I sold retro game collection around 15 years ago.I had to do it for the money and was gutted at the time.I soon realised it was just material stuff and don't miss it one bit tbh.The only thing that get me is looking at the prices they sell for now.
@@Ghjgfjjgv The prices are going down. That's what happens when the inflation rate makes everything so expensive and people don't have much expendable income. My copy of R-Type III (SNES) was $650 last year. It's now a $300 game. Sunsoft's Batman (CIB) for the NES was worth $250 a year ago. It's now a $60 game. It's a bad time to dump your games.
@@gingerhippygaming7962 Hello. This is Sam Gross. How are you? Would you like to hit the record button, play Mario Bros NES 100% 1 player games a & b & 2 players games a & b level 100 no death longplays with game over screen and Super Mario Bros. nes 100% more than 1 million points 100 unlimited lives all secrets no warps both quests 1 player & 2 players no damage Longplay with endings in 2 quests super Mario bros.: the lost levels Famicom 100% more than 1 million points 100 unlimited lives all secrets no warps in worlds 1 to 9 and worlds A to D all characters no damage Longplay with endings in worlds 8, 9 & d super mario bros. 2 nes 100% all mushrooms 100 unlimited lives all levels no warps all secrets all characters no damage Longplay with endings and credits and super mario bros. 3 nes 100% more than 1 million points 100 unlimited lives all levels no warps all secrets 1 player & 2 players no damage Longplay with endings & credits if that’s ok? Thanks, Sam Gross
I had over 4000 games I was a big SEGA collector in the UK. My gf of 10 years told me she didn't love me anymore and was seeing somebody. She earnt twice as much as me. There was no way I could keep the house so I went to CEX and sold everything to them. I know I could have made alot more if I went the ebay route but I had 60 days to get out and move into a rented room basically. Unfortunately the timing I was made unemployed 4 months prior. However ! I started collecting again and i'm having alot of fun. Learnt alot since last time. I don't go on Ebay and buy 10 games anymore I get one or sometimes two. Play them , enjoy them. I think once you're a collector you will always be a collector. Good luck man , as long as your happy and healthy that's what matters.
I felt the same but I still find okay games at charity shops around the south coast, can sometimes pick up great deals at cash converters. I bought 98 Xbox 360 for £70 on Facebook, all of which were games I wanted and I had lost following my divorce.
Don’t worry Essex retro gamer will buy your entire collection..he won’t have a clue about the games or even play them, it’s just makes him feel important on camera. 😃
This is probably the most real youtube video i have ever watched. I deliver to a guy regularly who once had the largest starwars toy collection in the UK, He only has his favourites left now. he is at a guess in his late 60s and he told me its way better investing in things like this than putting your money in a savings bank account. You can always start collecting again onces your settled again. best of luck. just subbed
I’ve avoided collecting too much. However my ps3 collection grows and grows. My other passion is Opel Manta cars and I’ve a large collection of parts and cars that over the years have kept my family’s head just above water so i know where you are coming from regarding seeing the collection as a savings account.
I've recently sold around 12k's worth of retro.. and said hello to emulation 😂 ..enhancing PS1, PS2 and PS3 games so they look and play better than the originals has actually been a lot of fun and quite eye opening! I don't regret it in the slightest, especially knowing I spent less than 2k ish on all the stuff back in the day. Still kept a good few of my favourites though and ones with sentimental meaning.
I used to have a decent collection but tbh I was even happier when it was scaled right back. What I had then was more precious to me instead of things becoming just another thing to add to the shelf
Sorry to hear the news fella! I did see some of your gear for sale in the groups and wondered if you were selling up. I've sold a few things ruthlessly over the years (some of which I regret!) but as you say, you cant keep 4 Amigas! (I have 5 so I'm in no place to speak :) ). Good luck on your new endeavour and I'll keep an eye on your sales in case there is anything I'd like to grab for our collection.
I don't have the biggest collection, but since covid I started curating and I've made over $5000. I still have some left to sell but its manageable now. I mostly emulate the older stuff now and play cheap PC games on the Legion GO( had a Steam Deck before). I'm being VERY careful about what physical games I buy going forward.
I'm selling a big chunk of my collection too though it's obviously nowhere near as big as yours, but at the end of the day, a house I own is more important to me than a cool setup.
I'm quite sad about this. But you are right it is stuff.. . however you should keep the stuff you can, the stuff that you truly love, that gives you warm nostalgic memories. Life is more than material things, absolutely, but memories that make you smile are good for the soul so definitely keep that in mind mate. Godspeed to you and I look forward to seeing you on your new journey 🤙
I was about to post something very similar. While I don't have several of everything (definitely move the extras on IMO) the systems I do have I keep because they have immense warm nostalgic memories and bring a smile to my face - especially important when you're not having the best of days. As for the CRT's I stick with three 14 inch ones, anything larger is too heavy and bulky. Wishing you all the best.
I feel for you Si. I really do. Stay strong and don't sell anything you know you'll regret later. I've loved following your collecting from time to time. I do understand though as you can't use them all at the same time. That doesn't change the attachment though.
Well done dude i sold all my old retro stuff, megadrive, wii u, neo geo, ps1, 2 , 3 etc over the last 2 years you name it i had it, sold it all except for my snes just cant part with it! It helped me buy a new car and had to get a new boiler last year... and the final push of it has nearly paid for my wedding, family use ps5 switch etc and and i use a gaming pc for modern games, best thing i did! The journey will never be forgotten but i am grateful for the space its created! All the best 👍🏻
It can be tough that's for sure but the less space it takes up can be a relief! Sold my retro stuff about 10yr ago and now contemplating selling off the Switch collection. They're just things at the end of the day but cheers on your next move and thanks for another nice video!
I’ve recently sold loads and have loved seeing my savings account grow. Example: Super Metroid for SNES in big box. I sold it for over £500. I never played it, just looked at it. So happy now it’s gone.
I know how you feel - it IS just stuff, however, this stuff brings me some kind of comfort or what you may call it - it's all things that were THERE when I was young, it was real, I had that youth growing up with all these great things and they remind me of the time back then. But then again, this hobby has expanded a bit, so I now have a collection of (whispering) - about 80 retro computers! and it's not counting all the other retro stuff I've collected. I will say, that after a couple of very active years where I would get maybe 1-(3) retro computers a month, I have decided to tone it down a notch or two. Anyway - yes it's just stuff in the end, but I am not ready to part with it yet, some day maybe.
