Interesting, rare and sometimes cheap ebay items.

[Paulbot]

Gahhhhh. Anyone want to give me $1000?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400599915659?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


No!

If I had a spare grand I'd buy it for myself:D

How is Brawn so close behind him or why is Windcharger wearing Brawn's backpack? :confused:

[Ravagecat]

Gahhhhh. Anyone want to give me $1000?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400599915659?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

The question I want to know is why is Windcharger wearing Brawn's backpack in this cell?? :confused:

Edit: Never mind I just found out he's a cross dresser among other things :D

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p498/ravagecat/windcharger2_zpsccbf5a81.gif (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/ravagecat/media/windcharger2_zpsccbf5a81.gif.html)

[Metallikato]

Simplest answer, it's a from a season 1 episode so mistakes go without saying ;) (though to be fair it was one of the better animated eps)

In that scene Brawn was crouching behind him but it appears they forgot draw his head/shoulders. I guess it is kinda a gip paying that much for a cel with a mistake on it. Still tempting though, Windcharger was my favourite as a young rippersnapper.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I didn't know that people could just delete their auctions from ebay :confused::eek::mad: I was bidding on a Dragons Crown Sorceress figure, I had been the only bidder through the whole thing and was looking at getting this usually $80-$90 figure for like $10! Then with about 19 hours to go the seller just got rid of the auction completely. :mad: Considering they had like zero ratings feedback maybe it was their first auction or something so just deleted their whole account, buggered if I know since I cant remember their name. Stiil pissed off though! :mad: Does this kind of thing happen often because it's never happened to me before? :confused:

[griffin]

There should be something in your bid history or an email confirming the bid?

I've had the same thing happen a few times - looking to win something really cheap because no one else saw it or was interested in it... and the seller suddenly cancels all bids and removes the item from ebay, only to relist it within a few days and hope to get a better price for it.
It doesn't happen as much now, because of how easy it seems to be to shill bid to drive up the winning price (either through another account they set up, or with the help of a friend to prevent ebay from shutting them down).

[griffin]

Some sealed and AFA'd G1 pieces including the Cassettebots Noizu, Gurafi and Zauru from seller Specimen-17.

http://www.ebay.com/usr/specimen-17 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?item=111437894490&hash=item19f237535a&pt=US_Action_Figures&_ssn=specimen-17&_sop=15)

I threw in some bids on a few merchandise items, but they got hammered in the last few hours... so didn't win anything. The bids were less than they were obviously worth, but I'm only interested in their novelty value, and am not desperate for them, so didn't have a chance.

I missed seeing this one though, as it was a Buy-It-Now that must have sold fast, but I saved the photos to my archives - the Stars Base mailaway kit (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-S-T-A-R-S-STARS-Base-Mailaway-Complete-w-Posters-amp-Packaging-/371134779658?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item56695b510a&nma=true&si=XiBmr%252Fwq7iZLZcjW5aBQWnJAGWQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557).
A holy grail of a few long time fans, including me, because I had one and lost it during a move. :(
Don't know if I would have paid AU$400+ for a new one though... but they would be rarer than most Transformers toys.

Not sure if he's sold all of them now, but the current ones listed are all KOs... that are interesting to look at.

[llamatron]

Please note that there has been a massive influx of scam auctions relisting the specimen-17 auctions. All new zero feedback accounts from China just straight up copy/pasting the finished specimen-17 auctions.

[llamatron]

Here is one example of a fraudulent / scamming account (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/bvftghg1/m.html?item=321511200383&hash=item4adb8f967f&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562).

[griffin]

They are using his images from his photobucket account. He should change the images to something that calls out these people as scammers (like in this post (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=427028&postcount=5947)).

[valkyrie_76]

Please note that there has been a massive influx of scam auctions relisting the specimen-17 auctions. All new zero feedback accounts from China just straight up copy/pasting the finished specimen-17 auctions.


Here is one example of a fraudulent / scamming account (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/bvftghg1/m.html?item=321511200383&hash=item4adb8f967f&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562).

Already reported but if other people want to report as well please do.

[valkyrie_76]

On something different:

Some older MP stuff on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/grantcollie/m.html?item=121429483285&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Verno]

Oh, it hurts... (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321512866707?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

[1AZRAEL1]

Oh, it hurts... (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321512866707?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Oh damn that went for so cheap. I woulda bought it at that price for sure.

[Skullcruncher]

I missed seeing this one though, as it was a Buy-It-Now that must have sold fast, but I saved the photos to my archives - the Stars Base mailaway kit (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-S-T-A-R-S-STARS-Base-Mailaway-Complete-w-Posters-amp-Packaging-/371134779658?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item56695b510a&nma=true&si=XiBmr%252Fwq7iZLZcjW5aBQWnJAGWQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557).
A holy grail of a few long time fans, including me, because I had one and lost it during a move. :(
Don't know if I would have paid AU$400+ for a new one though... but they would be rarer than most Transformers toys.


man, I didn't think it would sell at that price, especially with the stain on the packaging. I'm pretty sure that wasn't all of jgons collection - maybe just the ones that didn't sell privately.

[Sky Shadow]

I missed seeing this one though, as it was a Buy-It-Now that must have sold fast, but I saved the photos to my archives - the Stars Base mailaway kit (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-S-T-A-R-S-STARS-Base-Mailaway-Complete-w-Posters-amp-Packaging-/371134779658?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item56695b510a&nma=true&si=XiBmr%252Fwq7iZLZcjW5aBQWnJAGWQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557).
A holy grail of a few long time fans, including me, because I had one and lost it during a move. :(
Don't know if I would have paid AU$400+ for a new one though... but they would be rarer than most Transformers toys.

I saw it when it was live, and thought it was an insane Buy It Now It Now price for used cardboard and paper - the kid had even filled in the membership card. Apparently someone really wanted a S.T.A.R.S. Command Centre.

[Sinnertwin]

Oh, it hurts... (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321512866707?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

It sure does... (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNRELEASED-1994-Transformers-Generation-2-BREAKDOWN-S3-Stunticons-AFA90-/171448372159?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item27eb1e8bbf&_uhb=1)



On a positive note. I just won and AFA graded Breakdown for $.99!

[Sky Shadow]

It sure does... (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNRELEASED-1994-Transformers-Generation-2-BREAKDOWN-S3-Stunticons-AFA90-/171448372159?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item27eb1e8bbf&_uhb=1)

Yeah, that wasn't honoured, and it's now up to a few hundred dollars (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNRELEASED-1994-Transformers-Generation-2-BREAKDOWN-S3-Stunticons-AFA90-/181518962417?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a435f8ef1&_uhb=1).

[griffin]

It's the same person who's been selling the G2 Stunticons and prototypes... and he's relisted the Breakdown for a third time (with bids up to $600 already in less than a day).
Not sure why he keeps cancelling the listing, but claiming an "error in the listing" is what I've had on items that I was winning very cheaply - the seller cancels the auction at the last minute, claiming there was an error so that he can get another week of bidding.

Scaaaaam....

[Sinnertwin]

Yeah, that wasn't honoured, and it's now up to a few hundred dollars (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNRELEASED-1994-Transformers-Generation-2-BREAKDOWN-S3-Stunticons-AFA90-/181518962417?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a435f8ef1&_uhb=1).

No surprise there. I wonder what Pete makes of it all.:p

[griffin]

Another newbie ebayer from China using Specimen's item photos (http://www.ebay.com/sch/8_hk143/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)?
If so, avoid the scammer.

[valkyrie_76]

Another newbie ebayer from China using Specimen's item photos (http://www.ebay.com/sch/8_hk143/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)?
If so, avoid the scammer.

Probably the same clown from the last listings that I reported.

[Kazza]

MP-05 Megatron in brisbane.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Megatron-MP5-Takara-In-Australia-/201171271496?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[reillyd]

More of a 'what the fudge' type listing, but PINK Sludge for the colour blind. Definitely a KO, right? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Dinobots-PINK-SLUDGE-Figure-LIMITED-BRANDNEW-BOX-REISSUE-/201160195340?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2ed614fd0c)

[janda the red]

^ now if he was a nice shade of lilac or perhaps peppermint green... I'd be all over it ;) :p lol

[Slag]

looks like a bit of moonlighting has been going on with left over scraps of plastic

[Slag]

^ now if he was a nice shade of lilac or perhaps peppermint green... I'd be all over it ;) :p lol

lavender :p

[tinyJazz]

More of a 'what the fudge' type listing, but PINK Sludge for the colour blind. Definitely a KO, right? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Dinobots-PINK-SLUDGE-Figure-LIMITED-BRANDNEW-BOX-REISSUE-/201160195340?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2ed614fd0c)

Don't fast food joints put this stuff in burgers? :p

[Trent]

Supposed MP Ratbat test shots:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Ratbat-Prototype-Gray-version-MP-13B-test-shot-cassette-/321522191442?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4adc374c52&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Ratbat-Prototype-Gray-version-MP-13B-test-shot-cassette-/321522191442?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4adc374c52&_uhb=1

[Sky Shadow]

More of a 'what the fudge' type listing, but PINK Sludge for the colour blind. Definitely a KO, right? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Dinobots-PINK-SLUDGE-Figure-LIMITED-BRANDNEW-BOX-REISSUE-/201160195340?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2ed614fd0c)

I found his teammate three years ago, maybe it's time for a family reunion: http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=11193

Surprisingly, it looks like they never sold out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Dinobots-PINK-SLAG-Figure-LIMITED-BRAND-NEW-IN-BOX-REISSUE-/201160186091


Supposed MP Ratbat test shots:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Ratbat-Prototype-Gray-version-MP-13B-test-shot-cassette-/321522191442?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4adc374c52&_uhb=1

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Ratbat-Prototype-Gray-version-MP-13B-test-shot-cassette-/321522191442?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4adc374c52&_uhb=1

It's Shattered Glass Ratbat in his 'Bruce Wayne' guise!

http://s7.postimg.org/n4tpg6rzf/Recordicons2_Ratbat.jpg

[Sinnertwin]

90's Chinese Reissue Starscream. Currently $400.0
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111459682354

Seller also has ramjet up for auction.

