Today on Facebook...

[lejackal]

He could grade one of his turds and there would be a queue of morons wanting to buy it.

:lol: :lol:

You have a point though, I wonder if it is these high profile parasites encouraging other people to give it a go?

I can see the appeal in making a fast buck and it almost certainly is seen as easy money. Not really my cup of tea though, don't get me wrong I'm not afraid to make a couple of quid on a sale but I like to think I break even/make a loss/outright give stuff away often enough that it balances out.

 

[SAVORY100]

Celebrity seller is a great term Carl/Edd
There are a few these days and people will seemingly buy anything from them at a steep price as if them selling it has added value/kudos. In most cases they are just a dealer or a group Admin, no more or less knowledge or important part of the community at large than anyone else. It's their peers fault in many ways though rather than their own fault that they have this elevated status.

Oddly, someone like NIGO or Rick Springfield, or even (noting another thread on here) Frank Sidebottom, probably do really hold a premium as they are in their own way a cult of celebrity.. but not just for being a known dealer!! :roll:

 

[Dannywhiteley]

This goes right down through the bog standard UK FB groups where collectors who have literally been around 2 years get celebrity status simply cos they are admin.

 

[Dannywhiteley]

I own items that came from the likes of Todd Chamberlain or Chris Fawcett (ie collectors that go right back to the Kenner dumpster diving days and imo do add kudos to an item). Celebrity dealers or admin on FB? No thanks.

 

[theforceuk]

Really? I don't give a monkey's who's owned an item before. A vintage Star Wars item is special because it's Star Wars not because it's been owned by someone who is famous because of Star Wars. That's just me though I guess and perhaps it's because I live under a rock when it comes to vintage Star Wars. :lol:

 

[Dannywhiteley]

I suppose i mean (as far as I'm concerned) it adds some credence or credibility to an item especially when it's PP or Kenner employee derived.

 

[Dannywhiteley]

Gives it a trusted source and provenance (not just a nice story). Far more than some rock star owning it previously anyway :lol:

 

[theforceuk]

Gives it a trusted source and provenance (not just a nice story). Far more than some rock star owning it previously anyway :lol:

I get you, yes that is very true. Also if Harrison Ford was selling a 12 back Han Solo it would add some value to the item! :shock: :lol:

 

[Dannywhiteley]

Gives it a trusted source and provenance (not just a nice story). Far more than some rock star owning it previously anyway :lol:

I get you, yes that is very true. Also if Harrison Ford was selling a 12 back Han Solo it would add some value to the item! :shock: :lol:

Yeah, see to me I'm not fussed about the actors who played the roles. But then again I've never had an ounce of interest in autographs either.

 

[poncho]

thats clearly a bargain

 

[lejackal]

Bye dickhead :lol:

 

[xbomber]

Bye dickhead :lol:

Who's this?

 

[Cazza]

Bye dickhead :lol:

:twisted:

 

[lejackal]

Bye dickhead :lol:

Who's this?

He's the twat that makes all the repro boxes on eBay

 

[subzero]

Bye dickhead :lol:

Who's this?

He's the twat that makes all the repro boxes on eBay

Haha, is that the one called replicatorboxes or something?

 

[lejackal]

Who's this?

He's the twat that makes all the repro boxes on eBay

Haha, is that the one called replicatorboxes or something?

Replicunt maybe :wink:

 

[subzero]

He's the twat that makes all the repro boxes on eBay

Haha, is that the one called replicatorboxes or something?

Replicunt maybe :wink:

:lol: I like it!

 

[Capetown]

What is it with these people? :lol:

 

[theforceuk]

What is it with these people? :lol:
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What you on about that's a facebook bargain!

 

[Capetown]

Yeah I think £12 is about right. Oh wait, that's the postage!