Great attitude to have Si mate, like you say it's all material stuff at the end of the day and life stuff way more importtant. Hopefully you'll be heading into way better times and if you can keep the selected bits and bobs that have the most meaning to you you'll be more than fine. Just be careful, be ruthless but with plenty of thought about what you can replace and what you can't, it'll be tough but if anyone can get through it you can. All the best mate, we're all here for you.
I suddenly had to move into a smaller space around 18 months ago and was resolute that it was time to let much of my collection go. I sleep on the floor now.
I even connect my 1541 disk drive for the c64 core - it is a good option. There are cheap alternatives to the de-10 nano, such as QMTech or Taki Udon's MiSTer-Pi. I even have original controllers for most cores.
@@gingerhippygaming7962 I realised that everything I owned and played could be done for free and at higher resolution on my PC. After that I slowly sold it off , wished I had waited though as prices are insane now.
I feel you…wish you the best! Not long ago, I found myself avoiding my Atari 2600 collection - which is substantial - due to the fact, that I need to un-bury it, in otder to play. So I only played with a box of 16, easily accessible games. I had sooo much fun with the games in that box, that it got me thinking…do I really need so many games? Maybe less is better… I am on the cusp of pulling the trigger. I just need to make that first step!
That sucks. I remember there was a time when I was going to sell everything video game wise I owned. I had already priced everything but thank God I didn’t need to. If I ever do sell all my video games one day, I’m glad I know about emulation to relay on cause I will never collect games again cause like you say with rising prices there’s no way I can afford what I have now. God speed and good luck on your next adventure.
A old saying I always think of when times are hard is..... When your walking through hell, keep walking. You've got this dude and I'm always on the end of the phone
I’m 45. Half my collection is the games and systems I had as a kid that’s the only hard ones to get rid of. The other stuff I bought I’d be happy w breaking even or less than I paid to a collector. Bout to start putting lots on eBay soon
This is the current meta… reduction of physical assets. I’m downsizing my game collection as well, down to only the games I want to play. Much of what I do sell will probably get flipped into other games that i do want. Good luck!
Gutted to hear the collection is having to go but, if it’s to level up in life in some way it has to be done and I wish you every success for the future. As you say it is just stuff, maybe it’s good for the soul to have clarity away from all the toot we collect in life-have seen many videos on how refreshing it can feel to live a frugal life and not be bogged down by too much ‘stuff’. A year ago I would have said nothing in my collection was going to go… 6 months ago I split with the other half, needed extra quick cash and let all my 32x collection go, I am now debating on letting some other big bits go…sometimes life is more important. Whatever is going on, ‘you have got this’ All the best.
I been selling alot I'm not gonna get rid of everything but Im really going through it all done few videos on it and yes exactly it's just stuff. It really feels good letting go. I also I don't need four mega drive why have I got that many heha. It been taking ages to go through everything and sell a bit at a time. someone told me sell the lot start again but no way not doing that I'm nearly there and enjoying my collection more. we all sell for different reasons. Good luck with it all.
@@gingerhippygaming7962 my best tip for you to start with get rid of the stuff you don't care about and multiple things like the many Gamecubes that you said you have first. Then it does become easier. Hope that helps a little. 😊
Have you thought about starting a Patreon and having some of the items be a signup rewards for certain tiers? That may get you a bit of recurring income instead of just a one off.
As you mentioned, it is all just stuff. If things went pear shaped for me i would do exactly the same. Apart from the hitsquads, getting buried with them .
I started collecting video games in 1989 when the PC Engine appeared. I even collected sealed games when sealed game collecting wasn't a thing. I amased over 25 years well over 8000 video games for all kinds of systems. I started offloading some duplicates to make room during that time when ebay appeared ( back in the write a cheque for payment years). It took me a good number of years to sell my whole collection on ebay and I still have some sitting about and some i sent off for grading and kept. The downside is that both ebay and HMRC consider you to be trading and it can be a real chore dealing with that becsuse they don't believe that obsessive collectors exist. So just be mindful of that if you sre going to piece your collection out.
With everything being forced to digital download I think you'd be making a huge mistake selling your collection. It can only go up in price if in the future if we don't own our games imo.
Sorry to hear this but yep its only stuff though it is hard to let go of it all. I recently had to do the same when my marriage failed and i had to move back to the UK from AU. Luckily there are other ways of playing stuff emulation or everdrives etc. Its not the same but at least you can still experience the nostalgia of the games in some way. Life stuff has to come first
I sold some of my skateboards, band memorabilia and video game related stuff in past years. Partly it was to take my mom to europe as her dream was to visit spain since her side of the family comes from there. I regret selling some stuff, but at the same time, what happens when life is over? you cant take anything with you to the grave. Thinking that im having life experiences with that money outweighs the feeling of having some material stuff collecting dust. Also i dont have kids, and who knows if my nephew will like skateboarding or old video games. I find most of it is nostalgia, because i have everything i could not have as a kid/teenager.
You’ve been kind and generous to other channels by giving them things to repair. You’ve replied to more comments than most yt’ers, and you’re clearly passionate about it all. I’m sorry it’s come to this. Wish I could give you a hug.
Yeah, we don't need it, but I'm gutted for you. But like you said, it's just stuff, and other things in life are more important than stuff. I will keep my eye open, as I'd love to have a little bit of Ginger Hippy sitting in my collection, as you've been an important part of my TH-cam journey. Though, if you win the lottery this weekend, I'd be even happier.
money is cringe im selling my collection now had about 600 games now im reselling games to help pay for a house. Really hope its worth it in the end i miss some of my really cool titles
@@gingerhippygaming7962 everything is replaceable I've be coping collecting VHS which is almost as cool but still like gaming way more will definitely get back into collecting once I make a down payment:)
If worse comes to worst, you can always emulate mate! I’ve been thinking about this for a while and realise I could put the money towards savings/investment and free up some space!
Sorry to hear you selling. Looks like its really gonna hurt, as it would us all. I hope whatever youre going through is ok mate. You mentioned you have kids, totally respect that putting them first.
It might be hard at the start but I am sure it will be worth it. I haven't got as much as you but I bought all boxed stuff (games, consoles etc) about 20 years ago and they are sat there in the cellar...yes, still sat there so I think what's the point of having them when they are just sat there and not played? The only one I used to play was my Dreamcast. So, like you some of the stuff will be going. Items like my Amstrad MegaPC is going as it's just rotting and deserves to go to a good home. As you said, it's only 'stuff' and we're lucky we can get the ££££s back when they go for bigger and more beneficial things.
Very nice collection of old computers - The ZX81 takes me back (a friend owned it) - I actually had the Sinclair ZX80 as my very first computer. What is the name of the Atari console to the immediate right of the Thundercats DVD?
What an incredibly wholesome guy. Collecting is awesome but you're bang right, at the end of the day it's just stuff and like you said now someone else will get to enjoy this stuff as much as you have! Hope you get sorted 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Fair play dude I sold up 11 year ago don’t regret it I now have a humble collection of current and last gen stuff I actually play it was the best way to go having emulation aswell! Chase the cash not the material things 💪👍
You will make alot of money mate and I can assure you, you won’t miss it you’ll love having the cash in your bank account far more trust me on this emulation is key for retro gaming ease of use cheap as chips and that money through sales will keep going up and up and up! All the best to you mate 💪👍
Sorry to hear you have to sell. You'll probably find that actually getting rid is the hardest part and you won't miss it once its gone. Wishing the best
Sometimes life greases you up, bends you over and takes a dirty great big run up. It sounds like you have your health and your kids mate so I really hope you are all right. You will come out of this much stronger. 💪
Due to a divorce and having to leave the family home and move to a flat, I had to sell my entire collection of JRPG’s from the PS1 era and up along with a bunch of systems including gameboy, gb colour etc. I needed money to start again and pay bills. That was back in 2017. In the end I had no game consoles nothing, I left my Xbox One behind for my son. But by 2021 I was able to start collecting again. There are games and systems that I can no longer afford but I managed to some ps2, PSP, Ps Vita & ps3 JRPG’s and I managed to buy a Switch lite for cheap and I now 50 Switch RPG’s. On top of that, I have a new partner and we have a new home, but back now I thought my life had ended. I wish you the best of luck, you will bounce back.
@@gingerhippygaming7962 My advice after going through this. Right now you will be feeling like rug has been pulled from under you and you will be feeling awful. I did and at the time I didn’t care as much about my hobby and like you I just sold knowing I needed money. But when things start to get better and they will, you may regret selling some of your items. Don’t go scorched earth, keep a few systems or games that will forever be out of reach because you will regret it. They will later on, bring joy to you again. It took me about 18 months and things became a lot better and meeting someone new was the icing on the cake. At first I didn’t see my kids much due to my ex but now I see them every weekend.
I seen one of the comments which mentioned it might be renting related and landlord wanting you out? Probably to charge a new tenant a much higher rent or sell said property. Sucks either way. When a relative of mine had to sell up and was out of a house of a while looking for a new one to buy... he stayed with my younger bro, while I took in a bunch of items and some furniture. I'm mentioning that 'cause maybe some relatives of yours might have space they'd be willing to let you use while you're working things out.
@@gingerhippygaming7962 Whatever the sit(uation) is, I hope you find a way to be happy about it and save as much as you can, that you want to save. It never hurts to ask family/friends for help when things are going on the down low. Well, wishing you the best with the future :)
The difficult thing with us collectors is we know our stuff. I don't mean we're experts, I mean we know how and when we bought our things. Online, car boot, weekend, did we travel, did we haggle or compromise. When was it, what car did we have at the time, so on and so forth. Obviously you have to sell your collection so you know what this entails. But if there's any comments to me from family etc. regarding sorting things, the dreaded saying "decluttering", it's a big problem for collectors because everything has its own story and memory. Thing we probably didn't need but definitely had to have. This from a bloke who bought a yellow Swatch DECT phone despite never having a phone line (it's still in the box). Best wishes selling your collection. I'm sure everyone understands the difficulty in parting with each item.
Yeah get rid of it. On the negative side lots of it is degrading now, CD rot, batteries leaking, capacitors leaking etc. You will feel much better for it and prices are going to tank soon anyway.
I fully support this comment. I stopped collecting because of the difficulties keeping the older items going. Disc rot is a nightmare. Let go of it while you can get something for it.
I'm sorry to hear that you've got to let most of your stuff go. I wish you the best whatever your circumstances are and hope that everything works out. Take care of yourself and your kids, man. I doubt that we've heard the last of you on TH-cam ;)
That boombox is a must keep m8, I'm sorry. It's a super rare classic. You can always stay in the world of retro. Get a MiSTer.. keep making vids. Cheers from the Pacific Northwest.
Best of luck and wishes mate and I'm glad you're keeping the VHS Tapes that's one thing I myself can't live without but I am always so scared of the tapes getting stuck and jammed and ruined enough about that I just pray that your old content stays even if the new content isn't going to be related as I've got some quite emotional (sad but good) memory's linked to them... Oh blimey I'm watering up now anyway good luck I will be staying here and depending on the content you may see more of my comments or you may see less but I'm staying so lots of love keep it up and stay positive
It's like you say fella it's only stuff you can get it back anytime if you want to in the future You need to look after yourself and make sure your in a good place Si There will be better times ahead Thanks for sharing mate 👍
I sold my entire retro collection 3 years ago and regretted it immediately! However as my finances improved I have been able to replace my collection bit by bit...there is always ups and downs in life... I wish you all the best and maybe someday, like me, you can buy back what you will sell. Cheers.
