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Offline reylocann

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The VIctorian Mansion
« on: October 21, 2009, 00:17:30 »
On Saturday the Victorian Mansion - 5300 - [NISB] went for $660 on ebay.  I wonder if this is a sign of things to come or just spectacular timing on the part of the seller.  Perhaps we shall see it at $1000 before the holiday season ends!!! 
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Re: The VIctorian Mansion
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 00:39:35 »
I could not believe it also ( here ). I was blown away when Colorado went high then this  8} were all rich  :woohoo:
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Re: The VIctorian Mansion
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 01:38:23 »
What was the price of the other?  I don't have access to the link yet.....
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Re: The VIctorian Mansion
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 02:50:10 »
The 5300 that started at $1 went for $660.00
the 5300 that started at $275 went for $400.00

The 3770 that started at $1 went for $450.00
the 3770 that started at $200 went for $224.50
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Re: The VIctorian Mansion
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 04:36:42 »
If the House itself was not so heavy - hence extravagant shipping costs to the USA 8} - Ebay.uk is still so reasonable when it comes to the final price of the small or grand mansion or even extension floor :yup:

Were these houses BNIB by any chance as this could explain their rarity and price maybe ?

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Re: The VIctorian Mansion
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 04:54:41 »
Yes they were brand new
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Re: The VIctorian Mansion
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2009, 10:48:23 »
I was bidding on 2 used 3526 fire engines over the weekend, on ebay.de, & 1 ended up going for 121 EUROs = to $181.00 USD, & the other went for $151.00  :o! Both were in very rough condition, but the trucks themselves were complete  ???! I couldn't believe the ending results  8}!
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Re: The VIctorian Mansion
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2009, 16:20:05 »
What I am finding interesting is that there always seems to be one seller that floods the market with their MISB sets.  It is very difficult [as a potential seller] to gauge when to put items on the auction block.  For those of us who do not have cases of the theme pieces,  waiting for the right time is more or less a crap shoot.  The minute you put your set up and there are,  at that time,  no others like it, within 12 hours 3 more of the same pop up!  I think this is true for most of the "highly collectible" themes.   I have a 5300 MISB that I am willing to part with but I definitely want to get as much as I can for it...   Knowing the last one went for $660 tells me that people are looking for it now and have the disposable income on hand!  Will the availability go up or down as we approach the holidays...and just how high will it go???  Sometimes a crystal ball would be a good thing to own.  Maybe I can find one on ebay!!!!!
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Re: The VIctorian Mansion
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2009, 17:29:38 »
Selling on ebay is a shot in the dark, here's a NIB 5300 that went for $128.49.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270462316740

Why was this so cheap?  In my opinion, lack of pictures - there's no pictures of the folder containing the instructions and wallpaper, there's no detailed pictures of the 2 styrofoam box contents.   Obviosly some one got a good deal, but the seller left a good bit of money on the table as well.

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Re: The VIctorian Mansion
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2009, 17:58:34 »
Quote from: Knight Train on October 21, 2009, 17:29:38
Selling on ebay is a shot in the dark, here's a NIB 5300 that went for $128.49.



That is a good deal, even after you factor in the shipping. The house originally sold in stores for $200-ish . I guess I am so used to the 5300 selling for such high prices I rarely even watch them on Ebay anymore . I do find them locally for decent prices. I think the last one was furnished w/expansion floor @ $150 and it sold fast .   

I have seen some with no pictures at all and they sell for top dollar . I really do not think there is a formula one could follow to get the best price . I think a lot of emotion and "something in the air" at the time the auction is nearing its end will drive the price out of the park . There are all kinds of theories as to getting the best price but I think the best is if you can get a couple of deep pocketed, emotional people competing.  :2c:
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