Lots of interesting comments on this thread. With limited space my family leans toward what we all enjoy, and honestly the EMs are limited. Fun to play, but as a hobbyist and not a collector I couldn't tell you which ones are more collectible. We approach every EM with the same thought.. dont expect bells and whistles, just have old school fun. To pay $250 or $2k for an EM probably won't happen for us and couldn't tell u if I got a good deal if I did. Just won't get a ton of play. I think our playing preferences starts around DMDs.. I didbt have interest paying under $1k for an EM before so certainly not paying more. But I do appreciate them and those of you who bring them back to life. But as all hobbies, tastes change, so just maybe.. someday.. one will make itself available and I just won't be able to pass it up.