Metal Gear Solid Collectibles

[Brokenhandpuppet]

Need a Jetstream Sam figure. Still holding out hope that Gecco makes an overpriced statue of him, pipe dream for sure...

Still sad I never grabbed the White MGS V Raiden statue.

 

[Cthulhu]

I got that white version on a deep discount.

 

[extremelysolid]

This is more of a PSA with this post:

As I've been collecting old Metal Gear Solid memorabilia for the the past couple of years, I've been seeing some crazy price increases. In terms of collectible value, there's absolutely NOTHING from this franchise that should be worth over $500 (max). That includes the sorters, or any of the most valuable signed items you can think of. Case in point: the following auction has what appears to be a "sealed" copy of the MGS 1 PAL region Premium Package.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1246899122...rentrq:13d0144c1790a4b715618014ffbeffd6|iid:1

The current bidding has it at $1,575 USD. However, it's important to take note that the PAL Premium Package was never factory sealed! Here's what defunct MGS collector, ViolentSnake (who once coveted the largest MGS collection) had to say about it:



https://forums.junkerhq.net/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2105

So, with that said, someone could easily seal a Premium Package in good condition for a resale. Or, the Premium Package from Ebay was bought from a retailer who decided to wrap it up in plastic. Whatever the case, this is the most insane Ebay auction I've seen in years, so I figured I'd bring it to attention. In case someone here is bidding on it, it's really not too late to pull out of the auction. You're essentially paying a prince's ransom for a seal that won't be accepted for VGA grading.

The PAL Limited Edition Premium Package is pretty rare, but it's definitely not as rare as the black and white sorters, or any of the three shareholder editions by comparison (which are sold for much less). This is why it's important to do your homework when considering major purchases or you're just going to be throwing your money away.

Been a lurker for quite some time. Saw this on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/276628908345

Reminded me of your post from years back. So decided to sign up and inform you

 

[Solidus]

Been a lurker for quite some time. Saw this on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/276628908345

Reminded me of your post from years back. So decided to sign up and inform you

That's interesting. It may or may not be new, but you'd never know unless you break the seal .

If I were looking for one of these today, I'd just buy an unsealed one in good condition.

 

[extremelysolid]

That's interesting. It may or may not be new, but you'd never know unless you break the seal .

If I were looking for one of these today, I'd just buy an unsealed one in good condition.

Sold for 2500 euro's

 

[extremelysolid]

That's ridiculous