RWoS #1/5000 completed Ebay auction

[Mesa]

#0001/5000

Don't know how many other people were watching this. Item was listed and until about 15 minutes to auction close, which just happened, stayed under $400. I put in a bid of $385 hoping for a bargain.

ended at $1025, all bids happening within the last minute.

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=130309812186

 

[The Ween]

Malice! Where did you get all that money!!!??

I wish I was lucky enough to own a piece that was wanted that badly.

 

[Anubis]

Wow thats cool! Is that not a bad price as well for piece like that with that number? I'm not sure of current prices.

 

[Mesa]

Wow thats cool! Is that not a bad price as well for piece like that with that number? I'm not sure of current prices.

current price, if you're lucky enough to find a buyer in these times, is around $700-800 BIN. But auction style will be lower since lots of people are hurting for $.

 

[Anubis]

So for a number #0001 that's not too bad a jump in price I don't think. Depends if you care about the number though I suppose.

 

[Mesa]

I couldn't believe an hour before the auction ended and this was still at something like $260, then it jumped to around $350, and I bid $385 just to see if I could get a high bid.

$1000 does seem like a decent price to buy a #0001 at. If this had been two years ago, this would have ended at $1500 minimum, probably more like $2k

 

[GondorGirl]

That is just awesome And a great price IMO for what your getting

 

[MrPickles]

Ahh...the good ole days. When collectibles had low edition #s and they rose in value.

You know, when these things were actually "collectible".

 

[raider]

i dont see the attraction, its just a number on a bit of felt , number 0002 will just be as good for $700 less ... lol

 

[GondorGirl]

Ahh...the good ole days. When collectibles had low edition #s and $ actually rose in value.

You know, when these things were actually "collectible".

Not sure 5000 is a low edition But I totally agree with you...SSW really started it for me and, for me, they hold a nostalgic kinda quality for me

 

[MrPickles]

I just meant since the post SS-Weta split overall.

Balrog-1000
WitchKing-1000
Cave Troll-750
etc.

Even though this particular piece was 5000 units, (it was a #1 afterall), usually it still goes for more than x2 it's retail cost.

Has anything released in the last 3-4 years done that?

 

[GondorGirl]

I just meant since the post SS-Weta split overall.

Balrog-1000
WitchKing-1000
Cave Troll-750
etc.

Even though this particular piece was 5000 units, (it was a #1 afterall), usually it still goes for more than x2 it's retail cost.

Has anything released in the last 3-4 years done that?

Ok, I was only joking and I totally see what you mean, I think it is because the SSW line has such a strong, somewhat unique backing (which includes me as I own most of them) that means the main players in the line are still consistently popular and, no, not that I can think of

 

[-Super Hans-]

i dont see the attraction, its just a number on a bit of felt , number 0002 will just be as good for $700 less ... lol

yes me neither, low numbers must increase the quality of the statue or something

 

[Mesa]

yes me neither, low numbers must increase the quality of the statue or something

If this was a number 10-99, I'd agree with your sarcasm, but owning a #1 edition is something special. I don't even think SS sells any of the #1-5 pieces anymore and I'd bet they go to VIP's or employees, artists, etc.

 

[gabberjawa]

Someone on The Shadow and Flame won this

 

[Beren]

I remember #5000/5000 of the RWoS being offered on eBay a few years ago.

I seriously contemplated bidding on it and selling mine that is #3300s. Then it seemed like a lot of work.

I remember that one selling for around $700US at the time.

Beren

 

[Malice]

Malice! Where did you get all that money!!!??

I wish I was lucky enough to own a piece that was wanted that badly.

i was watching it closely for the 7 days it was listed. believe me a was watching it to the last minute untill the feeding frency started and i was like, WTF! oh well i have a buddy who has an extra who's selling it to me.

Someone on The Shadow and Flame won this

i hate him/her and i hope it get's lost, brakes and rots on the way to him or her.

 

[Fritz]

So what has a greater value, an AP or #1/5000?

 

[-Super Hans-]

If this was a number 10-99, I'd agree with your sarcasm.

 

[RoboDad]

I demand a refund!