Interesting, rare and sometimes cheap ebay items.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeh ok. Good rant.

Only posted it bc it was interesting. Apparent has multiple meanings, including "seeming" (3. Appearing as such but not necessarily so)...so I do believe my original post was on par with

"It's what he says it is. Which is, admittedly, somewhat vague." I don't know what it is and neither does he. That was pretty much all I had going with the link :confused:

[Verno]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/36-signed-Transformers-posters-by-artist-Dan-Khanna_W0QQitemZ220515131621QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3357b9e0e5

Anyone heard of the artist?

[Paulbot]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/36-signed-Transformers-posters-by-artist-Dan-Khanna_W0QQitemZ220515131621QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3357b9e0e5

Anyone heard of the artist?

Yep, he's a well-known fan artist. He did some of the BotCon comics, and had some art published in the Genesis Art of Transformers book (including some of the pictures for sale there). I think he may have done some stuff for IDW, such as some of the Beast Wars Sourcebook pages.

[bruticus]

Yep, he's a well-known fan artist. He did some of the BotCon comics, and had some art published in the Genesis Art of Transformers book (including some of the pictures for sale there). I think he may have done some stuff for IDW, such as some of the Beast Wars Sourcebook pages.

wow, that auction went in a flash... did anyone here buy it??

[Starscream212]

I brought it, sorry if anyone wanted it but i culd not resist that Dinobot picture!
I also asked if the tac holes were on the picture but thankfully they were only on the white borders!

[Verno]

Nice work. You'll have to take some individual pictures so we can all enjoy them.

[Starscream212]

will do!

[rampagesss]

It would be good, wouldn't it. I just sent a report to eBay.

Hey look whos back on ebay with a different user name but all the same items
http://shop.ebay.com/minelba/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340

So he sold 1 overlord on ebay and gave both you and me a second chance offer and now hes got another one

[bruticus]

Sorry guys. It's very sus. A new 0 feedback seller has just posted most of these items again. http://myworld.ebay.com.au/minelba/


Hey look whos back on ebay with a different user name but all the same items
http://shop.ebay.com/minelba/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340

So he sold 1 overlord on ebay and gave both you and me a second chance offer and now hes got another one

just curious, but what is this guys game??
can he really take peoples money and then close all his bank accounts before paypal can reach his funds??

if yes, then will paypal still reimburse the buyer?
if not, then why would the seller bother repeating this scam over and over again??

[valkyrie_76]

Forgot to do these and sorry if someone has already done these:

I get emails from ebay regarding specials that are happening and there were two TF ones last week but I was too lazy to post them :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-TRANSFORMERS-3PACK-AUTOBOT-JAZZ-BONECRUSHER-BRAWL_W0QQitemZ380178996828QQcategoryZ155343QQcmdZ ViewItem#ht_792wt_1165

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-TRANSFORMERS-STAR-WARS-FIGURES-VEHICLES-4PACK_W0QQitemZ380179677828QQcategoryZ753QQcmdZVie wItem#ht_1078wt_1165

[liegeprime]

Hey look whos back on ebay with a different user name but all the same items
http://shop.ebay.com/minelba/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340

So he sold 1 overlord on ebay and gave both you and me a second chance offer and now hes got another one

that is dodgy....... as in alarm bells ringing now...:mad::mad:

[heroic_decepticon]

yeah, the seller seems to be using pictures from before

[kup]

What the slag is a Megabum (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-G1-MEGABUM-100-Complete_W0QQitemZ120497116748QQcmdZViewItemQQptZA U_Action_Figures?hash=item1c0e30164c)?

[AussieJason]

What the slag is a Megabum (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-G1-MEGABUM-100-Complete_W0QQitemZ120497116748QQcmdZViewItemQQptZA U_Action_Figures?hash=item1c0e30164c)?

"Starscream ! You will pay for this insolence..."

[heroic_decepticon]

"The chrome is excellent, yet there are a few tiny flaws. Very tiny flecks of wear are present, but does not detract from his menacing look!"

with a name like Megabum, it's going to need more than menacing looks to save itself

[liegeprime]

What the slag is a Megabum (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-G1-MEGABUM-100-Complete_W0QQitemZ120497116748QQcmdZViewItemQQptZA U_Action_Figures?hash=item1c0e30164c)?


Big butt hehehehe

[kup]

He changed the name.

[AussieJason]

He changed the name.

And I am fairly sure there was no orange cap previously as well.

By the way I'm sure most do know, but for anyone who doesn't know; "Megabum" is what Starscream called Megatron in a G1 episode. If I recall correctly it was "Countdown to Extinction". Anyone know for sure ?

[kup]

And I am fairly sure there was no orange cap previously as well.

By the way I'm sure most do know, but for anyone who doesn't know; "Megabum" is what Starscream called Megatron in a G1 episode. If I recall correctly it was "Countdown to Extinction". Anyone know for sure ?

I thought so but I couldn't specifically remember where I had heard it from. However I was hoping this was actually a 'Megabum' edition Megatron :p

[roller]

By the way I'm sure most do know, but for anyone who doesn't know; "Megabum" is what Starscream called Megatron in a G1 episode. If I recall correctly it was "Countdown to Extinction". Anyone know for sure ?

i think it was brawn

[Doubledealer]

100% complete G1 Squeezeplay for cheap (4 hours, 30 mins to go):

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RARE-G1-SQUEEZEPLAY-100-COMPLETE-NOT-REISSUE_W0QQitemZ360210329648QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH _DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53de357030

[SOUNDBLASTER]

Damn that went cheap ... :cool::cool:

[Sky Shadow]

Damn that went cheap ... :cool::cool:

Actually, SB, it didn't sell at all - it had a reserve price that was something greater than $26 US dollars and the reserve wasn't met.

[SOUNDBLASTER]

Ah my bad....

Thats what you get for not reading in between the lines,. :D

[rampagesss]

Is there such thing as a KO Black Zarak??
cos that seller has the most Mintiest Black Zarak (http://cgi.ebay.com/G1-Transformers-Black-Scorponok-D-311-MIB_W0QQitemZ280421598142QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4696QQ cmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3 DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252B LA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63) i have ever seen!!! but the seller also has a history of selling 4 MISB nightbeats for only 85USD each!!!! :confused:


:confused:Am I reading this right, no one even put a dollar bid on this:eek:


thats really weird... i could have sworn it was currently at ~200USD with 3 more days to go or something close to that...

hmmm....
I've only ever seen that happen when people get worried its gonna sell for too little and they pull the auction but relist it again with some lame excuse like "there was a typo, sorry"
that or when someone else makes an offer on the item and gets the seller to end the auction early for a personal sale outside of ebay....

dodgy!!!

Look like the seller of that Black Zarak is also a scammer
as here is his original auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/G1-Transformers-Black-Scorponok-D-311-MIB_W0QQitemZ280421598142QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4696QQ cmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m444QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3 DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%252B LA%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63

And he relisted it a few days ago and ended it again
http://cgi.ebay.com/G1-Transformers-Black-Scorponok-D-311-MIB_W0QQitemZ280430006486QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item414aee50d6

Somethings going on here :mad:

[kup]

For a $1 Black Zarak it seems worth the risk!

[jgon2098]

She just doesn't want to sell it at a low price.

[kup]

She just doesn't want to sell it at a low price.

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/5/58/Bixby_snyder_says_i%27d_buy_that_for_a_dollar.jpg


I'd buy that for a dollar!

It had to be done :p

[blackie]

Commem UM (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=200412700223&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

Ehobby Astrotrain (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=260516093132&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

[canofwhoopass_87]

Was Fortress Maximus ever knocked off? (Excluding that miniature one)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SPIKE-CEREBROS-Fortress-Maximus-Transformers-G1-parts_W0QQitemZ350287210829QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item518ebea94d

[liegeprime]

Was Fortress Maximus ever knocked off? (Excluding that miniature one)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SPIKE-CEREBROS-Fortress-Maximus-Transformers-G1-parts_W0QQitemZ350287210829QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item518ebea94d


Well from the looks of that sale, yep. In some obscure unknown area of the world... it didnt get enough hype from the fans so prolly its why we didnt know much about it. Plastic looks dodgy, but man, a KO fortmax. Wow that wouldve been one big KO!! I wouldnt mind getting one or two ( headless one will do) just to have it stuck in base mode:D:D I guess only Cerebro was KOed and not the whole of Fortmax hence we didnt know about it.:)

[kup]

That Fort Max has pretty star ear rings.

[1AZRAEL1]

That Fort Max has pretty star ear rings.

Haha so he does. I doubt they actually made the whole body. If they did, I'd like to see it. Seems like they just did Cerebros and Spike.

[rampagesss]

1989 VINTAGE G1 Transformers DINOKING - MIB Mint In Box (http://cgi.ebay.com/1989-VINTAGE-G1-Transformers-DINOKING-MIB-Mint-In-Box_W0QQitemZ260514764968QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item3ca7e3d8a8)

And he ships world wide

[Starscream212]

1989 VINTAGE G1 Transformers DINOKING - MIB Mint In Box (http://cgi.ebay.com/1989-VINTAGE-G1-Transformers-DINOKING-MIB-Mint-In-Box_W0QQitemZ260514764968QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item3ca7e3d8a8)

And he ships world wide

That guy has heaps of G1 stuff for sale hes gunna make alot money if it all sells!

[rampagesss]

That guy has heaps of G1 stuff for sale hes gunna make alot money if it all sells!

Yea just looking at his other auctions, he has so many im after i could spend a small fortune on his auctions :D

[Starscream212]

Yea just looking at his other auctions, he has so many im after i could spend a small fortune on his auctions :D

thats why im staying away from G1 lol!:p

The guy selling them has them all ending too close together some at the same time, sucks if you wanna bid on several of his items!