[Slag]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Pretender-BLUDGEON-shell-inner-robot-gun-RARE-relisted-Aust-/390932941379?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 bludgeon

[speros]

Don't fast food joints put this stuff in burgers? :p

you can get yourself a sludge burger with a pink slag on the side :p

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Dinobots-PINK-SLAG-Figure-LIMITED-BRAND-NEW-BOX-REISSUE-/201160186091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed614d8eb

[Skullcruncher]

Never seen these before - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27-x-Visiorama-TRANSFORMERS-Coleccion-completa-Bollycao-Bollicao-Hasbro-/221551017427?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3395783dd3

[Deonasis]

Never seen these before - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27-x-Visiorama-TRANSFORMERS-Coleccion-completa-Bollycao-Bollicao-Hasbro-/221551017427?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3395783dd3

Well i think those are really super cool and i'd love to have them. Too expensive for most though.

[Trent]

Never seen these before - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27-x-Visiorama-TRANSFORMERS-Coleccion-completa-Bollycao-Bollicao-Hasbro-/221551017427?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3395783dd3

At 499 Euro that works out to be $26.50AUD per card. Pretty expensive.

But very cool :D

[speros]

this looks like an interesting devastator bit pricey though

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TAKARA-PRE-G1-TRANSFORMERS-DIACLONE-CONSTRUCTICONS-YELLOW-DEVASTATOR-DEAD-STOCK-/221549923299?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3395678be3

[Skullcruncher]

At 499 Euro that works out to be $26.50AUD per card. Pretty expensive.

But very cool :D

Yeah, if they were priced around 10-12 per card I reckon they would be long gone by now.

[Hursticon]

Hey this guy is flogging a Beast Wars: (Basic) - Insecticon (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/alhurst7576/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)... oh look! - He's got other stuff too! :p:D

[The_Damned]

heard he is a dodgy bloke buyer beware ;)

[fatbot]

Hey this guy is flogging a Beast Wars: (Basic) - Insecticon (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/alhurst7576/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)... oh look! - He's got other stuff too! :p:D

dunno if I'd trust him...:p

[Mythirax]

heard he is a dodgy bloke buyer beware ;)


dunno if I'd trust him...:p

I was thinking that myself.

[FruitBuyer]

Hey guys, I've found this (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/jan7710/m.html?item=281446276052&hash=item4187815bd4&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562) guy selling a ton of MP-10Bs are really low starting big prices. Possible KO or something to jump on right away?

[Mythirax]

Hey guys, I've found this (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/jan7710/m.html?item=281446276052&hash=item4187815bd4&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562) guy selling a ton of MP-10Bs are really low starting big prices. Possible KO or something to jump on right away?

I personally couldn't bring myself to trust someone with such a low rating, selling these the way he is.

[FruitBuyer]

I personally couldn't bring myself to trust someone with such a low rating, selling these the way he is.

True, something like that is too good to be true. Well, not to bad as I already have MP-10B

[Hursticon]

heard he is a dodgy bloke buyer beware ;)


dunno if I'd trust him...:p


I was thinking that myself.

Geez... Feel the love. :o

[FruitBuyer]

Adding onto this, I've seen a flood of other potential scams or KOs:

MP-05 (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/nhtck/m.html?item=281445369105&hash=item4187738511&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
MP-09B (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/xqun8811/m.html?item=161429859430&hash=item2595f82c66&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
MP-13B and Computron reissue (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/hguzgz/m.html?item=251653780936&hash=item3a97bbf5c8&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
MP-13 and Mania King (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/nbcc880/m.html?item=261601660400&hash=item3ce8ac8df0&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)

[Trent]

Adding onto this, I've seen a flood of other potential scams or KOs:

MP-05 (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/nhtck/m.html?item=281445369105&hash=item4187738511&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
MP-09B (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/xqun8811/m.html?item=161429859430&hash=item2595f82c66&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
MP-13B and Computron reissue (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/hguzgz/m.html?item=251653780936&hash=item3a97bbf5c8&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
MP-13 and Mania King (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/nbcc880/m.html?item=261601660400&hash=item3ce8ac8df0&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)

Scams.

[Sky Shadow]

MP-13B and Computron reissue (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/hguzgz/m.html?item=251653780936&hash=item3a97bbf5c8&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)


(It's not a Computron reissue, it's a knockoff.) It's like the sellers even have a random letter and number generator to create their ebay names.

[FruitBuyer]

(It's not a Computron reissue, it's a knockoff.) It's like the sellers even have a random letter and number generator to create their ebay names.

Oh I get they're not legit, I was referring to what the sellers are calling them. If any of those give you a product then they're most certainly knock-offs.

[The_Damned]

Oh I get they're not legit, I was referring to what the sellers are calling them. If any of those give you a product then they're most certainly knock-offs.

or a santa hat

[Mythirax]

or a santa hat

Hahaha, poor fellas who got done by that one.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Is this Botcon SG Rodimus (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-SHATTERED-GLASS-RODIMUS-HOT-ROD-Botcon-2008-Exclusive-Black-/271609962457?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f3d371fd9) real? Poor bot has seen better days.

[griffin]

It was probably one of the junkers that FunPub were selling off this year at BotCon... and this person is certainly trying to get more than its worth (no wonder it is failing to sell).

[Sky Shadow]

That's the rare Power Battler Shattered Glass Rodimus, with SG-Optimus-Prime's-Revenge!™ action feature.

[Slag]

I love the description.. Item is in great shape..missing arm..:confused:

[Slag]

some stuff here might be ok. pity he divied up Zarak.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/blackgearsjp/m.html?item=191340409532&hash=item2c8cc6f2bc&pt=US_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562#item2c8cc746a5

[griffin]

He's a good guy, and well known in the global fandom (Andrew Hall), who worked at Ehobby in Japan for a while with the bios and fiction for their exclusive Transformers. I don't think he is there anymore though... but has been at almost as many BotCons as me.
He even registered here some time ago.

I can sorta understand someone breaking up a rare toy like that if it isn't mint & complete enough to sell as a whole. Selling the parts separately might help 3 or 4 people complete theirs without having to buy a whole new toy.

[Slag]

Fair enough. I did actually throw a bid down myself:o. Still seem pretty reasonable prices so far.

[theshape]

I need that damn BZ spear, but $120 is too rich for me. Last time he had some BZ parts up i got some for dirt cheap (relatively cheap anyways)

[griffin]

Did all the Black Zarak listings disappear? They don't show up on his completed listings.
He's been selling a lot of the Gen1 decoys in the last couple months... and the JP redeco of the Battle Patrol (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micromaster-1st-Edition-Battle-Patrol-Variant-Zone-/191245738169?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2c872260b9&nma=true&si=XiBmr%252Fwq7iZLZcjW5aBQWnJAGWQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557). Probably more than I would have paid, but really hard to find.

[Sinnertwin]

Maybe he had an offer too good to refuse for the complete figure & pulled the lot off sale? How many days were left?

[theshape]

This the one?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191340413108?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[griffin]

This the one?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191340413108?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Yeah, that's one of the parts I saw yesterday with 18 hours to go... but none of them are showing up when I look up his completed listings (on the side menu).
I even removed the .au in the address and they still don't show up (sometimes items listed on ebay US don't show up on ebay AUS).

I wanted to see what some of the parts sold for, but I can't see them. :confused:

[theshape]

Yeah this is strange. Maybe he pulled the auctions if he thinks it wasnt going to sell for what he wanted?

[llamatron]

This is a finished auction but very impressive how LOW it went for!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Botcon-2011-Customization-Class-Animated-Minerva-unassembled-Arcee-/171464591792?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ec1609b0&nma=true&si=SakVll300PO%252FBP6Z9n0tvAEOZFA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Note that it was listed in the "Entertainment memorabilia" section and was a HK based seller.

[Sky Shadow]

The Black Zarak double-barrelled guns went for AU$21
The Black Roritchi gun went for $30
The headmaster head (with the ironically broken black plastic) went for $35
The radars went for $40
The ramps went for $40
The Black Roritchi arms went for $45
The shields went for $48
The lift went for $50
The big gun went for $52
The spear went for $117
The body went for $377

[griffin]

Only about $900 then... he would have made more selling as one lot with the box (which he also had).


This is a finished auction but very impressive how LOW it went for!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Botcon-2011-Customization-Class-Animated-Minerva-unassembled-Arcee-/171464591792?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ec1609b0&nma=true&si=SakVll300PO%252FBP6Z9n0tvAEOZFA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Note that it was listed in the "Entertainment memorabilia" section and was a HK based seller.

That's cheap?
What do they usually sell for?

[llamatron]

I could be out of touch but I thought they regularly cleared $600+

[SuspectimusPrime]

He's been selling a lot of the Gen1 decoys in the last couple months... and the JP redeco of the Battle Patrol (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micromaster-1st-Edition-Battle-Patrol-Variant-Zone-/191245738169?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2c872260b9&nma=true&si=XiBmr%252Fwq7iZLZcjW5aBQWnJAGWQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557). Probably more than I would have paid, but really hard to find.

