Newbie Guide to EBay Sellers' Techniques

[Richard_H]

Hope these are of help.

Rare - a term used to mean repro
Super rare - this means they're ****. Could be repro but more likely to just be badly faded/discolouration
Very rare - this is the equivalent of putting the lottery on for a seller. They are hoping for a gem but likely have a turd
C9/C9+ - they've been well played with but look good in poor quality photos
C10 - only 1 loose limb. Weapon sinks to the bottom
C11 - seller is a recovering junkie
Incomplete - empty box with nothing inside
Small tear to the flaps - box is mssing 3 of its sides
100s of original vintage weapons - all repro
Had these since the late 70s - Modern vintage line.
Found these in an attic - The attic is a term used for the injection moulding plant in china.
Not sure what I have here - seller knows they're ****. Just send them an email confirming it
Plastic cape - repro. This means that the seller knows they're repro but avoiding the big boys by choosing not to use the term vinyl in the hope it avoide certain filters
Vinyl cape - If the picture is poor this means repro, or fake
As far as I know ... - repro


Add to the list if you wish

 

[itfciain]

AFA Worthy - repro or at best a bit pile of crap

 

[Richard_H]

can't believe I missed that!

AFA - This is worth half of the price I've listed
AFA U Graded - This is worth anywhere between 5 and 10 times less than the price I've listed
DT - if this has the word mumbo anywhere near it then it could be anything. Without mumbo it means repro

 

[db94]

Had these since the late 70s - Modern vintage line.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Richard_H]

I'm selling these on behalf of... - this is my new eBay account I had to close the other due to fraud

This is the (insert anything here) variant - the figure is **** and the seller is looking for more money

 

[mumbo]

can't believe I missed that!

DT - if this has the word mumbo anywhere near it then it could be anything. Without mumbo it means repro

:lol: :lol: :lol: never going to be able to wash that one off :lol: :lol:

Great guide, spot on :lol:

 

[Stormtrooper37]

Guaranteed future investment, do not miss this once in a life time opportunity!! - overpriced and seen regularly on ebay

 

[JuniorChubb]

Painstakingly resealed - Plonked on with sticky back plastic Blue Peter style, also includes repro weapon.
Lovingly resealed - Plonked on with sticky back plastic Blue Peter style, also includes repro weapon.
Professionally resealed - Plonked on with sticky back plastic Blue Peter style, also includes repro weapon.

 

[Joe]

Lovingly resealed - Plonked on with sticky back plastic Blue Peter style, also includes repro weapon.

I always thought it would be stuck down with comic book guy cum if it was lovingly resealed!

 

[tiefighterboy]

Lovingly resealed - Plonked on with sticky back plastic Blue Peter style, also includes repro weapon.

I always thought it would be stuck down with comic book guy cum if it was lovingly resealed!

Be quiet...that was supposed to be a trade secret. :lol:

 

[.Q.]

Some sticker damage - might be some brown peeled ripped something still vaguely attached.
Postage 90p - postage 30p. In an envelope.
Don't know anything about these - can't be arsed to do any research.

 

[PGowdy]

Has Slider read this?

 

[Frunkstar]

Has Slider read this?

Great thread.

MISB - cling fimled or re taped, possibly a box o rocks
NRFB - see photos of the mint items only removed for photos
MOC - Mess On Card or Mess on Re Card

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

Has Slider read this?

:lol:

 

[Nick_IoW]

Too funny (and too true!) - had to bump

 

[Bramistuta25]

Don't know anything about these - can't be arsed to do any research.

I have to disagree here, this actually means I know exactly what they are worth and I have put a FAKE VCJ in the top corner under a Hoth Wampa so you can just about see him, but I am gonna let the auction run cos I want all the newbies and gamblers to whack the pruce up!!

Any VCJ -

I have had this since my childhood so I believe it is real - FAKE
I bought this from a reputable dealer years ago - FAKE
Not 100% if this is real but if you have any questions please send me a message - FAKE!!

The last one was taken from an actaul listing!!

 

[Rebel_Runner]

MOC bubble has slight dink in it - massive crack you can pull the figure through.
Slight yellowing to bubble - As opaque as your bathroom window.
:lol:

 

[PGowdy]

I have had this since my childhood so I believe it is real - FAKE
I bought this from a reputable dealer years ago - FAKE
Not 100% if this is real but if you have any questions please send me a message - FAKE!!

Agreeeeeed.

 

[Richard_H]

Agreeeeed - be afraid bad ebay dude. You'll be Gowdy'd.

 

[jedisearcher]

Love them all! Sooo true