i agree as well. though some, i just can't find the time to unbox. i keep all the boxes though. even those not in pristine condition, just so that i can use it when there's a need to move.
the downside of this game is that most of the content is only available on online play. if it is possible to get most of the content on single player, then this would have been on my list.
i don't think that such scenes would be isolated in japan. it would pretty much happen in a few places i know. and i could participate in that if i can find the right crowd (i.e. rpg-ers). unfortunately, my friends are more of racing fanatics.
if i don't lose my phone before i need a new one, i'll give it to my siblings or parents. haven't sold one before. also, i usually keep 2 phones just in case.
recently lost cash equivalent to something like 70 usd. wont be seeing that one anymore. my only regret is that i could have bought some more figurines. japan is nice that people respect other people's belongings. i wish everywhere is like that.