To an avid trophy hunter, these virtual trophies hold a lot of value, albeit of a sentimental nature. These trophies have no monetary value and offer no perks or additional benefits when compared to players who have very few trophies, and these trophies do not alter any gaming experience to speak of. However, in some cases, gamers can benefit from 100% completion of a game. For certain titles, if the player completes the game and earns a platinum, Sony will email the player and will often enclose a code that allows the player to redeem an exclusive avatar or theme for their console. It's not much, but it's a nice gesture and one that can only be obtained by those that pop that platinum.