Congrats griffin! That blue Flak looks amazing! :eek:

[griffin]

I could be out of touch but I thought they regularly cleared $600+

They probably do - I haven't seen too many for sale, so can't think of any final prices off the top of my head.
The custom class toys are a bit like Lucky Draw toys... but I think are more in demand if it isn't built, because a built toy can be more like a customised figure if the person had painted.

[griffin]

Congrats griffin! That blue Flak looks amazing! :eek:

Sorry, I meant to say that it was sold for more than I would have bid on it if I had seen it. I want the set, but I didn't get that one. :(

[Skullcruncher]

G1 Whirl going cheap - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Whirl-/251651337630?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item3a9796ad9e

[UltraMarginal]

This is a finished auction but very impressive how LOW it went for!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Botcon-2011-Customization-Class-Animated-Minerva-unassembled-Arcee-/171464591792?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ec1609b0&nma=true&si=SakVll300PO%252FBP6Z9n0tvAEOZFA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Note that it was listed in the "Entertainment memorabilia" section and was a HK based seller.

That is a good price they were going for a grand the day after the class.

There shouldn't be any bagged copies in circulation though. I get really dark on people that go to things like that just to take the figure and leave and then resell. that is not the purpose of the class.



G1 Whirl going cheap - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Whirl-/251651337630?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item3a9796ad9e

checking it out now, less than 10 minutes and still under $50. might put a bid on

[UltraMarginal]

G1 Whirl going cheap - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Whirl-/251651337630?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item3a9796ad9e




checking it out now, less than 10 minutes and still under $50. might put a bid on

And winner, $42 plus shipping. happy with that, should look great with a set of reprolabels on it. thanks for the heads up

[griffin]

That is a good price they were going for a grand the day after the class.

There shouldn't be any bagged copies in circulation though.

There's a seller in Hong Kong currently selling on ebay a bagged Primal Prime (unassembled), and a bagged Shattered Glass Shockwave (assembled... but not sure why it is though, unless he assembled it himself at the factory).

[Verno]

I was thinking of throwing a bid on this lot of BW toys (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Beast-Wars-/181543583249?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a44d73e11), but just wanted to know who the Autobot is in the second picture.

Any ideas?

[Skullcruncher]

And winner, $42 plus shipping. happy with that, should look great with a set of reprolabels on it. thanks for the heads up

Cool, I was almost tempted to bid on it myself but thought I would share this time :D its a really good deal for him. Some of the accessories can go for $10-$15 alone!

[FruitBuyer]

I was thinking of throwing a bid on this lot of BW toys (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Beast-Wars-/181543583249?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2a44d73e11), but just wanted to know who the Autobot is in the second picture.

Any ideas?

That looks like Dealer (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Dealer).

[Verno]

That looks like Dealer (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Dealer).

Cheers :)

Too bad if I wanted to throw a bid on. Someone hit the BIN button.

[UltraMarginal]

Cool, I was almost tempted to bid on it myself but thought I would share this time :D its a really good deal for him. Some of the accessories can go for $10-$15 alone!

You're a true gentleman!

[Raider]

Cheers :)

Too bad if I wanted to throw a bid on. Someone hit the BIN button.

Well that was well worth the US$100 for whomever bought it. Doubledealer can go for over US$100 alone if he was 100% complete.

[Verno]

Well that was well worth the US$100 for whomever bought it. Doubledealer can go for over US$100 alone if he was 100% complete.

... Damn.

[speros]

Has anyone noticed that MP's are going for crazy cheap auction prices? are these scammers or what has anyone bid and won? or is China have a spring season sale?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Takara-Tomy-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-10B-Convoy-OPTIMUS-PRIME-Figure-/281456512002?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item41881d8c02

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161439582103

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TAKARA-Transformers-G1-MASTERPIECE-MP-10-MP10-OPTIMUS-PRIME-CONVOY-BRANDNEW-NIB-/221563386493?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item339634fa7d

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Tomy-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-05-MP05-Megatron-NEW-IN-BOX-/281456497539?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item41881d5383

with the exception of this one that looks quite nice

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Skywarp-MP-06-MIB-Mint-In-Original-Box-100-Complete-/131307271734?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1e9285f636

[Sinnertwin]

Has anyone noticed that MP's are going for crazy cheap auction prices? are these scammers or what has anyone bid and won? or is China have a spring season sale?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Takara-Tomy-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-10B-Convoy-OPTIMUS-PRIME-Figure-/281456512002?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item41881d8c02

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161439582103

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TAKARA-Transformers-G1-MASTERPIECE-MP-10-MP10-OPTIMUS-PRIME-CONVOY-BRANDNEW-NIB-/221563386493?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item339634fa7d

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Tomy-Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-05-MP05-Megatron-NEW-IN-BOX-/281456497539?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item41881d5383

with the exception of this one that looks quite nice

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Skywarp-MP-06-MIB-Mint-In-Original-Box-100-Complete-/131307271734?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1e9285f636

See here
(http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=19428)

[speros]

This looks like a nice haul

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Collection-of-Pre-Transformers-Transformers-G1-Trasformer-GiG-Takara-Diaclone-/161441629489?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2596abc531

[griffin]

Someone selling an apparent complete set of Transformers Kreo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kre-O-Transformers-WORLDS-LARGEST-COLLECTION-MUST-SEE-PICS-DESCRIPTION-/271621960766?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f3dee343e) (all four years worth), including items that have only just been released somewhere in the world (which would take a fair bit of trouble and cost to secure already)... so it must be something important for them to be selling it all so suddenly.

[1orion2many]

Someone selling an apparent complete set of Transformers Kreo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kre-O-Transformers-WORLDS-LARGEST-COLLECTION-MUST-SEE-PICS-DESCRIPTION-/271621960766?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f3dee343e) (all four years worth), including items that have only just been released somewhere in the world (which would take a fair bit of trouble and cost to secure already)... so it must be something important for them to be selling it all so suddenly.

:confused:Is that expensive:confused:

[5FDP]

... so it must be something important for them to be selling it all so suddenly.

Or, they just came to the realisation of how incredibly lame they are.

[griffin]

Yes, there is that... :p

But for someone to be so dedicated to hunt down all the Kreo stuff, which has been hit-and-miss in pretty much every country (even America)... I don't think there would be too many people who have a complete set. Even I'm still missing a couple of the newest sets that were only released in the last month, because I'm not THAT dedicated to spend 3-4 times the retail price plus postage, just to get something as soon as it appears somewhere in the world. This guy obviously was, right up until about a week or two ago, based on certain sets in the collection.
That makes me wonder what would be more important (in his mind), to suddenly give up like that, as it must have been something serious. It's like someone collecting all of the first four years of Gen1, to then suddenly sell the lot a week after completing the collection.

[Kazza]

Custom using generations jetfire. Looks pretty cool.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-CUSTOM-Generation-Leader-Darkside-Jetfire-Skyfire-/231354897207?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item35ddd39337

[Slag]

not tf related but i had a laugh at this... Check your hygiene or you're gonna have a bad time
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1991-VERY-RARE-ARMORED-POLICE-METAL-JACK-KO-RED-ROBOT-TAIWAN-NEW-MIB/111150914278?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D25881%26meid%3D144de78deefa405d864ab274c538 76f5%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10819%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D331322640536&rt=nc

[FruitBuyer]

This seller (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/aucharl-1cgqh7ub/m.html?item=291262428919&hash=item43d097f6f7&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562) has a huge bunch of RotF Leader Megatrons for sale.

Doesn't have any sale feedback so I'm a bit apprehensive about this. He probably spammed that many sales just to bring attention, not because he has that many MIB Leader Megatrons.

[Skullcruncher]

not tf related but i had a laugh at this... Check your hygiene or you're gonna have a bad time
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1991-VERY-RARE-ARMORED-POLICE-METAL-JACK-KO-RED-ROBOT-TAIWAN-NEW-MIB/111150914278?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D25881%26meid%3D144de78deefa405d864ab274c538 76f5%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10819%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D331322640536&rt=nc

Ha! Masterforce inspired :D

[Ploughmans Lunch]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-COLLECTON-HUGE-/121467845337

Lol no

[BruiseLee]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-COLLECTON-HUGE-/121467845337

Lol no

Now wondering how much the rejected offer was for. :)

[Ploughmans Lunch]

$500 :)

[Skullcruncher]

Shameless Plug of my own auction :D

Mixed G1 lot with a couple of odds included.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261633478648?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

[Ploughmans Lunch]

lena81822 has/had a bunch of Cloud Starscreams. I got one for just under $30usd w/ free shipping.

[reillyd]

lena81822 has/had a bunch of Cloud Starscreams. I got one for just under $30usd w/ free shipping.

Were there any QC issues with the one you received? She's sold QC rejects before

[Ploughmans Lunch]

I'll have to let you know when I get it. I've bought two things so far (AOE Classics Prime & FOC Skywarp) and both have been fine.

[griffin]

The Japanese Safety Prime is still demanding high prices (not selling though, but still, it is rare enough for people to think it will). US$200 BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japan-Exclusive-Transformers-GT-Safety-Prime-campaign-toy-Super-GT-/161459896223?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2597c27f9f) for a tiny transformer that is just a redeco of Legends Prowl.

[Ravagecat]

A favourite European seller of mine has 25% a lot of his stock!