[canofwhoopass_87]

Custom universe tracks! I think it looks pretty cool, though the finish leaves much to be desired.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-Classics-2-0-Custom-Autobot-Tracks_W0QQitemZ260517171782QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca8089246

[Golden Phoenix]

Custom universe tracks! I think it looks pretty cool, though the finish leaves much to be desired.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-Classics-2-0-Custom-Autobot-Tracks_W0QQitemZ260517171782QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca8089246

Oh the Sunstreaker/Sideswipe mold, is there nothing you can't do?

[blackie]

Some turbomasers locally

Scorch (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=320457482175&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

Hurricane (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=320457482075&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

Flash (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=320457482035&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

[rampagesss]

Transformers the movie Unicron animation cell

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-MOVIE-CEL-ANIMATION-G1-UNICRON-ART-CELL_W0QQitemZ110465325818QQcmdZViewItemQQptZColle ctibles_Animation_Art?hash=item19b83f1afa

[blackie]

Darkwing (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=320458271765&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

Dreadwind (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=320458271849&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

Doubledealer (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=320458271794&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

Weirdwolf (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=320458271672&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

Chromedome (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433108&customid=&icep_item=320458271527&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

[valkyrie_76]

Transformers the movie Unicron animation cell

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-MOVIE-CEL-ANIMATION-G1-UNICRON-ART-CELL_W0QQitemZ110465325818QQcmdZViewItemQQptZColle ctibles_Animation_Art?hash=item19b83f1afa

If I was still working up north or I didnt spend so much in the past month I would have jumped at that.

Also I dont know if anyone seen these or bid on them. I did at $330US for the Pretender and $121US for Go Shooter.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190353937018&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT#ht_5336wt_1165

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190353941654&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT#ht_5834wt_1165

[Starscream212]

Transformers JUNK LOT 25+ G1 G2 Euro Beast Wars RID

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-JUNK-LOT-25-G1-G2-Euro-Beast-Wars-RID_W0QQitemZ390127976543QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Act ion_Figures?hash=item5ad570805f

[kup]

Entire Geewun collection for $15,000 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-ENTIRE-COLLECTION-Lot-Series-1-2-3-4_W0QQitemZ350278884659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defau ltDomain_0?hash=item518e3f9d33)

[SOUNDBLASTER]

If I was still working up north or I didnt spend so much in the past month I would have jumped at that.

Also I dont know if anyone seen these or bid on them. I did at $330US for the Pretender and $121US for Go Shooter.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190353937018&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT#ht_5336wt_1165

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190353941654&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT#ht_5834wt_1165

These were being sold by a member of TFNZ...

I was keen too but missed the auctions when they closed.. :D:D

[valkyrie_76]

These were being sold by a member of TFNZ...

I was keen too but missed the auctions when they closed.. :D:D

I was lucky and grabbed 3 of the other items he was selling.

[heroic_decepticon]

Entire Geewun collection for $15,000 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-ENTIRE-COLLECTION-Lot-Series-1-2-3-4_W0QQitemZ350278884659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defau ltDomain_0?hash=item518e3f9d33)

hmmm... i thought this lot went up for sale awhile ago. This exact same lot and auction format.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Custom Movie Optimus Prime 2.2m Masterpiece in Brisbane

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Optimus-Prime-Transformer-Autobot-2-2m-Masterpiece-WOW_W0QQitemZ280436668592QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item414b53f8b0

[liegeprime]

hmmm... i thought this lot went up for sale awhile ago. This exact same lot and auction format.

Guess no one had 15 grand in their pockets. Honestly I dont think they wanna sell coz I mean the minute minority who has 15 grand in them would not be trawling ebay ( even if they do, I dont think they'd feel safe just paying 15 grand like that online, I know I wont, not unless I see the merchandise physically in front of me) ...... they be busy doing/minding business and stuff to make more money... had they split this .....well. I guess they're just lazy to attend to every sale if its that big a collection :rolleyes:

[heroic_decepticon]

Custom Movie Optimus Prime 2.2m Masterpiece in Brisbane

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Optimus-Prime-Transformer-Autobot-2-2m-Masterpiece-WOW_W0QQitemZ280436668592QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item414b53f8b0

that is a seriously strange auction...

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeh...with massive freebies like that, it really makes you wonder what the reserve price is :confused:

[EDIT] Wow it ended. Early buyer!

[Jetfire]

that is a seriously strange auction...

Yeah I laughed at all the free gifts.. stuff he is just going to go out and buy for you like a TF game on the format of your choice. Also, the new laptop up to $2K to your specs and then they've got a picture of an Alienware laptop.Why bother with all of that.

I've just read so much spin I'm dizzy.

I also find it hard to believe $10K was spent on the metal junk used to build him, however selective.

" I think you'll agree, the bonuses alone make this the single biggest transformer offering in history, with the total REAL LIFE value of $4515 USD (and that is NOT an inflated figure - I hate it when people do that)."

Yeh.

We know the artist works outside in a hut surrounded by metal junk. No other mention is made of him. I wonder what his commission was from this entrepreneurial sugar daddy.

Impressive piece though for sure.

[canofwhoopass_87]

OOooOOo a MOSC G2 Slingshot

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-1993-G2-Slingshot-Carded_W0QQitemZ300376562400QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45efd69ae0

[1AZRAEL1]

OOooOOo a MOSC G2 Slingshot

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-1993-G2-Slingshot-Carded_W0QQitemZ300376562400QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45efd69ae0

Jeez, look at the price of it 16 years ago. Nowadays he goes for upwards of 50 loose. I can see this will go for quite a bit.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Haha only $2!

Yeh this will prob sell for over $100US I reckon, given that it's a worldwide auction. I bought mine for $87US + $10 shipping a year ago. Though it's long gone from my collection :(

[1AZRAEL1]

Haha only $2!

Yeh this will prob sell for over $100US I reckon, given that it's a worldwide auction. I bought mine for $87US + $10 shipping a year ago. Though it's long gone from my collection :(

Its the only one I need for G2 Superion, mine has suffered from "gold plastic syndrome"
Spose what I could do is buy a cheap G1 version and spraypaint it :p

[roller]

i finally completed mine the other day

and stupid slingshots head cracked off after forming superion for the 2nd time :mad:

Sob!!! now i need another, or a g1 head

[valkyrie_76]

Cheap Omega Supreme

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-G1-Omega-Supreme-Loose-100-Works-LOOK_W0QQitemZ150396987080QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item23045be6c8#ht_500wt_1182

[heroic_decepticon]

Yeah I laughed at all the free gifts.. stuff he is just going to go out and buy for you like a TF game on the format of your choice. Also, the new laptop up to $2K to your specs and then they've got a picture of an Alienware laptop.Why bother with all of that.

I've just read so much spin I'm dizzy.

I also find it hard to believe $10K was spent on the metal junk used to build him, however selective.

" I think you'll agree, the bonuses alone make this the single biggest transformer offering in history, with the total REAL LIFE value of $4515 USD (and that is NOT an inflated figure - I hate it when people do that)."

Yeh.

We know the artist works outside in a hut surrounded by metal junk. No other mention is made of him. I wonder what his commission was from this entrepreneurial sugar daddy.

Impressive piece though for sure.

yeah. totally agree.

I kind of went wtf, when I read all Transformers dvds ever made - value $750.

[Jetfire]

yeah. totally agree.

I kind of went wtf, when I read all Transformers dvds ever made - value $750.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/The-REAL-Optimus-Prime-LIVES-7ft-WOW-Transformer-Art_W0QQitemZ280436759106QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Scu lptures_Carvings?hash=item414b555a42#ht_22212wt_11 65

The sale is listed again, BIN 47,000 :eek:

[heroic_decepticon]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/The-REAL-Optimus-Prime-LIVES-7ft-WOW-Transformer-Art_W0QQitemZ280436759106QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Scu lptures_Carvings?hash=item414b555a42#ht_22212wt_11 65

The sale is listed again, BIN 47,000 :eek:

I recalled that shipping was free for the other listing. Now the seller is charging $1500 for shipping. Curiouser and curiouser

[rampagesss]

Transformers G1 Minelba C-303 Headmaster Jr MIB (http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-Transformers-G1-Minelba-C-303-Headmaster-Jr-MIB_W0QQitemZ230411813043QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item35a59d40b3)

[Sky Shadow]

Transformers G1 Minelba C-303 Headmaster Jr MIB (http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-Transformers-G1-Minelba-C-303-Headmaster-Jr-MIB_W0QQitemZ230411813043QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item35a59d40b3)

Ouch. Now there's a toy that needs a reissue!

(And Rampagesss - guess what the great folks at eBay did! Despite me filing numerous Shill Bidder/Scammer cases for our friend jonyboy76 and his other alter ego, nothing at all became of them, and because I refused to pay him [knowing I'd lose my money and/or get a crap item/no item] I now have two unpaid item demerits recorded against my account. Do I care? Not really, anything that discourages me from using eBay is probably a great way for me to save money, and them to lose their cut of thousands of dollars from my monthly business! It's a win/win situation [for me!] :p)

[rampagesss]

Ouch. Now there's a toy that needs a reissue!

