If it weren't for both the naysayers and the believers these pieces wouldn't be nearly as collectible as they are now.
You're holding a bag of laser engraved wood made by a scammer. I don't think they are as collectible as you seem to think they are given the fact that you were able to obtain almost the entire supply. Too funny.
And he probably paid more than you hold total in your wallet. I am not going to get into specifics for privacy sake, but getting a hold of all of these was not cheap or easy.