The biggest mistake being made here is everyone assumes this is all about money and bragging rights. Believe it or not, somethings are more important to people then money. Hell I was recently offered $2,000 for my Blazing Star AES, way more then double what I paid, but guess what? I don't need the money, and I love the game, so I declined. I could have accepted the money, bought another one eventually and still make a profit, but I simply don't want to do that. Waving money around is not always the answer.