How much more is it worth (to you) for a figure to be 100% complete?


Came across this conundrum this morning:

Trying to complete (which I will prob never do) my Grimlock collection. On ebay I found a Pretender Grimlock - 100% complete - for $78 Aus (including shipping). There was also a Pretender Grimlock, essentially the same level of condition and sticker wear, but was missing the Pretender Shell Gun for only $50 (again, including shipping).

I debated the issue in my head, but in the end I decided it was not worth another $28 simply for a little plastic gun, especially when I could buy a Deluxe Generations toy for the same amount. But I will admit, I will notice his lack-of-gun. And when I started collecting again back in 2001, not being as schooled in TF's as I am now, I bought a lot of figures that were not complete that I now regret not being so (Grotusque missing his wings being a prime example).


So:

A: How much more is it worth to you for a figure to be 100% complete?

B: Does it depend on the missing accessory? (example: you can live with G1 Twin Twist missing his gun, you cant live without G1 AM Soundwave missing Wingthing)

C: Does it depend if the accessory is necessary for full transformation? (examples: G1 Blurr's shield, G1 Erector's trailer)



Discuss