What's a good price?

[STL]

We had one of these on the old boards which was pretty useful from time to time. I have a couple of inquiries for a good price on these if they were complete:

- Star Convoy:

- Sky Garry MIB
- Sky Garry Loose

- Metalhawk MISB
- Metalhawk loose

- Minerva MISB
- Minerva Loose

- Deathsaurus MISB
- Deathsaurus loose

- Liokaiser loose
- Liokaiser MISB

- Thunderwing Loose

- Nightbeat loose
- Nightbeat MIB
- Siren loose


Guidance would be much appreciated b/c with these guys they don't appear on eBay much and when they do, it seems only in MISB/MIB condition. And b/c they appear with such irregularity, it makes it hard to know what is a good price to pay.

[1orion2many]

:)I watch the Metalhawks on a regular basis and they seem to go between $350-$450 U.S for something MIB but not sealed. I saw a Deathsaurus recently on a site for I think $595 U.S MIB but not sealed.:eek:

[jaydisc]

- Liokaiser loose
- Liokaiser MISB

I watch for these regularly and when the come and go, I leave them in my watchlist for future reference. Here are all the recent LioKaisers:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120207926919&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160198156591&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250208490536&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015

And then some of the pieces:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120211373951&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120211371384&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120211370571&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

[STL]

Thanks guys, Liokaiser seems to fluctuate greatly but I guess that's only 3 auctions to go by

[Rampage]

Deszaras usually go for about $300-450 loose $550-700 MIB

[GoktimusPrime]

Here are their prices according to ToyFare Magazine's Price Guide:

- Star Convoy:
US$400 MISB, US$100 LM

- Sky Garry MIB = US$350
- Sky Garry LM = US$88

- Metalhawk MISB = US$150
- Metalhawk LM = US$38

- Minerva MISB = US$300
- Minerva LM = US$75

- Deathsaurus MISB = US$200
- Deathsaurus LM = US$50

- Liokaiser (giftset) MISB = US$350
- Liokaiser (giftset) LM = US$88
- Breast Force MISB = US$50 each
- Breast Force LM = US$13 each

- Thunderwing LM = US$100

- Nightbeat LM = US$30
- Nightbeat MISB = US$150

- Siren LM = US$30

[liegeprime]

"Faints as my wallet goes flatline" :eek:

[STL]

Thanks heaps, Gok. Hrm... that seems to differ from the Liokaisers Jaydisc has been watching. It sounds especially good for a Minerva; I've seen her once or twice. One of them was a buy it now at $750 USD.

(In case anyone's wondering, I'm not planning to get all of them this year, just figuring out which one or two I might chase down)

[jaydisc]

In my opinion, the value of something is simply the amount of money someone is willing to pay, and there is no greater evaluator of that then searching eBay's Completed Listings

[Rampage]

Here are their prices according to ToyFare Magazine's Price Guide:

- Star Convoy:
US$400 MISB, US$100 LM

- Sky Garry MIB = US$350
- Sky Garry LM = US$88

- Metalhawk MISB = US$150
- Metalhawk LM = US$38

- Minerva MISB = US$300
- Minerva LM = US$75

- Deathsaurus MISB = US$200
- Deathsaurus LM = US$50

- Liokaiser (giftset) MISB = US$350
- Liokaiser (giftset) LM = US$88
- Breast Force MISB = US$50 each
- Breast Force LM = US$13 each

- Thunderwing LM = US$100

- Nightbeat LM = US$30
- Nightbeat MISB = US$150

- Siren LM = US$30

are these numbers the value of the toys or the average price of what people are paying?

if anyone has a $200 sealed Deszaras i'll take 3 of em right now

[dirge]

$US88 for a loose Liokaiser? $US150 for a sealed Metalhawk? Good luck!

I think we can disregard Toyfare's prices, somehow.

[kup]

Most of these books always have undervalued prices. The Mark Bellomo one I have which covers the US G1 line suffers from the same issue.
________
BLACK ASS (http://www.fucktube.com/categories/288/ass/videos/1)

[1orion2many]

:(The prices I posted where things I see on ebay on a regular basis. Toyfare magazine is of with the fairies:D.

[Soundwarp]

Hey Gok where do you get a copy of that price magazine?

[GoktimusPrime]

I get my ToyFare mags from my local comic store (http://www.phantomzone.com.au/) (it's the only non-TF comic item in my standing order :D)

[Saintly]

maybe the ToyFare price guide is the "Minimum" one would expect to pay, rather than how much it is worth :D

[dirge]

I think toyfare like playing wheel of fortune, because the prices above are picked at random.

[STL]

Hey guys, wondering how do you work the Completed Listings function to show items that are older than 2 weeks ago b/c for me that's about as far back as it goes.

It's quite a useful toy and I've never heard about before till this thread.

[jaydisc]

I feel like they just recently reduced how far back they go with Completed Listings.

I also check "Worldwide" and "Add Store Inventory" which seems to give you the biggest sweep.

Do you know about http://www.toolhaus.org/ ? DigDug referred me to it. It's amazing for feedback checking.

[Saintly]

I feel like they just recently reduced how far back they go with Completed Listings.

I also check "Worldwide" and "Add Store Inventory" which seems to give you the biggest sweep.

Do you know about http://www.toolhaus.org/ ? DigDug referred me to it. It's amazing for feedback checking.


Thanks digdug and thanks JD for reposting! :)

[Gutsman Heavy]

whats a realistic price to pay for G1 swoop complete in good nic?

[GoktimusPrime]

I paid approx. $200 for mine off eBay.

