I'm new Here and selling my collection - don't know how.

72Mark · Post by **72Mark** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:21 am

Hello All,

I figured you are the experts and I hope I am doing this properly and not breaking any rules. When I was a kid I loved transformers (G1).

When I was ready, I put them away safely as collectables. Now that I am a new dad (yay!) and have been cleaning out the house, it is time for me to sell off the collection. I stopped following transformers when the first movie came out. This is also when I stopped buying the toys.

So, would selling directly to you on these forums be better than just putting them on ebay?

Are Generation 1 transformers even wanted? I see a lot of people wanting reissues and G2 etc.

Just to test the waters I put one on ebay. It may be against the rules here, so I wont link the auction (you can search for my optimus prime) This is an indication of their condition. I was an extremely picky child with my toys, so I took care of them and didn't lose the parts.

Any help suggesting how I begin to sell these would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

Mark

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:28 am

Hey Mark, this topic is best suited in the billboard.

C.M.

Ramjet · Post by **Ramjet** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:08 pm

Yeah, give us lots of pics! A couple advantages of offering them here is you won't have to pay eBay fees or deal with dead-beat bidders or ones that like to jerk you around.

72Mark · Post by **72Mark** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:16 pm

Hello,

Thank you for the reply.
It will take me quite some time to post all the pictures and get them up.
I had a fairly extensive collection of the G1 stuff.

If you are looking for anything in particular I can get those pics up first.

thanks!

Piranacon · Post by **Piranacon** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:26 pm

any pics will do we arn't picky around here but as some1 who has sold alot of stuff i do suggest trying the boards first rather than that auction site just to save on the hassel of fees and what have you gl in your sales and hope to see some pics

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:37 pm

Mark, when posting the pics put them in the transformers for sale thread at the top of this page.

Rodimus Prime · Post by **Rodimus Prime** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:39 pm

Mark,

if you want to sell them as a complete collection, try contacting our board/shop owner Trance. He buys collections from collectors.

You can PM him from the link in his profile here

72Mark · Post by **72Mark** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:46 pm

Do you think I would come out better selling them as complete transfomers individually or as a set?

Im basically trading one older hobby for another.

Everything I can get for my transformers is going into my 1946 coupe

Razorclaw · Post by **Razorclaw** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:19 pm

If you have a Fortmax with at least Spike and Cerebros included for a reasonable price (not at the cost of an arm,leg or child) i might be interested.

72Mark · Post by **72Mark** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:32 pm

I have uploaded part of the collection in the for sale thread. Please let me know what you are interested in and we can talk =)

Thanks all!

ps:
This is an EXTREME longshot, but I am also willing to do some trades for 99+ LS1 engine parts, 2002+ vortec 5.3 engine parts, and matching 4l60e transmissions, wiring harnesses, and ECMs.

Razorclaw · Post by **Razorclaw** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:34 pm

Yeah, i saw them.Some pieces in very good condition in there.If you are lazy to take more pics,at least write what you have!

Personally,my want list is very limited.

72Mark · Post by **72Mark** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:41 pm

Ha, I'd list what the others are, but I have completely forgotten most of the names. As these go, I'll be able to get down toward the bottom of the box.

some are missing! Like shockwave, I know I had him, but can't find it =(

Razorclaw · Post by **Razorclaw** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:42 pm

You can use the ID archive of Transformerland.

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:12 am

If you have a TM Blurr or Scourge or an original Cyclonus let me know!!

72Mark · Post by **72Mark** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:57 am

Hi Commander,

I put pics up of some of what I have in the for sale thread.
I believe I do indeed have a scourge.
Please look over the picture and PM what you think would be fair for him.

Additionally, like all the ones I have listed, I should have the original instructions and stat cards for them.

Thanks!

Mark

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:01 am

The Scourge you have isn't the one I am after. I'm in search of the Targetmaster Scourge.

72Mark · Post by **72Mark** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:10 am

Oh sorry about that.
Honestly, I didn't know there were two versions.

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:14 am

Cyclonus, Scourge, Hotrod, Kup and Blurr were all made into Targetmasters. Hasbro had the molds already and only had to make the hand holes bigger for the guns to fit into. making them a lot of money from a mold that cost them nothing.

Good business I guess.

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:39 pm

LOL yeah