#collecting culture

Does anyone else find collecting manga way more addictive than comics?

Are "mint condition" collectors in the vintage toy market just gatekeeping authenticity from casual fans who just want to enjoy their childhood?

Is it snobbery to insist that modern reproductions can never match the "soul" of an antique original?

What's your take on the revival of vintage vinyl records?

Is eBay ruining true collecting by turning everything into a commodity for flippers?

Why do 'retro purists' hate emulation when it saves the same games from dying?

Do hardcore collectors gatekeep nostalgia so aggressively that they kill the joy for casual enthusiasts?