I’m auctioning HIS collection - Tech Hoarders 2
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Join us in War Thunder for FREE at playwt.link Get an exclusive bonus using our link - thanks for supporting the channel! It’s never easy saying goodbye. And today Linus is making one of his employees say farewell to YEARS of retro collecting. He’s got everything, from modded Nintendos, to rare Playstations, to one of a kind Segas, to consoles that are worth TOO MUCH! It’s like reality TV, but better because it’s actually real this time, and you can get some of these valuable collectables yourself… The auction is now completed! Thank you so much for your support. See you when it's time for David's Tech Upgrade :) Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM LTT: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 He's got a problem 1:04 Inspecting the hoard 4:08 How much are you looking to get rid of? 6:24 Why do you have so many Gameboys? 7:42 How much is this all worth? 9:30 Oh you thought you were keeping THIS stuff? HA! 11:44 Linus lies to himself 13:38 Linus gets HARD 15:27 The Drop King has a new Challenger 15:34 Culling the consoles 21:03 Getting rid of GAMES! 29:07 Linus feels good. David does not.
Paragraph 1 (0:00–5:00): The video introduces a theme of extreme retro gaming hoarding through a real life move, focusing on David who is moving into a new place and wants to downsize years of collected hardware. Linus describes the process as a chance to help a colleague while turning a potentially emotional situation into a practical auction and decluttering mission. The opening sequence highlights the scale of the collection, noting items from multiple generations of consoles, rare variants, and evenmodded equipment. Linus frames the challenge as a test of strategy and taste, not just simple liquidation, and hints that the goal is to transform the space into something that can be enjoyed rather than merely stored. The segment ends with a teaser that the auction will be the mechanism for moving forward, inviting viewers to follow along for how to participate and what kinds of items will be available for purchase.
Topics · technology · collectibles · auction · retro_gaming · gaming_history · home_improvement · decluttering
Questions answered
- What is the main goal of the video series in this episode?
- The goal is to help David downsize his retro gaming collection as he moves into a new home, turning the decluttering into an auction to fund the move and create a more usable space.
- Which concept drives the decision making about what to keep or sell?
- The guiding principle is practical use and displayability, prioritizing items that are meaningful or functional while minimizing clutter and making the space livable.
- How is value evaluated during the process?
- Value comes from both market desirability and personal significance, with discussions about rarity, gameplay usefulness, and potential sale price used to decide which items stay or go.