[STL]

whats a realistic price to pay for G1 swoop complete in good nic?

I searched a lot for this one before actually getting one early last year. Prior to that I'd been checking on eBay and this was roughly my range:

Loose: $130-140 USD. On Australia eBay normally ranges between $120-170 AUD, sometimes higher, b/c more people ere reluctant to go shipping.

MIB: $200-300 USD on us eBay about the same and sometimes less on Aussie eBay.

I got mine for $170 with a buy it now on Australia eBay. It as a bit more than I was willing but I bought it b/c the seller was offering freebies as well (micros I think it was). I'd suggest US eBay, i see more decent prices. Plus on Australia eBay they don't turn up often and when they do, it's nasty.

[Paulbot]

And of course, beware of the KO

[GoktimusPrime]

I paid a bit more for mine, but that's including shipping from overseas. I think I paid approx $175 for the toy w/o postage

[kelvinchang99]

Hi guys,

Just wondering what are some price guides for rare TF?

L=Loose
MIB = Mint in Box

I have listed 4 here.

Transformers C-348 DAI ATLAS
Transformers D-336 Deszaras
Transformers C-324 STAR SABER
Transformers C-327 VICTORY LEO
OR
Transformers C-328 VICTORY SABER

Thanks,

[GoktimusPrime]

According to ToyFare's Price Guide: (Mint In Sealed Box/Loose Mint)

C-324 Star Sabre = 150USD MISB; 38USD LM
C-327 Victory Leo = 175USD MISB; 44USD LM
C-328 Victory Sabre = 500USD MISB; 125USD LM
C-348 Dai Atlas = 200USD MISB; 50USD LM
D-336 Death Zaras = 200USD MISB; 50USD LM

This is from the Sept 2003 issue of ToyFare which was the last time they published prices for Japanese G1 toys iirc

[Pulse]

Does that mean prices for these guys have more than doubled since that time?

Or does it mean ToyFare had their "head in the sand" when they came up with these? :D

[1orion2many]

:eek:I like looking at Starsaber prices as this will be my next big aquisition after I have sold a limb to pay for Metalhawk. They normally go for about $350 U.S MIB but not sealed. the last complete Death Zaras I saw on ebay was around $600 U.S complete in box. Victory Leo normally costs about $50 more than StarSaber so you would be looking at about $350-$400 U.S MIB.

[Pulse]

Come on 1orion2many, it's only money... :)

[dirge]

About $50 each, 99. But I tell you what, I'll give you $300 for the lot! :D

[jaydisc]

Does that mean prices for these guys have more than doubled since that time?

Or does it mean ToyFare had their "head in the sand" when they came up with these? :D

In my opinion, if it's in print, it's already out of date.

[Borgeman]

Can someone give me some prices for each of the cassettes (loose and complete) - ill type them up so they can be copied:

Buzzsaw
Laserbeak
Rumble
Frenzy
Ravage
Ratbat
Slugfest
Overkill
Beastbox
Squawktalk

Eject
Rewind
Steeljaw
Ramhorn
Grandslam
Raindance


cheers
George

[Autocon]

basic machine wars
the guy had from between 15 - 20 dollars

[STL]

Can someone give me some prices for each of the cassettes (loose and complete) - ill type them up so they can be copied:

Buzzsaw $15
Laserbeak $15
Rumble $30-40
Frenzy $30-40
Ravage $15-20
Ratbat $40-60 but it's so hard to get a legit one these days.
Slugfest $40-50
Overkill $40 - $50
Beastbox $40-50
Squawktalk $40-50

Eject $30
Rewind $30
Steeljaw $25
Ramhorn $30
Grandslam $40-50
Raindance $40-50



All in USD by the way. And shipping will vary too

[kurdt_the_goat]

Looks like i lucked out when purchasing gamblor's Slugfest and Overkill for $50 total. If you're actually looking, Tiby's page lists a Slugfest for $35, though i'm not sure if his page is up-to-date - http://www.csapo.com.au/ttf/TCTF_G1.htm

[GoktimusPrime]

According to ToyFare's Price Guide (all prices listed in USD, MISB/MOSC LM):

Soundwave & Buzzsaw = 345 155
Frenzy & Laserbeak (metal feet) = 85 20
Rumble & Ravage (metal feet) = 105 25
Frenzy & Ratbat (gold weapons) = 75 16
Frenzy & Ratbat (silver weapons) = 55 15
Frenzy & Ratbat (painted details) = 60 18
Slugfest & Overkill = 55 7
Beastbox & Squawktalk = 85 35

Eject & Ramhorn (gold weapons) = 65 15
Eject & Ramhorn (silver weapons) = 70 18
Rewind & Steeljaw (gold weapons) = 52 15
Rewind & Steeljaw (silver weapons) = 65 18
Grandslam & Raindance = 75 24

[Demonac]

$7 for both Slugfest & Overkill??
What year are these prices from? 1998? :P

[1orion2many]

Come on 1orion2many, it's only money... :)

:DIt's not the money that worries me it's the explanation to the wife afterwards "YOU SPENT HOW MUCH ON YOUR TRANSFORMERS":eek::D

[roller]

basic machine wars
the guy had from between 15 - 20 dollars

that is a rip off price, even though there were sealed.

[Pulse]

:DIt's not the money that worries me it's the explanation to the wife afterwards "YOU SPENT HOW MUCH ON YOUR TRANSFORMERS":eek::D

Mate, I never tell non-TF people just how much certain figures cost :)

Non-TF people just_don't_get_it... :D

[liegeprime]

:DIt's not the money that worries me it's the explanation to the wife afterwards "YOU SPENT HOW MUCH ON YOUR TRANSFORMERS":eek::D

I dont think you'll get enough "conscious" time to explain anyhow heheheh
You spent what! how much! WA PAAK !!!

