A few questions

[flycasual]

Hey everyone,
I've been considering getting some of my rarer figures graded by UKG. Ultimately it's because I want to sell my collection. I would be grateful if you could answer a few questions:

It seems to me that officially graded figures are worth more: Do you think it's because they are of guaranteed quality, so you know what you are getting. Or does the display box and certificate add value?

I've got a loose DT luke and a loose VC Jawa that I want to send off. The DT sabre is in excellent condition and the VC is in a good condition as well. Having read through a few posts, I've seen that people would find the best figures possible to go with the accessories: Is that considered a legitimate thing to do? It just seems like cheating the system.

Thanks

 

[aussiejames]

For resale, grading of 'rarer' figures ie. DT Luke & VC Jawa is probably a wise idea. It gives buyers piece of mind. I don't think you get a certificate automatically ( I may be wrong ) Swapping figures as long as they are the exact correct figures is acceptable IMO.

 

[flycasual]

OK, if they are an exact match, that seems fair. Thanks!

Here are some "it didn't happen without pictures" pictures I took when I bought them. I know how much people like them:

As you can see, the Jawa could be better. The Luke's not bad, but still not "minty".

I'll see if I can find some better figures before I UKG them.

 

[aussiejames]

They look legit. The Jawa should have the leg markings shown here: http://web.ncf.ca/cn333/vcjawa.htm
Does the saber have letters on the hilt ?

 

[flycasual]

The leg markings on the Jawa are exactly like that. The cape has the texture described as well.

I'm pretty sure the letters on the sabre hilt read "GG". I got a magnifying glass to it to be sure.

 

[silver grin]

Generally getting figures graded does add value to them, however you will find that some buyers will prefer them not to be graded.

I don't collect loose figures (yet :wink: ) but would really begrudge paying five times the loose price on a basic figure.............. the same also goes for MOC's too. I only have my high ended carded figures graded just because I wanted too!

Personally I don't get why people get MOC's of the likes of Ree Yees, Ackbar, Klaatu etc graded just to add £20-£30 to the resale value. If they tell you they like to get them graded because they like how they look in an acrylic case, then buy an acrylic case :wink:

 

[flycasual]

"really begrudge paying five times the loose price on a basic figure"

I agree: Just because a figure is in a box with a grade, doesn't make it any better than a loose one of the same condition. Similar to what Shawn says in his U Grade FAQ.

I've been doing some research on these 2 figures. I'm pretty sure they are authentic. Everything matches up.

The Luke is a 12 Back DT with those COO markings, going by this website: http://www.starwarsdatabase.be/wiki/index.php?title=38180_Luke_Skywalker_International_Vintage

Finding decent matching figures is tricky. I might have to be patient with that one.

This is weird: I dug out my figures to sell them, and now I find myself reading up more than I ever did!

 

[Frunkstar]

You'll be getting the bug back & keeping them & expanding your collection b4 you know it :lol:

Welcome Back to the fold!

 

[flycasual]

Arghhhhh!! Don't say that; although, you're probably right. Why fight it?

I still need to prune my collection though. Why the hell have I got 7 Bobas etc.?

Something that has always interested me is variations and oddities. The more visual stuff, like the unpainted knee tri-logo Boba, green limbs Chewie, random tan limb Klaatu or factory paint errors, not COO variations. Perhaps that is the way to go.

 

[flycasual]

FYI: I got round to sending off a few figures to UKG. The VC Jawa and the DT Luke both received an 80 grade. I'll update you with a picture when I can be bothered to dig my camera out.

They do look good in their show cases!

 

[e30318is]

Congratulations

I must say loose figures do look great graded

Looking forward to seeing some pictures

 

[tundra9]

God I love these figures, way too expensive for me though, good luck with the sales mate

 

[flycasual]

Yeah, they are a little steep! I had more money to spend when I started collecting though. A little patience helped too.

Here are the pictures:

VC Jawa and DT Luke
VC Jawa
DT Luke

 

[tundra9]

Very nice, that Jawa wants to come home to me, can you hear it?

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

I agree. Very Nice Items there! 8) Will they be up FS?

 

[flycasual]

Yep, I'm going to sell them. I'll create a FS thread soon. Feel free to PM me with offers in the mean time though.

tundra9, he can come home to you, for the right price. :twisted:

 

[tundra9]

Yep, I'm going to sell them. I'll create a FS thread soon. Feel free to PM me with offers in the mean time though.

tundra9, he can come home to you, for the right price. :twisted:

Now you're just mean

 

[flycasual]

It was a bit, sorry. I'm glad you took it in the spirit it was intended. People seem to get offended easily in forums.

 

[tundra9]

No worries, you'll see this forum is a bit more laidback than most

 

[timbo72]

If you had a mint loose figure and weapon, how much would it cost to have it graded ?? Just curious