Interesting, rare and sometimes cheap ebay items.

[jazzcomp]

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

[TAAUBlaster]

There's a set of 4 Combiner Wars Legends figs (Powerglide, Windcharger, Bombshell, Thundercracker) up on Ebay for $72 (plus postage - mine was only $10)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-COMBINER-WARS-LEGENDS-FIGURE-SET-OF-4-/161558230065?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item259d9ef431

Seems to me like a pretty good deal if you didn't already have a loot pile somewhere :)

[Akky82]

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

It didn't say 'Reserve not yet net' but the auction had ended not sure if that made a difference. It wasn't met at 40k.

link again (http://m.ebay.com/itm/271726588385?_mwBanner=1)

[TAAUBlaster]

It didn't say 'Reserve not yet net' but the auction had ended not sure if that made a difference. It wasn't met at 40k.

link again (http://m.ebay.com/itm/271726588385?_mwBanner=1)

It doesn't show on the mobile site, but its still showing in my desktop site "watched list" as Reserve not met. And the bids page shows it too. Really wish Ebay would do something about their mobile site-its almost useless half the time :(

Bids page : http://offer.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=271726588385&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565

[Skullcruncher]

Shameless self promotion - my Boss coffee set on ebay - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261737984094?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

Hoping for at least $1 :o

[Ultra Mackness]

Alrighty, I put a dollar bid on for you Skully, and someone's outbid me so looks like your $1 reserve will be met :D

[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.

$179.28! Did anyone here buy it?

[Krayt]

Alrighty, I put a dollar bid on for you Skully, and someone's outbid me so looks like your $1 reserve will be met :D

You bidding me up are you you sneaky bugger!

[Skullcruncher]

Alrighty, I put a dollar bid on for you Skully, and someone's outbid me so looks like your $1 reserve will be met :D

Awesome thanks mate :D

[Verno]

Rattrap and Rhinox (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/beastwars-lot-of-3-rattrap-rhino-spittor-with-weapons/251799427025) in Australia, seemingly complete, and only $0.99!

[sideswipes brother]

$179.28! Did anyone here buy it?

I had my eye on that lot also but i really didnt think it would crack above the $80 mark :eek:

The final price was quite suprising!

[Raider]

I had my eye on that lot also but i really didnt think it would crack above the $80 mark :eek:

The final price was quite suprising!

I agree. I was quite surprised by the price too. I would have bid if it looked like it was staying under 100. I only wanted clench :p

[Skullcruncher]

Smart :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TAKARA-Transformers-D-310-Cross-former-Blue-Bacchus-Action-Figure-1989-Used-/201272487677?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2edcc66efd

http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g148410219

[Skullcruncher]

Actually that BB that was on ebay au recently may have sold for $5,500? Anyone?

[griffin]

Smart :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TAKARA-Transformers-D-310-Cross-former-Blue-Bacchus-Action-Figure-1989-Used-/201272487677?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item2edcc66efd


Looking at their other "Transformers" listings, they have a lot of boxed Gen1 JP Transformers... a lot more than I've seen from one person in a long time.

All very expensive though. :(

[Bidoofdude]

What am I looking at exactly? The item description is indecipherable.

[theshape]

Looks like he has a buyer...

I think this guy is trying to flog a operation combo jet combiner for over 2k. It's not guard city or battle Gaia dumbass :rolleyes:

[Skullcruncher]

Looks like he has a buyer...

I think this guy is trying to flog a operation combo jet combiner for over 2k. It's not guard city or battle Gaia dumbass :rolleyes:

Yeah and that other one sold according to ebay for $5,500. I wonder what price individual weapons should be priced at!?!!

If anyone is thinking about bidding on this starscream - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Original-G1-Transformer-1984-Starscream/231463616880?_trksid=p2050601.c100103.m2451&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140211150826%26meid%3D4a1e4ef04a6e458092 1818b5004f3f92%26pid%3D100103%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%2 6sd%3D231462831411%26clkid%3D3665385367124475558&_qi=RTM2010739 - its not original 1984 but the 90's Chinese issue.

[Initial_G]

Yeah and that other one sold according to ebay for $5,500. I wonder what price individual weapons should be priced at!?!!

If anyone is thinking about bidding on this starscream - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Original-G1-Transformer-1984-Starscream/231463616880?_trksid=p2050601.c100103.m2451&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140211150826%26meid%3D4a1e4ef04a6e458092 1818b5004f3f92%26pid%3D100103%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%2 6sd%3D231462831411%26clkid%3D3665385367124475558&_qi=RTM2010739 - its not original 1984 but the 90's Chinese issue.

Not that I'm looking, just curious how you can tell it's the 90's reissue?

[janda the red]

Not that I'm looking, just curious how you can tell it's the 90's reissue?

rounded corners on the edge of the window, and ages 7up on the bottom left front of box... an 80's one has square corners and says 5up

here's a pic of my 80's starscream... you can see what i'm talking about

:)

http://i61.tinypic.com/2ev3l80.jpg

[TAAUBlaster]

Not that I'm looking, just curious how you can tell it's the 90's reissue?

The left hand side of the box that frames around the window, has slightly rounded internal edges rather than the sharp square edges of the original release. That's the best way I know how to tell-although I'm sure there are other indicators too :p

[Edit: Beaten by Janda :p]

[Sinnertwin]

Not that I'm looking, just curious how you can tell it's the 90's reissue?


Let's see if i can get a perfect 100 from Skull :p

ages 7+ as opposed to 5+
the grey border
shortened manufacturers blurb on the back
rub sign was introduced in 1985
the assortment number is different to the original

[Skullcruncher]

rounded corners on the edge of the window, and ages 7up on the bottom left front of box... an 80's one has square corners and says 5up

here's a pic of my 80's starscream... you can see what i'm talking about]

5 and 6 year olds got totally jipped in the 90's :D



Let's see if i can get a perfect 100 from Skull :p

ages 7+ as opposed to 5+
the grey border
shortened manufacturers blurb on the back
rub sign was introduced in 1985
the assortment number is different to the original

Awesome work, you could start a blog with that!

[Initial_G]

rounded corners on the edge of the window, and ages 7up on the bottom left front of box... an 80's one has square corners and says 5up

here's a pic of my 80's starscream... you can see what i'm talking about

:)

http://i61.tinypic.com/2ev3l80.jpg


The left hand side of the box that frames around the window, has slightly rounded internal edges rather than the sharp square edges of the original release. That's the best way I know how to tell-although I'm sure there are other indicators too :p

[Edit: Beaten by Janda :p]



Let's see if i can get a perfect 100 from Skull :p

ages 7+ as opposed to 5+
the grey border
shortened manufacturers blurb on the back
rub sign was introduced in 1985
the assortment number is different to the original


5 and 6 year olds got totally jipped in the 90's :D



Awesome work, you could start a blog with that!

Wow, wealth of knowledge here I see :eek:

Thanks for the quick replies, I'm happy I learnt something new today :)

[Ravagecat]

Interesting piece of TF memorabilia here :D

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Optimus-Prime-Squeeze-N-Blow-Bubbler-MOSC-1984-Vintage-Hasbro-G1-Transformers-/141555005448?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item20f555f808

Be sure to read the instructions in the bottom right hand corner ;)

[TAAUBlaster]

Those instructions are just wrong... :p

Ah, the un-PC 80's :D

[Bladestorm]

That's gold. I'd buy just the card to frame. Truly classic!
Imagine the mummy uproar with wording like that these days?


Interesting piece of TF memorabilia here :D

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Optimus-Prime-Squeeze-N-Blow-Bubbler-MOSC-1984-Vintage-Hasbro-G1-Transformers-/141555005448?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item20f555f808

Be sure to read the instructions in the bottom right hand corner ;)

[reillyd]

Speaking of gold, here's an almost complete set of many but not all of Gold Classics Reissue Transformers (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Gold-Euro-Classics-Complete-Collection-MIB-MISB-MOSC-Classic/371245324013?_trksid=p2050601.c100272.m3467&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140813112422%26meid%3D1b5e8a776bf347ef92 e9189d151a91b4%26pid%3D100272%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%2 6sd%3D161566774148%26clkid%3D3716779138939934725&_qi=RTM1963932) (most misb,mosc). Protectibots, combaticons, triple changers, Optimus Prime. Worth clicking it just to see the pictures, even if its too rich for your blood.

[rodent]

Speaking of gold, here's an almost complete set of many but not all of Gold Classics Reissue Transformers (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Gold-Euro-Classics-Complete-Collection-MIB-MISB-MOSC-Classic/371245324013?_trksid=p2050601.c100272.m3467&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140813112422%26meid%3D1b5e8a776bf347ef92 e9189d151a91b4%26pid%3D100272%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%2 6sd%3D161566774148%26clkid%3D3716779138939934725&_qi=RTM1963932) (most misb,mosc). Protectibots, combaticons, triple changers, Optimus Prime. Worth clicking it just to see the pictures, even if its too rich for your blood.