[iceburn]

WA PAAK !!!

wat de...

[1orion2many]

I dont think you'll get enough "conscious" time to explain anyhow heheheh
You spent what! how much! WA PAAK !!!

:DIf only I had that much warning, I just wake up on the floor every now and then, "what darling, how did you get on the floor unconcious, I don't know, maybe you are starting to have fainting spells" and you get the innocent smile and a flutter of the eyelids:D:D. The best way to defend yourself is of course chemical warfare, Baked Beans and Eggs:D, You just walk around the house leaving little pockets of nothing around, that way when they try and sneak up on you they hit one of these happy clouds, you hear the gagging and WALAH, you are pre-warned of the imminent attack and can hide until they have calmed down.:D:D

[Kyle]

:o

Adding fart to the fire... :p

[Golden Phoenix]

:The best way to defend yourself is of course chemical warfare, Baked Beans and Eggs:D, You just walk around the house leaving little pockets of nothing around, that way when they try and sneak up on you they hit one of these happy clouds, you hear the gagging and WALAH, you are pre-warned of the imminent attack and can hide until they have calmed down.:D:D

My girl just holds her nose with one hand and hits me with the other....<_<

[GoktimusPrime]

Man, Rhinox would be so proud of where this thread has turned. ;)

[STL]

What's the price for Lucky Draw figures normally?

[i_amtrunks]

Technically free right?

Are they not "won" from an entry into a competition of sorts?

[GoktimusPrime]

trunks is right, you don't pay for them - you win them for free!

That's how I got my lucky draw silver chrome Bluestreak! :D

http://www.geocities.com/planetsabretron/photocomic_tc14.jpg <---cost me $0! :D
(well, I had to pay for those Jedi, but the Transformer was free :p)

[STL]

What's the price for Lucky Draw figures normally?

Okay, maybe I should clarify, how much should one pay for Lucky Draw figures?

[GoktimusPrime]

*shrug* I remember benben2142 asking this question. I honestly don't know because I really have no interest in buying Lucky Draw TFs whatsoever. I won chrome-streak when I ordered Megaplex (eHobby put everyone in a random draw and they pulled my name out). So while I'm happy to receive these things for free I personally wouldn't go out of my way to pay for one. I would not pay for Chrome-Streak if I didn't have him and I have no intention of getting gold-Meister or any other lucky draw TF.

*searches for "Transformers lucky draw" on ebay*

Okay... here (http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkwZtransformersQ20luckyQ20drawQQ_armrsZ1QQ_ fromZR40QQ_mdoZ) the search results.

Prices range from about US$250 to US$1000 depending on which figure! As our former monorator would say, "Ggrrr!"

[SilverDragon]

And I thought retail prices here were unreasonable.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah but to be fair these toys were never available for retail sale and non-retail Transformers will typically fetch higher after-market prices (e.g.: mail-away exclusives, convention exclusives, e-Hobby exclusives et al.).

...alas... Time Warrior will cost me a fair penny. :/

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeah but to be fair these toys were never available for retail sale and non-retail Transformers will typically fetch higher after-market prices (e.g.: mail-away exclusives, convention exclusives, e-Hobby exclusives et al.)

I'm inclined to agree. Fair point! Also, while we're on topic of how much would you pay...check this out

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Action-figures/Transformers/Other/auction-185456096.htm

HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY?

[dirge]

For lucky draw figures, it's a seller's market to a large extent. Pay what you're willing to pay, I guess.

[Pulse]

For lucky draw figures, it's a seller's market to a large extent. Pay what you're willing to pay, I guess.

& then there are people like this guy (http://forums.tformers.com/talk/index.php?showtopic=100071)... :)

[jacksplatt11]

& then there are people like this guy (http://forums.tformers.com/talk/index.php?showtopic=100071)... :)


I paid almost 4k.....

Ouch... and it's not the first lucky draw that he's bought :eek:

[blackie]

whats the VSX WST OP V Megatron worth these days?

[1orion2many]

I'm inclined to agree. Fair point! Also, while we're on topic of how much would you pay...check this out

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Action-figures/Transformers/Other/auction-185456096.htm

HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY?

:)$100 U.S if I didn't have the figures already:D.

[Pulse]

whats the VSX WST OP V Megatron worth these days?

Not sure but this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220302417181&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37.l1313%26sati tle%3D220302417181%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1) failed to sell for $23 USD while this one's (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-WST-VSX-Optimus-vs-Megatron-set-SALE_W0QQitemZ220302187602QQihZ012QQcategoryZ4696Q QssPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em122) currently at $12 USD

[canofwhoopass_87]

:)$100 U.S if I didn't have the figures already:D.

Even $100US is a fair amount for that random loose lot. He's from NZ so $100NZ would prob be more than what you can expect for it...but his starting bid is $2000. The mindset of some people confuses me :confused:

[blackie]

Not sure but this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220302417181&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37.l1313%26sati tle%3D220302417181%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1) failed to sell for $23 USD while this one's (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-WST-VSX-Optimus-vs-Megatron-set-SALE_W0QQitemZ220302187602QQihZ012QQcategoryZ4696Q QssPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em122) currently at $12 USD

Thats the one i was looking at, i dont think ill try and spend too much on it then....

[Zippo]

I'm inclined to agree. Fair point! Also, while we're on topic of how much would you pay...check this out

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models/Action-figures/Transformers/Other/auction-185456096.htm

HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY?


