New collector

[R toon d2]

Hi guys I'm new on here I'm 35 and had all the lot when I was a kid but gave it away my son 9 is mad on star wars so I started trying to get all the old vintage gear and some of the new stuff as well but I'm interested in starting a collection where's best to get it from eBays been about the best so far but eBay in America seems good value for money but I've not bought anything yet I live near Newcastle is there fairs or collectors clubs that meet up to trade the vintage toys. Thanks guys

 

[sith-smith]

Hi

Welcome to the forum and welcome back to collecting.

My advice would be to start with some research on figures and their usual prices, accessories etc, then consider;

eBay
This forum...look through the 'for sale' forum
Put up a thread of wants in the 'Wanted' forum
There are various shows such as Memorabilia in Birmingham twice a year (next one is probably around spring)

And ask lots of questions on here.

 

[Frunkstar]

Welcome to the forum R Toon

In the same boat myself with my own son, just put most of the vintage loose figures together for him & he loves them to bits, so good luck getting a nice collection together for him m8.

Here is a good place to pick up vintage as are the other SW forums, but there are dedicated on line & walk in shops, a lot on the on line ones are based in the US for vintage but there are plenty for the modern toy lines, there is a nice retro toys shop in Leicester & its well worth checking the NEC out when there is a toy fair on.

Why don't you share what you have put together so far in the limelight section as its always a great place to bring your collection to the forum & introduce yourself & your collecting interests.

This is primarily a vintage collecting forum, but there are others that have modern sections.

Happy collecting

 

[R toon d2]

Thanks for the replys I've not got anything thats in mint condition I want to know how much to pay for say a mint at at or whats rare I've seen a book I can't think of it's name right now 78-present star wars collector toys I'm sure you guys will know what it is Is it worth buying is any collectors or shops in my area.

 

[Dom]

Stick to the forums and the fairs mate. Ebay is ok, but it can be a minefield for new collectors. Ebay USA is good, but you face high postage and potential customs charges. If you are not after anything really mint, I would buy a job lot on ebay, but ask the guys here if you want us to look over anything before hand.

Anyway welcome to the boards mate, collecting vintage Star Wars is a lot of fun and there are a lot of great people to get to know.

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

Welcome to the Forum! Can only echo what the others have said - stick to the Forums! :wink: