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Originally Posted by Iceman

That is sort of the way I look at it. They do have some value if for some reason I need to sell them but I'm not tracking how much my collection is worth all the time. I could understand being a little annoyed if I paid $100 for a figure like XFAA and the next week he showed up on HTS (which happened) but that is just someone I would have to make peace with since I am an adult who decided to spend the money.

Aye, more or less. I don't re-sell, ever, though. I open every figure I get (well, except case doubles that I give to local charity shoppes), without a thought of how much it cost me or could be worth.

I wanted 'X' character, and so I bought them. The cost/value is irrelevant. Some of my favorites are among the least expensive figures I have (I'm looking at you, Captain America), but I just love that character. You know?

Vision was worth every penny, as he's always been a favorite of mine. Once I had Scarlet Witch he went from a figure I wanted to a figure I needed. Yesterday. So the secondary market price seemed a silly hurdle to aquiring him.

I look at all of my 'rare' and 'hard to find' figures over the years and none of them hold any real value in the long run (looking at you, 'Party Angela', hahaha). Pull out your old Toyfare magazines and check out the price guides and 'Hot List'...then go on eBay and compare. It's sad.

So just buy what you like and like what you buy. And be happy when re-releases help you fill out your collection. There's no reason to be bitter about it. /shrug.