What you looking on Trademe for, thats my area!
I know the person selling those. Sadly he is asking too much.

[jaydisc]

What's a good price to get the two Movie Blasters (Prime & Starscream) for? The ones with the projectiles? I saw marked down for $30 today. Seems a lot.

[TheDirtyDigger]

What's a good price to get the two Movie Blasters (Prime & Starscream) for? The ones with the projectiles? I saw marked down for $30 today. Seems a lot.

Marked down for $30?? These went on sale last Christmas to $20.

[jaydisc]

Yeah, Toyworld in Southland had them for $30. Ever since seeing them at Griffin's I want them. So I should shoot for $20 then? Are they still shelf warming? I haven't seen them in a while. Are there any other projectile firing blasters?

[TheDirtyDigger]

Yeah, Toyworld in Southland had them for $30. Ever since seeing them at Griffin's I want them. So I should shoot for $20 then? Are they still shelf warming? I haven't seen them in a while. Are there any other projectile firing blasters?

Yep. The Animated Prime one. Just be aware also that the firing mechanism can stuff up and they will not fire anymore. My Prime is still fine but two of my nephews it has failed on and my Starscream's firing mechanism is on the way out.

[STL]

Yeah, Toyworld in Southland had them for $30. Ever since seeing them at Griffin's I want them. So I should shoot for $20 then? Are they still shelf warming? I haven't seen them in a while. Are there any other projectile firing blasters?

There aren't any of the movie ones left anywhere. The last bastion for them was on the top of the aisles at K-Mart Northcote. But they seem to have disappeared since.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeah, Toyworld in Southland had them for $30. Ever since seeing them at Griffin's I want them. So I should shoot for $20 then? Are they still shelf warming? I haven't seen them in a while. Are there any other projectile firing blasters?

I'm about 90% positive target on bourke in the CBD had them a month or two ago for $29.99. I haven't been there in that long though, but if you're desperate - definately head on over.

[Hereticpoo]

Whats a good price on BT Wheeljack?

Some joker on ebay has one at a buy it now price of $249.99 :eek: :eek:

Is that price for real? Or is he dreaming? Item ID : 170277531906

[TheDirtyDigger]

Whats a good price on BT Wheeljack?

Some joker on ebay has one at a buy it now price of $249.99 :eek: :eek:

Is that price for real? Or is he dreaming? Item ID : 170277531906

I'd say dreaming...:eek:

But if he's not I'll be putting mine straight up for sale.:D

EDIT: For that price he could have taken a better photo. He makes it look like a KO.:rolleyes:

[iceburn]

i'm sure Toyworld Southland will have them on sale back again soon.
i believe it was $15 then....

[canofwhoopass_87]

I'd say dreaming...:eek:

But if he's not I'll be putting mine straight up for sale.:D

EDIT: For that price he could have taken a better photo. He makes it look like a KO.:rolleyes:

Yer I find that very annoying. People obviously set up their auctions on ebay with the intention to sell, but they take dodgy, crappy photos and expect potential buyers to have night vision / image enhancing goggles. Is it really that hard to flick on a light or take the picture when the sun is still out?

[i_amtrunks]

I paid $40 for my Alt Wheeljack from the UK, but it seemed the average for Alts was about $75, so BT will go for a bit more than that.

[TheDirtyDigger]

I paid $75 AUD for my BT Wheeljack. $249 would make a nice profit margin.

[Rampage]

anything under $90US is a good price for a sealed one

[Wheel-J]

i'm sure Toyworld Southland will have them on sale back again soon.
i believe it was $15 then....

I've never been to Southland, but when this price comes, I'll surely find my way there!:)

Now looking on a different item, may I ask what's the best price (in AU$) for an MP Skywarp?

[canofwhoopass_87]

I've never been to Southland, but when this price comes, I'll surely find my way there!:)

Now looking on a different item, may I ask what's the best price (in AU$) for an MP Skywarp?

Cheapest I've seen is the one at robotkingdom.com

[Wheel-J]

Cheapest I've seen is the one at robotkingdom.com

Sub Total : $79.90
Shipping Charge (Australia) : $24.98
Insurance : $0.70
Grand Total : US$ 105.58 (or AU$158.79)*
*Assuming 1 U.S. dollar = 1.50398556 Australian dollars

that $215 Skywarp I found at the CBD is still pretty expensive..:(

[canofwhoopass_87]

Sub Total : $79.90
Shipping Charge (Australia) : $24.98
Insurance : $0.70
Grand Total : US$ 105.58 (or AU$158.79)*
*Assuming 1 U.S. dollar = 1.50398556 Australian dollars

that $215 Skywarp I found at the CBD is still pretty expensive..:(

Yer mp's are pretty expensive if you pick em up from hobby/anime stores in the CBD. I saw ultra magnus mp for $650 :eek: on bourke. You might be able to pick one up for less than rk's AU$158.79 on ebay if you do a bit of haggling ;)

[Wheel-J]

Yer mp's are pretty expensive if you pick em up from hobby/anime stores in the CBD. I saw ultra magnus mp for $650 :eek: on bourke. You might be able to pick one up for less than rk's AU$158.79 on ebay if you do a bit of haggling ;)

I've seen that UM. They also have MP4 and MP5.
The MP5 is placed at the back of the cashier. They priced me $500 for that.:eek:
SW is from a different store just across the street.

