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Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how much the originals of these sell for these days, like say if you found them in a Japanese collectibles store like Hero Gangu or Mandarake (Hero Gangu's prices are stupidly overpriced IMHO) -- but still, I wonder how they'd compare...
Hit up HD for an answer to that man, he's one of the members who've most recently bought the 4 of them that I know of. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
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Originally Posted by Skullcruncher
This seller has done the right thing by stating clearly in his auction that they are unofficial reissues & is not claiming they are genuine G1 items magically found in a time capsule. He is simply stating the facts as they stand & anyone who is duped by this seller has only themselves to blame.
I will say that it is somewhat deceptive if you fail to read the full item listing as he is getting rid of his transformers lovingly collected over many years but then says his mate brought them back from Japan.
Lets be realistic the only people who will buy this are collectors & if you don't do your research before buying I can't have much pity on you.
This is not the line that a person looking to start a collection will be going for either.
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In this auction you will receive:
C-123 DIAL - New Complete Mint In Box - Unofficial Re-issue
C-124 ZAUR - New Complete Mint In Box - Unofficial Re-issue
My friend brought these back from Japan on his latest trip and while they are not original G1 cassettes, they are the best you can get for under $3,000!
The originals command ridiculous prices and these are in BRAND NEW, NEVER TRANSFORMED condition with minty CHROME WEAPONS!!
I do have another set I have opened and played with and the joints are not super tight, though they will hold poses and will display nicely!
These cassettes also combine to form Legout!
The sticker sheets are even unused!
I think it's the term 'Re-Issue' that throws a lot of people off as it has a sound of 'sanctioning' about it, where in reality they are purely stolen property. :o
I agree that research is key, but these KO's should never of gone for anything over $40 Max IMO. ;)
No doubt it is stolen but calling it an Unofficial Reissue makes it pretty clear to all but the most dim witted of folks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
There is no doubt looking at the quality of the KO's that morally bankrupt sellers will take advantage of this to rip off buyers. That said they are specialist Transformers that only the collectors would target & most people looking to buy these know they are KO's.
Anyone who recently got an item and then sells it on straight away is only looking for profit. The really dishonest sellers who would sell their grandmother for a dollar are the ones who make up storys to sound more legit. His friend brought them Japan? Please!?! They have only been posted out recently to people who preordered them. Most likely he preordered 2 sets with the intention of selling it on quickly before all collectors caught on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prowl
I've heard that it's really hard to find KOs in Japan anyway. I've certainly never seen any KOs in Japan. Not impossible, but a lot harder than other places (unlike say China where finding KOs is way easier than finding legit TFs :mad:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Skullcruncher
Check his other auctions though, they're big lots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skullcruncher
Could be legit.
POWERGLIDE?:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by VERT
Yeah Powerglide :D https://kotoys.com/store/index.php?m...a3812523ba3a1f