(And Rampagesss - guess what the great folks at eBay did! Despite me filing numerous Shill Bidder/Scammer cases for our friend jonyboy76 and his other alter ego, nothing at all became of them, and because I refused to pay him [knowing I'd lose my money and/or get a crap item/no item] I now have two unpaid item demerits recorded against my account. Do I care? Not really, anything that discourages me from using eBay is probably a great way for me to save money, and them to lose their cut of thousands of dollars from my monthly business! It's a win/win situation [for me!] :p)

Yea i reported him and so did a lot of people on TFW2005 and nothing happened :( and yea he also put in a unpaid item dispute with me but i don't care eather since he is getting nothing but negative rating now:D:D:D

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeh I wouldnt bother with ebay support. Why ebay even have a "contact" page I don't even know. It's like emailing yourself and voicing your concerns all within your own inbox :D

In other news, check this neat ROFT take on Galvatron. Great paint app

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-2-ROTF-CUSTOM-GALVATRON-action-figure_W0QQitemZ120506120466QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0eb97912

[5FDP]

Entire Geewun collection for $15,000 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-G1-ENTIRE-COLLECTION-Lot-Series-1-2-3-4_W0QQitemZ350278884659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defau ltDomain_0?hash=item518e3f9d33)

Apparently all figures have "Collector's grade Joints & Decals" :confused:... according to the description. I know that most G1 Shockwave's have knee-joint problems, but it looks like he's ripping one off in Devy's face :eek:

[5FDP]

In other news, check this neat ROFT take on Galvatron. Great paint app

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-2-ROTF-CUSTOM-GALVATRON-action-figure_W0QQitemZ120506120466QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0eb97912

Wow, that is nice. It's a shame I don't have a spare $700 to spend.

[blackie]

Ouch. Now there's a toy that needs a reissue!

(And Rampagesss - guess what the great folks at eBay did! Despite me filing numerous Shill Bidder/Scammer cases for our friend jonyboy76 and his other alter ego, nothing at all became of them, and because I refused to pay him [knowing I'd lose my money and/or get a crap item/no item] I now have two unpaid item demerits recorded against my account. Do I care? Not really, anything that discourages me from using eBay is probably a great way for me to save money, and them to lose their cut of thousands of dollars from my monthly business! It's a win/win situation [for me!] :p)

too bad you didnt get him baned, because after you get banned once, if he keeps popping up, its very easy to get someone banned a second and third time etc

[griffin]

Some overpriced Euro figures by someone in Adelaide, but someone here might be desperate enough for something.
http://shop.ebay.com/robeastfighter-lord/m.html
They were listed on Ebay US, which explains the high US prices (which are way above what they are worth to AUS collectors, because we had those toys released here).

[mknell]

Animated Arcee already

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Animated-2008-Arcee-Misb-Rare-in-hand_W0QQitemZ220527850839QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item33587bf557

[Starscream212]

Animated Arcee already

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Animated-2008-Arcee-Misb-Rare-in-hand_W0QQitemZ220527850839QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item33587bf557

Jeeze look at the price!

[rampagesss]

WTF Optimus Prime Pepsi (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-Optimus-Prime-Pepsi-Takara-from-Japan_W0QQitemZ320462507991QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_A ction_Figures?hash=item4a9d0dcfd7)in Adelaide for $1,000 and hes got heaps of them for that price

Same seller selling the same thing (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Optimus-Prime-Pepsi-Takara-from-Japan_W0QQitemZ320461977083QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_A ction_Figures?hash=item4a9d05b5fb)for $65

Is he on drugs or something :confused:

[heroic_decepticon]

Animated Arcee already

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Animated-2008-Arcee-Misb-Rare-in-hand_W0QQitemZ220527850839QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item33587bf557

why is this so expensive?

[5FDP]

why is this so expensive?

Some people are just impatient. Probably also due to the fact Arcee's going to be a TRU exclusive when released. Hopefully, Hasbro are taking notice of the demand and release it here... doubt it though.

[griffin]

IT's more for the fame (and some fortune if they have advertising on their Youtube page) of being the first to review it and be featured on the major fan-forums.
For all the sane people, they wait for it to be released in a couple months time, and buy it for a 10th of that final ebay price.

[5FDP]

This is interesting, rare, but not so cheap (US$3,000). You would definitely standout at the next Supanova Cosplay event. Comes complete with 'functional gatling gun' :eek:


http://cgi.ebay.com/Starscream-Costume-Cosplay-suit-halloween-Transformer_W0QQitemZ220526536665QQcmdZViewItemQQp tZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item335867e7d9

[Starscream212]

Wow that suit looks awsome!

[canofwhoopass_87]

Lol the "garage with lamp" background really sets the mood

[heroic_decepticon]

not so much an interesting item but more something I spotted 15mins ago and decided to bid on and won. Apologies if anyone else was also bidding on this and a accidentally sniped you. :D

MIB Squeezeplay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280439885116&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

[loophole]

Terrorcon giftset anyone

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-G1-MIB-TERRORCONS-ABOMINUS-GIFTSET-TAKARA_W0QQitemZ150399738860QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item230485e3ec

[heroic_decepticon]

Terrorcon giftset anyone

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-G1-MIB-TERRORCONS-ABOMINUS-GIFTSET-TAKARA_W0QQitemZ150399738860QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item230485e3ec

wow, that's pretty steep...

[kup]

Yeah, Abominous is not an expensive set. I bought mine for a tiny fraction of that cost.

[liegeprime]

Aaahh Abominus, my first combiner ever.... bought mine for around $50 years ago... incomplete without guns but hey all combiner parts were there- that one is waaaaaay overpriced:(

[canofwhoopass_87]

Custom Classics Wheeljack upgrade kit

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-Classics-Henkei-Wheeljack-custom-parts_W0QQitemZ370314205763QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item5638725a43

[5FDP]

That kit looks fantastic. Might have to pick up another Sunstreaker...

[Eruntalon]

Cerebros currently at AUS $44.00 but has a reserve:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-FORTRESS-MAXIMUS-HEADMASTER-CEREBROS-RARE_W0QQitemZ290386392242QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_To ysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN?hash=item43 9c60b4b2

[5FDP]

Cerebros currently at AUS $44.00 but has a reserve:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-FORTRESS-MAXIMUS-HEADMASTER-CEREBROS-RARE_W0QQitemZ290386392242QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_To ysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN?hash=item43 9c60b4b2

Me smells a KO. Seen this photo several times as well. Beware...

[Vector Prime]

I think this interesting and relatively rare, but definitely not cheap: MIB Brave Maximus in Oz (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310192397146&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com.au%3A80%2F%3F_from%3 DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2681.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D31019239 7146%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)

[Eruntalon]

I think this interesting and relatively rare, but definitely not cheap: MIB Brave Maximus in Oz (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310192397146&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com.au%3A80%2F%3F_from%3 DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2681.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D31019239 7146%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)

And its also from toys_magician, so chances are it's KO if some way. I will never buy anything from toys_magician ever again.

And has anyone else noticed that he has 100% positive feedback? Has all negative feedback on some sellers through ebay reset itself or something?

[Jetfire]

And its also from toys_magician, so chances are it's KO if some way. I will never buy anything from toys_magician ever again.

And has anyone else noticed that he has 100% positive feedback? Has all negative feedback on some sellers through ebay reset itself or something?

"Will do combined shipping for less shipping cost, encourage to buy more!"

I bet.. I'm sure he has access to a truckload of Vintage G1's "new and never play". What a scammer.

[bboy-toransufoma]

Hey Eruntalon,

Dan here, remember me? It's been a while. Anyways, is this guy really that bad? Sure he's pricey and all but jeez...you're crucifying him!

I recall back in the day (02-03) and not too long ago seeing Brave Maxes for 300ish...(sans postage)...You'd have to be nuts!

Basically this is to say hello to all of you collectors, some of whom I may've dealt with before

[Vector Prime]

And its also from toys_magician, so chances are it's KO if some way. I will never buy anything from toys_magician ever again.


Dunno mate, I don't collect G1, nor have I ever purchased anything from the guy... just thought it may be of interest to someone out there

[blackie]

Hey Eruntalon,

Dan here, remember me? It's been a while. Anyways, is this guy really that bad? Sure he's pricey and all but jeez...you're crucifying him!

I recall back in the day (02-03) and not too long ago seeing Brave Maxes for 300ish...(sans postage)...You'd have to be nuts!

Basically this is to say hello to all of you collectors, some of whom I may've dealt with before

and you told me you didn't do forums :P
good to see you on here

[bboy-toransufoma]

heh, well you know, the odd bit of interest sparks every now and then...you know how it is, now that I'm almost strictly a fanboy until my holidays, then i decide if i wanna continue collecting

Thanks for the greet

[rampagesss]

I think this interesting and relatively rare, but definitely not cheap: MIB Brave Maximus in Oz (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310192397146&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com.au%3A80%2F%3F_from%3 DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2681.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D31019239 7146%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)


And its also from toys_magician, so chances are it's KO if some way. I will never buy anything from toys_magician ever again.

And has anyone else noticed that he has 100% positive feedback? Has all negative feedback on some sellers through ebay reset itself or something?

Ah crap i was going to place a bid, but now im worried about it. It doesn't look like a KO might just keep an eye on it

[bboy-toransufoma]

rampagesss. That's no knock-off...everything in the pics suggests real. Don't think there's a KO of Brave Max...not lucrative enough for them to KO.

[Vector Prime]

...not lucrative enough for them to KO.

Umm, why not?

Wouldn't it make sense since the mark up on them could be higher seeing as legit ones fetch astronomical prices? :confused:

[bboy-toransufoma]

About Fort Max and Grand Max, you'd be 100% correct, (it's happening now), but Brave Max...not unless there's a good majority of the TF fanbase wanting them. The demand level for Braves are most definetely not as high as Fort or Grand, rather it's seen as a lower cost alternative. I'm not saying you're completely wrong, I'm just saying I doubt they would KO it as this time.

[5FDP]

There is no Brave Maximus KO to my knowledge. There are however two versions - Takara's and Sonokong's (who made a licensed version in the Car Robots line as they had a partnership with Takara). These are identical aside from the autobot chest sticker being upside down on the Sonokong release.