Hmm.. I will let him keep his post for now.
Fact: I havn't tried ebaying.:o

[blackie]

star saber RM and victoy leo RM
the original ones or the black ones?

ta

[jaydisc]

So what are people looking at paying for MP Grimlock at the moment? (does that include shipping to AU)

[griffin]

Discussion on MP Grimlock pricing continued here:
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=3690

[blackie]

what would a shackwave be worth these days?
i know its not a real transformer but its close enough.
its only gota have the bot, with working electronics and the barrel cover.

also whats an incomplete superlink prime worth, with all the bots, just no guns etc?

ta

[GoktimusPrime]

Shackwave isn't a Transformer, but I don't think it's an illegal KO either. I believe Radio Shack actually acquired the rights to release a version of Astro Magnum (pre-TF Shockwave) - reference (http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/ToysShockwaveMIB.html). But be aware that Shackwave and Shockwave don't only differ in colour, there is also a slight mould difference - principally in the trigger. Shockwave has the "modesty plate" whereas Shackwave does not.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/shackwave.jpg
Left: "Shackwave," Right: Shockwave

As for how much Shackwave would sell for now, I honestly have no idea. :/


also whats an incomplete superlink prime worth, with all the bots, just no guns etc?
Are you talking about Super Link Grand Convoy or Energon Optimus Prime? Aside from colours the Takara and Hasbro versions also have different electronic gimmicks*. When you say "all the bots" I guess you mean the Super Mode version with the four vehicles. It could be worth more if it's one of those rare "mouthed" Hasbro variants too.

Umm... loose without gun and assuming the electronic gimmick still works, my guesstimate would be 75% of what a complete loose one would cost maybe?? 65% if it's also missing the missile cos that would be a bee-otch to track down separately.

------------------
*Energon Optimus Prime has a sound gimmick but no LED. Super Link Grand Convoy has an LED gimmick (the hole in the middle of his "matrix" in his chest lights up) but no sound gimmick.

[canofwhoopass_87]

I'm pretty sure shackwave can be bought for half the price of an orginal shockwave, but I've only ever seen 2 or 3 of em being sold. As for Mp8, I think 200-210 shipped is pretty decent. Esp considering RK jacked up their prices. Very unfair that they do that. If an item sells fast in the early stages (which obviously ALWAYS happens on popular figures) RK do a pricejump whereas other online stores don't, unless it's a few years down the track. Find that very annoying...greedy fools.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Also, how much do loose complete G1 U.S Headmaster Chromedomes go for? Not very familiar with the 87 figures

[kelvinchang99]

This is what I have seen in the past: All prices in USD

- Star Convoy: $70

- Sky Garry MIB: $70
- Sky Garry Loose: $60

- Metalhawk MISB: $250
- Metalhawk loose: $175

- Minerva MISB: $400
- Minerva Loose: $180-250

- Deathsaurus MISB: $250
- Deathsaurus loose: $120

- Liokaiser loose - $180
- Liokaiser MISB - $350

- Thunderwing Loose - $110

- Nightbeat loose - $75
- Nightbeat MIB - $200
- Siren loose - $70

[SilverDragon]

How much does BW Spittor (not the Transmetal II version) usually go for? How much difference in price would there be between loose and in-package?

[blackie]

anyone have an idea what my MISB masterbraces are worth?

[Linthart]

Hey guys,

I'm going to need to acquire some more encore re-issue soon once i have my collection back in the coming months so i'd like to know about what i should be paying, either through import or preferably OTCA members.

I'll be looking for

Omega spreme
Metroplex
skylinx (if cheap)
e-hobby City Guardian (if not brutal)

cheers

Lint

[Linthart]

anyone have an idea what my MISB masterbraces are worth?

NOOO dont sell them. you'll never seen them again. i saw my set ONCE! never have i seen another set for sale or in a collection. i know they exist for a few people but i'd say you'd really have to ask if you wanted them back.

But a damn good question none the less as i'd like to know for myself.
I have both Goshooter & Ginrai

[Linthart]

Also, how much do loose complete G1 U.S Headmaster Chromedomes go for? Not very familiar with the 87 figures

From what i've seen, both on forums and ebay over the last couple of years, most headmasters can be bought for an average of $70USD complete with nothing broken.

[blackie]

NOOO dont sell them. you'll never seen them again. i saw my set ONCE! never have i seen another set for sale or in a collection. i know they exist for a few people but i'd say you'd really have to ask if you wanted them back.

But a damn good question none the less as i'd like to know for myself.
I have both Goshooter & Ginrai

yeah i snagged the only set id ever seen on ebay
ive got both goshuta and ginrai too, but the car may need some funds, so maybe someone should offer me a ridiculous ammount for such a rare item :P

[GoktimusPrime]

I bought my Chromedome - loose complete - for about $30.

[Linthart]

I bought my Chromedome - loose complete - for about $30.

Hot damn that's a good price. I'm lookin in the wrong places :(

[Autocon]

How much does BW Spittor (not the Transmetal II version) usually go for? How much difference in price would there be between loose and in-package?


are you selling or buying?

[Autocon]

whats a good price for movie mints
2 pack scorpy w/ blackout?
leader megatron NON premium?
cliffjumper?

[SilverDragon]

are you selling or buying?

Contemplating buying once I am able to.

[Paulbot]

A non-show Beast Wars basic that was on sale here... $5-$10 would be a good price. Wouldn't spend more than $20.

2 pack scorpy w/ blackout? Get it for $50 or less if you can
leader megatron NON premium? $50
cliffjumper? $20-25

[Autocon]

A non-show Beast Wars basic that was on sale here... $5-$10 would be a good price. Wouldn't spend more than $20.

