Can someone explain to me why people are so obsessed with heirlooms?

@m94adara Lots of people invest in what they enjoy. Playing a video game is no different than any other passionate hobby. Some like to fish and they go out and spend ridiculous amounts of money for the best pole and lures and such. Some people enjoy games so much they invest in their hobby to have everything they want.

Some may say well they are just skins you wont even use. That same guy who has a hobby in fishing has tons of lures he will never use.