I also read the article on TFW and noticed a comment that I found very interesting...

Well, the reason I collect them is this:

I am 34 years old with 2 kids. I have had TFs in my life since 1984. Although my wife and I both work, I don't have the cash to go throw around on an orignal G1 toy. The reissues provide me with a cheaper alternative for getting the collection back that I had as a kid. In cases where I know they won't/can't reissue a figure, then I will get the KO, BUT...it has the be the high quality look-alike version, otherwise it just isn't worth it to me. It's a nostalgia thing for me I suppose. Only ones I have are Shockwave, Sunstreaker, Mirage & the Devastator giftset.
I've always looked at both sides of the KO argument and have wondered what makes someone want to 'collect' KO's. From the above perspective, I can kind of understand 'why'.

I'm not trying to open this up to debate whether it's right or wrong (cause God only knows, it's been done to death), but having a wife and kids myself I can relate somewhat.