2 pack scorpy w/ blackout? Get it for $50 or less if you can
leader megatron NON premium? $50
cliffjumper? $20-25

but i paid $80 for leader megs! yes im selling them:p

true i wouldnt spend over $20 unless it was MINT! proven not resealed;) like those dam machine wars at NEXUS:mad:

[Autocon]

how much should i be paying for a complete optimal optimus loose?:o

[shokwave2]

Never bought a MP before so is $115 a good price for a MP Skywarp shipped?

[GoktimusPrime]

Yes. :)

MP Skywarp retails for 10290JPY which converts to about 143.60AUD according to XE.com.

[shokwave2]

Sweet. Thanks GoktimusPrime:)

[MV75]

No, that's a crap price. :D Get this one:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT75243

[Doubledealer]

whats a good price for movie mints
2 pack scorpy w/ blackout?
leader megatron NON premium?
cliffjumper?

Best retail prices I've seen for those are:

2-pac: $50
Leader Megs: $60
Cliffjumper: Never seen it so no idea, sorry.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Never bought a MP before so is $115 a good price for a MP Skywarp shipped?

This price is gold if it includes shipping :D

[shokwave2]

No, that's a crap price. :D Get this one:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT75243

But that works out the same doesn't it?

[SilverDragon]

My list of Transformers I may try to get over the internet has begun to grow somewhat.

In terms of buying, what would be a good price (individually for:

Armada Starscream
Cybertron Undermine
BWN
-Archadis
-Sharp Edge
-Sling
-Sabreback
-Magmatron
-Big Convoy

I'm assuming complete and not necessarily MIB.

[jaydisc]

You can get a Korean Big Convoy for quite a bit cheaper than than the Japanese one (no difference in the actual toy from what I understand, just the packaging). Liqdeal on eBay has his own direct web store at toyarena.com where he sells it for US$40

http://toyarena.com/transformers-beast-wars-convoy-p-1627.html

I have some coupon codes that should get you $5 or 10% off. PM me if you need them.

EDIT: He might have more from your list too. I'm just not familiar with BW (except for Big Convoy).

[King Atlas]

I was offered Henkei red alert, smokescreen and hound for US$106 via registered air parcel with "tracking" today. Is this a good deal? (i have none of these moulds)

[jaydisc]

All Henkei? That's about A$50 each. Fine for hound, but a bir pricey for Red Alert and Smokescreen. You can get them for A$33-37 shipped if you participate in a group order.

[King Atlas]

I guess it is pretty pricey. It's not like hound is an exclusive and won't get restocked at hlj or rk, right? (i hope)

[jaydisc]

All reliable sources I've heard from and recent trends indicate that there will be no more Hounds. I'd expect a restock of Smokescreen and Alert late May marking the last Henkei shipment [hopefully not] ever.

[King Atlas]

Damn. That's not very inspiring. I would think due to demand more would be produced. I would never have predicted it would be such a sought after item. Is this the same for any other henkei? (Cyclonus comes to mind)

[jaydisc]

Let me clarify the basis of my opinion...

I've been watching stock levels at a few resellers over a period of 6 or so months. This is well after the release of Henkei 1.0 (everything up to Skyfire and Ramjet), so I can't comment on any trends with those figures. With Henkei 2.0, any figures released on Takara's monthly release day would also have a restock the following month's release day. And after that, I would not see stock levels rise again.

Hound had a restock as expected, but sold out quickly thereafter. I would say that Cyclonus followed suit, although no where near as quickly. I would predict that Ironhide and Lambor are next to go.

So that's where my opinions have come from. Additionally, RK also explicitly told me that they expect no more, and HLJ has Hound marked as discontinued.

[jaydisc]

RK had 50 Red Alerts yesterday. Today they have none. It is possible they're sitting in uncompleted carts. If so, they'll be back tomorrow. We'll see.

[STL]

RK had 50 Red Alerts yesterday. Today they have none. It is possible they're sitting in uncompleted carts. If so, they'll be back tomorrow. We'll see.

I hope so. I was quite surprised and shocked and annoyed for a moment but it wasn't just me thank god.

[gamblor916]

Henkei Hound back in stock at RK, better get in quick.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Anyone looking to RK as an option should be quick, period. I'm probably not the only one here who noticed MP Grimlock - which i bought for US119, a week later was $129 as they sold the last of their stock. Then in their newsletter, I notice they got some more, now $139!

[shokwave2]

What's the shipping on MP Grimlock from RK by the way?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Choosing registered airmail parcel (they will upgrade you to EMS if it works out cheaper - if you choose EMS on the site, their calculations aren't accurate and you'll pay more), 1 grimlock to Australia is USD32.98

You can get shipping cost for any order by:
- add items to cart
- checkout
- confirm checkout yes
- enter anything for phone number
- choose australia from countries dropdown
- next step
After "next step", there's another click to confirm that will trigger the order and go to Paypal

[Linthart]

Hey is $350usd a good price for a set of 5 dinobots? Mostly complete and in 'mint' condition (I trust the sellers opinion after previous business) includes instructions. Waiting on more photos but the couple I have look very impressive

[Omega Supreme]

Hey is $350usd a good price for a set of 5 dinobots? Mostly complete and in 'mint' condition (I trust the sellers opinion after previous business) includes instructions. Waiting on more photos but the couple I have look very impressive

Do they have boxes ? If not I'd say it might too much for "mostly complete" as well I assume there would be shipping on top of that ?

Swoop is the only one that is hard to get in good condition.

[Linthart]

Do they have boxes ? If not I'd say it might too much for "mostly complete" as well I assume there would be shipping on top of that ?