This is as cheap as you'll probably get on an action master elite in this condition!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-1991-TURBO-MASTER-action-masters-MINT-EURO-elite-european-/151268841508?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2338535824

[Skullcruncher]

Local seller with an AFA Bumblebee who's dreamin.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Bumblebee-AFA-80-/121473275712?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1c485f1740

[Deonasis]

Local seller with an AFA Bumblebee who's dreamin.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Bumblebee-AFA-80-/121473275712?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1c485f1740For auctions like this i always get a chuckle out of the BS they have to put in the description. :rolleyes:

[Sinnertwin]

The Japanese Safety Prime is still demanding high prices (not selling though, but still, it is rare enough for people to think it will). US$200 BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japan-Exclusive-Transformers-GT-Safety-Prime-campaign-toy-Super-GT-/161459896223?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2597c27f9f) for a tiny transformer that is just a redeco of Legends Prowl.

It's been transformed twice. sigh, it's no good to me now.
:p


Have you considered throwing an offer down, or is it a low priority item?

[griffin]

My offer would be so low, I'd be wasting my time submitting it.
I want it to complete the GTR shelf, but not that much to pay more than $20-50 for it... especially since it was a free toy at a charity event, so any amount is still profit for them, so I can't justify giving more than I think it is worth.

[Hursticon]

A favourite European seller of mine has 25% a lot of his stock!

This is as cheap as you'll probably get on an action master elite in this condition!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-1991-TURBO-MASTER-action-masters-MINT-EURO-elite-european-/151268841508?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2338535824

Man! :eek: - There's some really good deals to be had there, one could spend a small fortune! ;):)

[MayzaPrime]

A favourite European seller of mine has 25% a lot of his stock!

This is as cheap as you'll probably get on an action master elite in this condition!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-1991-TURBO-MASTER-action-masters-MINT-EURO-elite-european-/151268841508?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2338535824

He is a really great seller, I have bought heaps of stuff from him. With only 4 more figures to complete my G1 collection I will be buying a few more items.

[crainger]

Hi All

First post, been hunting a MP-13 Soundwave and found quite a few coming out of Taiwan.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400443420046
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321210131525
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350750622043

They appear legit, and I haven't uncovered any info on KO MP-13s (Although I'm only new into the MP series) I know ebay is full of the cassettes.

$189 including shipping seems a good deal, assuming the seller is legit.

[BruiseLee]

Hi All

First post, been hunting a MP-13 Soundwave and found quite a few coming out of Taiwan.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400443420046
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321210131525
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350750622043

They appear legit, and I haven't uncovered any info on KO MP-13s (Although I'm only new into the MP series) I know ebay is full of the cassettes.

$189 including shipping seems a good deal, assuming the seller is legit.

Welcome!

As far as I know there isn't a KO MP13 Soundwave (though other members please correct me if I'm wrong). There are KO cassettes though, a KO MP10 and some of the smaller MP cars like Sideswipe. Plenty of info online on how to spot these.

Of the 3 sellers you listed, I've bought from the second one Toy_Story_World. As I'm not a MISB collector, I haven't had an issue but just be wary that his packaging is hit or miss. I got an MP12G which arrived in perfect condition but also bought a Dark Guard Optimus (Prime series) which looked like it was sat on. Figure was fine though.

[ILikeSoundwave]

^They are all legit.

[crainger]

Cheers guys.

Just ordered a MP-13 from toy_story_world. I'm not a MISB collector either. Will post up how it arrives. :)

[reillyd]

The Japanese Safety Prime is still demanding high prices (not selling though, but still, it is rare enough for people to think it will). US$200 BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japan-Exclusive-Transformers-GT-Safety-Prime-campaign-toy-Super-GT-/161459896223?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2597c27f9f) for a tiny transformer that is just a redeco of Legends Prowl.

If it were half that, I'd bite. I don't know why, but I just love the look of Safety Prime.

Has anyone seen any of the doujinshi that green slime is selling?
Wide range, but I don't know what's going to be a good comic and what's going to be hentai. Anyone know of some good ones to see?

[Ploughmans Lunch]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-FOC-Metroplex-Customize-Titan-Class-RARE-/261537437585?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3ce4d89791

Wow only $2500?

[ChlorHex]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-FOC-Metroplex-Customize-Titan-Class-RARE-/261537437585?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3ce4d89791

Wow only $2500?

That looks horrible!

[Ploughmans Lunch]

That looks horrible!

I'll take three!!!

[crainger]

That looks horrible!

When Warhammer 40K and Transformer collide?

[MayzaPrime]

$2500 ???? :eek: :eek: :eek:

Seriously? Looks like that will be sitting on eBay for a while

[crankcase76]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-FOC-Metroplex-Customize-Titan-Class-RARE-/261537437585?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3ce4d89791

Wow only $2500?

WTF? that is a joke, right?

[M-bot]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-FOC-Metroplex-Customize-Titan-Class-RARE-/261537437585?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3ce4d89791

Wow only $2500?

The description reads "heavily weathered". I think the seller means "left out in the weather at which time it fell into the mud". I could plug out a custom as bad as that in an afternoon. $2500? :rolleyes:

[griffin]

Looks like someone took a blowtorch to their Metroplex.

I find it funny that they called it "Rare", when every custom job is a one-off and obviously "rare".

[Handsprime]

http://www.ebay.com/usr/lena81822?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

Someone is selling some of the recent Generation Deluxe and Voyager toys. They aren't in their packaging so I don't know if they include the comic or just have the figure (I'm really only after the figure), and the only Voyagers are Roadbuster and Whirl. Arcee is also there which is intresting. I checked the pics and while I'm not 100% sure if they are legit (they look pretty legit to me but then again they could be HQ KO's which is would be pretty amazing)

It actually might be a clearance thing or something as most of the items are on bid for 99c (There's also some MP Megatrons, a few alternators and a bunch more stuff there as well)
I hope it's the real deal, because if it is, then I got a massive bargain for that Crosscut figure I just won ($10.80!)

[griffin]

That's the person who sells the rejects from the Factory, so can sometimes have missing things or QC issues.

[Handsprime]

That's the person who sells the rejects from the Factory, so can sometimes have missing things or QC issues.

I never knew about that. Still, it's good for a bargain

Now on the opposite side of the price range, here's something that is confusing me to it's expensiveness:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Botcon-2012-custumizing-class-exclusive-LONGARM-unassembled-kit-/261621856633?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3ce9e0b979

And just to prove how expensive it is (and confused I am), here is how much it costs for an assembled one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1263-Transformers-BOTCON-2012-CUSTOM-CLASS-GLASS-LONGARM-Jazz-shockwave/261558115180?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D27538%26meid%3Dfc5cccd6d1b04842966b208b756f d18e%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D261621856633&rt=nc

[Edit]: Apparently it's expensive because it's rare to find an unassembled figure, despite the fact you could just buy an assembled one and disassemble it. And the fact that it isn't complete makes the expensiveness more ridiculous.

[Bidoofdude]

Looks like someone took a blowtorch to their Metroplex.

I find it funny that they called it "Rare", when every custom job is a one-off and obviously "rare".

I thought it was just fire-damaged at first. It probably is. I hate when people use the term rare on one of a kind objects. -_-

[SuspectimusPrime]

I never knew about that. Still, it's good for a bargain

Now on the opposite side of the price range, here's something that is confusing me to it's expensiveness:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Botcon-2012-custumizing-class-exclusive-LONGARM-unassembled-kit-/261621856633?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3ce9e0b979

And just to prove how expensive it is (and confused I am), here is how much it costs for an assembled one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1263-Transformers-BOTCON-2012-CUSTOM-CLASS-GLASS-LONGARM-Jazz-shockwave/261558115180?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D27538%26meid%3Dfc5cccd6d1b04842966b208b756f d18e%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D261621856633&rt=nc

[Edit]: Apparently it's expensive because it's rare to find an unassembled figure, despite the fact you could just buy an assembled one and disassemble it. And the fact that it isn't complete makes the expensiveness more ridiculous.

Botcon Customizing Class Shockwave/Longarm was originally only sold through the customizing class and on its sprig tree (http://www.collecticon.org/2012/04/botcon-2012-customizing-class-day-1-shattered-glass-longarm-shockwave-is-awesome/), from my understanding. I've seen that figure on eBay for up to $1200 during its peak hype period in 2012, but the prices has dropped dramatically since then. Unassembled customizing class figures may be arguable seen as more valuable, as you have no idea of the skill level of the assembled figure's previous owner, but the price of that first link is outrageous. $200 is probably a much fairer price.

toyssir is a known seller of factory prototypes, so his listing for an assembled and packaged Shockwave/Longarm may indeed be assembled by Hasbro staff, and arguably better quality of assembly that your average collector.

[Sky Shadow]

Now on the opposite side of the price range, here's something that is confusing me to it's expensiveness:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Botcon-2012-custumizing-class-exclusive-LONGARM-unassembled-kit-/261621856633?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3ce9e0b979

It's missing the BotCon-specific parts - Shockwave's head and barrel. He's been selling those for years, so they either never sell, or he had a bumload of them.

[speros]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Diaclone-Browning-Transformer-/271658267772?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3f4018347c

cheap browning going with a day left no bids =D

[gamblor916]

It's a KO. It should have Takara stamped on the right hand side and Browning M1910 on the other.

[Ploughmans Lunch]

That's the person who sells the rejects from the Factory, so can sometimes have missing things or QC issues.

PS I got my Cloud Starscreamwing and the only issue (outside of normal issues for the mold) is that the tank treads in the legs are a lil bit loose, otherwise it's fine.

[Sinnertwin]

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/joebrock99/m.html?item=171522873032&hash=item27ef8f56c8&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

MiSB eHobby Seekers and a few others with 21 hours left on the clock.

