After starting my quest to acquire a set of high grade in May 2014, today thanks to Nick (hothrebel) my mission was completed. Before I go any further I just want to say this was my first direct transaction with a forum member and Nick is a great, great bloke.
When I started my quest my goal was to acquire an AFA 85 graded Palitoy set as a result of being inspired by members collection on this forum. I would also like to add reading posts on this site by forum members proved invaluable (particularly by Mr Palitoy and Sith Smith). My first 2 purchases were from ebay and were an afa 85 graded stormtrooper and Tusken Raider. Fortunately the seller also had AFA graded 85 Luke, Vader, and R2 which I also purchased. I was overjoyed to get one of the hardest to obtain figures so early and this gave me hope that I may complete my quest. The seller also had an afa75 Chewbacca available but with reluctance I passed. I wondered if I had done the right thing.
Several months and a house move passed before I made my next purchase, an AFA 85 C3PO and death squad commando, both off ebay. Next up I was presented with an opportunity to purchase a high quality Chewbacca and Han Solo. Finally I was within touching distance of completing my set. Next I obtained a Jawa, and today I collected Obi Wan from Nick and obtained a Leia.
It has taken just over 10 months and I have been very fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. For anyone interested during the 10 months I genuinely had the opportunity to purchase good quality 4 Chewbacca's, 5 Luke's, 2 Hans, 2 Bens, 3 Leia's 2 Jawa's, 3 R2's, 5/6 Tusken Raiders and Stormtroopers, 3 c3po, death squad commando and 1 vader. This list does not include auction house sales such as Vectis.
I am really happy to have achieved my quest and I think I will take a few months off before looking for my next challenge.
When I started my quest my goal was to acquire an AFA 85 graded Palitoy set as a result of being inspired by members collection on this forum. I would also like to add reading posts on this site by forum members proved invaluable (particularly by Mr Palitoy and Sith Smith). My first 2 purchases were from ebay and were an afa 85 graded stormtrooper and Tusken Raider. Fortunately the seller also had AFA graded 85 Luke, Vader, and R2 which I also purchased. I was overjoyed to get one of the hardest to obtain figures so early and this gave me hope that I may complete my quest. The seller also had an afa75 Chewbacca available but with reluctance I passed. I wondered if I had done the right thing.
Several months and a house move passed before I made my next purchase, an AFA 85 C3PO and death squad commando, both off ebay. Next up I was presented with an opportunity to purchase a high quality Chewbacca and Han Solo. Finally I was within touching distance of completing my set. Next I obtained a Jawa, and today I collected Obi Wan from Nick and obtained a Leia.
It has taken just over 10 months and I have been very fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. For anyone interested during the 10 months I genuinely had the opportunity to purchase good quality 4 Chewbacca's, 5 Luke's, 2 Hans, 2 Bens, 3 Leia's 2 Jawa's, 3 R2's, 5/6 Tusken Raiders and Stormtroopers, 3 c3po, death squad commando and 1 vader. This list does not include auction house sales such as Vectis.
I am really happy to have achieved my quest and I think I will take a few months off before looking for my next challenge.
