The point was to equalize the variance of the numbers among different eras by looking at how the all-time greats statistically stacked up to their peers during the time in which they played.

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With that large a variance, used merchandise stores have much different profit expectations.

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No matter how different the gameplay or setting, this format is always followed to the letter with almost no room for variance.

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