Well now that was quite the hit of nostalgia. I still have my Classics boxes for Hot Spot and Silverbolt :)

[griffin]

If that is a complete collection, it certainly eliminates any doubt about what was and what wasn't released in gold packaging.

[Zippo]

Speaking of gold, here's an almost complete set of many but not all of Gold Classics Reissue Transformers (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Gold-Euro-Classics-Complete-Collection-MIB-MISB-MOSC-Classic/371245324013?_trksid=p2050601.c100272.m3467&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140813112422%26meid%3D1b5e8a776bf347ef92 e9189d151a91b4%26pid%3D100272%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%2 6sd%3D161566774148%26clkid%3D3716779138939934725&_qi=RTM1963932) (most misb,mosc). Protectibots, combaticons, triple changers, Optimus Prime. Worth clicking it just to see the pictures, even if its too rich for your blood.

I started looking at the auction, but it wasn't a full set of Sealed, or even legit MIB toys (so reproduction items in there). Worse, mixed card types between Spanish and English ..

I was actively collecting these between 2002 and 2007 but with the movie in 2007 it got so much harder to get vintage stuff so I stopped. Maybe when I sell the collection I will start trying to fill some gaps.

[griffin]

I started looking at the auction, but it wasn't a full set of Sealed, or even legit MIB toys (so reproduction items in there).

What's missing?

I could probably look it up somewhere, but I'm tired... :p :o

[TAAUBlaster]

What's missing?

I could probably look it up somewhere, but I'm tired... :p :o

That is a beautiful Classic collection! I love collecting these guys but they are so hard to find.

Looks like the one's he is missing are Blaster, Starscream, Soundwave, Cyclonus, and Ramjet. I've never seen any of those ones in boxes though

[TF76]

I didn't know they was a classic sunstreaker, I'm really tempted to bid. lol

[griffin]

Looks like the one's he is missing are Blaster, Starscream, Soundwave, Cyclonus, and Ramjet. I've never seen any of those ones in boxes though

I know that we had those in Gen1 packaging here at the same time as the Gold packaged "Classics" (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=333142#post333142), but according to tfwiki (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Classics_%28Europe%29), they weren't released in gold Classics packaging (apparently they are noted as exclusive to Australia... but I think they were just some stock of the Chinese reissues (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Transformers_%28Chinese_toyline%29) that were being produce at around the same time).

[Sinnertwin]

Shame some have been opened. Such a waste...

[sideswipes brother]

If anyone is planning to bid for this, i contacted the seller and it is NOT still sealed to the backing card and stickers have been applied.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-Dinobot-Leader-Grimlock-100-complete-MIB-w-instructions-lot-collection-/181654056457?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item2a4b6cee09

[TAAUBlaster]

I know that we had those in Gen1 packaging here at the same time as the Gold packaged "Classics" (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=333142#post333142), but according to tfwiki (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Classics_%28Europe%29), they weren't released in gold Classics packaging (apparently they are noted as exclusive to Australia... but I think they were just some stock of the Chinese reissues (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Transformers_%28Chinese_toyline%29) that were being produce at around the same time).

Ah, well that would explain why I've never seen them :p I must have gotten my info mixed up a little. Thanks for the correction ;)

[Zippo]

What's missing?

I could probably look it up somewhere, but I'm tired... :p :o

Nothings missing, its just not all sealed
And mixed card/box types.

My collection will be all English only, and sealed .. when I complete it. :p

[Skullcruncher]

Nothings missing, its just not all sealed
And mixed card/box types.


Yeah collections look a lot better when they are all from the same market. I couldn't imagine buying a Canadian boxed G1, it just wouldn't fit!

[prjkt]

couple of expensive pretenders up on eBay from somewhere in NSW - is it anyone here?

Black Shadow (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Shadow-D-309-Japan-Vintage-Rare-Transformers-G1/331464695301?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3D72116e9a374d4e74892 70125e1b6a2aa%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26 sd%3D331464698396)

Metalhawk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/331464698396?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rmvSB=true)

[griffin]

couple of expensive pretenders up on eBay from somewhere in NSW - is it anyone here?

Black Shadow (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Shadow-D-309-Japan-Vintage-Rare-Transformers-G1/331464695301?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3D72116e9a374d4e74892 70125e1b6a2aa%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26 sd%3D331464698396)

Metalhawk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/331464698396?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rmvSB=true)


AU$6,500 for each of them??? :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I doubt they are a fan.
A fan would know that they aren't worth anywhere near that. Probably $1,000 at the most and that would be in better condition than these two (one has robot points cut out of the box that you can barely see in the photos, while the other one has very sun-damaged packaging it isn't worth keeping)... but realistically these toys in that condition would be lucky to go for US$600-800 at auction (which the current exchange rate pushes it up to almost AU$1000).


I hate it when non-collectors come across something they work out is rare, without actually knowing how that translates to actual value.
:mad:

Rare does not always equal valuable. :rolleyes:


Looking at their other items, I find it deplorable that they are trying to sell the KO Dia Atlas toy (noted on the box as C-888) for AU$1,500. They note that it is a "copy reissue", but the real version isn't even worth that, even in better condition than this fake. :mad:

[Jetfire in the sky]

AU$6,500 for each of them??? :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I doubt they are a fan.
A fan would know that they aren't worth anywhere near that. Probably $1,000 at the most and that would be in better condition than these two (one has robot points cut out of the box that you can barely see in the photos, while the other one has very sun-damaged packaging it isn't worth keeping)... but realistically these toys in that condition would be lucky to go for US$600-800 at auction (which the current exchange rate pushes it up to almost AU$1000).


I hate it when non-collectors come across something they work out is rare, without actually knowing how that translates to actual value.
:mad:

Rare does not always equal valuable. :rolleyes:


Looking at their other items, I find it deplorable that they are trying to sell the KO Dia Atlas toy (noted on the box as C-888) for AU$1,500. They note that it is a "copy reissue", but the real version isn't even worth that, even in better condition than this fake. :mad:

Couldn't agree more with you on that one. This seller has been putting up some very rare items in the last three months or so (nothing I have seen has sold) They have extremely ridiculous prices, poor photos and f-all description. Not the best way to sell high end Transformers

EDIT: I just checked their feedback, Blue Bacchus did sell with a best offer.

[theshape]

He's dangling a carrot in front of collectors hoping someone caves and over pays with an offer. :mad:

[Jetfire in the sky]

Speaking of gold, here's an almost complete set of many but not all of Gold Classics Reissue Transformers (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Gold-Euro-Classics-Complete-Collection-MIB-MISB-MOSC-Classic/371245324013?_trksid=p2050601.c100272.m3467&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140813112422%26meid%3D1b5e8a776bf347ef92 e9189d151a91b4%26pid%3D100272%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%2 6sd%3D161566774148%26clkid%3D3716779138939934725&_qi=RTM1963932) (most misb,mosc). Protectibots, combaticons, triple changers, Optimus Prime. Worth clicking it just to see the pictures, even if its too rich for your blood.

This collection has been featured in Maz's collector series of interviews at TFSource.
http://tfsource.com/blog/collector-interview-18-erwin-w/

[Skullcruncher]

Couldn't agree more with you on that one. This seller has been putting up some very rare items in the last three months or so (nothing I have seen has sold) They have extremely ridiculous prices, poor photos and f-all description. Not the best way to sell high end Transformers

EDIT: I just checked their feedback, Blue Bacchus did sell with a best offer.

A $5,500 best offer! That's only $2,000 off his asking price so I guess their is some room for negotiation :p

[griffin]

I think the company that released JP Transformers in South Korea (Sonokong) has had a clearing out of their warehouse... or some other strange storage find, as there seem to be a lot of really cheap Big Convoy toys (the mammoth from Beast Wars Neo) and smaller quantities of some other BW Neo toys, showing up by South Korean sellers... like this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/120857574119?rmvSB=true), and this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/140909312163?rmvSB=true) (and see their other listings for more).

The South Korean versions of the Japanese Transformers are identical to the Japanese ones, and even made in the same factories... they just had different packaging.


edit - apparently these have been out for a while now, so there must have been a lot of stock to still be selling it after all this time for so cheap.

[Verno]

Yeah, I've got the Korean Lio Convoy and Big Convoy and the quality is great.

[Paulbot]

That's a lot of cheap Big Convoys!

[MayzaPrime]

couple of expensive pretenders up on eBay from somewhere in NSW - is it anyone here?

Black Shadow (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Shadow-D-309-Japan-Vintage-Rare-Transformers-G1/331464695301?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3D72116e9a374d4e74892 70125e1b6a2aa%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26 sd%3D331464698396)

Metalhawk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/331464698396?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rmvSB=true)

This is the same guy that was trying to sell CHUG legends Jazz for $150 and when I contacted him to see if it was a mistake he was a total wanker...

