGunner]

What if you die suddenly?  If she thinks its all worthless crap, then it's going to Goodwill when she could unknowingly be getting rid of some of the most valuable stuff in the house.

This.  My wife also knows a ballpark figure.  Does anyone know what happened to the collections of the recently deceased members? 

I don't know, but I've actually thought of leaving instructions for someone (my wife or a friend) to come to the forums to get help in distributing my stuff.

Except that though unlikely, there is still a chance someone here might take advantage of a mourning and emotional wife.  I would add specific usernames and ensure transactions results are made public if possible.

[ProfessorProfessorson]

Just make a will, but don't inform anyone of the value of anything outside of the will, ever. It is no ones business what your stuff is worth in advance. All it will do is generate issues right after you die, if not prior in your marriage and with your rebellious problem teenagers looking to score quick cash, let alone with family members bickering amongst themselves on who gets what with cash signs in their eyes after you die.

 And also, state in the will that anything game related will need to be properly re-evaluated for current market values by a professional, since going rates can change from year to year. State also to be sold by a professional with references and experience in game sales, with the money from the sales going to whomever it is you choose in the will.

[Jibbajaba]

What if you die suddenly?  If she thinks its all worthless crap, then it's going to Goodwill when she could unknowingly be getting rid of some of the most valuable stuff in the house.

This.  My wife also knows a ballpark figure.  Does anyone know what happened to the collections of the recently deceased members? 

I don't know, but I've actually thought of leaving instructions for someone (my wife or a friend) to come to the forums to get help in distributing my stuff.

Except that though unlikely, there is still a chance someone here might take advantage of a mourning and emotional wife.  I would add specific usernames and ensure transactions results are made public if possible.

That's what I meant.  Leave her instructions to seek out a particular person.

[geise]

Can you really put a price on nostalgia? 

Apparently so:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3

[wildfruit]

When dreamcast is down with the hipsters then i'll be rich

[HailingTheThings]

Can you really put a price on nostalgia? 

Apparently so:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3

That guy has re-listed that game so many times... He just doesn't seem to understand things.

[jeffhlewis]

I've got a sizable renter's insurance policy in case of emergency, and everything I own is well documented.

I've thought a lot about this though - in the event of an emergency, how the hell would you convince an insurance company that a bunch of old games are worth north of $10,000? I could see that being a major issue.

[Opethian]

I have instructed the executor of my last will and testament burn all my video games as they are worthless. see you in hell f*ckers!