Swoop is the only one that is hard to get in good condition.

Yeah no boxes unfortunately and I may be able to swing included shipping. It's really only $70 each which seems on the cheaper side?

[Sky Shadow]

Hey is $350usd a good price for a set of 5 dinobots? Mostly complete and in 'mint' condition (I trust the sellers opinion after previous business) includes instructions. Waiting on more photos but the couple I have look very impressive

Just be careful to check that they're not the authentic-looking knockoffs that came out a few years ago. Example:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-feedback/128432-ko-swoop-review-comparison.html

[Linthart]

They're from a tfw2005 forum member who I trust. I'd never buy dinobots from eBay
After being scammed on a g1 prime

[autobreadticon]

what is a good price to paid for MISB TFC 1 Jazz right now ? Please don't quote the original RRP price.

[Golden Phoenix]

I want to track down a Leader class Cybertron "Galaxy Force" Optimus Prime and Galvatron.
What's a good price for these?

[Linthart]

Hey is $200USD shipped a good price for an authentic minty american G1 Prime with minty box? (not to be confused with my question about the canadian language one - this is another one) I'm still awaiting more photos and this time i know how to spot a fake but so far so good.

I've seem them well up into the 300's and almost 500's for the Pre rub silver roller version

[TheDirtyDigger]

Hey is $200USD shipped a good price for an authentic minty american G1 Prime with minty box?

Not in my opinion.



what is a good price to paid for MISB TFC 1 Jazz right now ?

I'd pay $50 max although it'd probably go higher.


I want to track down a Leader class Cybertron "Galaxy Force" Optimus Prime and Galvatron.
What's a good price for these?

Great figures, especially the Galvatron but I wouldn't want to pay more than $50-$60.

[Linthart]

Not in my opinion.

What would you think is a good price?

this one from melbourne is already at $305AU (240USD)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-OPTIMUS-PRIME-1984-G1-Boxed-101-Complete_W0QQitemZ120420978118QQcmdZViewItemQQptZA U_Action_Figures?hash=item1c09a64dc6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[TheDirtyDigger]

What would you think is a good price?

$120-140 AUD.

[Linthart]

updated post digg

[TheDirtyDigger]

Yep. I don't think that's a good price.

[Omega Supreme]

Yep. I don't think that's a good price.

+1 - that aussie auction one has a side missing on the box and the box is also tatty. I have no idea what the bidders are thinking.

[Linthart]

+1 - that aussie auction one has a side missing on the box and the box is also tatty. I have no idea what the bidders are thinking.

evidently y i would think paying less than that for something in much better condition would be a semi decent idea. That guy is getting a pretty consistant price (minus the missing flap anomaly) from what i've seen over the last few months on the really nice ones. it may also be a sign on the movie once again having an effect

[Omega Supreme]

evidently y i would think paying less than that for something in much better condition would be a semi decent idea. That guy is getting a pretty consistant price (minus the missing flap anomaly) from what i've seen over the last few months on the really nice ones. it may also be a sign on the movie once again having an effect

Your spot on when you say "it may also be a sign on the movie once again having an effect" Not a good time to be buying mainstream characters and they dont get any more mainstream than Optimus.

[Linthart]

Your spot on when you say "it may also be a sign on the movie once again having an effect" Not a good time to be buying mainstream characters and they dont get any more mainstream than Optimus.

Or is it actually the best time? This is only the beginning of the mainstream trailer releases and the movie hasn't hit yet. when it does, IMO, prices on optimus prime are gonna go sky high and its not going to slow for some time.

so perhaps this is really the last chance for a while.

The first movie suckered me back into collecting. And with the success of the first movie reaching a wider audience its hard to ignore the impact of the second movie.

[Omega Supreme]

Or is it actually the best time? This is only the beginning of the mainstream trailer releases and the movie hasn't hit yet. when it does, IMO, prices on optimus prime are gonna go sky high and its not going to slow for some time.

so perhaps this is really the last chance for a while.

The first movie suckered me back into collecting. And with the success of the first movie reaching a wider audience its hard to ignore the impact of the second movie.

I still say not a good time, but that said I believe alot of people are paying higher than normal prices because
A: They believe that anything TF wise they buy now they is going to increase in value.
OR
B: They have no clue as to actual values and have to much money to spend. (Sellers Dream)
OR
C: The auction has fake bidders.

[Linthart]

C: The auction has fake bidders.

a common problem for us.

I definitely agree that now is not the time to guy really mainstream G1 but a seriously minty G1 OP is a dream of mine and there are simply too many really nice ones on ebay (that are real) to ignore it.

i know they will always come around but i have a really nice display layout in my head for my new place and he is certainly a requirement to pull it off.

also need to get my hands on a super minty MIB G1 megs too;)

[canofwhoopass_87]

a common problem for us.

I definitely agree that now is not the time to guy really mainstream G1 but a seriously minty G1 OP is a dream of mine and there are simply too many really nice ones on ebay (that are real) to ignore it.

i know they will always come around but i have a really nice display layout in my head for my new place and he is certainly a requirement to pull it off.

also need to get my hands on a super minty MIB G1 megs too;)

I also wanna get a mib G1 prime to go with my minty boxed g1 megs, but I just can't bring myself to to it. The only place I trust in buying one is transformerland, but the asking prices are too high for me.

I have no idea what the bidders are thinking. (omega) - You can never tell with ebay aus bidders. In my experience, aussie ebayers are reluctant to "buy it now" on say a $200 misb item, but a week later they'll bid $230+ on an auction for the same item from a different seller. I've seen this so many times, not to mention crazy bids on items such as G1 Primes or series 3 G1's. What are they thinking? Or is just the odd new ebayer that alters the trend?