Haven't caught a video of yours in a while, sorry about that, and missed some awesome things as you've put them out! And this is the video TH-cam decides to push forward! Always sad to part ways with the things we've grown attached to. But as you say, it is just stuff in the end and it does translate into a dandy safety net I suppose. Still, would hate to be in your shoes right now and having to pick and choose what to keep and what needs to go! Good luck man. Take your time and try to avoid having to make overly hasty decisions. Getting rid of stuff is hard, but as long as we do it consciously we will remember the good reasoning we had for it. Ripping of the band aid too quick tends to hit us down the line with regrets. So be sure to give every item its due appreciation and sort of give them a proper good bye you can be proud of! And if it's any consolation, I'm sure most viewers are here for you and not the video games and that's what we can still enjoy in the future! I'll be looking forward to seeing more video's, as the situation allows, and sorry again for having missed so many. Slowly attempting to get my own life on 'a' track as well :D Take care!
I keep a very small retro collection now - I feel so much more free mentally not being surrounded by tons of possessions. Live minimal its the way forward - just keep a very select few special pieces.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 NIV - Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
Romans 10:9-10 NIV - If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
That was my idea to begin with, to buy my favourite games of all time, and new releases which I would likely sell after finishing. Shortly after my hobby of collecting began, it's enjoyable for different reasons. I made a £10 Amazon Purchase (Alan Wake Remastered - PS5 ), a sealed copy went for over £80 on an eBay auction recently, this is just the space of a year. I got a sealed factory copy of Pain on the PS3 this January for less than £30, there is now an active auction for an unsealed copy (both are PAL) at £40. I only buy games that have nostalgic value and that I intend to play.
What items are you gonna sell and where are you going to sell old sport? I might be interested in buying :) Edit: my bad lol sorry I posted before you asked not to ask lol. But I look forward to discovering what wares you are looking to sell.
I sold guitars, rare records and the like to take my kids on the holiday of a lifetime to Japan. They won't give a shit about that 'stuff'when I'm dead but they'll remember going on a bullet train, and eating sushi on a proper conveyor belt (none of your Yo! Sushi nonsense) I'm very lucky I didn't need that cash for something more basic, and that sounds like that's what you're doing it for. I will say I started buying some of it back...good luck man.
@@gingerhippygaming7962 I feel your pain, i decided to just crate up my collection and open it in another 10-20 years when i can actually permanently set it up. Maybe i can use it for retirement by that stage.
What is the Atari on the wall? Interesting. I hope everything goes well in the move. Santa Claus the movie on VHS very cool. I was in that movie as an elf 😅😅😅
I sold retro game collection around 15 years ago.I had to do it for the money and was gutted at the time.I soon realised it was just material stuff and don't miss it one bit tbh.The only thing that get me is looking at the prices they sell for now.
Prices have gone nuts
money is dime a dozen. things are more valuable than money. Once you have money it no longer matters to have more.
It takes so much space - I ended up keeping a MiSTer and adapters, with a 1.5TB SD card. Very compact.
What games? People always talk about prices going crazy but seems the vast majority of retro games are still cheap
@@Ghjgfjjgv The prices are going down. That's what happens when the inflation rate makes everything so expensive and people don't have much expendable income.
My copy of R-Type III (SNES) was $650 last year. It's now a $300 game. Sunsoft's Batman (CIB) for the NES was worth $250 a year ago. It's now a $60 game. It's a bad time to dump your games.
I sell bits of my collection all the time i keep most of my switch / gamecube stuff
I’m taking it all with me to the grave. You can dig it up after the funeral.
Lol
The real treasure is the journey, though.
Downsizing is like peeling off layers of an onion, start with your least favourite things and eventually you will just have your core collection left.
Very true
Agreed
And then yo might even play them hahaha
@@gingerhippygaming7962 Hello.
This is Sam Gross.
How are you?
Would you like to hit the record button, play Mario Bros NES 100% 1 player games a & b & 2 players games a & b level 100 no death longplays with game over screen and Super Mario Bros. nes 100% more than 1 million points 100 unlimited lives all secrets no warps both quests 1 player & 2 players no damage Longplay with endings in 2 quests super Mario bros.: the lost levels Famicom 100% more than 1 million points 100 unlimited lives all secrets no warps in worlds 1 to 9 and worlds A to D all characters no damage Longplay with endings in worlds 8, 9 & d super mario bros. 2 nes 100% all mushrooms 100 unlimited lives all levels no warps all secrets all characters no damage Longplay with endings and credits and super mario bros. 3 nes 100% more than 1 million points 100 unlimited lives all levels no warps all secrets 1 player & 2 players no damage Longplay with endings & credits if that’s ok?
Thanks, Sam Gross
I had over 4000 games I was a big SEGA collector in the UK. My gf of 10 years told me she didn't love me anymore and was seeing somebody. She earnt twice as much as me. There was no way I could keep the house so I went to CEX and sold everything to them. I know I could have made alot more if I went the ebay route but I had 60 days to get out and move into a rented room basically. Unfortunately the timing I was made unemployed 4 months prior.
However ! I started collecting again and i'm having alot of fun. Learnt alot since last time. I don't go on Ebay and buy 10 games anymore I get one or sometimes two. Play them , enjoy them. I think once you're a collector you will always be a collector. Good luck man , as long as your happy and healthy that's what matters.
I think if I sell I'd not hunt again nat as fun as it was
I felt the same but I still find okay games at charity shops around the south coast, can sometimes pick up great deals at cash converters. I bought 98 Xbox 360 for £70 on Facebook, all of which were games I wanted and I had lost following my divorce.
Don’t worry Essex retro gamer will buy your entire collection..he won’t have a clue about the games or even play them, it’s just makes him feel important on camera. 😃
This is probably the most real youtube video i have ever watched. I deliver to a guy regularly who once had the largest starwars toy collection in the UK, He only has his favourites left now. he is at a guess in his late 60s and he told me its way better investing in things like this than putting your money in a savings bank account. You can always start collecting again onces your settled again. best of luck. just subbed
Thanks I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and true you can always buy back if you want to
It's so sad that you have to let this stuff go. You have an amazing collection. I wish you the best and I hope this sorts things out for you.
Thanks I hope so as well
I’ve avoided collecting too much. However my ps3 collection grows and grows.
My other passion is Opel Manta cars and I’ve a large collection of parts and cars that over the years have kept my family’s head just above water so i know where you are coming from regarding seeing the collection as a savings account.
Nice safety net
Excellent attitude! You loved these things and now some other people will! Great stuff.
