The eBay Thread Almighty! - Page 54

*DonatelloFan* · 05-25-2009, 07:28 PM

That's true. If I saw an Elway item (I'm a huge Elway collector) on eBay that I don't see often, I would probably bid a lot. I have done it actually.

Same with the TMNT. If I saw something I REALLY wanted and it's not on eBay a lot, I would probably bid a lot on it. Like TMNT pies or TMNT catalog or MOC certain figures.

I think whoever gets it will get great enjoyment out of it.

Archon_Turtle · 05-26-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNTerminator

Well, I wouldn't call it pitiful; its those bidders money and if they see that kind of value in it then that's great for them. In fact, whoever wins, I truly hope they get great joy out of it. You only live once and you should make the most of it.

I just had no idea that that sort of item would command such coin. It does make me feel a little better about my art purchases though.

well if youre feeling guilty about your art purchases, you can give them to me *nod*

Lordmylar06 · 05-26-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNTerminator

Well, I wouldn't call it pitiful; its those bidders money and if they see that kind of value in it then that's great for them. In fact, whoever wins, I truly hope they get great joy out of it. You only live once and you should make the most of it.

I just had no idea that that sort of item would command such coin. It does make me feel a little better about my art purchases though.

From what I've seen of your art collection, you have NO REASON to feel bad. You have some awesome stuff.

OA · 05-26-2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

well if youre feeling guilty about your art purchases, you can give them to me *nod*

Such a good friend. Expect a large package within the week.

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Originally Posted by Lordmylar06

From what I've seen of your art collection, you have NO REASON to feel bad. You have some awesome stuff.

Thanks!

jimmyjams · 05-27-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNTerminator

I had no idea there was such strong demand for this kind of stuff...

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-VTG-NINJA-T...QQcmdZViewItem

wow, I was out of town so I didnt even see how much that went for... I did want it thou lol.

Archon_Turtle · 05-27-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNTerminator

Expect a large package within the week.

Are you hitting on me?

jimmyjams · 05-30-2009, 02:08 PM

I wonder if it was any of us dromers who got this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=230346097181

Archon_Turtle · 05-30-2009, 02:53 PM

Sadly, it wasn't me. I would have dropped for it in a second though. Unfortunately, the head was purchased before my ebay saved searched email was even sent me to...that's fast!

This is the same seller that I bought my Splinter puppet from by the way.

*Wes* · 05-30-2009, 02:57 PM

Ugh, 2.7K for that? Stunt prop or not, that thing looks horrible.

Archon_Turtle · 05-30-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes

Ugh, 2.7K for that? Stunt prop or not, that thing looks horrible.

actually it is in pretty impeccable shape considering.

*Wes* · 05-30-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

actually it is in pretty impeccable shape considering.

Oh, I didn't mean that it was falling apart -- I just thought it looked horrible. Probably looked horrible in mint condition, too. ;P

Archon_Turtle · 05-30-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes

Oh, I didn't mean that it was falling apart -- I just thought it looked horrible. Probably looked horrible in mint condition, too. ;P

Ah, yeah, well, a considerably less amount of work went into the stunt heads, for sure. But in cases like this you're paying for the history the item represents, not how they look.

andrewdsz · 05-31-2009, 08:55 PM

I saw that auction goin on. I was actually wonderin if Mechelle(the biggest ninja turtle fan in the world?) is goin to buy it... ...I remembered that she got the movie 3 heads of leo/mike.

Too rich for my blood though.

*Spitfire* · 05-31-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewdsz

I saw that auction goin on. I was actually wonderin if Mechelle(the biggest ninja turtle fan in the world?)

Having the most turtles **** doesn't make you the biggest turtles fan it just means you have more money to blow then everyone else.

*DonatelloFan* · 05-31-2009, 09:48 PM

Did anyone see that Michelangelo cold cast statue for $100? I think it was the one where all 4 connect. If so, I thought they were more expensive than that?

Also, I keep 'almost' getting a good deal. Two times now, I saw a big lot of TMNT comics for an average of $0.50-1.00 a piece, then almost win it, then at the end, someone comes in and bids way to high for me. They still sell for an average of less than $2.00 a piece, but I'm trying to get a REALLY good deal.

One lot was something like 25 or so issues of mostly Vol. 1 and I think Vol. 4, and the one that ended today was 33 issues of mostly Vol. 1 and Archie's, and went for $60. My high bid was $40.

