My friend and I collect old video games. But all my physical media just sits on my shelves and collects dust. Why do I even collect them? I literally just emulate everything. Is there a purpose to what I do? People ask me why I collect and I never have a real answer because I don’t even know. If I never play my stuff, is it worth just selling?
Sounds like you enjoyed the experience of the hunt, but don’t enjoy feeling like a hoarder. That’s fine, and perfectly healthy I’d say. If you don’t have space or don’t get enjoyment from the collection, by all means sell it and experience something else you enjoy. If you think it will appreciate in value, or you know someone you’d like to pass it on or donate it to, then maybe keep it around for now.
It’s also fine to have a change in hobbies as well. They liked collecting games, and now they don’t. It was not a waste of time.