A Washington-based Nintendo collector named Roger Holler has lost his extensive NES game collection - comprising over 860 titles - in a theft. The haul represents tens of thousands of dollars in value and has left Holler visibly distressed, describing physical symptoms including tremors and headaches in the wake of the loss. The incident highlights the vulnerability many serious collectors face when housing valuable gaming libraries, particularly vintage cartridge collections that have appreciated significantly over recent years.
The theft underscores broader concerns within the retro gaming community about security and the financial risks of maintaining substantial collections in private residences.
- A 860+ game NES collection valued in the tens of thousands was stolen from a Washington collector, representing a substantial financial and emotional loss.
- The incident has sparked community concern and calls for support, reflecting how rare and valuable original NES libraries have become in the collector market.
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Time Extension (Retro)
· Aug 25, 09:30 UTC
"I Don't Think I'll Collect Another Thing Again" - Prized NES Collection Of Over 860+ NES Games Stolen In Heartbreaking Robbery
"I shake, I get headaches...". Roger Holler, a Washington Nintendo fan, is currently experiencing every video game collector's worst nightmare after his prized collection of NES games worth "tens of thousands of dollars" was stolen. The col…
GoNintendo
· Aug 24, 14:24 UTC
Man has 860+ NES game collection stolen
We need to help this man!