Sure. It could always be used as a promo tool / halo product though; e.g. the press you can generate with the limited edition could move units of the non-limite

Sure. It could always be used as a promo tool / halo product though; e.g. the press you can generate with the limited edition could move units of the non-limited one. But you're right, generally it's a hobby or just a gesture for the fans, not a business decision -- and that's cool.