The Price Check/What is it worth Thread

[Jinto]

1. The RRP of each Flip 'n' Change Transformer is greater than a Deluxe, so three of the former equal about the same price as four of the latter.

Oh, I thought the Flip 'n' Change bots were little kiddy bots. I guess that makes sense then.

[jazzcomp]

Price for boxed G1 prime & shockwave

[Skullcruncher]

Price for boxed G1 prime & shockwave

Both MIB and complete? I'm assuming original Hasbro issues so I would say anything between $200-$250 for Prime - that's with a C7-C8 box. Maybe more for an error box or metal plates. For shockwave hmmm around $300 for C7/C8 box and the rubber with no or minor cracks - just watch out for originals placed in a KO box.

[jazzcomp]

Both MIB and complete? I'm assuming original Hasbro issues so I would say anything between $200-$250 for Prime - that's with a C7-C8 box. Maybe more for an error box or metal plates. For shockwave hmmm around $300 for C7/C8 box and the rubber with no or minor cracks - just watch out for originals placed in a KO box.

Ebay NSW seller is pricing prime at $500 and shockwave at $400.
I didn't want to give a lowball offer but it seemed a tad high to me.

[Skullcruncher]

Ebay NSW seller is pricing prime at $500 and shockwave at $400.
I didn't want to give a lowball offer but it seemed a tad high to me.

Yeah you'd want no rips in the boxes for those prices Plus I've never seen a rip or tear get smaller either

[jazzcomp]

Yeah you'd want no rips in the boxes for those prices Plus I've never seen a rip or tear get smaller either

Would takara version make the prices double?

[1AZRAEL1]

I nabbed a Takara G1 Shockwave off a local seller for $300 earlier this year. Box and foam were in pretty good shape and the figure is mint. I'd say $300-$400 is not a bad price range if the box and figure are in really good shape.

[Skullcruncher]

Would takara version make the prices double?

Not for Prime and Shockwave, they are on the more common end of the G1 takara's.

[philby]

I went past a collectibles shop in melbourne and they had I think the Universe Special Edition Optimus Prime (comes in a black book style box with white art on it) and also the Megatron in the same edition. The guy wanted $90 for the Optimus. Is that reasonable or too much or not enough?

I was slightly confused because also in the same store, there was a differently packaged 'ultimate battle' 2-pack which seemed to contain the exact same Optimus Prime and a green painted Megatron, for only $60.

While I think the special black box looks pretty sweet, not sure if it is worth $30 more for what looks to be the same toy!

There was also a $40 classics Hot Rod I think, I've never had a Hot Rod figure so tempted to grab that unless again you guys think it's too much?

What kind of price would you pay for an encore 20/20a?

Cheers for any help!