The Imperial Shipyards
Kenner / Hasbro Collecting => General Hasbro collecting => Topic started by: Goldleaderone on March 21, 2012, 07:08:26 AM
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Just wondering what your best steal was. I have a few. Most are Action Fleets.
Just last night I picked up the Jorg Sacul pilot, complete with helmet, blaster and Micro Machines X-wing for $20 off ebay.
I believe in '05 or '06 there was a toy show in my area. Very rare for something like that to happen. I decided to attend. Good thing I did, I ended up finding the AF E-wing (boxed) and TIE Defender (loose) for $60 each. At first I did a double take, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me lol. I bought both for $120. Usually one of those alone goes for $90+ on ebay. Conveniently I had $120 on me at the time. Go figure.
I got Jabba's Sail Barge off ebay for under $20. Usually I see it go for around $30, maybe a little more.
I picked up a huge lot off ebay a few years ago, a lot of the ships I was missing. Also included in the lot was the E-wing. The lot was a buy it now of $90. I thought it was a steal, as I was getting many ships I had been missing, as well as an extra E-wing, which as I said earlier goes for about $90+. Seeing I had the extra E-wing, I sent it out to wraithnine (rasputin37) who didn't have one.
Lastly, I bought 4 AFs off a Canada website. They were the Falcon, Green A-wing, and I'm forgetting the other 2. I didn't have pictures but the guy told me they were loose, complete and great condition, and he had perfect feedback. I trusted him and went through with the deal. When I got the lot, I was more then happy to see the Green A-wing was without the emblems, which is VERY hard to find. I payed $15 for each.
You guys are gonna laugh at this one. This is an "almost steal" I had a few years ago. From time to time I'll search craigslist for AF, see if maybe I can get some deals, even though craigslist is local. I once searched through google "Star Wars Action Fleet TIE Defender craigslist" or some variation of that, maybe without the 'Star Wars'. Anyway, I came across one listing from a lady in Florida. She was selling the TIE Defender for $10! Of course I called her, I asked if she would be willing to ship it out, I would pay for shipping. She agreed, she just had to find it. This went on for a few weeks, and I told her I was serious into purchasing it, as what her listing said. One time I called from my cell, no answer. I tried maybe 20 minutes later, but blocked my number. She answered. After a while I just gave up. She either didn't want to ship it out or found out how rare it really is haha. I tried lol.
So what are some of your steals?
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Ah now this is a good thread. Cool idea GL1! I'd have to mention that right around the early 2000s the Thrift Store known as Good Will went online with an auction website a bit like ebay. They sell the items that are too good to be in their stores and at bargain basement starting prices. Auctions last a week. Right when it first started it was pretty unheard of and you could get amazing deals. I got back into serious collecting of Star Wars figures right around this time and they had a lot of primo unopened stuff. I scooped up mint in package battle packs, vehicles, and other figures. All for really cheap. They had things that were currently in the stores as well as things a few months to a few years post production. It was also a great way to buy comics by the lot. But eventually the collectors found it and now it's very very rare to get a real steal of a deal from them. You pretty much have to fight tooth and nail for what you want.
Other than that, I usually check the lot sales on eBay. One time I picked up about 30 modern Imperial troopers, some loose saga legends/TVC, some carded saga and TVC all for about $40. I was raised a bargain hunter, yard sale hound, so I try to get a good deal on anything I can.
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I think my best steal was the Target Exclusive X-Wing with Wedge and Droid for five bucks on clearance. I about ran out of the store to make sure no one was coming after me!
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AFE - I am like that as well with finding bargins on ebay. That's how I scored those deals with the Action Fleets. In the end, patience is a virtue. Great score on that figure lot as well!
Tamer - That is one hell of a steal. I think retail they went for around $40-50. I don't blame you for running out of there haha.
Speaking of X-wings, another steal of mine. I bought off ebay the POTF FX X-wing for $10, and shipping was $8 so total $18. The only thing missing was the missile, but the electronics make up for it. ;D
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Most of the Blue-ray/deleted wave fig's for $4 each at a local WalMart, where NO ONE understands how Hasbro markets their figures...
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Just found a GI Joe defiant on Ebay that was about 90% complete, crawler and all. I messaged the seller and offered him $150. He agreed and I also told him about my custom making. He's interested in a GI Joe zombie some point in the future. We talked over the deal and with the crawler, which I don't have a use for, it'd be almost $150 just to ship it. So I told him I'd just take the Shuttle and Booster for $100. He agreed with shipping included. They're now on my work bench and I cannot wait to work on them! :D
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YEAH!!! Glad to hear you got you one!
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Haha yeah they're so incredibly HUGE! I also scored an ROC NightRaven that I will be converting into a Sith vessel.
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Went to my local flea market today and found a loose GI JOE Mobile Pit Headquarters, it's missing an antenna and a missile but is otherwise complete, and the guy only wanted $5 for it. ;D
I've cleaned it up and plan on turning it into some kind of imperial or pirate land vessel.
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Sounds cool can't wait!
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Geez, where to start how about a RAH Stormtrooper missing his left foot for $9 bucks plus $8 s/h. I bought a RAH Sandtrooper foot from a China seller for $6 used a bit of Paint thinner to get rid of the Sand Look and repainted he came with stand and blaster as well and looks awesome. Got an At-te on the bay for $2.76 in auction because the seller was a "Junk Dealer" and listed it as a "Star Trak Tank" With $15 s/h missing all 7 missiles but otherwise complete and clean all working lights and electronics. Am 1985 landspeeder for $.99 from a local buyer with $3 s/h . and my prize steal. A Complete MIB Sideshow Gree unopened for $14.98 at auction with $10 s/h.
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Wow, a Sideshow Gree for 15 bucks?
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I bought Lukes taun taun and then it went on clearance so I went back to get the adjustment but they required me to return it and purchase another one at the reduced price, but they didnt have any more so I grabbed the landspeeder and bought that, the lady got distracted and put both the taun taun AND the speeder in my bag and so I walked out with both but only paid for the speeder on clearance.......yeah technically I stole it but she put it in my bag and so it was her fault right? right?...... :)
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I bought the large Falcon a couple years ago for $50 off craigslist. When i went to pick it up the guy gave me 10 figures. Said his son never played with it. It just sat on the floor.
Also bought Luke Degobah Xwing for $20 off craigslist about a year ago.
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I got the Biggs Target Exclusive X-Wing for five bucks. Thought that was good. Wow, some great steals you guys are having. ;D
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I got the Biggs Target Exclusive X-Wing for five bucks. Thought that was good. Wow, some great steals you guys are having. ;D
That's a freaking steal right there!
I check Craigslist every day for SW and now Joes, too. You never know what you'll find. Most times it's way overpriced. People think that just because it says Star Wars something is worth $700. But one thing I learned from my baseball card collecting days is that something's only worth what someone is willing to pay.