Shreeder & Stockman overpriced auction

[Freeman]

I was checking eBay for quality TMNT custom when I found kwalsh007's Amato Yoshi & Splinter Custom Figures (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?p=1258709&posted=1#post1258709)

Unfortunately I also found these two auctions
The Toy Outlet Gold Shreeder (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GOLD-SHREDDER-NEW-TEENAGE-MUTANT-NINJA-TURTLES-CUSTOM-ACTION-FIGURE-TMNT-/291051697630?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43c40875de)
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/jKUAAOxy3NBSkiPe/$_57.JPG

The Toy Outlet Gold Baxter Stockman (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GOLD-BAXTER-STOCKMAN-NEW-TEENAGE-MUTANT-NINJA-TURTLES-CUSTOM-FIGURE-TMNT-/291051703815?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item43c4088e07)
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/IaMAAOxy3zNSksoP/$_57.JPG

I think it's evident that the last two are more than unfairly overpriced, given the fact that they are only 2012 Nickelodeon basic figs on plain gold painting.
How common are these around eBay and have you spotted any other dangerous custom sellers?

[kwalsh007]

Dang. That dude is trying to pay rent for that amount. If he sells them for that price i might just have to switch gears and go buy a can of glod paint. LOL. Not to toot my own horn but my stuff takes weeks to complete.

[Freeman]

I think that the lesson for you is that you can push your price range a little more.
100$ sounds fair to me for your creations.
Had I the space I want in my flat for my collection, and be sure I'd be bidding for Splinter

[rickwj324]

That splinter is awesome! As for those 'gold' figures, I've seen this person trying to sell those things over and over for months. I've seen others that he's done as well and the prices he puts on them are astronomical! WTF? all he did was slap some gold paint on a few figures. Is there a demand for these figures done in gold?? I don't get it??!! :roll:

I can understand custom sculpts (like that Splinter) and custom painted figures to make the turtles more realistic, etc, but those gold figures have me quite puzzled!! Hey.. maybe he'll get lucky and sell one.... :P

Here's another $300 dollar gem:
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/2aIAAOxyRNJSktWv/$_57.JPG

PS: This guy has an Optimus Prime (TRU exclusive) for $299.99 plus $15 shipping... you can buy the figure instock on TRU website for $129.99. Does this guy really expect to make $170 profit on a toy that's available in stores and online?
His next bargain is for the Adam West Batmobile that is available on TRU online and in-store for $60. His bargain price is $189.99. There's lots more deals he has available.... what a great guy he must be!!
I really hate sellers like that... I truly do.

[kwalsh007]

I think that the lesson for you is that you can push your price range a little more.
100$ sounds fair to me for your creations.
Had I the space I want in my flat for my collection, and be sure I'd be bidding for Splinter

Appreciate that. Im kinda hoping that the bidding gets up to the top dollar range. In the past Ive seen the last hour/half hour of the auction turn into a little bidding war between people who really want the figures. I seriously need to make some dough or I'm screwed though. (crossing my fingers over here) That guy who is selling those gold figures has zero integrity. He's trying to pay off big bills with the hopes of selling those figures. He probably got lucky ONCE and thought there was a market.. Basically he has his fishing pole cast into a mulit millon dollar industry waiting for a bite. Im still new and fresh to all this and my goals are to use whatever money I make towards 3D software so I can gain skills and try and get a 'real' job doing this for a living. Maintaining my integrity is also really important to me too. This is my art and name is directly attached to it. Ive had designs ripped off too and resold. Most of the time theyre hideous in comparison and I just laugh. Then a veteran customizer will come along and copy me and it makes me nauseous. Ehh what can you do right?

[Plasticplayhouse]

$350 for a 30 minute spray paint job!? what a joke. i could understand the asking price if that person invested 15-20+ man hours into the custom, but that's not the case. i was never a fan of "golden" figures anyways.

[I Crave Pizza No More]

I don't want to be "that guy," but you're bound to receive this criticism soon nevertheless: post about eBay listings in the dedicated eBay thread. This forum is for buying and selling items among members.

[Freeman]

I don't want to be "that guy," but you're bound to receive this criticism soon nevertheless: post about eBay listings in the dedicated eBay thread. This forum is for buying and selling items among members.

My fault, I've already been told to place the post in the right place, still getting used to the forums though.
Sorry to be "that guy" who misplaces posts ^_^U

Won't happen again