Vintage Collectibles Thread

[Deak Starkiller]

Oh and stay the EFF' away from Brian's Toys. Try the Earth Toy Mall.

 

[Skiman]

How long can Gabe not eat for?

Oh and stay the EFF' away from Brian's Toys. Try the Earth Toy Mall.

Deak, forward me to them constantly for MOTUC True story, IT DID HAPPEN!

 

[FLOSI]

Depends on what you want Rich, if you want a nice one...you gotta pay. I'd be wary of eBay as you never know when one has been touched up. I am trying to acquire a near mint right now, it's a beeyotch to find a minty mint one. Always try to buy in person, SDCC always has good deals/finds. So do SW Celebrations. That's where I picked up my Yak Face and EV-9D9 from Cloud City Collectibles (RIP).

So with the higher end pieces, POTF and Blue Snags, there's going to be issues with refurbished figures eh? I'd like to have a fairly nice one. Minty mint would run around 5 bills?

Are the prices any better at the cons?

 

[FLOSI]

Oh and stay the EFF' away from Brian's Toys. Try the Earth Toy Mall.

No worries with BT's.... that place is off the charts in terms of their asking prices.

I've looked over at ETM but have never bought from there... I might try a WTB thread over at RS to see what I come up with.

 

[Skiman]

Gabe ?

 

[galactiboy]

I paid around $70 for my Blue Snags... he has the wear on the boots, but its so common I have no problem with it on my figure. I can't justify an extra $100+ just to have a bit more silver paint

But, I'm not a real stickler about condition as long as the figures look good and are complete I'm happy with them.

 

[FLOSI]

Gabe ?

My son Gabriel.

I paid around $70 for my Blue Snags... he has the wear on the boots, but its so common I have no problem with it on my figure. I can't justify an extra $100+ just to have a bit more silver paint

But, I'm not a real stickler about condition as long as the figures look good and are complete I'm happy with them.

I'm somewhere in the middle right now.... I think I might just wait on the more expensive figures to see where the majority of my collection is leaning. I have a mixed bag of minty mint and decent condition figures at the moment.

 

[FLOSI]

How long can Gabe not eat for?

7 minutes.

 

[Skiman]

7 minutes.

I thought you missed my post there, I was going to direct you back to it

Hmmm.... maybe minty Snags might not be so minty.

 

[FLOSI]

I thought you missed my post there, I was going to direct you back to it

Hmmm.... maybe minty Snags might not be so minty.

Yeah, we'll see... I think Blue Snags can wait for awhile. Even at the price GB paid, 70, I could pick up quite a few figures and since I still need so many that might be the way to go right now.

 

[galactiboy]

I'd suggest keeping a search (on eBay, or a WTB thread on Rebelscum) open for the the more expensive figures you'll need like Blue Snags, Yak Face, Stormtrooper Luke, etc... that way if a deal comes along you can jump on it. I don't think there is a massive rush to get them purchased since the prices on them have been pretty steady over the last couple of years; but never hurts to be open to a good deal

 

[FLOSI]

I'd suggest keeping a search (on eBay, or a WTB thread on Rebelscum) open for the the more expensive figures you'll need like Blue Snags, Yak Face, Stormtrooper Luke, etc... that way if a deal comes along you can jump on it. I don't think there is a massive rush to get them purchased since the prices on them have been pretty steady over the last couple of years; but never hurts to be open to a good deal

Sounds like good advice J. I think I'll do that.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

How long can Gabe not eat for?



Deak, forward me to them constantly for MOTUC True story, IT DID HAPPEN!

Great, now I am repeating myself.

So with the higher end pieces, POTF and Blue Snags, there's going to be issues with refurbished figures eh? I'd like to have a fairly nice one. Minty mint would run around 5 bills?

Are the prices any better at the cons?

Better prices yes, and more to choose from. I am just saying to be wary of some figures, the Kenner SW market is filled with scumbags trying to pawn off repros and repaints as the real deal. Just be careful is all. Rebelscum would be a good place to go, just don't buy into that AFA crap. Minty mint, 5 hundee? No, probably more like $300 tops. But again that's a matter of perception.

No worries with BT's.... that place is off the charts in terms of their asking prices.

I've looked over at ETM but have never bought from there... I might try a WTB thread over at RS to see what I come up with.

Smart man.

I paid around $70 for my Blue Snags... he has the wear on the boots, but its so common I have no problem with it on my figure. I can't justify an extra $100+ just to have a bit more silver paint

But, I'm not a real stickler about condition as long as the figures look good and are complete I'm happy with them.

<-- Justified. What can I say, I am looking for the highest quality collection I can afford. I went back and took out about 20 figures I am trying to upgrade right now. But I don't expect everyone to understand the sickness. I mean come on, it's not like they're $200 Indy jackets or $1000 Dexter clothes.

 

[galactiboy]

<-- Justified. What can I say, I am looking for the highest quality collection I can afford. I went back and took out about 20 figures I am trying to upgrade right now. But I don't expect everyone to understand the sickness. I mean come on, it's not like they're $200 Indy jackets or $1000 Dexter clothes.

Not directed at you my friend... I do understand the sickness, luckily I'm immune to it Or at least my "gotta get a good deal" ways prevent me from going overboard. For some reason I get more enjoyment finding a not-so-minty figure for a lot less, than tracking down a near-perfect piece.

And don't get me started on the ridiculous price people are paying for custom 1/6 bits

 

[Skiman]

<-- Justified. What can I say, I am looking for the highest quality collection I can afford. I went back and took out about 20 figures I am trying to upgrade right now. But I don't expect everyone to understand the sickness. I mean come on, it's not like they're $200 Indy jackets or $1000 Dexter clothes.

Or are they?

 

[FLOSI]

Better prices yes, and more to choose from. I am just saying to be wary of some figures, the Kenner SW market is filled with scumbags trying to pawn off repros and repaints as the real deal. Just be careful is all. Rebelscum would be a good place to go, just don't buy into that AFA crap. Minty mint, 5 hundee? No, probably more like $300 tops. But again that's a matter of perception.

This was the kind of info I was truly searching for Nick. Thanks! I'll be careful with the more expensive pieces.

Not directed at you my friend... I do understand the sickness, luckily I'm immune to it Or at least my "gotta get a good deal" ways prevent me from going overboard. For some reason I get more enjoyment finding a not-so-minty figure for a lot less, than tracking down a near-perfect piece.

And don't get me started on the ridiculous price people are paying for custom 1/6 bits

It's gotten really crazy in the last couple of years, that's for sure.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

I've seen a HT Wolverine head...just the head sell for one-fitty! Wowzers! But, Nick's gotta eat so buy my HT Robocop!!! :chew

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Or are they?

Ah, ha! Touche'!

 

[FLOSI]

I've seen a HT Wolverine head...just the head sell for one-fitty! Wowzers! But, Nick's gotta eat so buy my HT Robocop!!! :chew

Too bad I like that figure so much.

Selling my Mk 1 for top dolla' doesn't sound like such a bad idea to me.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

DOITANIMATEDGIF! Now is the time to sell, but I like my Iron Mens. I got the MK.VI on order and it's paid for from CSC.