Biggest challenge here in terms of protecting your investment is the potential different interpretations of "nice". TS is definitely top 2 of all the pins I have and probably the least "valuable" Agree with the comment that it won't be remade and a "nice" example is not likely going to drop below $3,500. May want to post pics if you are concerned.

Edit: I'm sitting here shaking my head that I paid like $5K for a Family Guy and a nice Shadow can be had for $3,500. Wow. Funny how games get valued I guess.

Mike, hold on, I get this when buying NIB, super high end restorations and even titles that have a high likelihood of being remade. Addressing the OP original question, I don't think he has to worry about a 20-80% depreciation on a "nice" TS at $3,500.

I hear ya but this same argument applies to any "purchase of pleasure." I would make the case (for this specific example) that it is one of the safer "for entertainment" purchases a guy could make vs. other options out there.