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 Originally Posted by MadMojoMonkey
Except that if you had that Jose Conseco card today, still in mint condition, it'd be worth something.
Also "worth" is a very subjective term.
In 1989, my Jose Conseco card was pretty much worthless in terms of utility. I couldn't play with it. It didn't DO anything. It's value only came from collect-ability and it's rarity compared to similar items.
With these loot-boxes, obviously rarity and collect-ability are less important factors determining value. But there is significantly more utility than a baseball card. You actually *get* something that *does* something and provides value in the form of enhanced gameplay and a more entertaining experience.
It doesn't seem relevant to cite whether or not the item purchased will hold it's value over time.
Fake fruit can be displayed on a table centerpiece and enhance the atmosphere of a room. Real fruit can be eaten for sustenance and nutrition. The fake fruit will still be there, doing it's thing tomorrow. The real fruit will have been digested and flushed down a toilet by that time. Does that mean that the real fruit is "worthless"??? What if you're REALLY hungry?
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