Thanks mate
I've recently sold around 12k's worth of retro.. and said hello to emulation 😂 ..enhancing PS1, PS2 and PS3 games so they look and play better than the originals has actually been a lot of fun and quite eye opening! I don't regret it in the slightest, especially knowing I spent less than 2k ish on all the stuff back in the day. Still kept a good few of my favourites though and ones with sentimental meaning.
Always good to keep the favourites
I used to have a decent collection but tbh I was even happier when it was scaled right back. What I had then was more precious to me instead of things becoming just another thing to add to the shelf
I think I will be as well
Sorry to hear the news fella! I did see some of your gear for sale in the groups and wondered if you were selling up. I've sold a few things ruthlessly over the years (some of which I regret!) but as you say, you cant keep 4 Amigas! (I have 5 so I'm in no place to speak :) ). Good luck on your new endeavour and I'll keep an eye on your sales in case there is anything I'd like to grab for our collection.
I don't have the biggest collection, but since covid I started curating and I've made over $5000. I still have some left to sell but its manageable now. I mostly emulate the older stuff now and play cheap PC games on the Legion GO( had a Steam Deck before). I'm being VERY careful about what physical games I buy going forward.
I'm selling a big chunk of my collection too though it's obviously nowhere near as big as yours, but at the end of the day, a house I own is more important to me than a cool setup.
I have sold bits over the years so hopefully that makes it easier
I'm quite sad about this. But you are right it is stuff.. . however you should keep the stuff you can, the stuff that you truly love, that gives you warm nostalgic memories. Life is more than material things, absolutely, but memories that make you smile are good for the soul so definitely keep that in mind mate. Godspeed to you and I look forward to seeing you on your new journey 🤙
I 100% will but most of it is just stuff
I was about to post something very similar. While I don't have several of everything (definitely move the extras on IMO) the systems I do have I keep because they have immense warm nostalgic memories and bring a smile to my face - especially important when you're not having the best of days. As for the CRT's I stick with three 14 inch ones, anything larger is too heavy and bulky. Wishing you all the best.
I feel for you Si. I really do. Stay strong and don't sell anything you know you'll regret later. I've loved following your collecting from time to time. I do understand though as you can't use them all at the same time. That doesn't change the attachment though.
Thanks Chris and I appreciate all your support I not going to disappear from youtube
Well done dude i sold all my old retro stuff, megadrive, wii u, neo geo, ps1, 2 , 3 etc over the last 2 years you name it i had it, sold it all except for my snes just cant part with it! It helped me buy a new car and had to get a new boiler last year... and the final push of it has nearly paid for my wedding, family use ps5 switch etc and and i use a gaming pc for modern games, best thing i did! The journey will never be forgotten but i am grateful for the space its created! All the best 👍🏻
It can be tough that's for sure but the less space it takes up can be a relief! Sold my retro stuff about 10yr ago and now contemplating selling off the Switch collection. They're just things at the end of the day but cheers on your next move and thanks for another nice video!
Will be keeping the video coming don't worry
I’ve recently sold loads and have loved seeing my savings account grow. Example: Super Metroid for SNES in big box. I sold it for over £500. I never played it, just looked at it. So happy now it’s gone.
That's the thing how much do any of us actually play this stuff if we are honest to ourselves?
It's best to be minimalist and keep 3-5 games on a few platforms that you want to play every year.
Few special bits I will never sell thecrest is fodder
I know how you feel - it IS just stuff, however, this stuff brings me some kind of comfort or what you may call it - it's all things that were THERE when I was young, it was real, I had that youth growing up with all these great things and they remind me of the time back then. But then again, this hobby has expanded a bit, so I now have a collection of (whispering) - about 80 retro computers! and it's not counting all the other retro stuff I've collected. I will say, that after a couple of very active years where I would get maybe 1-(3) retro computers a month, I have decided to tone it down a notch or two. Anyway - yes it's just stuff in the end, but I am not ready to part with it yet, some day maybe.
I think I enjoyed the hunt more than the actually owning them if that makes sense?
Great attitude to have Si mate, like you say it's all material stuff at the end of the day and life stuff way more importtant. Hopefully you'll be heading into way better times and if you can keep the selected bits and bobs that have the most meaning to you you'll be more than fine.
Just be careful, be ruthless but with plenty of thought about what you can replace and what you can't, it'll be tough but if anyone can get through it you can.
All the best mate, we're all here for you.
Thanks mate I know what stuff I will keep and what I will not you never know with less choice I will actually enjoy them more
@@gingerhippygaming7962 very true that, give you more focus might turn into an unexpected positive.
I suddenly had to move into a smaller space around 18 months ago and was resolute that it was time to let much of my collection go.
I sleep on the floor now.
Not easy is it
@@gingerhippygaming7962 Not at all easy. The physical effort of moving everything is something I really don't wish to go through again though.
@lordsofkobol7385 one plus I'm finding stuff I forgot I had
@@gingerhippygaming7962 Nice, I know that feeling.
My question to you as a physical collector is: what would you have done if your entire collection was digital?
Been screwed
This is the end stage for all us retro collectors, we will reach eventually, whether we accept it or not.
Can spend the money on nice things going forward
I GAVE my stuff away a few years ago. I was a bit of a collector too. DON'T MISS IT A BIT!! Mind you I got a Pi4 and I much prefer the ease of use.
Hope I will not miss it
Buy a Mister FPGA to enjoy everything up to PS1, including classic computers (Amiga) and arcade titles. Simulates original hardware.
It's an option
I even connect my 1541 disk drive for the c64 core - it is a good option. There are cheap alternatives to the de-10 nano, such as QMTech or Taki Udon's MiSTer-Pi. I even have original controllers for most cores.
I sold all of my stuff ages ago and don't really miss it.
Don't think the stuff I sell I will miiss
@@gingerhippygaming7962 I realised that everything I owned and played could be done for free and at higher resolution on my PC. After that I slowly sold it off , wished I had waited though as prices are insane now.
I feel you…wish you the best!
Not long ago, I found myself avoiding my Atari 2600 collection - which is substantial - due to the fact, that I need to un-bury it, in otder to play. So I only played with a box of 16, easily accessible games.
I had sooo much fun with the games in that box, that it got me thinking…do I really need so many games? Maybe less is better…
I am on the cusp of pulling the trigger. I just need to make that first step!