He is totally overpriced on all of his items, he is nothing more than a scalper.

[Jetfire in the sky]

Same two bidders stuffed all of this guys MIB G1 Predacon auctions, the real bidders went to what they are worth. I wonder if the zero and 1 feedback bidder knobs will pay up? I don't understand e-bay trolls.

http://offer.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=181644392225&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565

[TAAUBlaster]

Same two bidders stuffed all of this guys MIB G1 Predacon auctions, the real bidders went to what they are worth. I wonder if the zero and 1 feedback bidder knobs will pay up? I don't understand e-bay trolls.

http://offer.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=181644392225&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565

I was watching them when they were listed. They are definately good specimins of the Predacons

I hate it when e-bay trolls do stupid stuff like that. What's the point behind it?

[Verno]

I've thrown $5 on this: Transformers Beast Wars Prototype Tasmanian Devil Color Input Rare Vintage 1997 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141564224578)

[reillyd]

Just came across a minty white Galaxy Shuttle (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Japanese-C-326-Galaxy-Shuttle-Victory-Zone-G1-MIB-Complete-RARE-/171676075083?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f8b1044b)

[sideswipes brother]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/transformers-collection-/321673697896?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4ae53f1a68

Tell him hes dreamin!!

[UltraMarginal]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/transformers-collection-/321673697896?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4ae53f1a68

Tell him hes dreamin!!

His postage price is a bargain though!:D

[MayzaPrime]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/transformers-collection-/321673697896?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item4ae53f1a68

Tell him hes dreamin!!

I have been watching this one... laughing :D :D :D

[ampoldj]

His postage price is a bargain though!:D

Well he still says to contact him to confirm actual postage...

I think the cabinet is included as well as the rug:rolleyes:

[theshape]

Can't you guys see the g2 stunticon set in the middle there? :)

[Megatran]

1 meter tall Optimus Prime figurine. :cool:

[TAAUBlaster]

I want that Optimus figure!

[Skullcruncher]

mailaway g1 starscream? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Starscream-Mint-in-Sealed-Box-JC-Penny-Layaway-Box/291385453384?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D28797%26meid%3De1adac1ef66d496fb359f450d0ebf a51%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D25184 7662189

[Jetfire in the sky]

mailaway g1 starscream? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Starscream-Mint-in-Sealed-Box-JC-Penny-Layaway-Box/291385453384?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D28797%26meid%3De1adac1ef66d496fb359f450d0ebf a51%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D25184 7662189

The label says JC Penny so it's not the Hasbro mail away version but a store sent or more likely a layby cover. It looks like the box flap has been bent over backwards (cringe) Still a very cool item and will be interesting to see what it goes for, it has an appeal to keep it as is which is very unique (which I would probably do) or if you're mental (jokes) to open up a mint G1 item, to me from a box collector perspective it could be pretty crap with the flap bent over like that and may have lead to the top part of the box separating from itself due to the perforations some of the early ones had.
Good spot Skullcruncher

[Skullcruncher]

The label says JC Penny so it's not the Hasbro mail away version but a store sent or more likely a layby cover. It looks like the box flap has been bent over backwards (cringe) Still a very cool item and will be interesting to see what it goes for, it has an appeal to keep it as is which is very unique (which I would probably do) or if you're mental (jokes) to open up a mint G1 item, to me from a box collector perspective it could be pretty crap with the flap bent over like that and may have lead to the top part of the box separating from itself due to the perforations some of the early ones had.
Good spot Skullcruncher

I didn't even think about the box flap, its almost painful to think about the store staff just bending it back and then taping the box around it!

[griffin]

This person in Hong Kong (http://www.ebay.com/sch/kcmanhk/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=) must still think that ebay doesn't charge fees on shipping. All their items are super cheap ($10 or less) and have shipping prices that are $100 or more.
Now that ebay charges fees on the entire amount, which I assume is worldwide now, it stops people from avoiding ebay fees by putting the bulk of the item's cost into the shipping amount.


The good thing about this is that it should be possible to get ebay to refund the difference of his shipping quote and the actual amount, because it is in breach of the rules (http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-practices.html).... giving you a really cheap item of under $10. I'd test it if there was something I wanted, in case ebay drags its feet or doesn't do refunds without returning the item for a full refund.

[Bladestorm]

Funnily enough even their "local" shipping is 5 times the actual cost.
What an idiot!
Surely he knows he is paying fees on the postage... or is he doing this to bypass customs for countries like the UK where they can only bring in items with a value up to 36 pounds before they get taxed...
Any way you look at it - it sure seems dodgy to me!

I'm happy to go get the items from him and ship at actual rates if anyone wants to be cheeky and msg him to see if he'll allow free local pickup. ;)

That Sega Megatron would be tempting for US$10 if it didn't have a US$110 shipping LOCALLY TO HONG KONG! For that price I could get a container of Megatrons hauled across the city.


This person in Hong Kong (http://www.ebay.com/sch/kcmanhk/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=) must still think that ebay doesn't charge fees on shipping. All their items are super cheap ($10 or less) and have shipping prices that are $100 or more.
Now that ebay charges fees on the entire amount, which I assume is worldwide now, it stops people from avoiding ebay fees by putting the bulk of the item's cost into the shipping amount.


The good thing about this is that it should be possible to get ebay to refund the difference of his shipping quote and the actual amount, because it is in breach of the rules (http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/selling-practices.html).... giving you a really cheap item of under $10. I'd test it if there was something I wanted, in case ebay drags its feet or doesn't do refunds without returning the item for a full refund.

[Jetfire in the sky]

New reissue Insecticons going at a reasonable price

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Platinum-Edition-INSECTICONS-Bombshell-Kickback-Skrapnel-Figure-/131409874022?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item1e98a38c66

[jazzcomp]

I tried that once with a singaporean seller awhile back who was shifting the price on shipping. Said that he was quitting ebay. I was asking if I could arrange a meetup so i can save on shipping cost :D ( a friend will pickup for me).

[Megatran]

New reissue Insecticons going at a reasonable price

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-Platinum-Edition-INSECTICONS-Bombshell-Kickback-Skrapnel-Figure-/131409874022?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item1e98a38c66
You can find it slightly cheaper at:
Chimungmung - US$55 + $25 shipping
RK - US$55 + approx $29 standard airmail shipping

[Jetfire in the sky]

You can find it slightly cheaper at:
Chimungmung - US$55 + $25 shipping
RK - US$55 + approx $29 standard airmail shipping

Now they're decent prices :)

[griffin]

Funnily enough even their "local" shipping is 5 times the actual cost.
What an idiot!
Surely he knows he is paying fees on the postage... or is he doing this to bypass customs for countries like the UK where they can only bring in items with a value up to 36 pounds before they get taxed...
Any way you look at it - it sure seems dodgy to me!

I'm happy to go get the items from him and ship at actual rates if anyone wants to be cheeky and msg him to see if he'll allow free local pickup. ;)

That Sega Megatron would be tempting for US$10 if it didn't have a US$110 shipping LOCALLY TO HONG KONG! For that price I could get a container of Megatrons hauled across the city.

That would be interesting... but I think they'd just say that they don't do pickups. :rolleyes:

[Skullcruncher]

Listed some various G1 items - http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/maddynz/m.html?item=261786474526&hash=item3cf3b0981e&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 still going cheap :D

[griffin]

Listed some various G1 items - http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/maddynz/m.html?item=261786474526&hash=item3cf3b0981e&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 still going cheap :D

What are the photocopies from?
Were they from a special source/person, or were they freely distributed at the time you got them?

I think they are fascinating... so I might take a punt at minimum bid (or more if they are hard to find), and on the off-chance that I win it, I might be able to pick up next Wednesday evening or Thursday morning... depending on the hours you are in the CBD. (like, work hours)

[Skullcruncher]

What are the photocopies from?
Were they from a special source/person, or were they freely distributed at the time you got them?

I think they are fascinating... so I might take a punt at minimum bid (or more if they are hard to find), and on the off-chance that I win it, I might be able to pick up next Wednesday evening or Thursday morning... depending on the hours you are in the CBD. (like, work hours)

I got them on Yahoo Japan and they were described as transformers production material junk - well that's what google translate was telling me! There is 77 pages all up, about half have actual transformers on them, the rest is humans like "Karen Fishook" and various backgrounds. On some pages the fax header can be seen - marvel productions, September 1985.

[griffin]

Okay then... I hope I win it, but I think there might be a lot of interest for it.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Custom Grotusque from RID Grimlock (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Grotusque-Robots-in-Disguise-Warrior-Class-Transformers-Custom-/161540509559?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259c908f77). A pair of tiny wings and maybe a new animal head sculpt - Hasbro can easily make this happen.

[sideswipes brother]

Listed some various G1 items - http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/maddynz/m.html?item=261786474526&hash=item3cf3b0981e&pt=AU_Action_Figures&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 still going cheap :D

Ahhhh, my max bid was $50 for Beet. Missed out on an awesome figure! Hope he went to an Aussie and stayed in Australia.

