What to do with a badly creased MOC?
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It would probably display fairly well in a star case, sell it to somebody that will appreciate it for a little more than a mint loose figure would cost (£10?) As per the recent discussion nobody is denying there's more money to be made from U-grading, but it's not the right thing to do.
chewbaccadave
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So do I and am willing to buy it at the right price,Dave.
P.M. sent.
P.M. sent.
Clarkspie&chips
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Has anyone ever had any luck removing creases like this?
Would an iron on a low heat work or perhaps some kind of press?
Would an iron on a low heat work or perhaps some kind of press?
Stargeezer
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I know to re-shape boxes they spray it with some product and iron them... I think Todd knows what product, would this work for a MOc aswell (problem is you have to be carefull around the bubble area)
chewbaccadave
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It won't be getting ironed he's nice as he is.Some say beater i say beauty!!
Yes i bought him to go with the rest of my unloved collection.
Yes i bought him to go with the rest of my unloved collection.
indianawars
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chewbaccadave said:
Fair play to you buddy. Nice to know that he's going to a good home
chewbaccadave
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indianawars said:chewbaccadave said:
Fair play to you buddy. Nice to know that he's going to a good home
If anybody has anymore like this or squashed bubbles let me know.
They can all come and live with the others i have like R5
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The photo at the start of this thread looks like you have done a magic trick. :lol: :lol:
robpmarsh
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Dave....you trying to corner the market? There are more of us collecting beater MOC's too!
:lol:
:lol:
chewbaccadave
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robpmarsh said:
I think there's room for us all mate
.Have you got any spare :mrgreen: ?
robpmarsh
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NO! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:lol: I collect them as well
It's great news that there are more that love the beater Mocs, great news for the hobby, as it keeps them in tact within the hobby.
Cracked and split bubbles, bubbles with holes in them, tears and creasing.....bring em on!
That R5 looks superb mate
It's great news that there are more that love the beater Mocs, great news for the hobby, as it keeps them in tact within the hobby.
Cracked and split bubbles, bubbles with holes in them, tears and creasing.....bring em on!
That R5 looks superb mate
chewbaccadave
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Michael Sith said:
I got him on here a few weeks back for £35 a figure i never thought i'd own unopened.He was in better condition when he arrived than he looked in the pictures.
I actually downgrade (if there's such a thing) by getting worse ones and selling the better ones on!!!!
Unloved and full of character, that's what beaters are about.
It's testament to the versatility of collectors in the hobby.
I seriously think by collecting these " beaters" it by default retains the credibility of the community as it puts these pieces in the hands of collectors who want them and are proud to have them in their collection. as opposed to them being stripped and sent to be encased in plastic for a profit, and removing an original piece from the hobby.
It's a little like buying a pedigree dog for £100 s of pounds or going to the RSPCA ( dog pound for our American cousins) and rescuing a best friend that's had a hard life and you give them a loving home.
Sounds cheesy, but you get my drift.
Don't get me wrong, There is nothing wrong on the flip side with wanting pristine pieces and fantastic quality Mocs, if you have the funds to finance it as an investment as well as a hobby there are some phenomenal pieces shown on our forum threads and some highly knowledgeable collectors, putting in a massive contribution to the hobby, again that's what this hobby is all about, horses for courses...but the main theme is that we all love the hobby, and respect each other for what we collect
It's testament to the versatility of collectors in the hobby.
I seriously think by collecting these " beaters" it by default retains the credibility of the community as it puts these pieces in the hands of collectors who want them and are proud to have them in their collection. as opposed to them being stripped and sent to be encased in plastic for a profit, and removing an original piece from the hobby.
It's a little like buying a pedigree dog for £100 s of pounds or going to the RSPCA ( dog pound for our American cousins) and rescuing a best friend that's had a hard life and you give them a loving home.
Sounds cheesy, but you get my drift.
Don't get me wrong, There is nothing wrong on the flip side with wanting pristine pieces and fantastic quality Mocs, if you have the funds to finance it as an investment as well as a hobby there are some phenomenal pieces shown on our forum threads and some highly knowledgeable collectors, putting in a massive contribution to the hobby, again that's what this hobby is all about, horses for courses...but the main theme is that we all love the hobby, and respect each other for what we collect
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Michael Sith said:
Little tear in my eye when I read this post. :lol:
Couldn't have put it better myself. (Not suprising)
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Great analogy Michael.
I love beater cards and for many of us it's all we can afford. Reading the thread about a guy who wired $10,000 for a figure on RS makes the mind boggle about how much some people will pay for these things!
I love beater cards and for many of us it's all we can afford. Reading the thread about a guy who wired $10,000 for a figure on RS makes the mind boggle about how much some people will pay for these things!
As I said, horses for courses
If you have the dosh and its your preference then it can be looked upon as an investment.
But as you say affordability plays a major role for a lot of collectors, it's like anything in life, pay what you can afford, for something you are happy with for your own collection, then you won't have regrets.
Hopefully there are plenty of these pieces out there for us beater collectors.
12 back beater run anyone?
If you have the dosh and its your preference then it can be looked upon as an investment.
But as you say affordability plays a major role for a lot of collectors, it's like anything in life, pay what you can afford, for something you are happy with for your own collection, then you won't have regrets.
Hopefully there are plenty of these pieces out there for us beater collectors.
12 back beater run anyone?
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