I dont want to get cheated

[Zog the Equalizer]

I want to order an origonal 1988 Donatello off ebay, but the price seems almost to low. I dont want to get cheated out of what im looking for. What would be a reasonable price to pay?

[Nightwatcher]

I don't know a reasonable price. Just make sure the box looks like the one here http://www.ninjaturtles.com/toys/1988/don.htm. The original releases had only the turtle being sold on the outside of the box and the re-releases had all the turtles on the outside I think.

[Jester]

Yep...I have all four of the Turtles, re-released.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/Jesterangalo/P1000657.jpg
All for guys on the package...not the originals, but Heck, I'm proud of them. (Panda Kahn is though)

[OA]

Reasonable price? Depends on what you're going for...

First thing, do you want him loose or on card? loose would be the cheapest ( a couple of bucks really, more if he's complete)

Now, if you want him mint on card, you got a few options...the '88 card is like described above, with just pictures of the specific turtle on the package (Don in your case)..the re-releases look the pic above...I'd say on average one of these will run about $20 or so if the card is in good condition..the price rises sharply if the package also contains a "fan club form" or "pop-up display" to around $30-$35 or so..now these are just rough numbers- you can definately find it for cheaper if you take your time and find a good deal...though with all the interest nowadays, those original turtles are probably going to be some of the most sought after figs of the vintage line for collectors and non-collectors alike...

Hope this helps!