what influence does "Collectors Edition" have ?

not a whole lot for the B-bodies, although they are awesome cars (I have had a few), they are hindered by the price of gas. I have never seen a "Collectors Edition" roadmaster, I wonder if it was added by the dealer or the old owner. No where in the B-body reg, nor the NAISSO is there a mention of a "Collectors Edition" roadmaster.

But if you go to www.kbb.com you can find out what the car is worth.

All 1996 Roadmasters were badged as "Collectors Edition" just because it was the last year they were made, so a
collector's edition is not all that rare to find.