[Megatran]

^ No Thrust or Ramjet though. :(

[Sky Shadow]

MiSB eHobby Seekers and a few others with 21 hours left on the clock.


^ No Thrust or Ramjet though. :(

That's because they don't exist. (They were Jaf-Con exclusives). :)

[griffin]

This guy didn't get much luck with this auction (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANSFORMERS-G1-MICROMASTER-AIR-STRIKE-PATROL-MOSC-MOC-BOX-MISB-MIB-/121426239675?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item1c459160bb&nma=true&si=XiBmr%252Fwq7iZLZcjW5aBQWnJAGWQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557), because he wasn't sure which acronym to use... so just put them all in, and yet none actually apply.

[Trent]

This guy didn't get much luck with this auction (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANSFORMERS-G1-MICROMASTER-AIR-STRIKE-PATROL-MOSC-MOC-BOX-MISB-MIB-/121426239675?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item1c459160bb&nma=true&si=XiBmr%252Fwq7iZLZcjW5aBQWnJAGWQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557), because he wasn't sure which acronym to use... so just put them all in, and yet none actually apply.

:rolleyes:

[SuspectimusPrime]

Some neat stuff!

Custom Cybertron Jetfire from Generations Leader Jetfire (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-CUSTOM-Generations-Cybertron-Colors-Leader-Class-Jetfire-/331366647438?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4d26fdc68e)

Custom FP Venom from ??? (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Custom-Fansproject-Venom-/111511107430?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionF igures_JN&hash=item19f6947766)

Custom IDW Metalhawk from Generations Megatron/Dreadwing (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-CUSTOM-IDW-Comics-Metalhawk-Deluxe-Figure-/221593635974?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3398028c86)

Custom Generations Packrat from Generations Rattrap (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Generations-Packrat-Deluxe-Transformers-Custom-/161424216279?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2595a210d7)

[reillyd]

Were the Omnibots ever knocked off (I know the other mail away, Reflector, was)?

Someone is selling 9 of them (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Camshaft-Mail-Away-Sealed-Baggie-with-Booklet-G1-Omnibot-MISB-Transformers-/131345307155?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)

[5FDP]

Were the Omnibots ever knocked off (I know the other mail away, Reflector, was)?

Someone is selling 9 of them (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Camshaft-Mail-Away-Sealed-Baggie-with-Booklet-G1-Omnibot-MISB-Transformers-/131345307155?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)

Not that I am aware of unless this is recent.

[UltraMarginal]

I'm not aware of any but I wouldn't be sure.

the only judgment I have is that the bag does look very old. and the seller has sold a looott of stuff with 99.8% positive feedback

[Sky Shadow]

It looks like a genuine Canadian Camshaft. I bought two.

[Mythirax]

Some neat stuff!

Custom Cybertron Jetfire from Generations Leader Jetfire (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-CUSTOM-Generations-Cybertron-Colors-Leader-Class-Jetfire-/331366647438?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4d26fdc68e)

Custom IDW Metalhawk from Generations Megatron/Dreadwing (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-CUSTOM-IDW-Comics-Metalhawk-Deluxe-Figure-/221593635974?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item3398028c86)

The Jetfire and Metalhawk are pretty damn awesome.

[Skullcruncher]

G1 Ravage wallet sells for $81US - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-1984-G1-Ravage-Pencil-Case-Bike-Bag-Hasbro-Bradley-/201207938562?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=Y5UdRtFDgmEGdm6UyVZPJ%252Fi%252BvHg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Raider]

It looks like a genuine Canadian Camshaft. I bought two.

I'm interested but the shipping cost is stopping me. Was shipping for 2 the same price as shipping for 1? If so is anyone interested in splitting costs?

[Raider]

I'm interested but the shipping cost is stopping me. Was shipping for 2 the same price as shipping for 1? If so is anyone interested in splitting costs?

OK never mind I figured it out. Cost of shipping decreases slowly to the point that if you buy 6 the shipping for each is about US$14. So even if we get 6 the cost saving isn't really enough once you factor in forwarding costs from Sydney to wherever or even picking up from Sydney to save $20.

[griffin]

For anyone looking for last minute ideas for the 20% off ebay discount offer, I have a number of items listed now (http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/griffin-of-oz), with most being BotCon toys.

I took photos of about 200 items I have spare and wanted to list them on ebay for the sale, but it takes so long to do it all, and I'm wasting too much time on people buying things that they either aren't eligible for or bought by "accident"... which I then have to open up a resolution case to cancel it and then relist the items.
And when you take into account the added or included postage, plus any paypal/ebay fees, I see that it isn't any point listing any of my items that are under $30, or items that have such little demand that they don't sell on ebay for anywhere near their retail price.

So I listed 34 items, and the 6 that have sold are mostly the ones that were likely to make me profit, as I was surprised at how high they are selling on ebay, and still didn't price as high. Most of the other 28 are items that don't make much profit on ebay in terms of secondary prices, which leaves me with all the cheaper items left that I won't bother wasting time listing as they would have to lose a lot of money just to sell. Those items will be posted up in our saleyard some time later.
I think ebay is for scalpers and for sellers of collectable items that surge in value when released.

[Krayt]

Damn you bossman!

[griffin]

Some nice Japanese Gen1 items here from an Australian seller (http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/heretic00007/m.html?item=121476293398&hash=item1c488d2316&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)... including some I'd buy if they were cheaper.

[5FDP]

I'm interested but the shipping cost is stopping me.

+1

[Sinnertwin]

Damn you bossman!

:D:D:D
Yeah, there were definitely some good prices, even better with the 20 off

[Bidoofdude]

I wish eBay would do a promotion where they pay for the shipping on an item (with a limit). It would make it a lot easier to pay for items that have pretty good prices but bad shipping costs from the US.

[Megatran]

I wish eBay would do a promotion where they pay for the shipping on an item (with a limit). It would make it a lot easier to pay for items that have pretty good prices but bad shipping costs from the US.
I'd hunt down that 1 metre tall G1 Optimus Prime figurine. :D

[FruitBuyer]

Found this eBay sale for the Platinum Dinobots Unleashed pack (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-AOE-2014-Exclusve-Dinobots-Unleashed-Metallic-Chrome-STRAFE-SET-AU-/321572647094?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4adf3930b6). Bit surprised to see it available this early. Too bad I didn't find it during the 20% off sale since I would have picked it up in a heart-beat though I suspect Myer will put it at $250~ then take $100 to make it look cheaper.

[AJ_Prime]

What the? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transformers-Universe-Deluxe-Figure-Hound-with-Ravage-/311111915987?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionF igures_JN&hash=item486fb719d3) Am I missing something? I didn't think it was THAT rare...

[sideswipes brother]

Just incase anyone was considering bidding on this:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Original-G1-Prowl-/301396011971?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item462c9a2bc3

Prowl is not sealed on his backing card although the bubble is fully glued to the backing. He must have been cut out from behind. The stickers have been applied and the accessories have been opened and used.

Kind of misleading that the seller didn't note this info in his listing and he hasn't posted my question and his answers on the ebay listing.

Beautiful box though.:D

Anyhoo, someone may still like it.

[5FDP]

What the? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transformers-Universe-Deluxe-Figure-Hound-with-Ravage-/311111915987?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionF igures_JN&hash=item486fb719d3) Am I missing something? I didn't think it was THAT rare...

LOL! Someone probably told the seller it was vintage 80's.

[nexusnixx]

LOL! Someone probably told the seller it was vintage 80's.

Maybe it's the taxes that push the price up!
Love these listings

[griffin]

That's the problem with ebay, there is no incentive to list at a price that will sell, or penalty for listing at crazy prices, because you only get charged when it sells.
The knock-on effect of that is when you have someone list something at an excessively high (but not crazy) price, and then other people start listing at that price falsely assuming that it is the current value, because they see the active listing prices instead of the "sold" listing prices. (the European Actionmasters used to be a good example, as people would sit on them for years at crazy prices thinking that "rare" ALWAYS equals "valuable")

[llamatron]

I'm not sure if this is applicable on eBay, but sometimes on Amazon larger sellers will have certain algorithms in place to automatically adjust their prices, for example so that their items is always 5% lower than the most expensive one, or 10% higher etc. Sometimes two different sellers offering the same item will engage in an automated pricing war as the two algorithms keep updating the price and battle with each other. There's usually a limit on how low the price will go, but perhaps not for how high it can go. ;)

[Paulbot]

I'm not sure if this is applicable on eBay, but sometimes on Amazon larger sellers will have certain algorithms in place to automatically adjust their prices, for example so that their items is always 5% lower than the most expensive one, or 10% higher etc. Sometimes two different sellers offering the same item will engage in an automated pricing war as the two algorithms keep updating the price and battle with each other. There's usually a limit on how low the price will go, but perhaps not for how high it can go. ;)

I've read about this happening on Amazon. (As for how high it can go, at least $23 million (http://www.michaeleisen.org/blog/?p=358)!)

[griffin]

That is so amazing.
And explains the often odd pricing of Amazon's own items, which sees discounts on only specific items within a wave, or significant discounts on new items that are actually in enough demand to be able to sell at full price.

That could be why they are losing so much money, even though they would look to be making a lot out of listing fees and handling fees of stock they sell on behalf of others.

I wonder if it could be manipulated, by setting up dummy businesses (with a name and description that puts people off risking a purchase from them) that lists new items for significantly less than Amazon prices, which forces Amazon to automatically sell at matching prices... and have people buy the Amazon priced-item before the dummy business is removed and Amazon's prices revert to normal.

