To buy or Not..

also,

what he said.:D

Here's some information to help you decide:

a. This seller is located in the US so US retail prices would have been originally paid for these toys. This means that a grand total of US$405 (AU$387) would have been paid for these toys when they were minty sealed.

b. If you were to buy these toys in Australia, at full RRP it would cost you AU$1180 tops, again, all mint sealed.

c. These toys are all loose mint, most (but not all) have their instruction booklets and only two have their original packaging.

d. The cost of shipping between North America and Australia is extremely expensive. Consider asking the seller how much s/he's going to charge you for postage to Australia.

I personally wouldn't pay US$799.95 for this lot, but it's up to you man. Good luck either way.

It does not interest me as I already have 99% of those. But at an average of $21 each I wouldnt call it a bargain but its good value if you want an instant collection. Personally, I would never pay $800 for something from online, overseas. Also be aware of the paypal exchange rate! Its usually alot less than the quoted Ebay AU price on the listing.

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Originally Posted by Sky Shadow

I've just been having a quick look on eBay - maybe email this guy and see what postage would be to Australia? It's half the number of toys for (currently) a bit over a third of the price (i.e. less daunting to for your wallet) and they're all mint on sealed cards. If you could get these for... say... $400 shipped they'd still only be $20 each and that's MOSC.

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That is a very good deal in my eyes. Easy way to get an instant collection & there are no dud ones there either.

Pro-Tip: Be careful when linking the auction in question.

There's always that one jerk who'll buy it from under you, especially if it's priced well.

Thanks all :), I have sent a offer and we shall see! If he doesent accept then Im not going any further. Fingers crossed!

Personally I'd avoid that lot and try and acquire some of the Henkei versions, the following are significantly superior to their Hasbro US equivalents:

-Astrotrain
-Sunstreaker
-Prowl, Bluestreak, Smokescreen
-Hound
-Tracks
-Jazz

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Originally Posted by UltraMarginal

It's a lot to get all in one hit, fairly good value though at about $22 each.
The biggest deal is the classics ironhide and ratchet, while some people hate them, they go for at least $60 each loose these days.

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There is no Ratchet there, UltraMarginal. If there was, the deal would be less bad.