https://s15.postimg.cc/rz13bru6z/Screen_Shot_2018-08-02_at_12.51.37_AM.png I was so excited when I opened the box. Little did I know, in just a few seconds, I was about to be majorly disappointed. "Don't take this out the box! You can't play with this!" my parents said to me. Those are NOT the words an 8-year-old wants to hear when she just got a special edition Barbie for Christmas! I know my parents were just worried that it would lose it's potential future value if I played with it. They wanted me to have something special that I could keep for a long time. #### I know this because the word "special" was right there on the box: #### https://s15.postimg.cc/ywvk6t6vv/barbie.jpg You can probably guess how this story ended. As soon as my parents went to sleep, I hurriedly ripped open the box as if the world was about to end and I had to reach the contents inside before it did. Luckily for my parents, my rebellious act didn't backfire too much. I couldn't help myself. Girls just wanna have fun. I know this because I just looked up the value of that barbie today... ...and it's only selling between $15-$25. **Phew.** I'm relieved to know that my childish whims and disobedience didn't cost them a potential fortune in any way. As a kid, I was big on collecting two things: rocks and Pokemon cards. ### I still have a bunch of Pokemon cards from the 90s sitting in a binder like this: ### https://s15.postimg.cc/y8mpo2asr/pokemon.jpg I read a statistic somewhere that said about 1/3 of people in the UK are collectors, so I'm just gonna go ahead and say 1/3 of people in the world are collectors. 90% of statistics are made up on the spot, anyway. So I'm betting you or someone you know collects something... ...and no, bellybutton lint doesn't count (although I *did* find a picture of a guy online who actually collects his bellybutton lint in jars!) Eeeew. I can't bring myself to post the picture. Honestly, collecting stuff can just make you feel dang good. Plus the hunt to find something rare gives you kind of a rush, doesn't it? And it can be a wise investment. ### Some people's collections end up being worth a lot of $$$! ### ![make it rain.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVeUvryNqDdy8bBUVMDakcfNGsfyofPkqYoetaEEL8vaz/make%20it%20rain.gif) ### Like this ONE comic book from 1938 that sold for almost $1 million dollars: ### https://s15.postimg.cc/3wam6ifez/Screen_Shot_2018-08-01_at_11.35.22_PM.png Now, the new trend is going towards collecting digital items. And an even more world-changing trend is collecting digital items based on blockchain technology. Think steemmonsters, for example. Some people have already sold cards for a good amount of $, or exchanged their gold dragon card for real gold!! This is why I’m super intrigued by a new project I came across called GAMEDEX.co as they’re in this collecting space (but are combining it with super popular games and they do it using the blockchain). [![digital collectibles blockchain with gamedex.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYhiWbERyL8i838xJEwd6yEFdgWcciqXAxYLQqmsoYwfJ/digital%20collectibles%20blockchain%20with%20gamedex.png)](https://gamedex.co/?utm_source=steemit&utm_medium=nomadicsoul ) (click on the pic and it'll take you to their site) It's super interesting. They have blockchain-powered digital collectible cards and games like Pokemon, Hearthstone, Magic: The Gathering, and FIFA. https://s15.postimg.cc/6uh8asg4b/Screen_Shot_2018-08-02_at_12.23.31_AM.png https://s15.postimg.cc/s6oq8h02j/pokemon.png When I first saw it I thought "Dang, that's pretty legit!" Not to mention the global gaming market is only getting bigger each year. Last year, it was worth $110 billion dollars in 2017 and is projected to continue growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 6% or more. Digital collectibles on the blockchain? It's the future. People love collecting things. They always have. And I don’t see that stopping any time soon. But what *is* changing is the fact that we're entering an even more digital world than ever before (where our entire identities and lives are merged with digital devices and services and platforms). There are going to be more and more **valuable** online collectibles I mean, didn’t some person spend $140K on a rare CryptoKitty a few months ago? Craziness. But, that’s the thing, blockchain is great for video games (and people that hang out in this space). It's great for digital pets, sports cards, fantasy creatures... ...and they all come alive with GAMEDEX. ### Now, what makes GAMEDEX unique? ### Well, it’s unique because Gamedex acts as your digital wallet, exchange, and game store - all in one. So, if you’re into collectibles, sports betting, and digital card games in general (or believe that this market is going to be huge over the next few years like I do)… …then you may want to look into their Token Sale and sign up. They even have people on their team from companies like Topps, Microsoft (XBOX), EA Games, Sony, PlayStation, Twitch, Facebook, and more. This platform, being connected to the blockchain, also makes collectibles real by making counterfeits impossible, transfers instant, and limited editions just that - limited and rare. And one of the COOLEST things about them is if you have a game idea but ZERO technical skills (which is basically me all day long), they have a "copy n' paste" code type model where you can easily make your game ideas come to life. Anywhoo… Check 'em out and read their white paper if you’re interest is piqued. Their token is still in pre-sale. ### Speaking of gaming and collecting things... I've been collecting some SBD's, and I realized that I haven't done a contest or giveaway in a while, so I want to change that! So, let's make a sort of game out of this! ### 😁 😃 **I'll be giving away 20 SBD's!** #### Now, to win, all you have to do is 1 of 2 things: #### 1. You can resteem this post OR you can... 2. Comment telling me something you collect ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st- 6 SBDs --- Will be given away to someone who tags at least 3 game lovers/collectors in the comments 2nd- 5 SBDs --- Will be given to somebody who tags at least 2 game lovers/collectors in the comments 3rd- 4 SBDs --- Will be given to a random person who tags at least 1 game lovers/collectors in the comments 4th- 3 SBD --- Will be given away to a random person who re-steems this post 5th- 2 SBD --- Will be given to somebody who re-steems this post If you want just for fun, tell me something you like to collect in the comments! Maybe you'll find someone who collects the same thing as you! #### Contest ends at post payout! #### [![digital collectibles blockchain with gamedex.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYhiWbERyL8i838xJEwd6yEFdgWcciqXAxYLQqmsoYwfJ/digital%20collectibles%20blockchain%20with%20gamedex.png)](https://gamedex.co/?utm_source=steemit&utm_medium=nomadicsoul ) And don't forget to check out Gamedex.co where you can play your fave games and collect your fave cards on the blockchain, mmkay? 'Cause that's what inspired all this madness in the first place.