[griffin]

Someone really wanted those photocopies... with about 20 minutes to go, they kept bidding, $40, $60, $80, $100, in just half a minute... until they finally won it.

[Sinnertwin]

and now watch them photocopy it :p

[Skullcruncher]

Yeah someone in the US, they havn't paid yet.

[griffin]

A pity they weren't listed here first, but you probably wouldn't have got as much for it, as there are American collectors with deep pockets out there.

[Verno]

A slight retrospective here, but there have been some great Beast Wars lots on eBay recently, listed (of all places) in Australia.

These three are from the same seller:

Season One Lot (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221694100281)
Season Two Lot (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321673795348)
Season Three Lot (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221697351699)

What's remarkable about these are the end prices: $255, $265 and $305 respectively, and the average price per figure in each:

Lot 1, with 12 items, at an average of $21 a figure
Lot 2, with 13 figures, at an average of $20 a figure
Lot 3, with 8 figures, at an average of $38 a figure

With a clear focus in each lot on TV show characters, that makes for some good buying. Congrats to whoever picked them up.

If anyone else is keen, there is another lot, again on eBay Australia of all places, but from a different seller: Another Beast Wars Lot (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321681806930) It's in its final day and still very cheap.

Being a retired collector sucks. I miss the thrill of the chase :p

[Skullcruncher]

Does anyone dare break it to this seller that he has a bunch of 1991/1992 Chinese G1's?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/katsal/m.html?item=121584738362&hash=item1c4f03e03a&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

I think even the El Greco ones came out later too.

[Sinnertwin]

Does anyone dare break it to this seller that he has a bunch of 1991/1992 Chinese G1's?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/katsal/m.html?item=121584738362&hash=item1c4f03e03a&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

I think even the El Greco ones came out later too.

with those prices? lol
As a side note, how did AFA not label them as such?

[Skullcruncher]

with those prices? lol
As a side note, how did AFA not label them as such?

Looks like the old style labels, they graded plenty of things wrong until they got schooled.

[TAAUBlaster]

The gold box Prime looks sweet though!

Even if they are the Chinese releases - they still got impressive grades. Still, no way are they worth those prices.

[Jetfire in the sky]

I don't get people who expect four figures (+ in this case) and don't have many super detailed pictures of the items. :mad:

[Sinnertwin]

Looks like the old style labels, they graded plenty of things wrong until they got schooled.

Cheers Skull :)


PS The Grace Bros tag on the Prime. That sure took me back...

[griffin]

Yes, the El Greco release of Defensor was about 1991 (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/El_Greco), not 1986 as noted on the AFA label in that ebay listing.

I would have to assume that someone who has a significant enough interest in collecting Transformers to have acquired rarities in that condition, and to AFA grade a number of their collection, would be a member here...

But even if they are and would know that those prices are 10-100 times their actual value, they probably know that there are enough deep-pocket collectors out there who will pay any amount to have something like these toys Mint in an AFA case.

[SuspectimusPrime]

Did anyone here happen to pick up an incomplete Beast Wars Tripledacus from Japan (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Takara-Beast-Wars-II-Tripledacus-Tripredacus-DJ-Motorarm-Gimlet-/291386696813?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item43d800246d)?

I was sitting on it for a long time but then decided not to grab it. Would have been a great bargain, but the missing launcher and wing missiles would have haunted me.

[Sinnertwin]

Does anyone dare break it to this seller that he has a bunch of 1991/1992 Chinese G1's?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/katsal/m.html?item=121584738362&hash=item1c4f03e03a&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

I think even the El Greco ones came out later too.


Looks like somebody did afterall. Starscream's now listed at $7000UsD
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121584738362

[Megatran]

That's a real bargain. Was listed at US$20K I think. :p

[Skullcruncher]

Ignore - Contact Made

[ILikeSoundwave]

Are there any fake Human Alliance Soundwaves out there? Seems really cheap!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Transformers-DOTM-HUMAN-ALLIANCE-SOUNDWAVE-With-LASERBEAK-Mr-Gould-Figure-/191519373902?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item2c9771ba4e

[Tober]

Are there any fake Human Alliance Soundwaves out there? Seems really cheap!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Transformers-DOTM-HUMAN-ALLIANCE-SOUNDWAVE-With-LASERBEAK-Mr-Gould-Figure-/191519373902?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item2c9771ba4e

Yep (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/1032928-ko-human-alliance-soundwave-post12221536.html)

[Bladestorm]

Are there any fake Human Alliance Soundwaves out there? Seems really cheap!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Transformers-DOTM-HUMAN-ALLIANCE-SOUNDWAVE-With-LASERBEAK-Mr-Gould-Figure-/191519373902?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item2c9771ba4e

Yes. In fact several Human Alliance fakes seem to to have hit the streets up here (Hong Kong) recently, especially Barricade, so beware. I walked into a shop the other day with "new" older movie stock from ROTF and DoTM and every single one was fake.
Whilst I know the recent Hasbro Asia release of Barricade has been popular I'm not sure why the other fakes are making a resurgence right now as well.

[ILikeSoundwave]

This is sad. Especially the third photo.:(:mad:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221715080010?item=221715080010&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

[griffin]

There's also this one for MP Grimlocks (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-Grimlock-MP-03-Exclusive-Toys-R-Us-TRU-Brand-New/121531829495?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D0dde7281d8104116941 d49bb9b3eb24e%26pid%3D100204%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D24%2 6mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D221715080010).
Even if it does help draw attention/customers to their listing like we've done here by pointing it out to others, I just don't think I'd do it because it would give me a bad reputation of being a toy scalper. (a lot of the soundwaves are still in separate TRU bags, so they didn't just order a bulk lot from a wholesaler... they went around the stores in their area and bought them all up before anyone else could get to them)

I once showed off a group photo of a rare toy (Alternator Rodimus), but that was after they were all bought for other fans at the same price I paid... so there was no scalping involved. This person with the soundwaves looks to have prevented everyone in and around Vancouver (Canada) from getting one at the approximately Retail US$120. (each of his sold Soundwaves have been US$220-250 - about double his investment from just 18 months)

[autobreadticon]

What they say about minibot collectors are true, crazy bunch of folks, this loose one sold for $750 USD, ~$900 on ebay today

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8568/16831126412_27f4ba0123_c.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8564/16644874450_64a92a408a_b.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8755/16832238295_52ed600333_c.jpg

[janda the red]

^ I saw your collection photo in the AFA thread on TFW. tell me you wouldn't want it! lol

[Other]

Why?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Overlord-Megatron-custom-G1-ONE-OF-A-KIND-/281631034700?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4192848d4c

[UltraMarginal]

Why?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Overlord-Megatron-custom-G1-ONE-OF-A-KIND-/281631034700?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4192848d4c

I think it's a pretty novel custom, the robot mode certainly looks pretty good. Im not interested for me but I think its neat.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I think it's a pretty novel custom, the robot mode certainly looks pretty good. Im not interested for me but I think its neat.

True - though it's ironic that if it hadn't been customized the seller could probably get three times as much for it :p

[M-bot]

Why?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Overlord-Megatron-custom-G1-ONE-OF-A-KIND-/281631034700?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4192848d4c


True - though it's ironic that if it hadn't been customized the seller could probably get three times as much for it :p

I don't really get it either. The only thing I can think of is that the Overlord was a junker and had at least a partial restoration on it as part of the customising process.

[Handsprime]

Why?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Overlord-Megatron-custom-G1-ONE-OF-A-KIND-/281631034700?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4192848d4c

Meanwhile, in an alternative universe...

[reillyd]

True - though it's ironic that if it hadn't been customized the seller could probably get three times as much for it :p

No it's had some heavy damage in places and has been repaired. You can still see some cracks under the paint. But it's a good custom nonetheless

[Megatran]

This one caught my eye in banning Australia. (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TRANSFORMERS-DEEP-COVER-G1-e-HOBBY-92-DIACLONE-SIDESWIPE-NEW-YEAR-SPECIAL-TAKARA-/161653046755?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a345bde3)

Seller specifically states he/she will NOT ship to Australia due to prior bad experience with damaged item(s). I wonder if it was a member here.

[Bidoofdude]

Can anyone link me to anyone selling a Generations Hoist or Orion Pax, at rrp or below? I'm having a bit of trouble.

[ILikeSoundwave]

Can anyone link me to anyone selling a Generations Hoist or Orion Pax, at rrp or below? I'm having a bit of trouble.

This (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Generations-Deluxe-Class-Orion-Pax-Figure-Brand-New-/151170639886?pt=AU_Action_Figures&hash=item233278e80e) is okay, I guess.

[ChlorHex]

Can anyone link me to anyone selling a Generations Hoist or Orion Pax, at rrp or below? I'm having a bit of trouble.

