Sometimes I wonder why people, including me, collect anything? I believe Pat and Ian's argument about Pops (which I have a few, just things I like) can apply to ANY and ALL collections. I simply enjoy what I collect and keep my opinions or nit picking to myself
Writing off isn't the same as getting 100% money back for the product. It just decreases the amount of recorded revenue that gets taxed. It's better than taking a total loss, but it isn't one to one.