I'm just venting. One day I'll get a great deal on comics, because I'm wanting to get a bunch in a lot.

*VaughnMichael* · 05-31-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Having the most turtles **** doesn't make you the biggest turtles fan it just means you have more money to blow then everyone else.

Hah I was going to post the same exact thing, also because you have tuns of TNT crap doesn't mean you know as much about the property or the characters as some of us do.
And to me that's more than any giant collection.

*Roseangelo* · 05-31-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Hah I was going to post the same exact thing, also because you have tuns of TNT crap doesn't mean you know as much about the property or the characters as some of us do.
And to me that's more than any giant collection.

Here here.

Spending money on crap means very little in the end and isn't incredibly impressive IMO.

Archon_Turtle · 05-31-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Hah I was going to post the same exact thing, also because you have tuns of TNT crap doesn't mean you know as much about the property or the characters as some of us do.
And to me that's more than any giant collection.

Certainly. Though at the same time, you also cannot equate knowledge to passion either. I.E. just because someone doesn't know all of the intricate history of the brand, doesn't mean they can't be a very passionate fan.
In fact, I would go so far as to say that sometimes an overexposure to the brand can taint someones passion. The more you know, the more there is to dislike as well as like.

In that same vein, and admittedly I am feeling defensive myself on this particular topic, just because someone DOES choose to spend an abundance of money during the course of their fandom, does not mean they should be demonized for it. I think there are a number of people (and this is something I deal with on a very regular basis) that DO demonize the more celebrated collectors. I think you will find that terms like "The worlds biggest turtle fan" are NOT self appointed titles. Just something to keep in mind when throwing stones.

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Spending money on crap means very little in the end and isn't incredibly impressive IMO.

Says the woman with every Turtles publication ever released. Just a wee bit hypocritical IMO

*Ninjinister* · 05-31-2009, 11:00 PM

Way too many IMOs in this topic, IMO.

Archon_Turtle · 05-31-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

Way too many IMOs in this topic, IMO.

Very insightful. Jerk

05-30-2009, 02:57 PM	#1069
Wes Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A very scary place. With crayons! Posts: 1,571	Ugh, 2.7K for that? Stunt prop or not, that thing looks horrible. __________________ * Scary-Crayon * Wesoteric * Chew your gum properly, ok? Aaand... Technodrome buy/sell/trade thread here!

05-31-2009, 11:00 PM	#1079
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,313	Way too many IMOs in this topic, IMO. __________________

05-25-2009, 07:28 PM	#1061
DonatelloFan "The Pixel Dad" Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,764	That's true. If I saw an Elway item (I'm a huge Elway collector) on eBay that I don't see often, I would probably bid a lot. I have done it actually. Same with the TMNT. If I saw something I REALLY wanted and it's not on eBay a lot, I would probably bid a lot on it. Like TMNT pies or TMNT catalog or MOC certain figures. I think whoever gets it will get great enjoyment out of it.

05-30-2009, 02:08 PM	#1067
jimmyjams Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 429	I wonder if it was any of us dromers who got this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=230346097181

05-30-2009, 02:53 PM	#1068
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	Sadly, it wasn't me. I would have dropped for it in a second though. Unfortunately, the head was purchased before my ebay saved searched email was even sent me to...that's fast! This is the same seller that I bought my Splinter puppet from by the way.

05-31-2009, 08:55 PM	#1073
andrewdsz Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 952	I saw that auction goin on. I was actually wonderin if Mechelle(the biggest ninja turtle fan in the world?) is goin to buy it... ...I remembered that she got the movie 3 heads of leo/mike. Too rich for my blood though.

05-31-2009, 09:48 PM	#1075
DonatelloFan "The Pixel Dad" Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,764	Did anyone see that Michelangelo cold cast statue for $100? I think it was the one where all 4 connect. If so, I thought they were more expensive than that? Also, I keep 'almost' getting a good deal. Two times now, I saw a big lot of TMNT comics for an average of $0.50-1.00 a piece, then almost win it, then at the end, someone comes in and bids way to high for me. They still sell for an average of less than $2.00 a piece, but I'm trying to get a REALLY good deal. One lot was something like 25 or so issues of mostly Vol. 1 and I think Vol. 4, and the one that ended today was 33 issues of mostly Vol. 1 and Archie's, and went for $60. My high bid was $40. I'm just venting. One day I'll get a great deal on comics, because I'm wanting to get a bunch in a lot.