[Oberon Sexton]

http://stores.ebay.com.au/thelittletoyco/

Australian eBay store with some toys hard to find in Aus. Their prices are pretty damn steep, but they're combined postage was good enough to equate my order to regular Aus retail. I got 2 Deluxes, a Voyager and 2 3" Marvel figures. The combined post cost was $15 interstate (VIC to QLD), so overall it was like buying from a local Target, except, with better range.

[reillyd]

What the? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transformers-Universe-Deluxe-Figure-Hound-with-Ravage-/311111915987?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionF igures_JN&hash=item486fb719d3) Am I missing something? I didn't think it was THAT rare...

It must be rare with the seller having five for sale. Heh heh - listing fees :)

[Ploughmans Lunch]

http://stores.ebay.com.au/thelittletoyco/

Australian eBay store with some toys hard to find in Aus. Their prices are pretty damn steep, but they're combined postage was good enough to equate my order to regular Aus retail. I got 2 Deluxes, a Voyager and 2 3" Marvel figures. The combined post cost was $15 interstate (VIC to QLD), so overall it was like buying from a local Target, except, with better range.

Very handy if you live in Melbourne, and don't mind making the trip east. Nice guy too.

[jazzcomp]

Wow :cool: - some diaclone (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Collection-of-Pre-Transformers-Transformers-G1-Trasformer-GiG-Takara-Diaclone-/161441629489)

[autobreadticon]

for dirtydigger ;)

http://www.ebay.de/itm/ROSIE-HUNTINGTON-WHITLEY-Transformers-Berichte-Clippings-/231400366729?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item35e0896289

[Verno]

Back when I was trading Beast Wars figures, I used to love lots like this (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221616677570).

Buy them up, fix them up, then sell them on. A thoroughly enjoyable pastime. I miss it.

[autobreadticon]

ever wondered what a MOSC Bumblejumper on card would look like with its G1 character art? here is a custom one

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTk1/z/JiUAAOSwkNZUe4zB/$_57.JPG

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321603235039?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[theshape]

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/m.html?item=331407783607&hash=item4d297176b7&pt=AU_Action_Figures&_ssn=operaauctions&rt=nc

Some of the rarest Japanese transformers here. Pitty he doesnt want to sell them, considering his prices. Does he just want to show off he has them?

[Demonac]

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/m.html?item=331407783607&hash=item4d297176b7&pt=AU_Action_Figures&_ssn=operaauctions&rt=nc

Some of the rarest Japanese transformers here. Pity he doesnt want to sell them, considering his prices. Does he just want to show off he has them?

Isn't that Dia Atlas (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dai-Atlas-Transformers-G1-Daiatlas-Japan-Vintage-Rare-/331402480726?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4d29208c56) a KO?

[griffin]

Isn't that Dia Atlas (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dai-Atlas-Transformers-G1-Daiatlas-Japan-Vintage-Rare-/331402480726?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4d29208c56) a KO?

Yes it is. C-888 on the packaging is the indicator for the Knock Off.

I almost bought one at BotCon several years ago before I knew of that number, so I then had it in bold lettering on my wantlist to make sure I didn't get stung later.

The real number on a real box is C-348. (I found it easier just to remember NOT to buy 888).

(the seller does have a very vague description that could mean that he is aware that it is a "reissue", but it isn't very clear... and uses the word "vintage" in the title to make people think it is the original 1980s release :mad: )

[Skullcruncher]

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/m.html?item=331407783607&hash=item4d297176b7&pt=AU_Action_Figures&_ssn=operaauctions&rt=nc

Some of the rarest Japanese transformers here. Pitty he doesnt want to sell them, considering his prices. Does he just want to show off he has them?

All of them are a bit scummy as well, if someone in Australia has all those Japanese exclusives they know exactly what going on.

[speros]

Nothing like a cheap animation cell for those who dream of having one

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-TRANSFORMERS-anime-cel-3-TANTRUM-/201234314363?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eda7ff47b

[Slag]

Yes it is. C-888 on the packaging is the indicator for the Knock Off.

I almost bought one at BotCon several years ago before I knew of that number, so I then had it in bold lettering on my wantlist to make sure I didn't get stung later.

The real number on a real box is C-348. (I found it easier just to remember NOT to buy 888).

(the seller does have a very vague description that could mean that he is aware that it is a "reissue", but it isn't very clear... and uses the word "vintage" in the title to make people think it is the original 1980s release :mad: )

this just popped up whilst searching.... this guy needs a slap with reality:mad:

[Slag]

On a nicer note... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-GRAND-MAXIMUS-MIB-G1-1988-Like-New-BONE-WHITE-Takara-Complete-/201236050828?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[Krayt]

On a nicer note... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-GRAND-MAXIMUS-MIB-G1-1988-Like-New-BONE-WHITE-Takara-Complete-/201236050828?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Wow.... I never knew there was another one in melbourne... *checks maxi collection*

[griffin]

That's a past Deluxe member too, so it should have been in a good home and looked after.

[Skullcruncher]

Wow.... I never knew there was another one in melbourne... *checks maxi collection*

You'll find that number is at least over 10 :D

[theshape]

Is every Japanese item accounted for here? Anyone have a battle Gaia set in aus?

[griffin]

Is every Japanese item accounted for here? Anyone have a battle Gaia set in aus?

I don't think we do have at least one of everything in Australia at the moment, after HeroicDecepticon left with a gold-mine of rarities.

We had a topic somewhere about who has what, but we didn't keep track of who actually has what... so as people left the country or left the fandom (sold off their items), that old topic is "out of date".

It's something I've been meaning to re-do, in a way that keeps track of how many of each we have, by way of knowing who has the more obscure and rare items throughout the Brand (not just the Japanese ones).
I'll see if I can whip up something this weekend, and see how, or if, the idea works.

[sideswipes brother]

Holy crap! I just checked my ebay account and i had no idea that Ebay charges a final value fee on postage?? That is absolute B***$h1t!!:mad:

[Verno]

Remember when eBay was fun? And exciting? I do. I have fond memories of logging on each afternoon after school and looking through all the new listings.

On eBay Australia, there are over 15,000 items listed in the 'Transformers and Robots' section. That should be great news. But it's not. Of that large number, only 400 are actual auctions.

It's just not the same.

[MayzaPrime]

Remember when eBay was fun? And exciting? I do. I have fond memories of logging on each afternoon after school and looking through all the new listings.

On eBay Australia, there are over 15,000 items listed in the 'Transformers and Robots' section. That should be great news. But it's not. Of that large number, only 400 are actual auctions.

It's just not the same.

And most of the buy it now are massively overpriced... I emailed 1 guy because he was selling legends Jazz for $150. The emails I got back were hilarious.

[Skullcruncher]

Remember when eBay was fun? And exciting? I do. I have fond memories of logging on each afternoon after school and looking through all the new listings.

On eBay Australia, there are over 15,000 items listed in the 'Transformers and Robots' section. That should be great news. But it's not. Of that large number, only 400 are actual auctions.

It's just not the same.

ebay is preparing for Amazons arrival, slowly making gumtree into what ebay used to be.


And most of the buy it now are massively overpriced... I emailed 1 guy because he was selling legends Jazz for $150. The emails I got back were hilarious.

Try messaging the guy with the Ultra Magnus radio. Not on this planet.

[griffin]

I too used to love the excitement and thrill of ebay auctions in the late 90s... bidding on stuff and counting down the days, hours and minutes to its end, and often having to wake up and go online first-thing, just to look at the results because most ended on US times.

Then the sniping programs started spoiling the fun. Sure, people would say that you should have bid that higher amount to begin with... but most of the time you start out bidding low or with a "comfortable" price (that you'd be really happy about if you win) to see how an item is likely to do or how much competition you have. Then if it was something you wanted more than other items, THEN you might put more of your total funds into a select few items, offsetting the items you get cheap or miss out on. You basically go a little above the "comfortable amount" on one or two priority items if a bidder was at your heals or just out-bid you with a few hours to go. The sniping tools didn't give you that chance. Suddenly I was now the only bidder on a lot of auctions until the last five seconds, and then miss out on items that I probably would have been willing to go an extra $5-$10, just in case the other bidder had their limit close to mine.

Then the ebay fees changed, which led to a shift of listing items to high-price BINs, that would only incur a fee when they sell, so sellers would sit on ridiculous priced items for months and years until someone REALLY desperate or really stupid buys it... ultimately earning ebay more money as a result.

From my short experience as a seller this year after almost 10 years since my last sale items, I just don't think you can make money off items, both auction or BIN, that you didn't get cheap or aren't rare/in huge demand. As such, I don't blame people for not listing things as auctions (which are big risk for both common and rare items), as the added postage costs will put off some people from bidding as much, while free shipping and ebay fees will require a higher starting bid price, which will also put off people.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Remember when eBay was fun? And exciting? I do. I have fond memories of logging on each afternoon after school and looking through all the new listings.

On eBay Australia, there are over 15,000 items listed in the 'Transformers and Robots' section. That should be great news. But it's not. Of that large number, only 400 are actual auctions.

It's just not the same.

Sometimes eBay can still be exciting... I periodically do a random search for this guy, and he's finally popped up on eBay... Japanese Beast Wars Tripledacus (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Beast-Wars-X-3-Tripledacus-DJ-Motorarm-and-Gimlet-New-MIB-/201155147173?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionF igures_JN&hash=item2ed5c7f5a5). Unfortunately, that BIN price is just not fun. :(:(

[Paulbot]

I'm sure you all got the email from eBay that they now offer "buy online and collect in store" from sellers like Dick Smith and Masters. That's a real sign they have changed focus.