And yes, Brave Maximus should sell for less than either Fortress or Grand Maximus as demand is not as high.

[5FDP]

Almost fell off my chair with laughter at this (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-Bumblebee-Cliffjumper-faulty-package-NEW_W0QQitemZ270510215340QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item3efbaa50ac). The guy wants US$4,000 for it. And you only get the one. LMAO...

[Sky Shadow]

Almost fell off my chair with laughter at this (http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-Bumblebee-Cliffjumper-faulty-package-NEW_W0QQitemZ270510215340QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item3efbaa50ac). The guy wants US$4,000 for it. And you only get the one. LMAO...

I wouldn't pay $4. The jackass.

[bboy-toransufoma]

hahahahahahaha!!!!! I wouldn't pay 40c for it!!!!

[loophole]

someone wanna "transform" their car

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Decal-Sticker-2-Sides-Engine-Cover_W0QQitemZ180424713929QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_C ar_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2a0226a6c9

[Vector Prime]

someone wanna "transform" their car

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Decal-Sticker-2-Sides-Engine-Cover_W0QQitemZ180424713929QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_C ar_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2a0226a6c9

Lol... I think that's the perfect accessory for dirge ;)

[5FDP]

someone wanna "transform" their car

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Decal-Sticker-2-Sides-Engine-Cover_W0QQitemZ180424713929QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_C ar_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2a0226a6c9

You would definitely confuse the public with it. It ends up looking like a promotional vehicle. People would follow you around expecting prizes.

[Skullcruncher]

Pre G1 Shockwave? Hmmmmm

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PRE-G1-TRANSFORMERS-SHOCKWAVE-COMPLETE-WORKING_W0QQitemZ180453228095QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU _Action_Figures?hash=item2a03d9be3f

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-g1-shockwave-remold-knock-off/12001/

[bboy-toransufoma]

Good spotting...makes the seller look somewhat the fool

[Vector Sigma 13]

I think that seller may be a fool anyway.

[bboy-toransufoma]

mmm perhaps, a few different ways of seeing it. He's had his stuff up for so long...either he's persistent, devoted or missing a few lugnuts...

[5FDP]

He does state...
"ONLY MADE IN CHINA IS STAMPED ON HIM SO IM NOT SURE WHO MADE THIS GUY. HE COULD EVEN BE A ONE OFF CUSTOM AS I CANT FIND INFO ON HIM"...so he has made some effort to find out. Plus there are enough pics of the item. I don't think he's deliberately trying to mislead.

You can't expect the average seller to know what is fake and what is real; most only sell on Ebay casually.

[blackie]

He does state... ...so he has made some effort to find out. Plus there are enough pics of the item. I don't think he's deliberately trying to mislead.

You can't expect the average seller to know what is fake and what is real; most only sell on Ebay casually.

he doesnt sell on ebay casually
also the last pic is of a real shockwave, which this is clearly not

[5FDP]

he doesnt sell on ebay casually
also the last pic is of a real shockwave, which this is clearly not

The last pic in his auction is explained with the following -


"PLEASE NOTE THE LAST PIC IS OF A G1 TRANSFORMERS SHOCKWAVE FOR YOU TO COMPARE"

In my opinion, I would consider him a casual seller as he is not a trusted Powerseller.

[kup]

someone wanna "transform" their car

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Decal-Sticker-2-Sides-Engine-Cover_W0QQitemZ180424713929QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_C ar_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2a0226a6c9

If it were G1 stickers, I would consider it.

[Eruntalon]

Hey Eruntalon,

Dan here, remember me? It's been a while. Anyways, is this guy really that bad? Sure he's pricey and all but jeez...you're crucifying him!

I recall back in the day (02-03) and not too long ago seeing Brave Maxes for 300ish...(sans postage)...You'd have to be nuts!

Basically this is to say hello to all of you collectors, some of whom I may've dealt with before

Hey,

Yes I do remember you, but I can't remember what I bought from you unfortunately!

[bboy-toransufoma]

Hey Eruntalon

haaaah? It was Overlord! and a predacon foot if i remember correct. Overlord keeping well? I hear you can buy repros for him now. Now i got too many damn parts to get rid of, and not long to do it either

[Autocon]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-SDCC-Botcon-Shokaract-Mib-Nice-Rare_W0QQitemZ320469638889QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item4a9d7a9ee9


botcon bw shockarack - why is all the good stuff in america it hurts!!!!!!!!!!!!:(

[heroic_decepticon]

The last pic in his auction is explained with the following -



In my opinion, I would consider him a casual seller as he is not a trusted Powerseller.

while I don't think sellers like these are purposely misleading, I'm sure they are somehow turning a blind eye or 'abstaining' from finding further facts, so they can always say "I'm not sure", "I'm no expert in this" and use that as a shield against unhappy purchasers.

[5FDP]

while I don't think sellers like these are purposely misleading, I'm sure they are somehow turning a blind eye or 'abstaining' from finding further facts, so they can always say "I'm not sure", "I'm no expert in this" and use that as a shield against unhappy purchasers.

Unfortunately I would have to agree with you in this instance. I have emailed the seller informing him of the 'origins' of that Shockwave, however I am yet to receive a reply and the auction is still live.

I like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but this is a case of turning a 'blind eye' as you said.

[Sky Shadow]

while I don't think sellers like these are purposely misleading, I'm sure they are somehow turning a blind eye or 'abstaining' from finding further facts, so they can always say "I'm not sure", "I'm no expert in this" and use that as a shield against unhappy purchasers.

This exact same drongo has in the past said (and I quote) "i am an avid collector for over 16 years and know what im talking about".

He's also infamous for taking a Fortress Maximus and having "REPAINTED EVERY SINGLE PIECE (except the red parts)". He then called it "DEEP NEAR MINT.(I PERSONALLY THINK HE IS MINT BUT PEOPLE JUDGEMENTS DIFFER SO I WROTE NEAR MINT)" and said "if you want an item that can qualify for an AFA grading then u came to the right place". He believed that someone could AFA grade a Fortress Maximus that he's vandalised and that in the process of his vandalism he somehow made it mint.

:rolleyes:

[bboy-toransufoma]

I remember that, and unfortunately, yes, some sellers (other than me! haha) will do that, either ignore emails or use lines which act as a buffer against unsatisfied buyers. While some do it deliberately, with this seller I think it's 50-50. It's a hard call unless you understand them and are in their shoes, but THAT seller is particularly hard to understand oftentimes. Good guy, means well, but difficult to understand

[5FDP]

Just an update for everyone regarding the Pre-G1 Transformers Shockwave (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180453228095&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123) reported earlier in this thread - I received an email from the seller after informing him that what he was selling was actually a recent cheap Chinese KO that sells for approx. 12 bucks.

His reply was...


"thanks for your help. iv dropped his price".

- fishnut4eva

What a stupid S.O.B...

He hasn't even changed the heading or made any note of the fact that this is a counterfeit item in the description :mad:

Please, please, please... everyone report him.

[kup]

This exact same drongo has in the past said (and I quote) "i am an avid collector for over 16 years and know what im talking about".

He's also infamous for taking a Fortress Maximus and having "REPAINTED EVERY SINGLE PIECE (except the red parts)". He then called it "DEEP NEAR MINT.(I PERSONALLY THINK HE IS MINT BUT PEOPLE JUDGEMENTS DIFFER SO I WROTE NEAR MINT)" and said "if you want an item that can qualify for an AFA grading then u came to the right place". He believed that someone could AFA grade a Fortress Maximus that he's vandalised and that in the process of his vandalism he somehow made it mint.

:rolleyes:

It's there a link to this? I personally restored the greened parts of my Max with paint but would never sell him without informing possible buyers of my restoration.

I would never sell him, actually.

I must say that the use of the term "vandalised" in restoring a Fortress Maximus from looking like greened and yellowed junk on the shelf to a more optimal display piece that one can again look at with pride is somewhat distressing. I am not condoning what that seller did by calling the toy 'mint' as that is intentionaly deceiving and very poor form. However I can't help to take a bit of offense in the use of the term 'vandalising' to efforts of restoring a toy from being a junker to an attractive display piece.

[Sky Shadow]

It's there a link to this?

It's been over ninety days - in the event that there's some sort of expired eBay album cache you can look at somewhere on the net, it was item 180356662558.

[kup]

It's been over ninety days - in the event that there's some sort of expired eBay album cache you can look at somewhere on the net, it was item 180356662558.

No luck finding it.

[Sky Shadow]

I must say that the use of the term "vandalised" in restoring a Fortress Maximus from looking like greened and yellowed junk on the shelf to a more optimal display piece that one can again look at with pride is somewhat distressing. I am not condoning what that seller did by calling the toy 'mint' as that is intentionaly deceiving and very poor form. However I can't help to take a bit of offense in the use of the term 'vandalising' to efforts of restoring a toy from being a junker to an attractive display piece.

Hey Kup - I'm on the other end of the spectrum on this. There's this culture of 'customising' that's reared its head over the past few years, where - owing to obviously talented people like Frenzyrumble - every second man and his dog on eBay seems to think that by sticking some paint and Sculpey on a junker it somehow becomes more valuable than a perfectly good used toy that's had nothing done to it. The guy's Fortress Maximus auction was an extreme example of this - it was a junker with no accessories that had paint all over it, and he thought it became some sort of "MINT" masterpiece that could be AFA graded. I just noticed that it even got international 'attention' (of sorts): http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-ebay/233454-crazy-fort-max-listing-painted-no-accessories-starting-price-377-us.html

I don't think that's the same thing as what you do, which seems to be taking bits of incomplete or G1 toys and combining or fusing or fixing them into a single working toy that you're happy with for your own collection. Personally, as soon as someone else has put paint on or modified a toy, (for me) it's no longer that toy, I wouldn't buy it and it has no place in my own (personal) collection. That's not to say that I have a problem with people doing whatever they want to their own toys in their own homes - I just can't stand it when - as in this case - they put monstrosities up on eBay and expect to fetch more than an unmodified toy.