I think I will enjoy it more when I have less
That sucks. I remember there was a time when I was going to sell everything video game wise I owned. I had already priced everything but thank God I didn’t need to. If I ever do sell all my video games one day, I’m glad I know about emulation to relay on cause I will never collect games again cause like you say with rising prices there’s no way I can afford what I have now. God speed and good luck on your next adventure.
Glad you didn't have to sell
A old saying I always think of when times are hard is..... When your walking through hell, keep walking. You've got this dude and I'm always on the end of the phone
Thanks mate
I’m 45. Half my collection is the games and systems I had as a kid that’s the only hard ones to get rid of. The other stuff I bought I’d be happy w breaking even or less than I paid to a collector. Bout to start putting lots on eBay soon
Kids are expensive I have 2 myself good luck selling mate family will always come first
This is the current meta… reduction of physical assets. I’m downsizing my game collection as well, down to only the games I want to play. Much of what I do sell will probably get flipped into other games that i do want.
Good luck!
Think it will actually make me enjoy what I have left more
You have more time to enjoy the things you love, rather than spending it into managing stuff you don’t. Clutter and excess is a burden.
You will own nothing and you will be happy - WEF
Gutted to hear the collection is having to go but, if it’s to level up in life in some way it has to be done and I wish you every success for the future.
As you say it is just stuff, maybe it’s good for the soul to have clarity away from all the toot we collect in life-have seen many videos on how refreshing it can feel to live a frugal life and not be bogged down by too much ‘stuff’.
A year ago I would have said nothing in my collection was going to go… 6 months ago I split with the other half, needed extra quick cash and let all my 32x collection go, I am now debating on letting some other big bits go…sometimes life is more important. Whatever is going on, ‘you have got this’ All the best.
Onwards and upwards way I have to look at it
I been selling alot I'm not gonna get rid of everything but Im really going through it all done few videos on it and yes exactly it's just stuff. It really feels good letting go. I also I don't need four mega drive why have I got that many heha. It been taking ages to go through everything and sell a bit at a time. someone told me sell the lot start again but no way not doing that I'm nearly there and enjoying my collection more. we all sell for different reasons. Good luck with it all.
Thanks and yes the time it's going to take is the hard part
@@gingerhippygaming7962 my best tip for you to start with get rid of the stuff you don't care about and multiple things like the many Gamecubes that you said you have first. Then it does become easier. Hope that helps a little. 😊
Have you thought about starting a Patreon and having some of the items be a signup rewards for certain tiers? That may get you a bit of recurring income instead of just a one off.
Always kept the channel free don't even have monetisation on. This is just a hobby and like anyone whuld pay to watch me lol
As you mentioned, it is all just stuff.
If things went pear shaped for me i would do exactly the same.
Apart from the hitsquads, getting buried with them .
You do love the hit squads lol
I started collecting video games in 1989 when the PC Engine appeared. I even collected sealed games when sealed game collecting wasn't a thing. I amased over 25 years well over 8000 video games for all kinds of systems. I started offloading some duplicates to make room during that time when ebay appeared ( back in the write a cheque for payment years). It took me a good number of years to sell my whole collection on ebay and I still have some sitting about and some i sent off for grading and kept. The downside is that both ebay and HMRC consider you to be trading and it can be a real chore dealing with that becsuse they don't believe that obsessive collectors exist. So just be mindful of that if you sre going to piece your collection out.
Alot of mine will be private sales not going to use ebay at least that way I can keep all the money
Look after yourself. You are being responsible. I wish I could be the same. Good on you.
Thanks
With everything being forced to digital download I think you'd be making a huge mistake selling your collection. It can only go up in price if in the future if we don't own our games imo.
All about space and lack of
Best of luck!
Thanks
Great attitude! It is just stuff and it’s lovely that you’ve enjoyed the whole journey of it. That’s what it’s all about.
All part of the game.
Be safe....🙏
It is mate and thank you
Keep the good stuff man.
A few bits
Sorry to hear this but yep its only stuff though it is hard to let go of it all. I recently had to do the same when my marriage failed and i had to move back to the UK from AU. Luckily there are other ways of playing stuff emulation or everdrives etc. Its not the same but at least you can still experience the nostalgia of the games in some way. Life stuff has to come first
Yep kind of what I'm going through not easy but will get through it
I sold it all and have rebought stuff I actually play. Best of luck and I hope it’s what you want. Think on it.
It is and needs must
Good luck dude!!!
Thanks
I sold some of my skateboards, band memorabilia and video game related stuff in past years. Partly it was to take my mom to europe as her dream was to visit spain since her side of the family comes from there. I regret selling some stuff, but at the same time, what happens when life is over? you cant take anything with you to the grave. Thinking that im having life experiences with that money outweighs the feeling of having some material stuff collecting dust. Also i dont have kids, and who knows if my nephew will like skateboarding or old video games. I find most of it is nostalgia, because i have everything i could not have as a kid/teenager.
Memories are priceless
This is a very heartfelt video Si ❤
I wish you & your family all the very best 😇😇
Thanks mate
You’ve been kind and generous to other channels by giving them things to repair. You’ve replied to more comments than most yt’ers, and you’re clearly passionate about it all. I’m sorry it’s come to this. Wish I could give you a hug.
Thanks for the kind words I will be OK just will be a change never know may me for the good. I'm 42 next year will make it the best year ever
Yeah, we don't need it, but I'm gutted for you. But like you said, it's just stuff, and other things in life are more important than stuff.
I will keep my eye open, as I'd love to have a little bit of Ginger Hippy sitting in my collection, as you've been an important part of my TH-cam journey.
Though, if you win the lottery this weekend, I'd be even happier.
Thanks mate lots of spectrum games for sale
money is cringe im selling my collection now had about 600 games now im reselling games to help pay for a house. Really hope its worth it in the end i miss some of my really cool titles
Sorry to hear that can you replace them ?
@@gingerhippygaming7962 everything is replaceable I've be coping collecting VHS which is almost as cool but still like gaming way more will definitely get back into collecting once I make a down payment:)
Is the tv boom box for sale?
If worse comes to worst, you can always emulate mate! I’ve been thinking about this for a while and realise I could put the money towards savings/investment and free up some space!
