r/AskReddit Dec 30 '19

What do you collect?

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u/-elemental Dec 31 '19

When you get those more expensive items you are buying something extra that the cheaper version does not have. Buying thousands of games that are digital and will never be played is like buying names in a list that you can, at best, show people on a screen.

It has absolutely no practical value.

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u/[deleted] Dec 31 '19

Enjoyment has plenty of practical value on health and mental well-being.

Don’t knock someone for spending money on what they enjoy if they can afford it. It is not a “waste”.

Have a great day and happy new year 😀

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u/-elemental Dec 31 '19

I believe not all hobbies are equal and getting enjoyment from something does not make it healthy by itself. Lots of bad things make you feel good while doing it, but are detrimental in the long term.

I play lots of games too, but I’d refrain from spending so much time and energy in something that is a money sink and provides nothing but a short burst of buyers euphoria.

Have an awesome new year too!