Via Starwars.com:
Collecting isn’t a requisite when it comes to being a Star Wars fan and making the decision to showcase your fandom in such a way can come at any age. With Star Wars Rebels on the horizon and Star Wars: Episode VII a little over a year away, now might seem the perfect time to start up the collection you’ve always thought about.
But where should you start? Toys aren’t the only things to bear the Star Wars brand, and there’s a plethora of items for your household, decor, kitchen, and everything in between that you could seemingly pick up. Before long, your excitement could turn into intimidation as you struggle to get started, but don’t lose hope! Here are some easy tips to help start your Star Wars collection.
Why Are You Collecting in the First Place?
It may sound a little silly, but when you’re about to kickstart a collection, one of the first things you need to ask yourself is, “Why do I want to collect?” The answer could influence where you should get started and determines your mindset. No matter how you phrase it, hopefully your reasoning boils down to one simple concept: passion.
One of the greatest misconceptions surrounding Star Wars collecting is that doing so is a sure-fire money investment that will make you rich. This is a path that will, more often than not, lead to disappointment. While the Star Wars brand carries a lot of weight, the reality is that seeing a “Star Wars” label is no guarantee it’ll be worth anything in the long run. There are a great many collectibles on the market today worth far less than their original retail price even 15-20 years later.
The truth is, you can never know with certainty which collectible is going to be a hot item and which won’t. While some never take off, others become a rarity the minute they’re released and fetch hundreds of dollars online (granted, those prices are often driven by distribution issues and toy scalpers in online auctions). The bottom line here is that there’s no sure-fire way to tell if something you’re buying will have any value at any point.
When you start collecting, go into it with a mindset for having fun. It’s something you’re passionate about and should stay that way. Going into it for the short-term monetary gain will lead to frustration and will likely cause you to stop collecting very quickly. Don’t worry about what something may, or may not, be worth at some point in the future.
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