What I'm thinking can't take it with us can we
It is what it is! Try and go for the all killer no filler route (as hard as that may be)
Painful video to watch buddy. Stay strong. Keep the Amiga that you had growing up such nostalgic memories for you.
Sorry to hear you selling. Looks like its really gonna hurt, as it would us all.
I hope whatever youre going through is ok mate. You mentioned you have kids, totally respect that putting them first.
Kids will always be put first
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It might be hard at the start but I am sure it will be worth it. I haven't got as much as you but I bought all boxed stuff (games, consoles etc) about 20 years ago and they are sat there in the cellar...yes, still sat there so I think what's the point of having them when they are just sat there and not played? The only one I used to play was my Dreamcast.
So, like you some of the stuff will be going. Items like my Amstrad MegaPC is going as it's just rotting and deserves to go to a good home.
As you said, it's only 'stuff' and we're lucky we can get the ££££s back when they go for bigger and more beneficial things.
Long road but at least I can see the light atvthe end of the tunnel
Very nice collection of old computers - The ZX81 takes me back (a friend owned it) - I actually had the Sinclair ZX80 as my very first computer. What is the name of the Atari console to the immediate right of the Thundercats DVD?
The atari gs xe
What an incredibly wholesome guy. Collecting is awesome but you're bang right, at the end of the day it's just stuff and like you said now someone else will get to enjoy this stuff as much as you have! Hope you get sorted 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks mate will be fine and never know will make me appreciate what I have left more
Im clearing my house too and expect to net about 20k in the end.
Will be nice to start with some good funds
Oushhhhh
Good luck Simon what ever may be
Thanks mate fingers crossed this may be better in the long run
Fair play dude I sold up 11 year ago don’t regret it I now have a humble collection of current and last gen stuff I actually play it was the best way to go having emulation aswell!
Chase the cash not the material things 💪👍
Just want enough money from selling to not worry for abit
@@gingerhippygaming7962 You’ll make small fortune mate
You will make alot of money mate and I can assure you, you won’t miss it you’ll love having the cash in your bank account far more trust me on this emulation is key for retro gaming ease of use cheap as chips and that money through sales will keep going up and up and up!
All the best to you mate 💪👍
Once you sell the first few things it gets way easier.
I know it will
Sorry to hear you have to sell. You'll probably find that actually getting rid is the hardest part and you won't miss it once its gone. Wishing the best
Thanks been along time hope you are good
@@gingerhippygaming7962 yeah am good thanks x
Sometimes life greases you up, bends you over and takes a dirty great big run up.
It sounds like you have your health and your kids mate so I really hope you are all right. You will come out of this much stronger. 💪
Thanks mate I think I definitely will not be easy but anything worthwhile isn't is it
Due to a divorce and having to leave the family home and move to a flat, I had to sell my entire collection of JRPG’s from the PS1 era and up along with a bunch of systems including gameboy, gb colour etc. I needed money to start again and pay bills. That was back in 2017. In the end I had no game consoles nothing, I left my Xbox One behind for my son. But by 2021 I was able to start collecting again. There are games and systems that I can no longer afford but I managed to some ps2, PSP, Ps Vita & ps3 JRPG’s and I managed to buy a Switch lite for cheap and I now 50 Switch RPG’s. On top of that, I have a new partner and we have a new home, but back now I thought my life had ended. I wish you the best of luck, you will bounce back.
This is the situation I find myself in hope it works out
@@gingerhippygaming7962 My advice after going through this. Right now you will be feeling like rug has been pulled from under you and you will be feeling awful. I did and at the time I didn’t care as much about my hobby and like you I just sold knowing I needed money. But when things start to get better and they will, you may regret selling some of your items. Don’t go scorched earth, keep a few systems or games that will forever be out of reach because you will regret it. They will later on, bring joy to you again. It took me about 18 months and things became a lot better and meeting someone new was the icing on the cake. At first I didn’t see my kids much due to my ex but now I see them every weekend.
I seen one of the comments which mentioned it might be renting related and landlord wanting you out? Probably to charge a new tenant a much higher rent or sell said property. Sucks either way. When a relative of mine had to sell up and was out of a house of a while looking for a new one to buy... he stayed with my younger bro, while I took in a bunch of items and some furniture. I'm mentioning that 'cause maybe some relatives of yours might have space they'd be willing to let you use while you're working things out.
It's not the landlord
@@gingerhippygaming7962 Whatever the sit(uation) is, I hope you find a way to be happy about it and save as much as you can, that you want to save. It never hurts to ask family/friends for help when things are going on the down low. Well, wishing you the best with the future :)
Link to buy your collection would be nice:-)) #CRT #Amiga
Most will sell locally saves fucking about
@@gingerhippygaming7962 I live in the UK 🇬🇧
@@gingerhippygaming7962 Do you have GX4000 Games?
Sad to hear you're in this position, I wish you all the luck in the world.
Thanks
Once you start selling a few bits it’s get easier that’s what I’ve found
You know as well I'm finding stuff I forgot I had
The difficult thing with us collectors is we know our stuff. I don't mean we're experts, I mean we know how and when we bought our things. Online, car boot, weekend, did we travel, did we haggle or compromise. When was it, what car did we have at the time, so on and so forth.
Obviously you have to sell your collection so you know what this entails. But if there's any comments to me from family etc. regarding sorting things, the dreaded saying "decluttering", it's a big problem for collectors because everything has its own story and memory. Thing we probably didn't need but definitely had to have. This from a bloke who bought a yellow Swatch DECT phone despite never having a phone line (it's still in the box).
Best wishes selling your collection. I'm sure everyone understands the difficulty in parting with each item.
Is crazy we can remember all that stuff but we do
Sell it all, you wont miss it, if you wanna play games again just get the hardware and multicarts
Aome I will the rest not so much
Yeah get rid of it. On the negative side lots of it is degrading now, CD rot, batteries leaking, capacitors leaking etc. You will feel much better for it and prices are going to tank soon anyway.
I don't have much software for the cd32 tbh can't remember the last time I used it.
I fully support this comment. I stopped collecting because of the difficulties keeping the older items going. Disc rot is a nightmare. Let go of it while you can get something for it.
