How much should u pay for..

Banzai-Tron · Post by **Banzai-Tron** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:27 am

Jose wrote:
Octane wrote:How much is a G1 Micromaster Hot Rod Patrol going for these days?
USD 12-15 plus shipping.

Probably not even that much, currently. Somebody in China found a case of them, MOSC, and had them on Ebay last month. Sold over a dozen, for an average of under $25.00 USD SHIPPED. The last one sold for $1.04 + $15.00 shipping.

IF there are any up for auction on Evil-Bay right now, the demand is going to be VERY low. I've seen two sets go for $10 shipped.

Sixshot · Post by **Sixshot** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 1:44 pm

How much should I be looking 2 shell out for a MIB Devastator Giftset?

Banzai-Tron · Post by **Banzai-Tron** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:23 pm

Firstly, Sixshot, you'll need to watch out for fakes. There have been a LOT of giftset boxes and styros making their way over from China since last summer

(for about $60 IIRC). Just to be clear, I'm not talking about fake Devastators... we all know about those. I'm talking about fake BOXES and STYROS.

The range here is HUGE... $100-$400. It looks like you'll have better luck getting a 'deal' if you search for "giftset" or "gift set", and hope the seller excludes "MIB". Without looking into it too deeply, I'm also assuming that some of this gigantic range is a factor of provenance.

Alas, these days, I'm not 100% certain you can even trust the "reputable" TF sellers... since I've relatively recently seen a VERY well known (and reportedly reputable) Evil-Bay seller selling an obvious KO as legit.

I'd advise that you do your homework and ask for extra pictures if you're looking to buy something on the upper ends of the range.

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:08 am

Or you could always be patient and get one from Trance. At least you know it is original.

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:23 am

I concur CM

Banzai-Tron · Post by **Banzai-Tron** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:23 am

Do you, CM? Let me me start this by saying: I AM IN NO WAY SAYING ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT TRANCE. You can insert virtually any "expert" into the following theory, and it will still hold.

I repeat. THIS IS NOT ABOUT TRANCE. He is DEFINITELY NOT the person I was referring to earlier. Are we clear? Okay, on to the theory (and the HUGE bucket of worms it opens):

A select few of the G1 accurate KO's that have been produced lately are very nearly (if not completely) indistinguishable from original Hasbro/Takara product. If you're lucky, you *might* be able to differentiate them with a magnifying glass. They look the same. They feel the same. Essentially, they *are* the same.

So, unless ALL of a seller's product was purchased, by said seller, before about 2005, how are they going to know the difference? I'm not talking about blatant misrepresentation here... even assuming there *are* magnifying glass level differences to be seen... is it cost effective to do so? Are all sellers looking at everything that's been accurately knocked off with a magnifying glass? Do even *they* know what to look for?

Just food for thought... and probably a new thread, mods?

Jose · Post by **Jose** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:24 am

I don't see - yet - the need for a new thread (Actually, that's what the others; Reflector and Prime, are for, at the moment).

I'm with you on this one. The current KOs are very, very close and I don't think any "expert" can be completely positive (holding in hand, I have been fooled for minutes). The buyer must always do its homework before hand.

Also, IMO the best way to know is a lab test. However, if it costs, say, USD 50, and means a scratch to your figure, would you do that to a figure which marginally is worth slightly more? I doubt it. Maybe, for a toy with a value of USD 1000+, but for less, I don't think so.

Sixshot · Post by **Sixshot** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:32 pm

I just wanted to know, 'cause I'm in the process of negotiating the price from a reputable seller, whose online store I frequent? How does $250 sound for a complete Devastator giftset with a C 7.5 box and C9 or better figures? I'm almost 99.9% sure that the figures aren't fake!

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:37 am

Sounds good enough to me Sixshot. I take it the box has all the inserts? If so get it, and take pics!! My mun bought me the Devastator gift set for xmas one year, must be over 20 years ago now.

How much?

9 gbp and 99 pence!!

Grimlock · Post by **Grimlock** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:31 am

The cheapest that I have seen was £30 GBP ...............

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:09 am

Even at that price it s a bargain Grimlock, if you see it again GET IT!!!

Grimlock · Post by **Grimlock** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:34 am

I need to get my hair done first ..............

So much to do and so little time to do it in ...........

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:58 am

Correction my dear. Devastator, then hair!!!

Grimlock · Post by **Grimlock** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:10 am

NOOOOOOOOOOOO

Hair before toys ..............

My roots need doing and I have more split ends than ever..............

( Unless the toy is a Grimlock of course )

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:18 am

OK, OK!!! Hair first, but no Grimlocks either!!

Grimlock · Post by **Grimlock** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:38 am

Oops, too late, I have just recived a Grimlock toy today ...............

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:48 am

Grimlock wrote:Oops, too late, I have just recived a Grimlock toy today ...............

What did you get now?!

Grimlock · Post by **Grimlock** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:46 pm

The G2 in G1 colours .............

Sixshot · Post by **Sixshot** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:14 pm

Commander Megatron wrote:Sounds good enough to me Sixshot. I take it the box has all the inserts? If so get it, and take pics!! My mun bought me the Devastator gift set for xmas one year, must be over 20 years ago now.

How much?

9 gbp and 99 pence!!

Wow, that's amazing that it was so cheap, so long ago, *sigh*

BTW, should I go even lower? I think I might try for $200-$220? Hopefully, he wants 2 get rid of the thing,

Jose · Post by **Jose** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:46 pm

The worst you can get is a "no" if you try to offer USD 220. I think it's still fair, so why not? $250 is OK anyway.

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