Vectis 25-6-2015

[spoons]

I know who got the DV Tie fighter and it was a UK collector who needed it to complete the run. I don't think one had been around for a while and as it turned out it was the only one available from the rep. It was overpriced, but that last piece to complete a run more often than not is.

Fair enough and I'm not one to judge - but Final Frontier Toys and Brian's Toys have had them for sale at much cheaper prices over the last couple of years. They have some reasonably priced rarer Palitoy MOCs from time to time as I don't think they always get the rarity nuances. Still waiting for BT to get another Han Hoth 45A after Gary stole the last one from them :lol:

 

[Andyclarke]

I know who got the DV Tie fighter and it was a UK collector who needed it to complete the run. I don't think one had been around for a while and as it turned out it was the only one available from the rep. It was overpriced, but that last piece to complete a run more often than not is.

Fair enough and I'm not one to judge - but Final Frontier Toys and Brian's Toys have had them for sale at much cheaper prices over the last couple of years. They have some reasonably priced rarer Palitoy MOCs from time to time as I don't think they always get the rarity nuances. Still waiting for BT to get another Han Hoth 45A after Gary stole the last one from them :lol:

Spoons - You'd have a battle on your hands for a 45a Han Hoth!

 

[spoons]

I know who got the DV Tie fighter and it was a UK collector who needed it to complete the run. I don't think one had been around for a while and as it turned out it was the only one available from the rep. It was overpriced, but that last piece to complete a run more often than not is.

Fair enough and I'm not one to judge - but Final Frontier Toys and Brian's Toys have had them for sale at much cheaper prices over the last couple of years. They have some reasonably priced rarer Palitoy MOCs from time to time as I don't think they always get the rarity nuances. Still waiting for BT to get another Han Hoth 45A after Gary stole the last one from them :lol:

Spoons - You'd have a battle on your hands for a 45a Han Hoth!

I suspect I would - and against some with much deeper pockets I'll have to be happy with my cardbacks

 

[SublevelStudios]

I know who got the DV Tie fighter and it was a UK collector who needed it to complete the run. I don't think one had been around for a while and as it turned out it was the only one available from the rep. It was overpriced, but that last piece to complete a run more often than not is.

That's fair enough, cool that it ended up in a collection rather than being graded and flipped - although there would be no meat left on it if it was.
Like you say, when you're looking for that elusive piece to complete a run you're prepared to go all in to get it so whilst it was a bit punchy on the price , I can appreciate the desire and drive to get it.

 

[sith-smith]

I know who got the DV Tie fighter and it was a UK collector who needed it to complete the run. I don't think one had been around for a while and as it turned out it was the only one available from the rep. It was overpriced, but that last piece to complete a run more often than not is.

Fair enough and I'm not one to judge - but Final Frontier Toys and Brian's Toys have had them for sale at much cheaper prices over the last couple of years. They have some reasonably priced rarer Palitoy MOCs from time to time as I don't think they always get the rarity nuances. Still waiting for BT to get another Han Hoth 45A after Gary stole the last one from them :lol:

Spoons - You'd have a battle on your hands for a 45a Han Hoth!

Well at least you know that I won't battling for it!

 

[lee gray]

I went to an Action Man meet this weekend and a couple from Vectis were there with stock from the next sale (they know Rich well). Apparently Hollywood studios bought a lot of the previous auction so it's no wonder prices were high.

Bob Brechin Palitoy designer opened a sealed box of AM frogmen whilst we were there - a great moment, and you can see Dave Barnacle in the pic - Palitoy artist and who's son appears on the Death Star box amongst others. His wife was there too, a really nice couple.

Apologies for the non-SW pics but thought they may be of interest

We these just on show there then and not for sale to be part of next auction ?

 

[spoons]

For the next auction Lee - the frogmen were only opened as the rubber may have perished and Vectis needed to know how to pitch them. The soldiers were kept sealed for the last lot as they didn't have similar issues

All in the cause of drumming up business

 

[jedisearcher]

25th June sale is now up. Combined Beeches and Palitoy employee.

http://www.vectis.co.uk/Page/ViewSearchLots.aspx?Search=star+wars&Dir=1&id=0&ref=1

Just the 269 Star Wars items this time :lol:

The MOCs look to be mostly duplicates from last time and there's one Death Star this time (4 to come).

Only a handful of Action Man items (30), of which some are Action Force.

 

[Grant_C]

Jesus Christ- how many of these mental auctions are there?

Some more quality, quality stuff and one or 2 items I have never seen before.

Simply amazing.

 

[spoons]

Wow!

Battle of the Planets and Madelman for me

 

[Vernon]

Some nice bits & pieces again....wonder how these will compare price wise to the last few auctions.
Cant believe how many Luke, Ben, Chewie and Han 12 backs are out there...thought these were supposed to be rare!!

 

[theguiltyone]

Lovely stuff again, just love seeing these pieces even if that's the extent of my involvement for this round.


marc

 

[phreatobite]

Does a modest collector like myself have any chance with these auctions?

I was wondering about leaving a few bids but I'm a bit unsure about not knowing the post & packing costs up front, which along with the commission, could mean a lot more money involved.

 

[jedisearcher]

Does a modest collector like myself have any chance with these auctions?

I was wondering about leaving a few bids but I'm a bit unsure about not knowing the post & packing costs up front, which along with the commission, could mean a lot more money involved.

Just ring them up and ask them for an estimate for the P&P. It's never been more than about £15 for 2 or 3 MOCs forme. I'm not sure about the boxed stuff but I'm sure they'll help you out - they send out hundreds of things so they'll have a good idea for an estimate.

 

[indianawars]

It's wonderful to see multiples of the same items being auctioned off separately - Hopefully this will mean a better chance of a fair price for one.

 

[Pomse2001]

wow that is some beautiful items that will be for sale :shock:

Damn I want one of those Death Stars to replace the one I have

 

[Herosolo]

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There is a guy, zach, on facebook that has bought a lot 30 backs at vectis, graded at afa and now at auction on ebay. This is the sedond batch in just some weeks! He is now selling his second Luke Bespin 30 back from vectis. Damn, I hate these dealers whi buy high at auction to resell on ebay. If you find in the wild, cheap, great, sell it at auction or forum, but this practise by zach and jordan pushes the market in a bad direction!

Totally agree.

Let's watch these auctions closely. He only got the Han Hoth cheap because there was a glitch in the auction at the time:

Han Hoth £768 inc.commission Lets add on say £30 for Postage and insurance, then say £50 for AFA. Call it £850. He'd have to clear £1000 through ebay before he starts to make a profit.

Luke Bespin £1240 inc comm + £30 + £50 = £1320. He'd have to clear say £1,500.

Leia Bespin £1364 +£30+ £50 =£1444. He'd have to clear around £1630.

I'd be surpised if he makes a profit on them but we'll see.

Looks like he made a profit unfortunately....

 

[poncho]

Snaking bastard!

 

[Andyclarke]

Gob smacking prices. I guess he'll continue to bid then. I hate AFA. :twisted:

 

[Lee Gregory]

Don't necessarily agree with it, but you can hardly blame him. Most of us, we'll I am, are working class and need to buy and sell to make a few bob here and there.
People will always pay a premium for that sticker that states 85, like it or not, that's a fact....