Vinyl cape Jawa

[dav]

Sorting through parents loft tonight came across my Star Wars figures all obtained in the late 70's by me as a child from my mum's toy shop. All figures are loose but most in excellent/unused condition. The 2 that obvioulsy have come to my attention (after an inital internet search) are a complete Darth Vader (with complete light saber) and a small Jawa with the vinyl cape, which is in perfect condition. Is it worth me sending to AFA ?? I wish to sell but understand that due to its rarity many will not pay the price due to fakes. Min e has provinence (but i Guess I would say that lol) eyes are right, cape is perfect, tight arm holes, close to body, right texture and colour and is cut right etc... I 've had a look here and on the web for a price but what is my best move send to AFA? I know its real but if someone pays the money before being able to handle it I understand the issue.

Thanks

 

[c_easter]

if it was mine as a kid i would have to keep the lot for sentimental reasons esspecially the v.c jawa get some pictures up of the collection

 

[Tank1252]

Yeah, post pics here 1st.
Hello.

 

[dav]

Will get something sorted over the next day or so, to be honest they have little sentimental value, and I have a little boy who would love to get his hands on them, he won't by the way lol.

 

[Capetown]

Does he have the gun dav? Without it there's not much point in sending it to AFA.

 

[dav]

yes he has the gun. Looking at him he has no marks or blemishes at all. I have also just found a mint conditioned boxed stretch monster, apparently the holy grail lol and 2 mint boxed 12" star wars figures (skywalker and Leia original 70's) I am sure there are a lot more about as when shop closed lots of stock remained.

Is AFA the only method of gaining athentication as cost and risk in sending to the US are concerns.

 

[**Delboy75**]

Post some pics up using the macro setting on your camera, its easy to tell a legit cape from a fake.

Alternatively if you don't want to post to the states you could use UKG (Uk Graders) who offer a similar service (altho resale value will be lower than AFA) or send it to me and i will take a look at it for you for free.

 

[aussiejames]

"I will take a look at it for you for free" Del- you have always been a cheap bitch :lol:

 

[**Delboy75**]

"I will take a look at it for you for free" Del- you have always been a cheap bitch :lol:

I just spat my coffee out lol

 

[jimmymindtricks]

i love it when

someone sets theire selfs up :lol: :lol: :lol:

nice one james

 

[tatsie]

Post some pics bruv.

 

[dav]

Have some pics of jawa, someone tell me how to post/attach them to this thread??

Thanks

 

[Cobra_UK]

You need to host them at some image hosting site and use their link to put there, try googling image hosting, theyre free

 

[dav]

^^ cheers link to jawa photo's:

http://s905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/diebelius68/

 

[Capetown]

The material of the cape seems too stiff, but I may be wrong.

 

[aussiejames]

I'm always wrong (just ask my wife) but isn't it too short - the cape not my third leg :lol:

 

[dav]

Well if they were faking them back in 1978 then its a possibility lol. If you look close enough it is textured and is 4mm from the ground as it should be. I want to sell the figure as you are probable aware, thus wanting a valuation. Its real and not a fake I can assure you. If anyone wants to buy I am more than happy to meet, so if indeed anyone was not happy then they would not purchase. I may ask for the British guys who athenticate star wars figures to provide a certificate although I am aware that it doesn't hold quite the same credibility as the AFA but to be honest I am not too keen on posting to the states.

Would be more than happy to sell to an avide UK based collector on this site otherwise will look for the best offer from who ever wants it.

 

[aussiejames]

Hey dav, I know you said it was a childhood figure so i'm not doubting it's authenticity as such. I'm about the only person on this forum without one :x I'm sure you'll find a buyer, but since you're selling it, AFA is a guaranteed investment return in this case

 

[dav]

My problem is the risk of sending it but I guess I could send it insured. I would need to pay $50-60 for the valuation from AFA and my concern is whether I will see this return when I sell. Ok so my question is if I have it authenicated in this country by a respected source what would I get for it, compared to it coming with an AFA grading - anyone?

 

[sith-smith]

Problem is, there aren't really that many (if any) fully respected and easy to reach sources. And those that are, are not respected by everyone.

Even AFA is widely despised but if you want to sell it they are possibly your best route. There is the easier version of UKG which is basically an attempt at a UK version of AFA

Failing that, you could eBay it with plenty of pictures and offer to meet anyone in person who wants to view it.

 

[dav]

Thanks mate I appeciate your help, I can understand a collectors issues with handing over a large(ish) sum of cash for a piece of plastic lol. But knowing its value I don't want to give it away. I'll ring around and see what I can find, and yes as you said I'd be morehahappy to meet any prospective buyer.

What is the going/fair rate then for a real loose vinyl caped Jawa in unused condition??

 

[sith-smith]

Your best bet is always to do an eBay search, and look at completed listings too.

That at least will give you an idea of current values. They can be all over the place though

 

[jaymassive619]

Hi Dav

Can you upload some pictures of the weapon mate of both sides and from the top?

Im looking at this picture and it doesnt seem quite right as the alignment is off? Something that is commonly found on reproductions.

Im not saying its a REPRO i just need better pictures to check it properly buddy.

Here is what i mean

Cheers Jay

 

[plantman]

Hi mate,

It looks ok, i would be worried about the armholes as they should be watertight, it looks a bit funny on the pic but that could be because the cape has been removed a few times during play ect.

The length looks fine, a picture of the crosshatch pattern would be good.

If i were to base my choice on bidding by those pics i probably wouldnt bid.

More pics of the armholes, crosshtach pattern would clear it up.

 

[Tank1252]

Yeah, i was a little worried about the armholes. A macro pic of the pattern would help clear a lot of things up. I wouldn't list it on ebay without it. There also seems to be a few around atm, so it may not be the best time to sell.