I'm sorry to hear that you've got to let most of your stuff go. I wish you the best whatever your circumstances are and hope that everything works out. Take care of yourself and your kids, man. I doubt that we've heard the last of you on TH-cam ;)
Not giving up youtube it's a good outlet may have to start doing vlogs about whare life takes me
That boombox is a must keep m8, I'm sorry. It's a super rare classic. You can always stay in the world of retro. Get a MiSTer.. keep making vids. Cheers from the Pacific Northwest.
Will still keep making youtube videos that will never change
I understand the time thing lucky i dont have that problem
Keep 10 - 25 of the best games from each console and stream or store the rest on a sD card
It's mostly hardware I collect so will be getting rid of alot of that
Good luck for the future fella
Thanks will be a challenge but may be for the best in the long run.
Best of luck and wishes mate and I'm glad you're keeping the VHS Tapes that's one thing I myself can't live without but I am always so scared of the tapes getting stuck and jammed and ruined enough about that I just pray that your old content stays even if the new content isn't going to be related as I've got some quite emotional (sad but good) memory's linked to them... Oh blimey I'm watering up now anyway good luck I will be staying here and depending on the content you may see more of my comments or you may see less but I'm staying so lots of love keep it up and stay positive
TH-cam channel is going nowhere its a great outlet like making this vid. Made it all feel real and today I feel better for it
@@gingerhippygaming7962 that's good to hear
It's like you say fella it's only stuff you can get it back anytime if you want to in the future
You need to look after yourself and make sure your in a good place Si
There will be better times ahead
Thanks for sharing mate 👍
Thanks mate
I sold my entire retro collection 3 years ago and regretted it immediately! However as my finances improved I have been able to replace my collection bit by bit...there is always ups and downs in life... I wish you all the best and maybe someday, like me, you can buy back what you will sell. Cheers.
Will be keeping a few bits but don't think I will miss anything
What a pointless exercise to sell it all and rebuy 😂
Haven't caught a video of yours in a while, sorry about that, and missed some awesome things as you've put them out! And this is the video TH-cam decides to push forward! Always sad to part ways with the things we've grown attached to. But as you say, it is just stuff in the end and it does translate into a dandy safety net I suppose. Still, would hate to be in your shoes right now and having to pick and choose what to keep and what needs to go!
Good luck man. Take your time and try to avoid having to make overly hasty decisions. Getting rid of stuff is hard, but as long as we do it consciously we will remember the good reasoning we had for it. Ripping of the band aid too quick tends to hit us down the line with regrets. So be sure to give every item its due appreciation and sort of give them a proper good bye you can be proud of!
And if it's any consolation, I'm sure most viewers are here for you and not the video games and that's what we can still enjoy in the future! I'll be looking forward to seeing more video's, as the situation allows, and sorry again for having missed so many. Slowly attempting to get my own life on 'a' track as well :D Take care!
Thanks for the message it's Been along time will keep doing youtube that will not change its a good outlet
I keep a very small retro collection now - I feel so much more free mentally not being surrounded by tons of possessions. Live minimal its the way forward - just keep a very select few special pieces.
Definitely will some things mean more than money
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 NIV - Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
Romans 10:9-10 NIV - If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
That was my idea to begin with, to buy my favourite games of all time, and new releases which I would likely sell after finishing. Shortly after my hobby of collecting began, it's enjoyable for different reasons. I made a £10 Amazon Purchase (Alan Wake Remastered - PS5 ), a sealed copy went for over £80 on an eBay auction recently, this is just the space of a year. I got a sealed factory copy of Pain on the PS3 this January for less than £30, there is now an active auction for an unsealed copy (both are PAL) at £40. I only buy games that have nostalgic value and that I intend to play.
@@YeshuaLovesYou.🤡
Selling becomes a new hobby
For a short time
Can I please make you some offers on your entire collection?
You don't know what I have
I know it will be monstrous and I’m serious so if interested in having a convo please do let me know
What items are you gonna sell and where are you going to sell old sport? I might be interested in buying :) Edit: my bad lol sorry I posted before you asked not to ask lol. But I look forward to discovering what wares you are looking to sell.
Lol its OK
Good luck and yes, it is just stuff.
It is
Hey, willing to buy any Spectrum or Amiga stuff you got there pal, hope you are OK.
Lots of spectrum stuff
I sold guitars, rare records and the like to take my kids on the holiday of a lifetime to Japan. They won't give a shit about that 'stuff'when I'm dead but they'll remember going on a bullet train, and eating sushi on a proper conveyor belt (none of your Yo! Sushi nonsense) I'm very lucky I didn't need that cash for something more basic, and that sounds like that's what you're doing it for. I will say I started buying some of it back...good luck man.
Memories are priceless
Get an everdrive for your most favorite consoles, and sell off the carts and physical media and the consoles you don't play. Result.
I already have I like now ways to play old hardware
Sorry you are having to sell your stuff, it sucks but as you say it is just stuff and life has much to offer so enjoy it while you can 😃
The money will do so much as well
@@gingerhippygaming7962 100%.
Never think of my stuff as a investment but the current market is defo a good time to sell!!
What you got, what you got, what you got ???? 🤔
Sorry to hear that, but if you have a Vectrex for sale for a not too crazy price, i'd be interested. (ebay prices are absurd)
Did but already sold
@@gingerhippygaming7962 okay thanks, I wish you all the best!
I assume you are renting, that is the worst position to be in when collecting
I am
@@gingerhippygaming7962 I feel your pain, i decided to just crate up my collection and open it in another 10-20 years when i can actually permanently set it up. Maybe i can use it for retirement by that stage.
How much money do you need to raise? Perhaps we could set-up a Crowdfund for you?
I appreciate the thort but it's more about space and getting myself some good savings for the future
Sorry to hear life has got in the way of the collection, but get you 100% when you say it's only 'stuff'.
Thanks mate
Onwards and upwards.
Yep will be good in the long run
Get an FPGA to replace most of them
It's an option
What is the Atari on the wall? Interesting. I hope everything goes well in the move. Santa Claus the movie on VHS very cool. I was in that movie as an elf 😅😅😅
What one there are 3 on that wall