[kup]

I don't think that's the same thing as what you do, which seems to be taking bits of incomplete or G1 toys and combining or fusing or fixing them into a single working toy that you're happy with for your own collection. Personally, as soon as someone else has put paint on or modified a toy, (for me) it's no longer that toy, I wouldn't buy it and it has no place in my own (personal) collection. That's not to say that I have a problem with people doing whatever they want to their own toys in their own homes - I just can't stand it when - as in this case - they put monstrosities up on eBay and expect to fetch more than an unmodified toy.

I respect your own perspective, like I said, I am not defending the guy, he is clearly in the wrong and I agree that what he did is very low as he is trying to deceive a potential buyer by simply slapping paint on the toy and calling it mint.

I will explain my perspective and hopefully show why I initially took offense to the term 'vandalizing'. At the time, I felt that you meant it as a generalized term to any act of restoration more than something specific to that incident.

I think there is a bit of sadness in finding a beat up and discolored vintage toy that is considered a 'junker' which nobody wants and destined to either be trashed or spend its life in a junk pile, forgotten never to be displayed or played with again. I take a lot of joy and pride in dedicating to that 'junker' toy the effort of changing its fate and giving its 'life' back by restoring it into a displayable piece which is identical or near so to its original condition.

Restoring a toy to something closer to its orginal condition from a state of considerable disrepair or wear is different to customising one. Restoring is giving that yellowed toy back its orginal colors, making the electronics work again, fixing that broken inner joint so it can transform again or retouching its worn/flaked painted datailing to restore is orginal look but the aim is not to 'change' the toy into something else - it's more as the name implies, restore it to what it once was or as close as possible to it.

To me it doesn't make it any less legit than a 'mint' toy as I feel that I have giving it its life back, another chance at being both a playable and displayable piece instead of otherwise being a piece of junk in a box or land fill. The aim is to make it more valuable than it was rather than more valuable than another toy - The meaning of 'value' varies from person to person but doesn't necesary mean financial, at least not as far as I am concerned.

As you can see, I have a bit of emotional involvement in making some junker a toy again and from a philosphical perspectve, I feel that I have giving it its soul back.

[bboy-toransufoma]

I'm very much against it. What he did was murder...He got A LOT of bad press from that, which both buyers and sellers are gonna remember for a while. Customisers like frenzyrumble and Sabrina Ng are awesome...they truly produce works of art (and if I could afford them, I'd buy them with no regrets!)...but his Fort Max was utter destruction of an already destroyed piece. As I said, very difficult guy to understand...Now he's trying to pass off a PROVEN KO Shockwave as a Pre-TF...he's missing a few lugnuts! fishy fishy fishy, whatever will you do to aggravate people next?

[bboy-toransufoma]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-G1-FORTRESS-MAXIMUS-RARE-MIB_W0QQitemZ370319411573QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Act ion_Figures?hash=item5638c1c975

AAAAARGH.....wisht I had the cash...*sigh*

[kup]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-G1-FORTRESS-MAXIMUS-RARE-MIB_W0QQitemZ370319411573QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Act ion_Figures?hash=item5638c1c975

AAAAARGH.....wisht I had the cash...*sigh*

The Master sword alone can cost US$700 so start saving! :)

[kup]

I'm very much against it. What he did was murder...He got A LOT of bad press from that, which both buyers and sellers are gonna remember for a while. Customisers like frenzyrumble and Sabrina Ng are awesome...they truly produce works of art (and if I could afford them, I'd buy them with no regrets!)...but his Fort Max was utter destruction of an already destroyed piece. As I said, very difficult guy to understand...Now he's trying to pass off a PROVEN KO Shockwave as a Pre-TF...he's missing a few lugnuts! fishy fishy fishy, whatever will you do to aggravate people next?

So did he try to pass it off as a 'mint' toy or as a custom?

[bboy-toransufoma]

He tried to say it was a "mint" toy and AFA gradeable.....i';d call that murder anywhere in the world.

[kup]

He tried to say it was a "mint" toy and AFA gradeable.....i';d call that murder anywhere in the world.

Then how did the custom argument come around? It sounds more as the guy trying to trick a potential buyer through deceit rather than selling it as a high price custom like FrenzyRumble or others.

Unfortunately he is not alone in the Ebay world. I have seen so many figures being passed as mint despite having serious flaws.

It typically goes like this:

Transformers xxxxx C9 condition - Mint L@@k!

But when you actually look at the figure it has massive paint scratches, missing parts, etc. Sometimes they even try to hide the missing part in a picture, I remember this guy selling a headless Doubledealer as 'mint' by using the vulture head for the robot mode.

Some years ago there was an Australian dealer (forgot the name) who was notorious for doing such things. She used stock photos rather than real ones of the toy and announced the figures as 'Complete 100% C9 mint!' I bought what appeared to be a very good TM2 Megatron but upon receiving the toy it had missing missiles, severely chipped chrome and missing parts of its beast legs.

Thankfully she refunded me in full but she should have known better rather than wasting my time. It only required some common sense to be able to tell that the toy is not in the advertised condition.

That's far too common in the ebay world.

[langzixinxin]

1,
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-1988-GODMASTER-OVERLORD-D-307-TAKARA-Rare_W0QQitemZ390136474021QQihZ026QQcategoryZ4694Q QcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3D LVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26ps%3D6

2,
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-1989-STAR-SABER-C-324-TAKARA-MINT-Rare_W0QQitemZ390083717902QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5ad2cd2b0e

3,
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-1987-KINGPOSEIDON-D-318-PIRANACON-Rare_W0QQitemZ370292789143QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item56372b8f97

4
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-VICTORY-SABER-C-328-Giftset-1989-Takara_W0QQitemZ390123100044QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad526178c

5,
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-1989-STAR-SABER-C-324-TAKARA-MINT-Rare_W0QQitemZ390089834199QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5ad32a7ed7

6,
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Deathsaurus-1989-D-336-TAKARA-Rare_W0QQitemZ390090206037QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5ad3302b55

7,
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-Deathsaurus-1989-D-336-TAKARA-Rare_W0QQitemZ370301033972QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5637a95df4

8,
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-C-327-Victory-Leo-TAKARA-1989-Rare_W0QQitemZ370287406754QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5636d96ea2
:eek:

[bboy-toransufoma]

Some of that stuff's pretty crazy...loving the Victory Saber giftset...*sigh*

[griffin]

Me too, but a bit hesitant when the dealer suggests that they don't know if it is complete with a, 'what you see is what you get' type description. For that price I would want to know that everything is there, or at least have some detailed description on the condition and list of everything in the box.

[bboy-toransufoma]

Griffin, if you're interested, should just ask...he may not trust his English. If I were serious, then I'd first ask, then request a few more pictures for peace of mind, then if all's to my satisfaction...or beyond...then I'd buy it.

[bruticus]

Me too, but a bit hesitant when the dealer suggests that they don't know if it is complete with a, 'what you see is what you get' type description. For that price I would want to know that everything is there, or at least have some detailed description on the condition and list of everything in the box.

I've bought from fire-masa before. really great seller. extremely well packed and protected items.

However, what you see IS what you get though, as their description is hazy and their english online translated replies are hazy too.

[Doubledealer]

Oh to be rich. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/vintage-Transformers-G1-Minelba-C-303-Headmaster-Jr-MIB_W0QQitemZ230414679118QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item35a5c8fc4e

[bboy-toransufoma]

He certainly knows what he has...pretty crazy condition...wish i had that amount spare, but sadly, it's spending money for my holiday

Last day of my parts sale on eBay, grab em while you can! I gotta shut up shop in 14 days as I'm off on holiday, so NOW'S THE TIME.

[heroic_decepticon]

those are pretty good prices I think.

However, most of their boxes are not exactly very mint.

[bboy-toransufoma]

I agree, personally, I'd want mint to near mint boxes too...

[reillyd]

Is it just me, or is that seller listing multiple items with the same photos? Dethasarus x 3 for example. Maybe he's just used the same "gallery" pic, but
they seem the same to my eyes
http://shop.ebay.com.au/fire-masa/m.html?_nkw=transformers&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3911.m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=0

[DarkHyren]

Is it just me, or is that seller listing multiple items with the same photos? Dethasarus x 3 for example.[/url]
Yeah, it's just you :p
I had a look at Deathsaurus and they are three diff figures,
you just have to pay attention to some subtleties like small box/styrofoam tears/stickers/figure wear/etc.

[Sky Shadow]

Oh my frakking gods:

http://cgi.ebay.com/EARL-NOREM-Original-Comic-Art-TRANSFORMERS-Marvel-16_W0QQitemZ120518486626QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item1c0f762a62

http://cgi.ebay.com/EARL-NOREM-Original-Comic-Art-TRANSFORMERS-Marvel-29_W0QQitemZ120518458294QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item1c0f75bbb6

http://cgi.ebay.com/EARL-NOREM-Original-Comic-Art-TRANSFORMERS-Marvel-10_W0QQitemZ120518469651QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item1c0f75e813

It's just a shame there aren't any of the more iconic ones like Optimus Prime with a mouth or Megatron driving a car. ;)

[heroic_decepticon]

the Huffer one is not bad

[gamblor916]

Apple cider Magnus. (http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r59489408)

[kup]

Apple cider Magnus. (http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r59489408)

I assume that's a sunroasted clear version?

[Sky Shadow]

I assume that's a sunroasted clear version?