[Verno]

Sometimes eBay can still be exciting... I periodically do a random search for this guy, and he's finally popped up on eBay... Japanese Beast Wars Tripledacus (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Beast-Wars-X-3-Tripledacus-DJ-Motorarm-and-Gimlet-New-MIB-/201155147173?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionF igures_JN&hash=item2ed5c7f5a5). Unfortunately, that BIN price is just not fun. :(:(

Exciting... or depressing? That's a nasty price. :(

[sideswipes brother]

I too used to love the excitement and thrill of ebay auctions in the late 90s... bidding on stuff and counting down the days, hours and minutes to its end, and often having to wake up and go online first-thing, just to look at the results because most ended on US times.

Then the sniping programs started spoiling the fun. Sure, people would say that you should have bid that higher amount to begin with... but most of the time you start out bidding low or with a "comfortable" price (that you'd be really happy about if you win) to see how an item is likely to do or how much competition you have. Then if it was something you wanted more than other items, THEN you might put more of your total funds into a select few items, offsetting the items you get cheap or miss out on. You basically go a little above the "comfortable amount" on one or two priority items if a bidder was at your heals or just out-bid you with a few hours to go. The sniping tools didn't give you that chance. Suddenly I was now the only bidder on a lot of auctions until the last five seconds, and then miss out on items that I probably would have been willing to go an extra $5-$10, just in case the other bidder had their limit close to mine.

Then the ebay fees changed, which led to a shift of listing items to high-price BINs, that would only incur a fee when they sell, so sellers would sit on ridiculous priced items for months and years until someone REALLY desperate or really stupid buys it... ultimately earning ebay more money as a result.

From my short experience as a seller this year after almost 10 years since my last sale items, I just don't think you can make money off items, both auction or BIN, that you didn't get cheap or aren't rare/in huge demand. As such, I don't blame people for not listing things as auctions (which are big risk for both common and rare items), as the added postage costs will put off some people from bidding as much, while free shipping and ebay fees will require a higher starting bid price, which will also put off people.

Yes, many a times i had to set my alarm for 'ridiculous O'clock in the morning' and use my dial up internet to bid on an item. Of course, using dial up, there was always the chance it would disconnect just before placing that last crucial bid and whilst it was reconnecting.....the auction ended:( I also remember being in various bidding wars with others, until someone said to me "why dont you snipe?" Even though it is frowned upon by others, sniping really is the only way to bid anymore!

[Skullcruncher]

Yes, many a times i had to set my alarm for 'ridiculous O'clock in the morning' and use my dial up internet to bid on an item. Of course, using dial up, there was always the chance it would disconnect just before placing that last crucial bid and whilst it was reconnecting.....the auction ended:( I also remember being in various bidding wars with others, until someone said to me "why dont you snipe?" Even though it is frowned upon by others, sniping really is the only way to bid anymore!

I don't get sniping, I mean you've still got your maximum bid, sniping is not going to change if someone wants it more than you. I've waited to the last few seconds a few times and usually it doesn't end well, either the connection refreshes to slow or ebay decides it wants my login again. Once I decided to wait and the seller pulled the item due to inactivity and sold it elsewhere :(

[xlojnr]

it prevents the scenario that griff mentioned (ie. doesn't give the other bidder a chance to reconsider their max. bids, and therefore push you higher)

[Skullcruncher]

it prevents the scenario that griff mentioned (ie. doesn't give the other bidder a chance to reconsider their max. bids, and therefore push you higher)

A fools game, your are just as likely to be shilled in the last few seconds. If someone wants it bad enough they will still beat you no matter if you bid early or late. Auctions ideally should just auto extend if anyone bids in the last few minutes.

[Raider]

I'm a big fan of the sniping tactic and proud to admit it. One of the main advantages for me is that it will stop me from bidding higher due to the 'need to win' mentality. Yes it sounds stupid that some part of you will keep bidding out a desire to be the 'Winner' but yes that has come over me before in my younger days...

By sniping it means that I will input my max bid I am willing to make and prevents me from bidding any higher as I snipe in the last 5 seconds only. A good way of preventing me from having buyers regret. Sure I miss out on things occasionally but I am much happier missing a few than regretting how much I spent.

[MayzaPrime]

I'm a big fan of the sniping tactic and proud to admit it. One of the main advantages for me is that it will stop me from bidding higher due to the 'need to win' mentality. Yes it sounds stupid that some part of you will keep bidding out a desire to be the 'Winner' but yes that has come over me before in my younger days...

By sniping it means that I will input my max bid I am willing to make and prevents me from bidding any higher as I snipe in the last 5 seconds only. A good way of preventing me from having buyers regret. Sure I miss out on things occasionally but I am much happier missing a few than regretting how much I spent.

+1

Its an auction, you can bid at the last second there is nothing wrong with it. I use this tactic as well, I have won many items at a much lower price this way.

[Skullcruncher]

+1

Its an auction, you can bid at the last second there is nothing wrong with it. I use this tactic as well, I have won many items at a much lower price this way.

Right, you're bidding in the allocated time - its likely you just won at the current market price or you just valued it higher than others. At the end of the day if no one else gives a crap and someone wins by bidding in the last second or the first day then its still a win.

[xlojnr]

yeah but as Raider pointed out the "need to win" mentality comes into it. Or people will extend how much they're willing to pay for it. Either driving your winning price up closer to your max bid, or requiring you to increase your max bid.

As Raider points out, by submitting a bid last second, it becomes more of a blind auction and you don't get the urge to go over your rationally thought out max bid.

Ebay should have a blind auction option, where bidders submit the amount they're willing to pay within the allotted time and at the end the highest amount wins, and the bidder must pay that amount - regardless of how much the next highest bid was.

[5FDP]

Yep, you snooze, you loose ;) I normally have 2 screens open because the 'confirm bid' screen doesn't have the countdown timer. Once the timer gets to about 3-5 secs I switch screens and click 'confirm bid'. Won every time :cool:

[Skullcruncher]

Yep, you snooze, you loose ;) I normally have 2 screens open because the 'confirm bid' screen doesn't have the countdown timer. Once the timer gets to about 3-5 secs I switch screens and click 'confirm bid'. Won every time :cool:

What you have 100% win ratio on ebay!! Last time I didn't win with the early bid tactic was on the G1 trainset - two people sniped at the end and paid over $150 - they cared about $100 more than me :D


yeah but as Raider pointed out the "need to win" mentality comes into it. Or people will extend how much they're willing to pay for it. Either driving your winning price up closer to your max bid, or requiring you to increase your max bid.



Nope still don't get that "need to win" or the "buyers regret" mentioned earlier, IMO that just says something more about the person bidding than anything else.

[xlojnr]

Nope still don't get that "need to win" or the "buyers regret" mentioned earlier, IMO that just says something more about the person bidding than anything else.

your opinion is correct.. it does say more about the person bidding.

However in order to protect yourself from such bidders, you place a last second bid so that they don't have time to react/kick in, and the opposing bidder places a bid at an amount that they wouldn't usually bid at.

I'm not saying that it will happen all the time. You're correct, if someone is genuinely willing to pay more than you, you will lose the auction regardless. However the off times where someone may be pushing up the price with "revised" max's after thinking about it for a while and convincing themselves of the products new worth will be negated.

On the flip side, if you have a set max. in mind and keep to it. What are the benefits of getting your bid in early? The only one that comes to my mind is the order of preference if an opposing bidder matches you. I steer clear of round numbers, and bid a couple of dollars over the round number I had in mind (eg. 251.50 instead of 250).

Anyways.. to each their own.

Usually I watch an item and bid a nominal amount below my intended max to register my interest. Then in the last couple of minutes I put in my intended max bid.

[rodent]

Just treat it as a blind auction. If everyone just put in the maximum amount they were willing to pay for it, then snipers wouldn't even come into the equation.

I've always sniped auctions, and have lost as many as I have won by doing so because the winning bidder had wisely put in a higher amount long beforehand.

The alternative is a mechanism like Graysonline where the auction keeps being extended by 20mins everytime a new bid comes in. Great for sellers, but far less attractive (and more tedious) for the buyer to follow.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Custom Leozack from Generations Jetfire (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Custom-Transformers-Victory-Generations-Leader-Premium-Leozack-masterpiece-/141508089098?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item20f28a150a).

[Megatran]

It appears someone has been buying multiples of the TF Platinum Edition exclusives from Myer during the sale???

Optimus Prime with Trailer & sideswipe (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Platinum-Edition-Optimus-Prime-trailer-Sideswipe-figure-COLLECTOR-/121519758394?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Character_Toys&hash=item1c4b245c3a#ht_388wt_1271)

Dinobots Unleashed 5-pack (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Platinum-Edition-Dinobots-5-PACK-COLLECTOR-SEALED-RARE-SALE-/121519774052?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Character_Toys&hash=item1c4b249964#ht_372wt_1271)

Autobots United 5-pack (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Platinum-Edition-AUTOBOTS-UNITED-5-PACK-COLLECTOR-SEALED-RARE-SALE-/111550241943?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Character_Toys&hash=item19f8e99c97#ht_363wt_1271)

Breakout Battle (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Platinum-Edition-BREAKOUT-BATTLE-SCENE-PACK-COLLECTOR-SEALED-SALE-/121519768791?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Character_Toys&hash=item1c4b2484d7#ht_397wt_1271)

[FruitBuyer]

Sheesh, at those prices I pity anyone that actually purchases them.

