10 Collecting Lessons I Learned the HARD Way

I've been collecting video games and gaming adjacent memorabilia for nearly a decade and a half now. Here are 10 lessons I've learned in that time, with some that may surprise you. If you enjoy my content, please consider becoming a member! There are a few different tier levels with various extra perks :)    / @orbalology   I live stream regularly here on YouTube as well as on Twitch. From new releases to my backlog of JRPGs, I'm always playing something and having chill conversations with chat.   / orbalology   Check out my gaming podcast that discusses thoughtful topics on JRPGs, gaming, and collecting. We upload every week! @JRPG_Pursuit    / @jrpg_pursuit   ✨If you would like to support the channel please check out: streamelements page for single donations/tips https://streamelements.com/orbalology... As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ✨Shelves & background setup: 8-Tier Shelf With Circular Displays: https://amzn.to/41Q5lgp 5-Tier Corner Shelf: https://amzn.to/3BKU8TF 12-Tier Open Shelf: https://amzn.to/3MroS0X L-Shaped Desk: https://amzn.to/49EH0P8 ✨Equipment used to make my videos: OBSBOT Tiny 2 4K Webcam: https://amzn.to/4gbYipa Rode PodMic USB: https://amzn.to/3V5bmpM Focusrite Vocaster Two Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3Cuhsc8 Elgato Low Profile Mic Arm: https://amzn.to/3SV16xm NEEWER Key Light Panels: https://amzn.to/40zKIaF Softbox Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/3wFM47l Sony ZV-1 II Vlog Camera: https://amzn.to/3T1o4Da Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/435oeOt Dummy Battery: https://amzn.to/3T4UEE3 SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO: https://amzn.to/3PbHYu3 MT-16 Extendable Mini Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3wBVLDH Anker Portable Charger, USB-C Power Bank 20000mAh: https://amzn.to/3V0xMZ1 DISCLAIMER: I've listed US Amazon affiliate links in this description. This means that if you purchase a product using these links I may receive a small commission. No pressure to use these links but they are one way to help support the channel. Timestamps 00:00 Lesson 1 04:22 Lesson 2 06:41 Lesson 3 07:50 Lesson 4 11:18 Lesson 5 13:31 Lesson 6 16:18 Lesson 7 18:47 Lesson 8 21:06 Lesson 9 24:57 Lesson 10 ____________________________________________________________ For those who may be curious about what my channel name means, it's a play on the magical energy technology system used in one of my favorite series: The Legend of Heroes/Trails/Kiseki games. Pronounced: or·bal·ol·o·gy :) If you are a viewer of this channel please do NOT contact me with trade, sale, or gift inquiries. I have no plans to open a public P.O. Box for fans to send me things. The following are the only social media accounts I'm on: Twitch:   / orbalology   X/Twitter:   / orbalology   Instagram:   / orbalology   TikTok: @ orbalology Threads: @ orbalology Bluesky: @ orbalology