That's Shining Magnus. I'm in the market for a Piss Magnus - I'd bid if I could read a word of what was going on on that site.

[heroic_decepticon]

hmmm... one of the 1001 Ultra Magnus 'exclusive' reissues out there...

[Maxiewolf]

Mail Away Recon Ravage (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120518657221&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)

That didnt take long, Getting close to being otu of what I can afford/want to spend on this figure. Someone else might want it though. :p cours eim sure more will show up on ebay at some stage.

[Grievous]

Someone will pay...I mean...that redeco is pretty sexy...
:eek:

[bboy-toransufoma]

Hi all,

Just listed about 95% of my figures for a 0.99c starting price...my time's running out on me (flight's on the 2nd and I better start preparing), and these really gotta go. Either have a bid, or make me a sound offer, or be interested. More to be listed tomorrow, and that's my final wave before i go

Link to eBay store/items:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/Dans-TF-Beats-and-Pieces__W0QQ_armrsZ1

Thanks Griffin,

Dan (bboy-toransufoma)

[griffin]

You can post a link to your ebay page, for people to find your stuff, if you want.

[langzixinxin]

I won an auction at ebay for a 9c Powermaster God Ginrai at $71. Don't know if this price is super lower than seller's expectation or not, he just disappeared. Can't cantact him, he doesn't reply my email.


I don't want withdraw money yet, coz nowhere else can get this stuff at this price. I want ebay find him.:(

[DarkHyren]

I won an auction at ebay for a 9c Powermaster God Ginrai at $71.
You mean 130357713824 don't you?
Personally I think you were probally bidding with a proxy of that seller because they did want more then what they were legitimately getting, just judging from the looks of things.
But in any case it has only been 2 working days counting today, it has the shipping costs so unless you wanted registered mail I would just pay it.
Mind you if you want registered just wait a little longer, if the seller doesn't contact you by Thursday I would contact ebay through the live help and then get the sellers contact details.

[langzixinxin]

You mean 130357713824 don't you?
Personally I think you were probally bidding with a proxy of that seller because they did want more then what they were legitimately getting, just judging from the looks of things.
But in any case it has only been 2 working days counting today, it has the shipping costs so unless you wanted registered mail I would just pay it.
Mind you if you want registered just wait a little longer, if the seller doesn't contact you by Thursday I would contact ebay through the live help and then get the sellers contact details.

Nah, mine is not this item number.

Any the seller already replied my email and just marked the item as posted. So, I am happy now.

Thank you for the info.

And OMG, I just searched your number, it sels exactly same price, lol. And even lower postage. Mine is sent from WA.

:rolleyes:

[DarkHyren]

And OMG, I just searched your number, it sels exactly same price, lol.
Heh, that's why I thought it might have been that one, random 2 going for the exact same cost :p

[bboy-toransufoma]

God Ginrai huh....good taste, that one has flavour! Better that than a normal PM Prime.

[Doubledealer]

One very happy camper over here. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250566284362&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[1AZRAEL1]

One very happy camper over here. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250566284362&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Damn dude, you got a nice bargain there.

[5FDP]

One very happy camper over here. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250566284362&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Wow :eek: Good find mate. Bargain price!

[Doubledealer]

Cheers guys, I couldn't believe my luck when I saw him for that price. If I'm not mistaken, that was around the same price Pinktimus went for when he came out last year...I think I know which one I'd rather have! :p

[iceburn]

Cheers guys, I couldn't believe my luck when I saw him for that price. If I'm not mistaken, that was around the same price Pinktimus went for when he came out last year...I think I know which one I'd rather have! :p

but pinktimus went down to just $35-$39 at kmart recently.

[Doubledealer]

but pinktimus went down to just $35-$39 at kmart recently.

Yes, but when he came out last year he was about the same price I just paid for the 25 year old original.

[heroic_decepticon]

One very happy camper over here. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250566284362&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I take it you won that auction?

[Doubledealer]

I take it you won that auction?

Your powers of observation are dubious at best. ;)

[AussieJason]

Damn dude, you got a nice bargain there.

Especially since the auction states its from the "1884 transformers line".

Now that's a vintage Transformer !

[Doubledealer]

Especially since the auction states its from the "1884 transformers line".

Now that's a vintage Transformer !

"Hello, my name is Maurice and I enjoy the theatre and collecting transformable pieces of plastic." :D
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/82/Maurice_M.Griffin_1880.jpg/625px-Maurice_M.Griffin_1880.jpg

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Dunno If you guys have seen this

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Custom-Transformer-G1-Starscream-Coronation-Tetrajet_W0QQitemZ140375951742QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20af0f097e

http://i.ebayimg.com/20/!BgUOT9wB2k~$(KGrHqYOKiIErzOrLkiOBLEySyg8sg~~_35.J PG

http://i.ebayimg.com/11/!BgUOdh!!mk~$(KGrHqIOKjoEryZ14zGzBLEyTM)Tb!~~_35.J PG

Whatsup with the postage. I want!!!

[Starscream212]

Dunno If you guys have seen this

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Custom-Transformer-G1-Starscream-Coronation-Tetrajet_W0QQitemZ140375951742QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20af0f097e

http://i.ebayimg.com/20/!BgUOT9wB2k~$(KGrHqYOKiIErzOrLkiOBLEySyg8sg~~_35.J PG

http://i.ebayimg.com/11/!BgUOdh!!mk~$(KGrHqIOKjoEryZ14zGzBLEyTM)Tb!~~_35.J PG

Whatsup with the postage. I want!!!

Looks good crazy postage tho!

[Linthart]

Looks good crazy postage tho!

Gotta love the ebay commision fees loopholes.

[bboy-toransufoma]

Good score Doubledealer. Though is 2 pictures really enough to ensure a comfortable purchase?

[1AZRAEL1]

Whatsup with the postage. I want!!!

Looks great, but that postage is unbelievably stupid.

[Doubledealer]

Whatsup with the postage. I want!!!


Looks great, but that postage is unbelievably stupid.

The shipping price is high to avoid having to pay an expensive listing fee (not that I agree with it but that's why he's done it).


Good score Doubledealer. Though is 2 pictures really enough to ensure a comfortable purchase?

Looking at the sellers feedback, the pictures and the item description I was pretty happy with everything. And all signs point to it not being a KO. I'll let you know when he arrives! :D

[canofwhoopass_87]

DD you can use this to help nitpick the details of your optimus and see if it's an original. From the auction it looks to be authentic to me

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/146449-g1-optimus-prime-original-vs-reproduction-revisited.html

[Doubledealer]

DD you can use this to help nitpick the details of your optimus and see if it's an original. From the auction it looks to be authentic to me

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/146449-g1-optimus-prime-original-vs-reproduction-revisited.html

Thanks mate, that was actually the site I used to suss it out before buying and like you I'm pretty confident it's legit. Will run the magnifying glass over it all when it arrives. :p

[Lordy]

I usually find the KOs use plastic inserts in the boxes, whereas the originals, at least the 84-86 G1s use styrofoam

[bboy-toransufoma]

DD, I wasn't referring to it being a KO, I know it's real, but I was talking condition wise...but do tell if you're comfortable or if it's a perfect cab...

[1orion2many]

:(Sniffle why am I poor
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-G1-VINTAGE-1989-D-335-LIOKAISER-MIB_W0QQitemZ320477774967

[liegeprime]

:(Sniffle why am I poor
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-G1-VINTAGE-1989-D-335-LIOKAISER-MIB_W0QQitemZ320477774967

OMG!! :eek: THATS A TAD PRICY!!:eek::eek::D

[1orion2many]

:oDid you read the description, I think it was sealed but the guy opened it to inspect it to make sure everything was there:eek:

[heroic_decepticon]

hmm... i think that's way too pricey for a Liokaiser giftset. Box is not too great as well...

[bboy-toransufoma]

I agree....I've seen better go for 900-1000, not 1600ish that this guy wants...The box isn't wonderful, but the figures look sick! ah well...persevere and it'll yield the rewards i guess...

[bboy-toransufoma]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-PREDAKING-PREDACONS-D-73-RAZORCLAW-MISB_W0QQitemZ320479955101QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item4a9e18089d

ooooooooh MISB.....that is rather tempting...not a bad price too! Too bad i'm off soon, otherwise I'd take it!

[Jetfire]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-PREDAKING-PREDACONS-D-73-RAZORCLAW-MISB_W0QQitemZ320479955101QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item4a9e18089d

ooooooooh MISB.....that is rather tempting...not a bad price too! Too bad i'm off soon, otherwise I'd take it!

SOLD! :p

[bboy-toransufoma]

An excellent choice, You gonna get it graded?

[kup]

General question:

Do AFA graded toys which can have bin prices for like US$1000 actually sell? Or do they just time out like those 'Complete G1 collection for $1 Million!' auctions.

[bboy-toransufoma]

dunno man, look up ebay's history and it'll tell you

[5FDP]

General question:

Do AFA graded toys which can have bin prices for like US$1000 actually sell? Or do they just time out like those 'Complete G1 collection for $1 Million!' auctions.

The seller who bought the million dollar auction (can't recall his Ebay user ID ATM) had most AFA graded and they've been sitting on Ebay for ages. The listing fees must be killing him... but then again, if he had the cash to purchase them all, I'm sure his not that worried anyway.

[Jetfire]

Yeah when I get around to it. I have some other items non-tf to grade aswell.


An excellent choice, You gonna get it graded?

[canofwhoopass_87]

RK had all 5 of the vintage takara MISB predacons in stock the last time I checked, but looks like they're all gone except for tantrum. They have plenty of other jap G1 MISB combiners + other boxed figures. Most are pricey though :D


General question:

Do AFA graded toys which can have bin prices for like US$1000 actually sell? Or do they just time out like those 'Complete G1 collection for $1 Million!' auctions.

