Interesting, rare and sometimes cheap ebay items.

[UltraMarginal]

Postage prices did go up recently in America, so for the seller to be covered by Paypal/Ebay in a dispute, they have to use a certain type of postage... which is now about 50% more than before.
Sellers can still use a cheaper shipping method, but if you claim that it didn't arrive, the seller can't prove to ebay that it was sent.
It's a shame too, as most of the good stuff is in America, but now shipping makes it impossible to buy individual or small items.
Best thing is to find someone with several items you want, and get a shipping quote for the combined lot.... or have someone over there that you can trust to buy and forward items to you. (or go to a convention over there and just splurge )
The American sellers won't care too much if they don't get any foreign buyers from the high postage costs, as most don't bother (or want) opening it up to non-Americans to begin with.

the above is correct, but I'm getting a loose animated deluxe shipped over First Class Mail International (this seller is a trusting gentleman) and shipping is costing about the same amount as a pair of baseball cleats did 2 years ago. the cleats in their box woiuld have to be at least twice the size and weight of the deluxe. I'm yet to see the size of the box when it arrives.

so I got my soundwave, packed in a very small box, shipping was $12 and I was charged $18. I've questioned the seller about it, because he certainly didn't spend any money on packing or the box. or more than 5 minutes preparing it. he hasn't come back to me yet with a response. I think 50% extra is a bit much profit on shipping and handling charges.
it was first class mail international, which most will tell you is untrackable, which is why most shipping from the states starts at around $40 as that's the chepest tracking option I think.

I don't love this mold, my Grappel had a misfired pin, and I didn't really have an avenue to replace/fix it.

but for under $20 this is a pretty good deal I think.

I got my Generations GDO Powerdive through a similar Chinese seller... was about $15.58 with free postage.

but now I'm really worried about how legit his products are?

^
Exactly my thoughts.

Can anyone tell me if this is the real deal, if yes I'm sold.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transform...item3f21703528

the hotspot seems totally legit, it's probably the best version of the mold for me. even though not a combiner. it's shipping container was only brown paper so the box was pretty knackered when I recieved it, but the toy was fine.

[Reflector]

Just had bad dealings with him in the past. If anyone buys any G1 they should inspect their items very carefully.

Got the item, it wasnt MISB as stated in the auction. So i messaged the seller and got a $20 refund. Im glad i looked here beforehand, i probably would've just gone with the flow and not said anything. Made it kind of a bargain id say

Ill post a couple of photo's over the weekend Hursty

[griffin]

I'm thankful to read that, I was looking into getting some Gen1 Combiners, I probably would of ended up with a KO.

If you can't find any KO guides online or in our resources section, have a look on ebay for any AFA graded packaging and see if you can see for yourself any differences with ones that aren't AFA graded. Like for Superion boxset, I saw that there were more grids visible below Superion's groin on the legit version.

KOs have been known to sneak through AFA before, but I think they are better now at spotting them (now that they are more prolific).

[Mythirax]

It very well might not be a KO, it was the leader class Sentinel Prime. The box seems fine, the figure itself looks perfect. It just feels like it's made of crap. And it can't transform due to so many parts moulded slightly the wrong size. I'm going to buy another in the future just to compare. As a robot though his great, I just had to remove the electronics from the inside so his chest all clips together flush.

[UltraMarginal]

It very well might not be a KO, it was the leader class Sentinel Prime. The box seems fine, the figure itself looks perfect. It just feels like it's made of crap. And it can't transform due to so many parts moulded slightly the wrong size. I'm going to buy another in the future just to compare. As a robot though his great, I just had to remove the electronics from the inside so his chest all clips together flush.

hmmm, do you have any pictures, my Leader Sentinal prime though fiddly fit into both modes very well, without the need to remove anything.

[Sinnertwin]

With all the KO's out there, i dont give most G1's a second look online anymore.

[Slag]

Cookie Crisp Jazz...I can't see the value , it might be interesting to some

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transform...item5af1e896b1

[Sky Shadow]

Cookie Crisp Jazz...

"I thought about AFA'ing it"

[Skullcruncher]

Cookie Crisp Jazz...I can't see the value , it might be interesting to some

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Transform...item5af1e896b1

That cookie crisp Jazz has gone off, I wouldn't go near it.

[Bidoofdude]

What exactly does Cookie Crisp mean? I know the toy but where does the term "Cookie Crisp" come from?