Special Editions of Video Games!

I've recently become interested in special/collector's/limited editions of games. These sets never really interested me much before; generally I prefer to wait for titles to reach the under $30 price point unless there's a series that I'm fairly loyal to (Disgaea and GTA being primary examples).

These special editions of games are usually at a price point of around $100+ so I just leave them alone. However, I've discovered a couple recently that have been decent deals- Uncharted 3 and Max Payne 3's special editions. They both feature some pretty fun extras including statues of the main character. Haven't opened either yet, but I am quite impressed with the size of these boxes. They are HUGE!

(Unfortunately, the Uncharted box has some damage. I've tried getting an undamaged set from the seller, but it seems like they all have some dings.)

Although some of these sets drop dramatically in price, others like the Ni No Kuni Wizard's Edition skyrocket in value. It is a very big risk. Are you willing to buy a $100 set that may increase to $200+ or possibly drop to $40? It is impossible to tell where they will end up.

This isn't going to become a hobby of mine because it is just too expensive, but in the future I'll definitely watch out for special edition bargains.