I've got both... sealed Orion and loose mint Hoist.
PM me if you're keen :)

[Tropisetron]

Look at this on eBay:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391102120937

HOT, TAKARA Transformers Masterpiece MP-11 Starscream +coin G1 figure in stock

KO?

[Juggernaut]

Scam

[UltimateGalvatron]

Even if its a KO I'd consider getting it, given all Masterpieces (except cassettes) at general retail are $100+

[Facepunches]

I don't know the seller, but if it's too good to be true, it usually is! Buyer beware.

[UltimateGalvatron]

I've been looking and he's had 100% positive feedback and 27 of them have been bought, so I think I'll try it. I'll post my findings.

[Sinnertwin]

Sandals
Bracelets
Make Up
and now they're selling Transformers.

i wonder what the item will be this time?

[Megatran]

^ My guess is Easter bunny ears. A bit too early in the year for Santa hats.

[FruitBuyer]

Anyone have 15k lying around? (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/transformers-collection-/321715134199?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4ae7b75ef7)

[MV75]

Anyone have 15k lying around? (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/transformers-collection-/321715134199?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4ae7b75ef7)

Sure do, but I don't see 15k in that picture. Especially since they couldn't take the time to actually list everything and details of accessories, etc. Only thing that interests me is the dinobots, but if we get a dinobot 5 pack or whatever the rumour is, then well, makes the g1 stuff less valuable. :)

[sideswipes brother]

Sure do, but I don't see 15k in that picture. Especially since they couldn't take the time to actually list everything and details of accessories, etc. Only thing that interests me is the dinobots, but if we get a dinobot 5 pack or whatever the rumour is, then well, makes the g1 stuff less valuable. :)

That seller has been trying to sell that as one large lot for a while now. It will never sell. He would be better off selling in singles.

[Crimson Prime]

I've been looking and he's had 100% positive feedback and 27 of them have been bought, so I think I'll try it. I'll post my findings.

Listing deleted along with all purchase history if you paid for one I suggest you start the claims procedure ASAP to get your refund from this scam.

[Verno]

It's not quite Time Warrior, but it's still a transforming watch (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformer-clock-watch-/201327778195?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2ee0121993).

[janda the red]

It's not quite Time Warrior, but it's still a transforming watch (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformer-clock-watch-/201327778195?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2ee0121993).

I had one of those as a kid... man I loved it! :D

Wish I still had my childhood one....

[BruiseLee]

I had one of those as a kid... man I loved it! :D

Wish I still had my childhood one....

Same here! Wore mine all the time. Can't remember how I lost it but knowing me I probably ejected the bot off the strap into an open drain, off a bridge or onto oncoming traffic...

[janda the red]

^ lol... Yeah I probably did something similar :)

[UltimateGalvatron]

Listing deleted along with all purchase history if you paid for one I suggest you start the claims procedure ASAP to get your refund from this scam.

I ended up not, bought some stuff online and from dirge instead

[FruitBuyer]

MISB Brave Maximus (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-TAKARA-TRANSFORMERS-RID-CAR-ROBOT-GOD-C-027-BRAVE-MAXIMUS-/231534828720?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item35e88d1cb0)

[Handsprime]

MISB Brave Maximus (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-TAKARA-TRANSFORMERS-RID-CAR-ROBOT-GOD-C-027-BRAVE-MAXIMUS-/231534828720?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item35e88d1cb0)

I know how these things work. It costs $130 at the moment, but there are always those eBay snipers who bid at the last minute

[Bidoofdude]

I know how these things work. It costs $130 at the moment, but there are always those eBay snipers who bid at the last minute

It's at $100 at the moment.

[rodent]

Looking at that seller's feedback, I'm not sure if it's a scam...

[crankcase76]

Yeah, seems a bit off to me as well. Might even get a hat or two.:)

[Crimson Prime]

It's at $100 at the moment.

I believe they mean with the $30 shipping FYI

[Handsprime]

I believe they mean with the $30 shipping FYI

Yeah at the moment it's now $131 including shipping (as in how much you have to bid)

[Trent]

MISB Brave Maximus (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-TAKARA-TRANSFORMERS-RID-CAR-ROBOT-GOD-C-027-BRAVE-MAXIMUS-/231534828720?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item35e88d1cb0)

SCAAAAAAAAAM!!

I think I hear jingle bells...

[Bidoofdude]

I did a quick google image search with the first one and no other versions of the same picture pop up. Could be worth a shot.

[BruiseLee]

Nice looking custom of FGGG made from the AOE voyager Optimus.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANSFORMERS-CUSTOM-VOYAGER-FIRE-GUTS-GOD-GINRAI-OPTIMUS-PRIME-/331529788507?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d30b71c5b

[FruitBuyer]

Sure, I have $999.00 US for a MP Thundercracker (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-07-Thundercracker-MP-7-MISB-Takara-Tomy-/261860285243?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf816db3b)

[TAAUBlaster]

Sure, I have $999.00 US for a MP Thundercracker (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-Masterpiece-MP-07-Thundercracker-MP-7-MISB-Takara-Tomy-/261860285243?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf816db3b)

Those crazy Americans... There's another one listed at $1,200 :eek:

[Sinnertwin]

Yeah, seems a bit off to me as well. Might even get a hat or two.:)

LoL
I wonder what the guy that payed $511 for the 32 Classics figure will receive.

[griffin]

I recall this being posted here before, some time ago.... but you can't help but feel a bit annoyed each time you see it though - scalpers-r-us (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Transformers-SOUNDWAVE-MP-02-Masterpiece-SDCC-2013-Toys-R-US-Sealed-TRU-/221750017418?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a154bd8a&rmvSB=true).

Judging by all the ToysRUs bags in the photos, this person in Canada must have gone to every TRU store within driving range, and bought up all the MP Soundwaves... which is the ideal scenario of a toy-scalper - remove all stock from a geographical area, and all the people in that area who want one will pay extra to get it. Plus, when the item is no longer available globally, if the secondary market is already tight with limited options, then he can keep bumping up the price to match the going rate.

Fortunately though, he looks to be having a tough time selling them off, according to his "completed listings" page, only selling about half a dozen in the last 3 months at $220, and yet keeps listing them for $230-300. :rolleyes:
So I hope all that "locked up funds" for the last two years has put him off doing it again, because he hasn't listed anything released since this 2013 toy (his other listings have been for multiples of three other store exclusives from before 2013, so this one he got a bit too greedy I think). :D

[Sinnertwin]

We have a few of them as seen in picture.

LoL

[UltraMarginal]

I recall this being posted here before, some time ago.... but you can't help but feel a bit annoyed each time you see it though - scalpers-r-us (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Transformers-SOUNDWAVE-MP-02-Masterpiece-SDCC-2013-Toys-R-US-Sealed-TRU-/221750017418?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a154bd8a&rmvSB=true).

Judging by all the ToysRUs bags in the photos, this person in Canada must have gone to every TRU store within driving range, and bought up all the MP Soundwaves... which is the ideal scenario of a toy-scalper - remove all stock from a geographical area, and all the people in that area who want one will pay extra to get it. Plus, when the item is no longer available globally, if the secondary market is already tight with limited options, then he can keep bumping up the price to match the going rate.

Fortunately though, he looks to be having a tough time selling them off, according to his "completed listings" page, only selling about half a dozen in the last 3 months at $220, and yet keeps listing them for $230-300. :rolleyes:
So I hope all that "locked up funds" for the last two years has put him off doing it again, because he hasn't listed anything released since this 2013 toy (his other listings have been for multiples of three other store exclusives from before 2013, so this one he got a bit too greedy I think). :D

it's not long ago that he was selling using this picture.
I sent him a sarcastic email thanking him for stockpiling MP soundwaves so fans could buy them of him later at a higher cost than the retail price.

He sent me a long winded response about how he'd bought them months after they became available and had been shelf warming dramatically in his area.
I left it at that and then I received the following a day or so later in my message in box:

ebay is currently investigating the harassment and linking 8 accounts. After responding to your email, I've been GETTING HARRASSMENT CALLS AND fake ids are made to end my auctions. Law enforcement is getting involved and please stop calling in the middle of the night and the other behaviour.

Thank you

I responded by saying I had received his original response and was satisfied. (I've been in trouble with eBay for harassing scalpers before so didn't want to cop it again for fear of account suspension) I just let it drop but he's so full of crap, especially since he's re-listing with the same stupid image.
I always wondered how he thought I might have learnt his phone number from the other side of the world...

[MayzaPrime]

it's not long ago that he was selling using this picture.
I sent him a sarcastic email thanking him for stockpiling MP soundwaves so fans could buy them of him later at a higher cost than the retail price.

He sent me a long winded response about how he'd bought them months after they became available and had been shelf warming dramatically in his area.
I left it at that and then I received the following a day or so later in my message in box:

ebay is currently investigating the harassment and linking 8 accounts. After responding to your email, I've been GETTING HARRASSMENT CALLS AND fake ids are made to end my auctions. Law enforcement is getting involved and please stop calling in the middle of the night and the other behaviour.