I've only ever seen AFA graded G1's sell for hefty amounts in auctions, never BIN's. Most BIN's that I see on ebay just time out. Maybe people enjoy hunting MISB and getting it graded themselves? Works out a fair bit cheaper.

[bboy-toransufoma]

Apparently that's true...I know a lot of people hunting down MISBs and grading it themselves...Sure they have to pay tonnes for delivery and service etc...but it does work out cheaper in the end...not by that much for some figures, but other rarer ones, oh yes.

How much were RK wanting for their MISB Predacons? Anything near the US150 for Razorclaw?

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeh I think they were around $170US each? I think the last MISB tantrum they have in stock is $195. Bit pricey, but shipping from HK is cheap

[bboy-toransufoma]

Sounds fairish...but 195 is pushing the envelope a little...ah well, will have to wait till I get back!

[valkyrie_76]

:(Sniffle why am I poor
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-G1-VINTAGE-1989-D-335-LIOKAISER-MIB_W0QQitemZ320477774967

Arn't we all *sigh*

[Autocon]

botcon tm tigertron

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-Beast-Wars-TIGATRON-01-Botcon-Exclusive_W0QQitemZ370325921179QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5639251d9b


botcon bw postcard set

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-BotCon-2002-Beast-Wars-Postcard-Set_W0QQitemZ220544620658QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item33597bd872


didnt know they released this.

[fatbot]

1997 botcon dinner exclusive

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-BotCon-1997-Dinner-Exclusive_W0QQitemZ220544624468QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33597be754#ht_500wt_11 25

[Verno]

I have a lot of history with this seller.

Beast Wars Items (http://shop.ebay.com.au/vbwea/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340)

[Sky Shadow]

"RARE VINTAGE 1990 TRANSFORMERS G1 ACTION MASTERS ULTRA MAGNUS FIGURE MISSING ALL ACCESSORIES.

AT TIME OF LISTING THE ONLY ONE AVALIBLE ON E-BAY"

Um... that's because it's not a real thing...

http://cgi.ebay.com/90-TRANSFORMERS-G1-ACTION-MASTERS-ULTRA-MAGNUS-FIGURE_W0QQitemZ110486956962QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN?hash=item 19b9892ba2

Not a bad custom, though.

[5FDP]

It's clearly a repaint / custom of AM Optimus, however it appears as though the smoke stacks on each shoulder has been shaved off. Maybe I'm going blind or it's the angle of the photo :confused:

This would be pretty easy to do, and this is coming from someone who has little experience in customisation: D

[griffin]

1997 botcon dinner exclusive

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-BotCon-1997-Dinner-Exclusive_W0QQitemZ220544624468QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33597be754#ht_500wt_11 25

The seller is one of the founding Brothers of BotCon, who has been progressivelly offloading all his TFs stuff in the last 4 years. I thought everything was now sold off, but he's listed 2 BotCon items, and a number of Beast Wars Scripts (http://shop.ebay.com/elrich/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340), used by Voice Actors at the recording of the Episodes.

[Jetfire]

Apparently that's true...I know a lot of people hunting down MISBs and grading it themselves...Sure they have to pay tonnes for delivery and service etc...but it does work out cheaper in the end...not by that much for some figures, but other rarer ones, oh yes.

How much were RK wanting for their MISB Predacons? Anything near the US150 for Razorclaw?

I also bought his other Takara Predacons MIB at US95, apart from Divebomb, he is still available.. I already have a MIB Divebomb. I'm a big Predaking fan.. I also have "loose" G1 I bought from whoopass (can of). Now I have two Kings, but only one is combined for display.

[fatbot]

The seller is one of the founding Brothers of BotCon, who has been progressivelly offloading all his TFs stuff in the last 4 years. I thought everything was now sold off, but he's listed 2 BotCon items, and a number of Beast Wars Scripts (http://shop.ebay.com/elrich/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340), used by Voice Actors at the recording of the Episodes.

i've gotten some stuff from him before, i hope he hasn't lost the faith and has given up on TF's

[liegeprime]

botcon tm tigertron

http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-Beast-Wars-TIGATRON-01-Botcon-Exclusive_W0QQitemZ370325921179QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5639251d9b


botcon bw postcard set

http://cgi.ebay.com/Transformers-BotCon-2002-Beast-Wars-Postcard-Set_W0QQitemZ220544620658QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item33597bd872


didnt know they released this.

Sheesh Im after Tigatron - TM as much as possible but I didnt know they could be THAt pricy:(

[kup]

Sheesh Im after Tigatron - TM as much as possible but I didnt know they could be THAt pricy:(

That Tigatron is rather cheap actually :)

[Sky Shadow]

Did the Quintessons rape their prisoners in children's books? :eek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110486077531&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

http://i.ebayimg.com/20/!Bk,(3e!B2k~$(KGrHqYH-DIEtH(BY+hYBL(cmlU!eQ~~_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/04/!Bk,(r,wBmk~$(KGrHqQH-CgEs7cWYKPUBL(cl9C9Hg~~_3.JPG

[reillyd]

Oh my goodness! What a sick mind you have.

Now I can't look at the painting and the story ever again without giggling hysterically.

[Lordy]

Old fishnut4eva strike again:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-TRANSFORMERS-BRUTICUS-SWINDLE-BRAUN-VORTEX-BRAWL_W0QQitemZ180464092438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_A ction_Figures?hash=item2a047f8516

Yes, misapplied stickers, Blast Off with no tail fin and Onslaught's head that looks like it has been chewed by a puppy is "great condition" :rolleyes:

[1AZRAEL1]

Old fishnut4eva strike again:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-TRANSFORMERS-BRUTICUS-SWINDLE-BRAUN-VORTEX-BRAWL_W0QQitemZ180464092438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_A ction_Figures?hash=item2a047f8516

Yes, misapplied stickers, Blast Off with no tail fin and Onslaught's head that looks like it has been chewed by a puppy is "great condition" :rolleyes:

And "Onslaught's chest stickers have good wear on them" and i love how he has labelled Blast-Off as "Braun" (we know he is brown :p)

[Sky Shadow]

Old fishnut4eva strike again:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-TRANSFORMERS-BRUTICUS-SWINDLE-BRAUN-VORTEX-BRAWL_W0QQitemZ180464092438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_A ction_Figures?hash=item2a047f8516

Yes, misapplied stickers, Blast Off with no tail fin and Onslaught's head that looks like it has been chewed by a puppy is "great condition" :rolleyes:

More to the point, Vortex has no head. And there are no accessories, not even Onslaught's double-barrelled cannon. And the starting bid is $99. For which I could buy a MISB set of Encore Combaticons. Seriously, how many times did that guy's mother drop him on his head as a baby?

[1AZRAEL1]

Seriously, how many times did that guy's mother drop him on his head as a baby?

Not enough by the sounds of things. Reminds me of a friend I used to get TF's from at the Dapto markets, I paid her for what I thought they were worth, most were junkers and that. She thought she wasn't getting enough for them so she said she would hold onto them until they were worth more.

Junkers for figures that are easy to come buy are highly unlikley to increase in value.

[Tober]

Old fishnut4eva strike again:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-TRANSFORMERS-BRUTICUS-SWINDLE-BRAUN-VORTEX-BRAWL_W0QQitemZ180464092438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_A ction_Figures?hash=item2a047f8516

Yes, misapplied stickers, Blast Off with no tail fin and Onslaught's head that looks like it has been chewed by a puppy is "great condition" :rolleyes:

Yeah, I'm trying to work out who or wtf 'braun' is too... :confused:

Ahhh Fishnut4eva... it's how very sad it is that makes it so very funny : ) :

[1AZRAEL1]

Braun is German for Brown, maybe he just went off the coulor?

[Tober]

I figured he tried to pass-off Brawn (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Brawn_(G1)) as a Combaticon.

However I am prepared to entertain the possibility that he is a color-blind dyslexic German... :confused:

Ahhh Fishnut4eva... such an enigma. :cool:


* Vortex is the light-blue/gray Helicopter isn't he?

[1AZRAEL1]

Vortex is the helicopter yea. The brown shuttle is Blast-off, which was missing from the title (though he did manage to get it right in the description :rolleyes:)

[heroic_decepticon]

Old fishnut4eva strike again:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-TRANSFORMERS-BRUTICUS-SWINDLE-BRAUN-VORTEX-BRAWL_W0QQitemZ180464092438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_A ction_Figures?hash=item2a047f8516

Yes, misapplied stickers, Blast Off with no tail fin and Onslaught's head that looks like it has been chewed by a puppy is "great condition" :rolleyes:

those... things... look ghastly

[Jetfire]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-PREDAKING-PREDACONS-D-73-RAZORCLAW-MISB_W0QQitemZ320479955101QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item4a9e18089d

ooooooooh MISB.....that is rather tempting...not a bad price too! Too bad i'm off soon, otherwise I'd take it!

I got this today. It's not MISB. The tape has obviously been stuck back down and there is a small tear on the back under the back tape where it has been lifted. Waiting on the sellers response.

[heroic_decepticon]

sucks to hear that it's not really MISB.

he sent you the item before you paid the invoice?

[Jetfire]

sucks to hear that it's not really MISB.

he sent you the item before you paid the invoice?

No, I got an invoice with $$US postage for multiple items because I wouldn't accept a paypal "money request" thing outside of ebay and I gave him the benefit of the doubt because he claimed ebay was screwing it up. And then he refunded the postage difference so that was fine. Can you AFA Grade opened items? :(

Actually, you can see the tape in the 3rd photo, you can see the bubble underneath it. I understand these figures are pretty old and tapes lift, and I didn't really pay attention to this but it has obviously been tampered with.