[Bumbleb33]

I also wanna get a mib G1 prime

Just on this note what is an unboxed near complete no sun blemishes, minor play damage G1 Prime go for? As I have my original from when I was a youngster and would like to know what he is roughly worth.

[Linthart]

Just on this note what is an unboxed near complete no sun blemishes, minor play damage G1 Prime go for? As I have my original from when I was a youngster and would like to know what he is roughly worth.

Priceless. But with prices on the rise its hard to tell

[Bumbleb33]

Priceless. But with prices on the rise its hard to tell

"Priceless" maybe what he is worth to me but surely there is a rough value for a figure that is worn but still in very good condition $50+?

[Linthart]

$50+?

I'd say easily $50+ IMO

[1AZRAEL1]

Whats a Good price for Actionmaster Bombshell? minus his little gun, has partner?

[GoktimusPrime]

I need Needler!!

[Omega Supreme]

Whats a Good price for Actionmaster Bombshell? minus his little gun, has partner?

About $15-$20 depending on condition. - Great Figure BTW.

[Sky Shadow]

About $15-$20 depending on condition. - Great Figure BTW.

I'd say more. I once sold a complete near-mint Action Masters Bombshell in an eBay auction that I started at $9.99 (so the market dictated the price) and it sold for $200AU. He's a well-known character and it's a rare Euro-Australasian exclusive, so if it's in good condition I'd personally pay up to $40. It's a nice toy.

[Omega Supreme]

I'd say more. I once sold a complete near-mint Action Masters Bombshell in an eBay auction that I started at $9.99 (so the market dictated the price) and it sold for $200AU. He's a well-known character and it's a rare Euro-Australasian exclusive, so if it's in good condition I'd personally pay up to $40.


Fair call.

[1AZRAEL1]

So if i had the chance to get him for $100, would he be worth it?
Seeing as I already own the gun...

[blackie]

whats a reissue landcross worth these days?

[Kalixis]

Cybertron Takara GC-03 Vector Prime; how much should I be looking to spend to get one of these?

[liegeprime]

whats a reissue landcross worth these days?

around $35-40 a set - robotkingdom sell em ( i got mine there) around that mark - US $ though.:D

[blackie]

around $35-40 a set - robotkingdom sell em ( i got mine there) around that mark - US $ though.:D

oh man your a legend,
didnt know they were there
was looking at paying 80usd
thanks so much
time to order :)

[TheDirtyDigger]

Cybertron Takara GC-03 Vector Prime; how much should I be looking to spend to get one of these?

Can somebody answer this for the new lad?

[Omega Supreme]

What would you guys say these are worth ?

MISB Energon Omega Supreme

MISB Armada Skywarp

Loose Armada Unicron, with everything except one of the purple wing things

[Wheel-J]

MISB Energon Omega Supreme



For this item, I reckon $110 with postage would be a good price. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[Omega Supreme]

For this item, I reckon $110 with postage would be a good price. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Cheers mate.

[autobreadticon]

Whats a good price including appropriate postage for
MISB reissue Sixshot
G2 complete Starscream (good condition)
Pretender Starscream complete (good condition)

also does Hasbro Grapple and Ultra Magnus come with a tech spec card?

thanks alot

[enforcer888]

What's a good price for (postage included):

Energon Megatron and/or Galvatron (loose and sealed)
Beast Wars Magnaboss

Cheers!

[STL]

What's a good price for (postage included):

Energon Megatron and/or Galvatron (loose and sealed)
Beast Wars Magnaboss

Cheers!

Energon Galvatron: $100
Energon Megatron $50-$65
Magnaboss $80

My prices assumed each was individually shipped too. Galvatron can get very expensive depending on how lucky you get.

[canofwhoopass_87]

G1 US mib sixshot? What about loose?

[blackie]

what should i be looking at paying for a MISB reissue predaking?

[autobreadticon]

$400 Aud shipped, it retailed for $300¥ when it was originally released according to some online retailers, but I ain't mr G1..

[TheDirtyDigger]

$400 Aud shipped, it retailed for $300¥ when it was originally released according to some online retailers, but I ain't mr G1..

It seems to be going up all the time. I remember when I thought $250 was a little too much for it. $400 is a good estimate Bread but I wouldn't be overly surprised if our friends at HasTak reissued it once more as it wasn't so long ago it was reissued and the demand for it is surely there.

[canofwhoopass_87]

I've also noticed a price hike on the reissue predaking set. From what I've seen, it's been selling for more than the original G1 set recently. $400AUD would be a fair call.

[blackie]

whats a good price for the ID guide, with all the parts etc shown in it for g1?

[jgon2098]

whats a good price for the ID guide, with all the parts etc shown in it for g1?

15 usd shipped max.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Are you talking abt the big ID guide with the G1 prime figure on the red cover? There's an ebay au seller that always has em for like $57 posted, but yeh you can nab em from overseas for about $18-$25US shipped. I have a different little handbook which my gf got for me from minotaur for about $15 I think.


whats a good price for the ID guide, with all the parts etc shown in it for g1?

[blackie]

Are you talking abt the big ID guide with the G1 prime figure on the red cover? There's an ebay au seller that always has em for like $57 posted, but yeh you can nab em from overseas for about $18-$25US shipped. I have a different little handbook which my gf got for me from minotaur for about $15 I think.

teh big one

[Paulbot]

The big one still shows up at Borders stores. I got mine from there with a 40% off coupon, I think I paid about $32 for it IIRC.