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Offline twconstantine

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Maybe Mistake?
« on: April 29, 2011, 03:58:47 »
I purchased this lot on Ebay...I'm wondering now if it was foolish.



It has missing pieces in all the sets but I figured I could find them later.  I'm not sure if I'm allowed to put what I paid for the lot on here, so if I'm not, please advice...it was buy it now, and with shipping it came to $199.00.  It has 40 figures in the lot.  Here is a link to the item page.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=180660188910&si=AqfDsxXSD0Hg2QU2X3vlQybRNKc%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Was I foolish in this purchase?  Is it not a good deal as my excitement seemed it to be?  Please let me know your opinions.  Thank you.

Tracy
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Offline bonniebeth

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Re: Maybe Mistake?
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2011, 04:06:05 »
Well, how incomplete are they? I would probably have payed that or close to it, depending on whether they are missing major pieces, or just small accessories. The zoo set, which is retired, usually goes for over 100 by itself, even incomplete. The airplane is about 50 brand new, usually around 30, 35 used. That house is retired, so depending on how much furniture is with it, can cost you a good bit, and then throw in the pirate ships and other sets, I'd say it's a fair price.
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Re: Maybe Mistake?
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2011, 04:07:26 »
I saw this listing!

I, personally, wouldn't consider it a bargain. That said, if you were wanting these sets, it's probably worth the money. Also, you'll only have to pay one shipping fee! That's probably BIG savings!

One might pay $100 just for the discontinued modern house alone. And, perhaps, another $50 for the plane. Hmmm, maybe I'd consider a bargain after all!

I've really no idea what the pirate stuff might go for, but it looks nice.

Seems like a good lot, so no need for remorse here! Just look forward to your BIG package!
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Offline twconstantine

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Re: Maybe Mistake?
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2011, 04:12:08 »
Thanks for your comments.  I don't have any of these sets so it will be all new to me.  I think it is mostly missing little bits here and there.  I suppose, since I've already paid for it, I should be happy!   ;D  And I will be excited to find it on my porch in a few days.  Thanks again for your comments.  I feel better!

Take Care

Tracy
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Offline Bill Blackhurst

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Re: Maybe Mistake?
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2011, 04:15:17 »
It sounds like it was a fair deal. Those items are heavy so shipping could have been really high.
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Re: Maybe Mistake?
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Offline Wolf Knight

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Re: Maybe Mistake?
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2011, 06:26:32 »
For such a diverse lot, considering original prices, and current ebay prices, plus combined shipping, I think this is ok! Heck you could pay 80 euros for the two ships alone...
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Re: Maybe Mistake?
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2011, 09:59:20 »
I will agree with Sir Wolf. But to make things better i advice to go frantic playmo selling  fro a bit , but quite a  few complete sets and then yuo will feel a lot better I guarantee this  :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Offline Rasputin

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Re: Maybe Mistake?
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2011, 14:34:12 »
House $100
Cabin $30
boat $10
ship $20 each
zoo $75
Castle $25
Plane $20

Total = $300-ish used
total new is close to $500

Now like stated you really saved on shipping the most  some would be $10 and some as high as $25 so average them at $15, times 8 items = $120-ish

Not worth popping a cork over but nothing to cry about either, you did fine
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Re: Maybe Mistake?
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2011, 14:45:41 »
Thanks everyone!  Wow, this is a really great community.  I'm going to like it here :)
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