The sealed LP... what is the point?

The secret would be to initially buy at least 2 of copies that have great potential for higher resale value. In the future, you'd have the option of opening one for replacing the older copy or for resale to get money to expand your collection or invest in new hardware. I've done this with MOFI and other gold cd,s. I can sell several of them for 5-10 times what I paid. I can then take this extra cash and invest in my hobby down the road. I agree if you just buy 1 copy and keep it sealed, you could be missing hours of enjoyment.

Madhf, what you said is of course what I have typically done. However, this is not always possible and what about the next owner? Does he have to buy 2 pieces or more?

When I can get only 1 copy, I open it and play it! I'm not sure what the next owner would do; he could save it hoping the value increases or open and play. If I'm in that position, I'd open and add it to my active collection. I guess the bottom line is that some money can be made.

the edit kings are out in force

I would immediately open the album and play it

I also don't get listings with the "still in shrink wrap"
well if the album has been pulled out and abused who cares that it has shrinkwrap on the cover

a have hundreds of multiple items...many sealed....ultimely there is no point...to be a collector, you don't need a point.