Whats the difference???

[AssyrianDrummer]

Seen a few things on ebay that say "Vintage 77-89" ... are they?

Some end pretty soon and i am amazed at the bidding going on them if they are worth something...

help a noob out

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Star-wars-original-vintage-Ewok-Toy-head-gear-/220695364124?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN&hash=item336278021c

 

[AssyrianDrummer]

Heres another "vintage"

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/9-vintage-star-wars-figures-toys-/120646327022?pt=UK_ToysGames_ActionFigures_ActionFigures_JN&hash=item1c1714daee

 

[weasel]

Like most things, condition is the most importasnt factor, none of the figures in either auction you posted are complete hence the low price. I expect the second lot will go for more than they are currently on, mind you Ebay can be very hit and miss.

 

[Imperial nut]

Yep what he said,,, if you dont mind condition or completeness you will pick up a collection for cheap if you are strict with your bidding limits.

- Set a limit for a figure, or in a lot look closely at the average price.

- Reproduction weapons and accessories DONT ADD ANY VALUE.

- Only pay what you feel it is worth to you, not what is either the implied rarity or value.

- Ignore variations,(until you know what your looking at) or any item that even remotely seems suspect no matter how good the deal.

- Avoid anything with L@@K in the title, or that is sold from spain. :roll:

and read the scammers and arseholes thread on here.

 

[PGowdy]

The first item is a rough condition, incomplete Teebo figure. It is vintage but worth about what it sold for.
The 2nd auction, again, is a lot of bad condition, incomplete figs and the value is about 50p to 99p per figure or round abouts. As a lot it will probably sell for about 7 or 8 pound. Remember, there is over a day left on it.

 

[AssyrianDrummer]

Cheers guys. Will look at the Arsehole threads on ebay now.

Concerning the variations and accessories, i haven't the faintest idea what is the original or not. i have checked out the Lando website thing too so i am sure i will pick it up soon!

Lets get this whole Christmas thing out the way then i will concentrate on building up a decent collection :lol:

I again have no idea what the figs are worth, nor do i understand what makes a complete fig. But i am picking things up as i go! Thanks alot guys 8)

 

[PGowdy]

Here is a link to RebelScum.com's Vintage figure check-list (so to speak). It lists every figure in the vintage line, when they came out and what accessories they had.
http://www.rebelscum.com/VINfigures.asp
All figures are worth different amounts based on their age/date of original release, condition, rarity and popularity. Ranging from a few quid to a couple of hundred (tho that top end is quite rare and usually reserved for very specific variants). It takes a little while to figure out but you'll get there soon enough. I'm new to it and still learning but that RS link helped a lot. I read through every single figure and made sure i knew what each was supposed to look like and what accessories each was supposed to have. Saves a lot of time in the end.
Plus people on here are very knowledgable and always willing to help... and only occasionally laugh at you for not knowing basics... :wink:

 

[AssyrianDrummer]

We all gotta start somewhere and for me this is a good place

thanks for the link mate!