Thank you

I responded by saying I had received his original response and was satisfied. (I've been in trouble with eBay for harassing scalpers before so didn't want to cop it again for fear of account suspension) I just let it drop but he's so full of crap, especially since he's re-listing with the same stupid image.
I always wondered how he thought I might have learnt his phone number from the other side of the world...

Hahaha shelf-warming!!! That guy is a comedian.

[FruitBuyer]

Well technically I suppose they are shelf-warming........in his own home.

[Ravagecat]

That picture of his cupboard filled me with rage :mad: what a #$%^&*! dooshbag.

I feel annoyed that these awesome toys are sitting in his house not being enjoyed but also hope he never makes his money back :D

[UltimateGalvatron]

Well technically I suppose they are shelf-warming........in his own home.

LOL :P

Seriously though I hate that guy and scalpers in general

[sideswipes brother]

UUUMMMMM....just wow!! :eek::eek::rolleyes::rolleyes
People get things graded by AFA and they think its now worth the moon :rolleyes:


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Reissue-Transformer-13-Hot-Rodimus-AFA-U90-/251934769009?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3aa87b7f71

[MayzaPrime]

UUUMMMMM....just wow!! :eek::eek::rolleyes::rolleyes
People get things graded by AFA and they think its now worth the moon :rolleyes:


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Reissue-Transformer-13-Hot-Rodimus-AFA-U90-/251934769009?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3aa87b7f71

Hahaha! I don't see that being sold any time soon.

[Hursticon]

That picture of his cupboard filled me with rage :mad: what a #$%^&*! dooshbag.

I feel annoyed that these awesome toys are sitting in his house not being enjoyed but also hope he never makes his money back :D

I too share in your rage mate, MP Soundwave is a figure that should be experienced by as many bloody fans as possible but only at a fair cost - RRP. :mad:

To quote a lovely woman from an old animated TV Show: "...I certainly hope someone stabs him in the eye!". :cool:

[Handsprime]

Missed out on the TF2007 leader toys and want both of them? Well now's your chance to get both Optimus Prime and Megatron for the price of just less than how much these 2 on average cost when they came out:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Transformers-Dark-Of-The-Moon-Leader-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-Pack-Asia-Ex/221251820111?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D30067%26meid%3D07aa011c9bb34a9aa358764aff92 365c%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D151 655096234

[5FDP]

UUUMMMMM....just wow!! :eek::eek::rolleyes::rolleyes
People get things graded by AFA and they think its now worth the moon :rolleyes:


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Reissue-Transformer-13-Hot-Rodimus-AFA-U90-/251934769009?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3aa87b7f71

HAHAHAHA.... That's some funny shit.

[jazzcomp]

Missed out on the TF2007 leader toys and want both of them? Well now's your chance to get both Optimus Prime and Megatron for the price of just less than how much these 2 on average cost when they came out:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Takara-Transformers-Dark-Of-The-Moon-Leader-Optimus-Prime-Megatron-Pack-Asia-Ex/221251820111?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D30067%26meid%3D07aa011c9bb34a9aa358764aff92 365c%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D151 655096234
A bit confused? :confused: DOTM Megatron is not a truck?

[griffin]

Those first Movie toys were reissued as a 2-pack in 2011, which meant being packed in a box that has DOTM on it.

[jazzcomp]

Those first Movie toys were reissued as a 2-pack in 2011, which meant being packed in a box that has DOTM on it.
Thanks for clearing that up. :)

[FruitBuyer]

Cheap Beast Fire Predaking (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131046997043?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT), which we can collect from Woolworths or Big W stores

KFC KP-06EX Ion Blaster for MP-10B (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/311328603696)

[Megatran]

An AFA 100 grade of e-hobby Insecticon Clone Army (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Takara-e-Hobby-Diaclone-Insecticon-AFA-100-/310390904483?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4844bd56a3).

Why? Why? Why?

[TAAUBlaster]

Wow, that's crazy! I knew there was a re-issue Galvatron and an original G1 Wheeljack that got grades of 100, but I didn't know about the Insecticons.

[Sinnertwin]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Triggerbot-Backstreet-MOC-Complete-/321746717999?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4ae9994d2f

chinese reissue triggerbot Backstreet.
note the sticker on the top right corner

[Verno]

BotCon Beast Wars Postcard Set (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281686587411)

Back off, they're mine.

[Handsprime]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-Transformers-G1-Linkin-Park-Soundwave-Limited-Edition-W-4-Cassettes-AU-/221298475762

don't know if I can trust this or not...

[Trent]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-Transformers-G1-Linkin-Park-Soundwave-Limited-Edition-W-4-Cassettes-AU-/221298475762

don't know if I can trust this or not...

I've bought from them once before with no issues.

[reillyd]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-Transformers-G1-Linkin-Park-Soundwave-Limited-Edition-W-4-Cassettes-AU-/221298475762

don't know if I can trust this or not...

What's looking sus?

[Verno]

A BIG G1 lot (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-Transformers-HUGE-LOT-Weapons-Figures-Paperwork-MUST-SEE-Large-Big-/231557378972)... in Australia.

[UltraMarginal]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Triggerbot-Backstreet-MOC-Complete-/321746717999?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4ae9994d2f

chinese reissue triggerbot Backstreet.
note the sticker on the top right corner

I can just see something I thnnk? I don't thinkk there are reissues of these but ?


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hasbro-Transformers-G1-Linkin-Park-Soundwave-Limited-Edition-W-4-Cassettes-AU-/221298475762

don't know if I can trust this or not...

The seller looks legit, I have a feeling they probably picked up a crate of these on mega clearance somewhere.

[Handsprime]

Well in that case, looks like I found something for my birthday :D

[Sinnertwin]

I can just see something I thnnk? I don't thinkk there are reissues of these but ?

From HighendTFs.com :)


1988 toys reissued in China in 1994 (AKA Series 5)
Autobot Powermaster Cars: All three of them (but not Powermaster Optimus Prime)
Decepticon Powermaster Jets: Both of them
Autobot Small Headmasters: All three of them
Autobot Decepticon Headmasters: Fangry, Squeezeplay
Triggerbots: All three of them
Triggercons: All three of them
Squawktalk/Beastbox
Grand Slam/Raindance
Rewind/Steeljaw
Eject/Ramhorn

[Verno]

BotCon Beast Wars Postcard Set (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281686587411)

Back off, they're mine.

Dammit, I got outbid. I'm out.

[Hursticon]

Dammit, I got outbid. I'm out.

Yeah, I wouldn't pay any more than $30 total for them either. :cool:

[Verno]

Yeah, I wouldn't pay any more than $30 total for them either. :cool:

Yes, I thought a dollar a card sounded about right. Maybe next time.

[UltraMarginal]

Dammit, I got outbid. I'm out.

bummer, stupid AU$.

[Jilm101]

Did anybody see the fanboys scoria and masterpiece starscreams for sale by user maiyuwan(66) ? They were selling for $80 is this for real?

[ampoldj]

Well in that case, looks like I found something for my birthday :D

Yeah also ordered some MPs from there before i joined OTCA...took 2 weeks to receive my order from date of payment...
Anyway Happy Birthday :D

[ampoldj]

Did anybody see the fanboys scoria and masterpiece starscreams for sale by user maiyuwan(66) ? They were selling for $80 is this for real?

That looks suspicious and i think the price changes every relist ive been watching that MP11 as well

[Handsprime]

Yeah also ordered some MPs from there before i joined OTCA...took 2 weeks to receive my order from date of payment...
Anyway Happy Birthday :D

Ah thanks, but its not till the 24th

[Skullcruncher]

A BIG G1 lot (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-Transformers-HUGE-LOT-Weapons-Figures-Paperwork-MUST-SEE-Large-Big-/231557378972)... in Australia.

That will be one happy seller :cool:

[ILikeSoundwave]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271866591117

Probably got the prices mixed up as the Wave3 legends set of 3 is the same price.

Edit: He just fixed the price.:o It was AU$76 before.:D

[UltraMarginal]

That will be one happy seller :cool:

wow, there isn't much in that listing that's either complete or unbroken. maybe if the headmaster has his head sitting in the drivers seat, maybe. I think most of the stuff that's not yellow might be a reissue as well at a guess.

[Juggernaut]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Triggerbot-Backstreet-MOC-Complete-/321746717999?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4ae9994d2f

chinese reissue triggerbot Backstreet.
note the sticker on the top right corner

Good thing? More rare? I'm watching this

[Skullcruncher]

Good thing? More rare? I'm watching this

Rare? Hell No. If you are just after the figure go for it, if you are a stickler for original vintage then stay clear.

