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<blockquote data-quote="maxf" data-source="post: 335577" data-attributes="member: 6420"><p>I disagree. Well, I agree in a way, that most collectors would prefer a mint carded figure. However, many collectors don't have that luxury! SW prices have gone crazy - I worked hard and have a good enough job, but I couldnt begin to touch some of the MOMC prices these days... $5k for a 21bk Fett, nope? So, I'd look for something which was much less mint, in order to have an example.</p><p></p><p>Years ago I put together 11 of the 12 back figures on a budget - I had cracked bubbles, sticker tears and creases. Some of the rarer cards were pretty poor by MOMC standards. But this was the only way I could do it on a budget. </p><p></p><p>Removing the 'beaters' from the market makes the hobby far more elitist, IMO, and much harder for new collectors to get a foothold in. Removing beaters and that first step is terrible for the hobby - if new blood cant be introduced, then what happens? It all stagnates and eventually dies.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="maxf, post: 335577, member: 6420"] I disagree. Well, I agree in a way, that most collectors would prefer a mint carded figure. However, many collectors don't have that luxury! SW prices have gone crazy - I worked hard and have a good enough job, but I couldnt begin to touch some of the MOMC prices these days... $5k for a 21bk Fett, nope? So, I'd look for something which was much less mint, in order to have an example. Years ago I put together 11 of the 12 back figures on a budget - I had cracked bubbles, sticker tears and creases. Some of the rarer cards were pretty poor by MOMC standards. But this was the only way I could do it on a budget. Removing the 'beaters' from the market makes the hobby far more elitist, IMO, and much harder for new collectors to get a foothold in. Removing beaters and that first step is terrible for the hobby - if new blood cant be introduced, then what happens? It all stagnates and eventually dies. [/QUOTE]
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