Even normal edition is overpriced. I wait until the $30 mark. Well, for most games, not all.
I avoid the special/collectors editions. I am not paying $30 more for a game that will be $30 in about 6 to 12 months. And I do not care to pay another $30 for worthless crap that is worthless crap.
I almost bought the Gears of War 3 Epic edition - and I thought to myself; "what will I do with this extra garbage?" I did not have an answer.
For those that love special/collectors editions - more power to you. But, if you notice, on Amazon.com, special editions usually drop in price.
For example, Dead Rising 2 @ $25
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Rising-2-...8853554&sr=8-2
Not every SE/CE will drop to these prices, but you don't have to pay over $80 for something like this.