[Sinnertwin]

Good thing? More rare? I'm watching this

As Skull pointed out, not very rare. Here's another as pointed out by the seller;

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G1-Transformers-MOSC-Backstreet-Seaspray-Genuine-Hasbro-MOC-MIB-MISB-/231557353116?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item35e9e4ce9c



http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-MOSC-MISB-Stunticon-Breakdown-/231555105429?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item35e9c28295

and another Chinese Reissue, This time Stunticon Breakdown

[CHILENO20]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/381257203792?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

If anyone is still looking for a Motormaster locally here in Oz, I can vouch for the seller :D

[Slag]

this looks dodgy doesn't it? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Takara-Japanese-Zone-C-353-Dai-Atlas-Giftset-MIB-/131511390127?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item1e9eb08faf

nearly worth a shot.. they're listing a few more gems too

[theshape]

Sure does. :(

[tinyJazz]

this looks dodgy doesn't it? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-G1-Takara-Japanese-Zone-C-353-Dai-Atlas-Giftset-MIB-/131511390127?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item1e9eb08faf

nearly worth a shot.. they're listing a few more gems too

Only one feedback as a buyer, none as a seller. :I

[TAAUBlaster]

There is no way this seller is legit. He's listing a heap of AFA and MIB G1 now for $99. Some of his photos look very similar to the style of "wheeljackslab" and "iamratchet"

[Wormz]

This just got listed. He can't actually expect to fetch this right ?? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221775009552&alt=web

[UltimateGalvatron]

This just got listed. He can't actually expect to fetch this right ?? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221775009552&alt=web

No.

Just...

No.

[Trent]

At least he's offering free pickup...

[crankcase76]

This just got listed. He can't actually expect to fetch this right ?? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221775009552&alt=web

Hahaha, he has to be kidding!

[Juggernaut]

That will be one happy seller :cool:

Indeed!

[FruitBuyer]

Animated Sons of Cybertron - $65 + free shipping. (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Animated-Sons-of-Cybertron-Optimus-Rodimus-set-MISB-/231560360312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item35ea12b178). Looks like a pretty solid deal.

[jazzcomp]

This just got listed. He can't actually expect to fetch this right ?? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221775009552&alt=web


No.

Just...

No.


At least he's offering free pickup...


Hahaha, he has to be kidding!
Some people really over estimate the value of toys. :eek:

[TAAUBlaster]

Some people really over estimate the value of toys. :eek:

Especially the movie toys he has listed :eek:

[valkyrie_76]

Some people really over estimate the value of toys. :eek:

No havent seen that before :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-Transformers-Prime-Voyager-Ultra-Magnus-Action-Figure/131149992929?_trksid=p2055119.c100022.m2048&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122153519%26meid%3D3201efc5eee540f88eb 2aa11c1e424d7%26pid%3D100022%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D161677036033

[Wormz]

No havent seen that before :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-Transformers-Prime-Voyager-Ultra-Magnus-Action-Figure/131149992929?_trksid=p2055119.c100022.m2048&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122153519%26meid%3D3201efc5eee540f88eb 2aa11c1e424d7%26pid%3D100022%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D161677036033

Hahahahaha that shipping though

[AJ_Prime]

No havent seen that before :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-Transformers-Prime-Voyager-Ultra-Magnus-Action-Figure/131149992929?_trksid=p2055119.c100022.m2048&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122153519%26meid%3D3201efc5eee540f88eb 2aa11c1e424d7%26pid%3D100022%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D161677036033

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!!

[Handsprime]

No havent seen that before :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasbro-Transformers-Prime-Voyager-Ultra-Magnus-Action-Figure/131149992929?_trksid=p2055119.c100022.m2048&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122153519%26meid%3D3201efc5eee540f88eb 2aa11c1e424d7%26pid%3D100022%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D161677036033

I don't understand it. $10,000 for something I can get for <1% of that price. Do they really expect someone to bid that much?

[TAAUBlaster]

I'm not sure what's worse, the insane listing price, or the fact there are *15* people watching it :p

[Initial_G]

I imagine just watching to see the outcome

[ampoldj]

I'm not sure what's worse, the insane listing price, or the fact there are *15* people watching it :p

Yeah they are watching it...laughing :p

May be a typo but even a 99.99 is still insane!

[griffin]

It had me thinking that ebay/paypal would be good for money laundering. You post up something that is so expensive that no one else would buy it, but you or your associate pays for the item with a separate account... even though no goods or physical money changes hands.

[Skullcruncher]

Groove was so much cooler in Italy - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Protectobot-Chips-Takara-vintage-box-/121655200511?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_101&hash=item1c53370aff

[Handsprime]

Groove was so much cooler in Italy - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Protectobot-Chips-Takara-vintage-box-/121655200511?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_101&hash=item1c53370aff

Chips his name was Chips

[Paulbot]

I feel like there's a few other foreign TF names that are amusing cultural references (like this TV tie in) but I can only think of Cosmos being called Adams in Japan (which is not quite the same thing but along the same lines).

[BruiseLee]

For our New South Welshmen members looking for a potentially cheap generations Metroplex, here's one on bid which ends in a couple of days. Pickup only, it's loose and may not be complete according to the pics but is currently sitting on a grand total of $1.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformer-autobot-/321757116965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4aea37fa25

[spiderken17]

I am watching that for my son but its a bit far away from me for pickup. Bummer.

[Golden Phoenix]

For our New South Welshmen members looking for a potentially cheap generations Metroplex, here's one on bid which ends in a couple of days. Pickup only, it's loose and may not be complete according to the pics but is currently sitting on a grand total of $1.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformer-autobot-/321757116965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4aea37fa25

Oh man. If that was in VIC I'd buy it purely for a second Red gun for mine.

Hell if I could buy it cheap enough, I'd consider giving the main figure to someone in NSW if they could pick it up and send me the guns.

[Wormz]

Not really sure if this is a good price or not for metroplex but it is complete by the looks of it http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=291468583215&alt=web

[UltraMarginal]

Wow, that's worth following up, it's just over an hour from my place. and for the cost of petrol it would certainly be worth picking up.

I can see some custom practice and a second gun for my Metroplex incoming.

[UltimateGalvatron]

For our New South Welshmen members looking for a potentially cheap generations Metroplex, here's one on bid which ends in a couple of days. Pickup only, it's loose and may not be complete according to the pics but is currently sitting on a grand total of $1.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformer-autobot-/321757116965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4aea37fa25

Well that escalated quickly...
I was willing to put up to $20 but now it is up to $31... and it would already have been a 5 hr drive to pick up. :(

[spiderken17]

I will be happy if someone on here gets it for a good price because as far as I am concerned any TF fans who aren't on here are no good :D

[UltraMarginal]

I missed the end of the Auction but it went for $76, way more than I wanted to spend given I was going to take the gun and use the rest of it as Customisation practice.

[UltimateGalvatron]

WOW

[Crimson Prime]

Still a good price, hope whoever got it was a member and they're currently enjoying him.

[UltimateGalvatron]

If you are a member who won Metroplex for UNDER $100, come out with your hands up! :p

[griffin]

Cut and paste ebay listings can get confusing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANSFORMERS-KRE-O-4-PACK-Megatron-Evac-Prime-Bumblebee-Kreo-Figures-/131509368451?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9e91b683). :p (see the description)

[MayzaPrime]

Cut and paste ebay listings can get confusing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANSFORMERS-KRE-O-4-PACK-Megatron-Evac-Prime-Bumblebee-Kreo-Figures-/131509368451?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9e91b683). :p (see the description)

Hahaha... :p

[Crimson Prime]

Cut and paste ebay listings can get confusing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANSFORMERS-KRE-O-4-PACK-Megatron-Evac-Prime-Bumblebee-Kreo-Figures-/131509368451?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9e91b683). :p (see the description)

If you squint really hard and look at either a G1 Mixmaster or a picture of one, it looks just like the description.

[Kazza]

YOTG MP Soundwave for $128 USD (includes postage), just bought one myself.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281652779442?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[FruitBuyer]

YOTG MP Soundwave for $128 USD (includes postage), just bought one myself.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281652779442?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That is a fantastic price for the figure. Almost makes me want to pick one up.

[sideswipes brother]

C'mon guys, you know its worth every penny....:rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ROCKLORDS-Pulver-Eyes-1985-Bandai-Transformers-G1-/261915938756?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cfb680fc4

[UltimateGalvatron]

C'mon guys, you know its worth every penny....:rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ROCKLORDS-Pulver-Eyes-1985-Bandai-Transformers-G1-/261915938756?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cfb680fc4

-sigh-

[sideswipes brother]

Just WOW!!!.....:eek::eek:

This seller is gonna get screwed!!!!!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M-A-S-K-Rhino-1985-/141679674572?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item20fcc444cc

[UltimateGalvatron]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/181760089254?item=181760089254&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

Just saw this.

[MayzaPrime]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/181760089254?item=181760089254&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

Just saw this.

There really is some talented people around...