[MayzaPrime]

Good to see that the scalpers have be helping the economy, cause no-one in their right mind will buy them at those prices

[The_Black_Sheep]

Anyone got a spare $1.75million sitting around, burning a hole in their pocket? How about giving it to little ol' me so that I can get my hands on the Ferrari Testarossa from Miami Vice (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-Testarossa-ONE-OF-THE-MOST-FAMOUS-FERRARIS-IN-EXISTENCE/291329129292?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D2de8fa7aeff740b08d 901c783a6ccc84%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D201310171326 37%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D29132912 9292)... :D

[Krayt]

Haven't been online properly for a few days, checked email and had a "please pay" on a SDCC Knights of Unicron set.... For $130 US!!!!

That's 55 cheaper than it retailed.... 12 us shipped to my guy in the US, and shouldn't be too much to send here...

Lucky this finished Xmas day and everyone was busy!

[theshape]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271726588385

Bugger G2 stunticons - this is really nice :D

[Starscream77]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271726588385

Bugger G2 stunticons - this is really nice :D

:eek::eek::eek:
Must win Powerball !!!!!

[Sinnertwin]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271726588385

Bugger G2 stunticons - this is really nice :D

I almost shed a tear at it's beauty...

[TAAUBlaster]

Wow - that's amazing! But the shipping price alone, rules me out :p

[jazzcomp]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271726588385

Bugger G2 stunticons - this is really nice :D


I almost shed a tear at it's beauty...
:). Wondering who will buy this?

[theshape]

There are a few hard core afa guys who will get them, grade and flip them I reckon. The reserve may be crazy anyway

[TAAUBlaster]

:). Wondering who will buy this?

According to one of the AFA guys at tfw2005, another fairly prominant AFA member is going for the lot.

Edit: Like Shape said, chances are the figs will get graded and flipped, putting some beautiful figs even further out of the hands of non-AFA collectors :/

[theshape]

I thought they would give much more detail in the description. An AFA90 sells for a shit load more than and AFA70

[reillyd]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271726588385

Bugger G2 stunticons - this is really nice :D

I hope it doesn't sell. Listing says if it doesn't, they will break it up for sale

[griffin]

I hope it doesn't sell. Listing says if it doesn't, they will break it up for sale

I agree. If they are sold separately, more will go straight to fans/collectors without a markup of an investor just wanting to flip it at collectors' expense.
And the seller would get more money from it as well.

[Skullcruncher]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271726588385

Bugger G2 stunticons - this is really nice :D

Wow, lots of nice boxes there. Transformerland usually splits collections so I'm guessing they are selling on consignment and the owner is happy with a quick sale.

[Ultra Mackness]

Um...Wow!

What an incredible collection!

[CBratron]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271726588385

Bugger G2 stunticons - this is really nice :D

And it's up past $13K now.

[Megatran]

And yet reserve not met.

What do people reckon it'll go for?

[Raider]

179 pieces at what 150 each on average minimum? So 26,850 minimum I'd think.

[Skullcruncher]

Official product or something a parent made?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151538018437?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Ultra Mackness]

I reckon it's parent made. Reminds me of the library bag I had as a kid :)

[Skullcruncher]

I reckon it's parent made. Reminds me of the library bag I had as a kid :)

yeah, I couldn't find what it originally was, I was thinking a pillowslip or sheet maybe.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Pretty cool custom IDW Pharma (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-CUSTOM-Generations-Voyager-Class-IDW-Pharma-G1-/331431142832?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4d2ad5e5b0) retooled from Generations Brainstorm.

[Ultra Mackness]

yeah, I couldn't find what it originally was, I was thinking a pillowslip or sheet maybe.

There was material made back in the day for parents to use for this sort of thing. A few years ago I was thinking of getting some so I could have some themed curtains for the TF room, but couldn't find anything decent. I put it on the list of "coulda been good" ideas.

[Mythirax]

Pretty cool custom IDW Pharma (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-CUSTOM-Generations-Voyager-Class-IDW-Pharma-G1-/331431142832?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4d2ad5e5b0) retooled from Generations Brainstorm.

That's really awesome. Some people have some fantastic talent at customs.

[UltraMarginal]

Haven't been online properly for a few days, checked email and had a "please pay" on a SDCC Knights of Unicron set.... For $130 US!!!!

That's 55 cheaper than it retailed.... 12 us shipped to my guy in the US, and shouldn't be too much to send here...

Lucky this finished Xmas day and everyone was busy!

That's a great winning price! I'd consider it for that.
I have looked at the shipping cost from the US and the shipping box weight for the set put through the USPS postage calculator came up at about $95 I can't remember if it was AU$ or US$ but it was a few months ago before the dollar completely tanked so you can expect it to cost at least $110.

[Skullcruncher]

There was material made back in the day for parents to use for this sort of thing. A few years ago I was thinking of getting some so I could have some themed curtains for the TF room, but couldn't find anything decent. I put it on the list of "coulda been good" ideas.

Really?!? Draw string bags were big in the 80's, I had one made for all my joe accessories, actually there are G1 curtains..... another thing to look out for ;)

[sideswipes brother]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-Transformers-KO-Menasour-/121532827229?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1c4bebc65d

What the hell???:eek:

Peoples are actually bidding on this???

[Raider]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-Transformers-KO-Menasour-/121532827229?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item1c4bebc65d

What the hell???:eek:

Peoples are actually bidding on this???

Hahaha that is hilarious. I bought that version of Menatron (see what i did there :P ) a long time ago just for parts and because it was funny.

[xlojnr]

179 pieces at what 150 each on average minimum? So 26,850 minimum I'd think.

3 and a half days left and over $27,000!!

[Krayt]

That's a great winning price! I'd consider it for that.
I have looked at the shipping cost from the US and the shipping box weight for the set put through the USPS postage calculator came up at about $95 I can't remember if it was AU$ or US$ but it was a few months ago before the dollar completely tanked so you can expect it to cost at least $110.

Nah, i've had bigger heavier come recently, with express was only 80.

The website doesn't give you the cheapest options either, you gotta fiddle and get the standard delivery option.

What dimensions did you try? (If you remember)

[Krayt]

Man, gotta love random ebay checking.....

Last night, same seller, had MP-11 skywarp and MP-gold Megs.... Both auctions, got for 330 us shipped

[Deonasis]

This could be a yellow G1 Windcharger.. http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/111569115016?nav=SEARCH

[Megatran]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271726588385

Bugger G2 stunticons - this is really nice :D
Current bid is US$33.7K & still reserve not met. :eek::eek::eek:

[MayzaPrime]

Current bid is US$33.7K & still reserve not met. :eek::eek::eek:

Matt did post photos of this collection awhile ago, I was hoping that he was going to sell this individually, maybe this might happen if the reserve is not met.

[Mythirax]

Current bid:US $45,100.00 and the reserve wasn't met :eek: What in the heck! I wonder what they were expecting?

[theshape]

Just drumming up attention before they get re listed individually

[Verno]

This Beast Wars Lot in Australia (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321640223506?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) has me salivating, but I don't bid on such things anymore.

[Krayt]

Hmmmm.... sold from Burnie.... You're in Burnie....

Check the parents aren't selling a box of your toys!!

[griffin]

Hehehe... certainly close enough to probably be someone you knew.

Not just Beast Wars either. There are a lot of nice older accessories and a decent looking Clench there, which could be worth a fair bit on the global market if complete or unbroken.
The Rattrap on its own is worth a fair bit these days, as one original toy from the main cast that didn't get a 10th Anniversary reissue... so is one of the rarer, more valuable BW toys.

[Raider]

Hmmmm.... sold from Burnie.... You're in Burnie....

Check the parents aren't selling a box of your toys!!

Lol!

Nice find, would love to get my hands on that Clench (of course I go for the one non-BW transformer there :p )

[Mythirax]

and a decent looking Clench there, which could be worth a fair bit on the global market if complete or unbroken.

What sort of value are we talking, I have multiple of him in storage, just missing missiles :eek: One with no stickers and the other with them put on pretty crummy.

[Verno]

Hmmmm.... sold from Burnie.... You're in Burnie....

Check the parents aren't selling a box of your toys!!

Freaky, huh?! I thought I was the only fan in town.

Haha, they wouldn't dare :p

[Raider]

What sort of value are we talking, I have multiple of him in storage, just missing missiles :eek: One with no stickers and the other with them put on pretty crummy.

Feel like parting with one? :)

[Verno]

The more I look at it, the more I want it!

Must. Stop. Looking.

[griffin]

What sort of value are we talking, I have multiple of him in storage, just missing missiles :eek: One with no stickers and the other with them put on pretty crummy.

Admittedly, Pyro is the one that sells for more of the two due to its gold plastic syndrome waist-joint, but a search on ebay shows Clench recently selling for US$70-120 loose. (one sold for just US$12... possibly because it had no description and just one photo)

There isn't a huge demand for the European TFs, but those people are the more hardcore collectors who will fight more for those loose ends... which might explain why one sold so cheaply, if it wasn't noticed by enough fans at that time.

[Mythirax]

Cheers for that info. I'll have to go dig them out and see how they are. I miss my Pyro :( I remember opening him for Christmas when I was like 6 or 7 I think :eek: Geez, long time ago.

[Akky82]

Cheers for that info. I'll have to go dig them out and see how they are. I miss my Pyro :( I remember opening him for Christmas when I was like 6 or 7 I think :eek: Geez, long time ago.

Pyro was officially the last transformer my parents ever bought me as a kid, and I LOVED it. Almost squeed with excitement when i saw his back half sticking out of a box of loose bots in a store nearby but alas, it was only his back half :-(

That g1 lot went for 45100$ by the way.

[Raider]

That g1 lot went for 45100$ by the way.

I didn't think reserve was met? Did it actually sell?