U grade piss takes

[Jukesy]

what annoys me is the fact people will happily remove a figure from a perfectly good card just to get the U-grade and its things like this that is pushing the prices up imo.

 

[tiefighterboy]

Well, it's not an U grade, but a piss take nonetheless.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1979-Star-Wars-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5884ee5a1a

I think a sealed deathstar might be cheaper. :D

 

[weasel]

What James said! :shock:

 

[Capetown]

Not on ebay but a piss take nonetheless.

http://threads.rebelscum.com/showfl...ge=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&fpart=1#4079563

And this one on the same day, as a contrast.

http://threads.rebelscum.com/showfl...ge=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&fpart=1#4088338

 

[plantman]

just pity the fool who pays it lol!!

is it just me or is the U grade fad dying slightly? people now realising that an AFA 90 is just as good at a 10th of the price

 

[tiefighterboy]

It's all stupid...............I miss the Early 90's.

 

[weasel]

The whole U grade thing never made any sense to me.

 

[tiefighterboy]

and so the debate rages on. :roll:

 

[plantman]

Oh for ***** sake just **** off with this ******** lol

 

[tiefighterboy]

I need to seriously buy a label maker and some clear fiberglass. :P

 

[plantman]

THIS IS THE BEST ******* LISTING EVER!!! I PISSED MYSELF LAUGHING

 

[tiefighterboy]

Nice case though. :roll:

 

[weasel]

TBF you don't see many 95 grade figures MOC or loose, but that price is wild!

 

[tiefighterboy]

TBF you don't see many 95 grade figures MOC or loose, but that price is wild!

Go for It!

 

[weasel]

"Wild" as in way OTT, not wild as it in I'm thinking of starting U grade collecting!

 

[Caswellbot]

Ive never been a fan of AFA graded figures.

Number 1: there way too expensive. Im sory but Im not really willing to pay through the nose because some cheesy Dorito'd fingered guy in America says that its worthyof a certain grade. Surely most people are able to judge for themselves with regards to condition.

Number 2: Whats with putting them in an archival perspex case forever. There toys. I like to occasionally look properly at the items I buy. Not through a window. Theres something about holding a carded figure that you just dont get when your holding perspex.

Number 3: There also seems to be inconsistencies in grading. And as for the poor people who have figures returned in cases battered up, rattling around, upside down, wrong way round etc. I feel sorry for them.

The only time I would consider AFA is if I was buying something I didnt know alot about; which lets face it, is never the best idea.

Sorry! Rant over!! :D

 

[weasel]

AFA is one of those things that divides the community.

I can see and understand your arguments, but unfortunately there are a lot of people out there who class ANYTHING they sell as "C9"". AFA are blood suckers but at least you know (roughly) what condition an item they have graded will be in, it removes the nasty surprises, to a degree.

I'm not looking to start an AFA good/bad debate, just saying unfortunately they exist in part because of unscrupulous collectors out there.

 

[tiefighterboy]

Who you callin' cheesy Dorito'd fingered??? :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Caswellbot]

Yeah I take your point. I have had one or two bad experiences wih supposed c 9's. :wink:

No personal digs at anyone at AFA. For some reason the AFA conjures up images of Al from Al's Toy Barn in Toy Story 2!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[tiefighterboy]

Yeah I take your point. I have had one or two bad experiences wih supposed c 9's. :wink:

No personal digs at anyone at AFA. For some reason the AFA conjures up images of Al from Al's Toy Barn in Toy Story 2!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Pretty much............Comic Book guy from the Simpsons. :D

 

[Caswellbot]

Lol. "No banging your head on the display case please! It contains a rare Mary Worth!" :lol: :lol:

 

[plantman]

Ive had some terrible deals on ebay with non descriptive items or a c9 which was more a c7 etc.

AFA is good for that purpose, and it also adds protection and value to an item.

If you just wanted protection you can buy the case from oscars or UKG ect, but for peace of mind you cant beat a graded example.

But as always...the prices are rising and its not cheap to grade now, especially from the Uk. So afa items are commanding a bigger premium....and so it goes on.

forums like this, tig, swcc and rs are by far the best place to buy and sell now.

 

[weasel]

Yeah I take your point. I have had one or two bad experiences wih supposed c 9's. :wink:

No personal digs at anyone at AFA. For some reason the AFA conjures up images of Al from Al's Toy Barn in Toy Story 2!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Pretty much............Comic Book guy from the Simpsons. :D

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Caswellbot]

Your right Plantman. Its a sad state of affairs! :cry:

 

[Lee Gregory]

I think the AFA is either something you like or dislike there is no middle ground,personally I prefer to buy graded figures.I've got a few I want to send for grading but because of their value I just haven't got theballs to risk them getting damaged or lost ect.

Back on topic...thought this was worth a mention.

I sold a German ESB 45 back Bossk with straight 90 subs for £175 a while back.How can this ever be worth this much??????


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250582377757&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

:shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[plantman]

It beggars belief doesnt it!!

i know what i would buy. and i could certainly buy a lot more for £400 than a loose Bossk

 

[plantman]

Keep this thread alive n'all

 

[Caswellbot]

Yeah but just look at how many Ebay Plus Points you could earn! :roll:

 

[chazgreentooth]

:lol: I think I know a couple of collectors that might consider shelling out that much. INSANE! :lol:

 

[tiefighterboy]

stupid *****.