[jazzcomp]

Just WOW!!!.....:eek::eek:

This seller is gonna get screwed!!!!!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M-A-S-K-Rhino-1985-/141679674572?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item20fcc444cc
Looks like a typo bid at $6.9K :)

[CHILENO20]

Just WOW!!!.....:eek::eek:

This seller is gonna get screwed!!!!!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M-A-S-K-Rhino-1985-/141679674572?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item20fcc444cc

Buahahahahahahaha!!!! Holy Crap!!!

[Skullcruncher]

Not quite ebay but this group on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Case-Fresh-Club/1064358733591140?fref=nf appears to be the same guys on TFW who are trying to bump up prices of sealed items. Some of their prices are just plain crazy. I would be very wary of any ugraded items, why are they not getting them graded themselves? Very sus in my opinion.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Those prices are CRAZY

[TAAUBlaster]

Not quite ebay but this group on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Case-Fresh-Club/1064358733591140?fref=nf appears to be the same guys on TFW who are trying to bump up prices of sealed items. Some of their prices are just plain crazy. I would be very wary of any ugraded items, why are they not getting them graded themselves? Very sus in my opinion.

Wow, those prices...
$350 for a sealed combaticon? $1500 for an Onslaught? No way.
They seem to be under the impression that sealed automatically means "will be graded," and are trying to sell them close to graded prices. Most of the graded stuff is already way overpriced. Just look at Ebay. The same old same old graded pieces are showing up, at insane prices (by the same sellers) and not selling. What a joke. :/

[janda the red]

Not quite ebay but this group on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Case-Fresh-Club/1064358733591140?fref=nf appears to be the same guys on TFW who are trying to bump up prices of sealed items. Some of their prices are just plain crazy. I would be very wary of any ugraded items, why are they not getting them graded themselves? Very sus in my opinion.

Sealed G1 seems to be getting priced ridiculously these days.... It's funny though because as I know you're aware, a lot of the same stuff sits on ebay for bloody years unsold!

It sucks.... but I'm guilty of paying stupid money for pieces that " I just want " :o

[Skullcruncher]

Sealed G1 seems to be getting priced ridiculously these days.... It's funny though because as I know you're aware, a lot of the same stuff sits on ebay for bloody years unsold!

It sucks.... but I'm guilty of paying stupid money for pieces that " I just want " :o

I can understand high prices for premium items, but $350 for vortex? $1500 for onslaught? Also they never quote some prices, and simply say we know a TM Hook sold for $4500?? I guess if they tell enough people these are bargains them eventually one will fall for it!

[autobreadticon]

I can understand high prices for premium items, but $350 for vortex? $1500 for onslaught? Also they never quote some prices, and simply say we know a TM Hook sold for $4500?? I guess if they tell enough people these are bargains them eventually one will fall for it!

Gotta remember that most of the buyers these days are Chinese nationals with crazy bank accounts (some claim are millionaires), can't really speculate but some might have dubious affiliations and businesses. I remember seeing that Takara Convoy AFA selling for $15000 USD

[Skullcruncher]

Gotta remember that most of the buyers these days are Chinese nationals with crazy bank accounts (some claim are millionaires), can't really speculate but some might have dubious affiliations and businesses. I remember seeing that Takara Convoy AFA selling for $15000 USD

That's a premium item remember, and is there any proof it actually sold for that? - it all seems very dubious to me.

[autobreadticon]

That's a premium item remember, and is there any proof it actually sold for that? - it all seems very dubious to me.

No :D I just read these things...

There are some $10000 USD Megatrons, 45000 Chinese Yuan Optimus. on Taobao currently



http://s.taobao.com/search?q=AFA+transformers&commend=all&ssid=s5-e&search_type=mall&sourceId=tb.index&spm=a215z.7106357.5803581.d4908513

[theshape]

Yahoo japan has had some insane prices recently. 300,000 yen for an artfire , 250k for blue bacchus and black shadows.

[TAAUBlaster]

Artfire is one of the exceptions though. Both he and Stepper have always sold for high prices. There have been a few Artfires and Steppers on YJ recently. Beautiful pieces - and a couple have been dead mint with no flap creases at all! which is quite rare for Japanese G1.


No :D I just read these things...

There are some $10000 USD Megatrons, 45000 Chinese Yuan Optimus. on Taobao currently



http://s.taobao.com/search?q=AFA+transformers&commend=all&ssid=s5-e&search_type=mall&sourceId=tb.index&spm=a215z.7106357.5803581.d4908513

Wow, that is crazy! All the good stuff is ending up in Chinese collector's hands:(

[EDIT]
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Original-G1-Combaticon-Vortex-MOSC-Sealed-New-for-Bruticus-/121674745575
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transformers-Original-G1-Combaticon-Swindle-MOSC-Sealed-Metal-Chest-Patch-Card-/121674745574

Umm... what?!:eek:
How can that seller possibly say "the card looks good"? Swindle in particular has an atrocious card. :rolleyes:

[Skullcruncher]

Yahoo japan has had some insane prices recently. 300,000 yen for an artfire , 250k for blue bacchus and black shadows.

Yeah, what used to happen was the shops in Hong Kong would have buyers buying most of the mint items, there was one that constantly outbid me pwg*** I think it was, I bid him up about 30,000 yen over what I would pay on several items just to see what would happen and they still won the auction. That was last year but still annoys me. :D

[sideswipes brother]

Wow! I had no idea they sold action figure sand!! :p:confused:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/indiana-jones-raiders-Ark-sand-kenner-1982-/191600202097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2c9c431171

[autobreadticon]

Wow! I had no idea they sold action figure sand!! :p:confused:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/indiana-jones-raiders-Ark-sand-kenner-1982-/191600202097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2c9c431171

So this was the 80s version of bath salts? ;)

[UltimateGalvatron]

Wow! I had no idea they sold action figure sand!! :p:confused:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/indiana-jones-raiders-Ark-sand-kenner-1982-/191600202097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2c9c431171

WTF

[TAAUBlaster]

"Posable, movable sand" :D

[Handsprime]

Wow! I had no idea they sold action figure sand!! :p:confused:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/indiana-jones-raiders-Ark-sand-kenner-1982-/191600202097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2c9c431171

Everytime I see something like this, I immediately leave the page because I fear I'm gonna click Buy it Now and accidently buy something that ends up being a waste of money.

[FruitBuyer]

I question your definition of "very good condition" (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/transformers-mixed-lot-all-in-very-good-contition-/171824649854?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item28018c167e)

[Wormz]

This is the third time i have seen this listing and under a different seller.. so rude :(
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201361625771&alt=web
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181776673629&alt=web

[Jetfire in the sky]

I question your definition of "very good condition" (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/transformers-mixed-lot-all-in-very-good-contition-/171824649854?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item28018c167e)


LMAO, definitely a synonym of "in pieces" :p;)

[Megatran]

Anyone know much about this Prototype G1 Transformers Ramjet Clear Plastic?
Do prototypes really fetch THAT much (US$800)?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Prototype-G1-Transformers-Ramjet-Clear-Plastic-/151366108765?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233e1f865d

[janda the red]

Anyone know much about this Prototype G1 Transformers Ramjet Clear Plastic?
Do prototypes really fetch THAT much (US$800)?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Prototype-G1-Transformers-Ramjet-Clear-Plastic-/151366108765?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233e1f865d

Yeah they do my friend....

Being a seeker fan, I hit this dude up a while ago about these jets he says are prototypes. He reckons they're from they early 2000's ehobby releases but the provenance he gave me wasn't rock solid enough for me to drop that kind of coin on them. They do look pretty cool though I must admit.... maybe not $800 US kinda cool though.

:)

[griffin]

Anyone know much about this Prototype G1 Transformers Ramjet Clear Plastic?
Do prototypes really fetch THAT much (US$800)?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Prototype-G1-Transformers-Ramjet-Clear-Plastic-/151366108765?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233e1f865d

Those were never proven to be prototypes, as there was a flood of those clear toys (mostly Optimus and Starscream) at the time of the first reissues in the early 2000s, and toys that are proven to be prototypes are usually a mix of odd colours or grey.
The last paragraph of this wiki page (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Prototype) talks about the clear toys, that were called by some as "lunchtime specials".
The article mentions a single stage that may use clear plastic to test out the parts by being able to see their internal structure, but it sounds like that stage doesn't have them build the complete toys with all parts, as they are only testing the individual parts. The building stages of the testing process are usually with grey or odd coloured plastic (as shown in that wiki page - none of the examples of known prototypes that we've seen from Hasbro or the factory have been completely clear toys.

[Skullcruncher]

Anyone know much about this Prototype G1 Transformers Ramjet Clear Plastic?
Do prototypes really fetch THAT much (US$800)?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Prototype-G1-Transformers-Ramjet-Clear-Plastic-/151366108765?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233e1f865d

This is more of a G1 prototype.
http://thumbnails105.imagebam.com/41668/04d363416678955.jpg (http://www.imagebam.com/image/04d363416678955)