I'm actually happy with predacons I bought but a bit dissapointed in this one but the box is excellent.

I guess all of this is open to interpretation.

For sale is this mint in box Transformers Predacon RAZORCLAW D-73 in MISB condition.

100% complete!
Comes with main figure and all accessories
unapplied stickers, AFA gradeable!
Very rare, very collectible
What you see is what you get.
ONE ONLY!

[heroic_decepticon]

hmmm... "mint in box Predacon"... in "MISB condition", damn...

It might be gradable under the 'qualified' grading scheme, for items that have been opened and resealed but are still very 'MISB', but I guess that would be quite different from an MISB item.

I'm not entirely certain. I suggest maybe having a chat with jgon, since this is certainly his cup of tea and right up his alley.

[Jetfire]

Yeah, I'm trying to work out who or wtf 'braun' is too... :confused:

Ahhh Fishnut4eva... it's how very sad it is that makes it so very funny : ) :

STICKERS AND JOINTS ARE GREAT AND TIGHT ON ALL FIVE. ONSLAUGHT'S CHEST STICKERS HAVE GOOD WEAR ON THEM

I would use the word 'decomposed' :o

AND VORTEX HAS BEEN GLUED AT HIS FOOT AND HAND.

Great ok one is broken :(

I HAVE HIS HEAD SOMEWHERE.....

That's good to know. :cool:

LOOKS GREAT AS A HELI BUT NOT AS A ROBOT.

Fantastic. :rolleyes:

GOOD NEWS IS

Ok great I need some good news. :)

THE HARD TO FIND BLADES ARE GREAT AND INCLUDED.

... :confused:

THIS IS A REAL VALUE PACK. ;)

[rampagesss]

Anyone for a Grand Max Box
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-Transformers-Grand-Maximus-Box-and-Styrofoam-insert_W0QQitemZ310198650983QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_ Action_Figures?hash=item483947c867

[1orion2many]

:confused:Where's the Bot:confused:

[canofwhoopass_87]

Can you AFA Grade opened items? :(



AFA does indeed grade loose and opened figures. I don't understand the point of having a loose transformer graded though, doesn't look appealing at all :confused:. Anyone can buy a decent figure off ebay, repro label it and essentially have the same thing...

Not sure if there's some sort of fine print or conditions that apply for loose graded, but MIB includes vintage pre G1's that were never sealed to begin with

and lols to fishnut4eva. He gets worked up and angry if you try and help by telling him his prices are a little unreasonable. His items are relisted week after week. Surely the listing fees have put him out of pocket for many of his G1 items?

[heroic_decepticon]

and lols to fishnut4eva. He gets worked up and angry if you try and help by telling him his prices are a little unreasonable. His items are relisted week after week. Surely the listing fees have put him out of pocket for many of his G1 items?

... which might make him slap the listing costs onto the price of subsequent re-listings making the prices higher and higher...

[Jetfire]

and lols to fishnut4eva. He gets worked up and angry if you try and help by telling him his prices are a little unreasonable. His items are relisted week after week. Surely the listing fees have put him out of pocket for many of his G1 items?

I know, I'm tired of seeing this crappy Predacon box for sale with the side of it torn in half and the window busted. This has been relisted for what.. the past year or so.

Edit: Oopps thats actually ezystyles

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tantrum-Predacon-Box-Transformers-Original-G1_W0QQitemZ280331400519QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Acti on_Figures?hash=item41450db547#ht_666wt_939

[rampagesss]

wow $13,000.00 for a AFA 90 Targetmaster Scourge

http://cgi.ebay.com/1987-TRANSFORMERS-G1-TARGETMASTER-SCOURGE-MISB-AFA-90_W0QQitemZ390152853438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item5ad6ec17be

[canofwhoopass_87]

wow $13,000.00 for a AFA 90 Targetmaster Scourge

http://cgi.ebay.com/1987-TRANSFORMERS-G1-TARGETMASTER-SCOURGE-MISB-AFA-90_W0QQitemZ390152853438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item5ad6ec17be

:eek: Gah

Wow very interesting to know there are only a handful of AFA TM Scourges out there. This one is a bit steep though, even at AFA90. Most expensive one I've ever seen...and $550 for UPS Worldwide Express! Maybe it includes the cost of a private security escort team

[1orion2many]

wow $13,000.00 for a AFA 90 Targetmaster Scourge

http://cgi.ebay.com/1987-TRANSFORMERS-G1-TARGETMASTER-SCOURGE-MISB-AFA-90_W0QQitemZ390152853438QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item5ad6ec17be

:)OOoooooo look I have a spare kidney:D

[heroic_decepticon]

I kind of doubt that's going to sell. As if someone, anyone, is going to sink US$13,000 on a toy - any toy.

[jaydisc]

Mmmmm... Henkei Wildrider (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433113&customid=&icep_item=330400782124&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg)

Also, some nice Henkei, TFC and other japanese goodies from a local seller (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433113&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com.au%2Fschmungbeen%2 Fm.html%3F_nkw%3D%26_armrs%3D1%26_from%3D%26_ipg%3 D%26_trksid%3Dp3686)

[Doubledealer]

For anyone needing Powermaster "Lube" for G1 Slapdash, here he is for a pretty reasonable price: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1988-TRANSFORMERS-G1-SLAPDASH-POWERTMASTER-LUBE-CHEAP_W0QQitemZ150411419688QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_T oysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN?hash=item2 305382028

[jaydisc]

Victory Jackpot! (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433113&customid=&icep_item=250575785336&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) (Liokaiser, RoadCaesar and Landcross all individually MIB)

He's also got some (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433113&customid=&icep_item=250575793575&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) elusive (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Transformers-G1-Grand-Maximus-guard_W0QQitemZ260548988173QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageN ameZRSS:B:SRCH:AU:101#ht_500wt_1026) Grand Maximus parts.

[heroic_decepticon]

Victory Jackpot! (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/705-53470-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574719522&toolid=10001&campid=5336433113&customid=&icep_item=250575785336&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229515&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) (Liokaiser, RoadCaesar and Landcross all individually MIB)



those look like the Chinese issues. The box colours also look a little... wrong. Could be just the camera though.

[griffin]

They'd still be legit, like the pre-classics/gold Gen1 toys released here in their original gen1 packaging. They should still go for a fair bit though, especially in one bulk lot like that.

Bit suspicious of his 6 cheap sealed Nightbeats (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250571797310)though...

[jaydisc]

Yes, this seller consistently has the [legitmate] Chinese reissues.


Bit suspicious of his 6 cheap sealed Nightbeats (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250571797310)though...

They're reissues too, and he's got a lot more than 6.

[heroic_decepticon]

They'd still be legit, like the pre-classics/gold Gen1 toys released here in their original gen1 packaging. They should still go for a fair bit though, especially in one bulk lot like that.

How much do you reckon that lot will go for? I think maybe US$600 to $800.

Although to be honest, the Chinese issues of those characters are arguably rarer than the Jap issues. (I said issues because I suspect they may not be "reissues" because they were just released onto the Chinese market later than the current year they were supposed to be in. It's almost like Hasbro's 1985 issues of some 1984 toys, those are not considered reissues I don't think).

[jaydisc]

I agree they're not reissues and issues is a better term. He'd nab 6-800 for Lio alone. I'm guessing over 1K, probably over 1.2K.

[Sleeve]

Was looking up Botcon exclusives, came across this little gem (http://cgi.ebay.com/TransFormers-BOTCON-2008-Shattered-Glass-Box-Set-MIB-G1_W0QQitemZ290399542760QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item439d295de8). Bargain! :p

[DarkHyren]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230432615541
These items themselves arn't that unique, it's the shipping information that's the kicker...

[1AZRAEL1]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230432615541
These items themselves arn't that unique, it's the shipping information that's the kicker...

Somehow I think he is only joking. If not, then he is more mental than anyone else on Ebay.

[Lordy]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-Autobot-Roadbuster-Accessories-Series-2-1985_W0QQitemZ260549133534QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ac tion_Figures?hash=item3ca9f044de

A good Roadbuster parts auction - especially with the easily lost Infrared Range Finder.

[bruticus]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G1-Autobot-Roadbuster-Accessories-Series-2-1985_W0QQitemZ260549133534QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ac tion_Figures?hash=item3ca9f044de

A good Roadbuster parts auction - especially with the easily lost Infrared Range Finder.

Nice, but too bad he doesnt have the antenna...cos i need one.

[heroic_decepticon]

wow and whoa...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200436075847&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[griffin]

Why buy a Leader Class Bulkhead for $130, when it is only $20 at Target...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220531579271 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220531579271)
...worse still, they don't guarantee that the items they are listing are actually in stock! So they list up stuff that is in stores, and if someone commits to their listing, they go out and find it - and if they can't find it in stores anymore, they think they can get away with not having to supply the item??? Seems dodgy to me.

But this one is interesting - 2 beat up Gnaws, so should be legit (not KOs), for anyone wanting to build an army of Sharkticons...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160400981712

[unicron]

But this one is interesting - 2 beat up Gnaws, so should be legit (not KOs), for anyone wanting to build an army of Sharkticons...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=160400981712

already watching them and thats exactly what im trying to do

[Doubledealer]

Mint/Complete G1 Squeezeplay AU$106 shipped: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SQUEEZEPLAY-G1-JR-Headmaster-100-Complete-MINT_W0QQitemZ150412737896QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item23054c3d68

[rampagesss]

wheeljackslab has a G1 Pipes in 85 Condition and he only wants $800 US :eek:

[5FDP]

wheeljackslab has a G1 Pipes in 85 Condition and he only wants $800 US :eek:

It's a shame he's only got the one. I'd buy at least three of them :rolleyes: