Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
It depends what anyone interested in buying it will pay. It is no longer a minifigure,
it is now an encased collectable with a sticker on the casing saying I'm
worth more, so pay more. If the buyer trusts the grading company.
It depends what anyone interested in buying it will pay. It is no longer a minifigure,
it is now an encased collectable with a sticker on the casing saying I'm
worth more, so pay more. If the buyer trusts the grading company.
Thanks for the feedback. I was wondering if 'not being a minifigure anymore'
was an issue now that it is in a case. I don't see many graded minis, so
I guess that is part of the reason. Thanks, Liger99
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Thanks for the feedback. I was wondering if 'not being a minifigure anymore'
was an issue now that it is in a case. I don't see many graded minis, so
I guess that is part of the reason. Thanks, Liger99
Another part of the reason is: How many minifigs are worth enough that the price
of having them graded is negligible?
It depends what anyone interested in buying it will pay. It is no longer a minifigure,
it is now an encased collectable with a sticker on the casing saying I'm
worth more, so pay more. If the buyer trusts the grading company.
Thanks for the feedback. I was wondering if 'not being a minifigure anymore'
was an issue now that it is in a case. I don't see many graded minis, so
I guess that is part of the reason. Thanks, Liger99
It is no longer a minifigure that can be displayed as a minifigure. It is a minifigure
inside a lump of perspex advertising the company that you paid to give their
opinion on its condition. The market is probably smaller now than it was, both
for displayability and no doubt you expect the buyer to pay more for it now it
is graded.
It is no longer a minifigure that can be displayed as a minifigure. It is a minifigure
inside a lump of perspex advertising the company that you paid to give their
opinion on its condition. The market is probably smaller now than it was, both
for displayability and no doubt you expect the buyer to pay more for it now it
is graded.
Thank you again. I'm still unsure about selling it, but yes I would want
a higher price for him. My assumption too is that the market would be smaller,
but maybe some non-Lego collectors would be interested or possibly someone that
just wants to make sure it is not fake?
It is no longer a minifigure that can be displayed as a minifigure. It is a minifigure
inside a lump of perspex advertising the company that you paid to give their
opinion on its condition. The market is probably smaller now than it was, both
for displayability and no doubt you expect the buyer to pay more for it now it
is graded.
Thank you again. I'm still unsure about selling it, but yes I would want
a higher price for him. My assumption too is that the market would be smaller,
but maybe some non-Lego collectors would be interested or possibly someone that
just wants to make sure it is not fake?
They can ask a seller with experience. I reckon most sellers here, even small
ones, have handled more lego than some grading companies.
It is no longer a minifigure that can be displayed as a minifigure. It is a minifigure
inside a lump of perspex advertising the company that you paid to give their
opinion on its condition. The market is probably smaller now than it was, both
for displayability and no doubt you expect the buyer to pay more for it now it
is graded.
Thank you again. I'm still unsure about selling it, but yes I would want
a higher price for him. My assumption too is that the market would be smaller,
but maybe some non-Lego collectors would be interested or possibly someone that
just wants to make sure it is not fake?
They can ask a seller with experience. I reckon most sellers here, even small
ones, have handled more lego than some grading companies.
It took about 10 months to get the grade and the company has been around a long
time. They are also at most of the collectable shows all over the US. My guess
is that they know how to spot fake items and took their time to review well.
I had my items since new so didn't suspect they were not real, but will
do some research on how they authenticate if I plan to send in any more items.
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
I'm wondering if this will actually preserve the figure.
Generally it's better to store with hips off since side cracking usually
forms from pressure of the legs being pressed onto the torso.
Shouldn't be an issue, but abs plastic does off-gas as well, many years after
production. Though I've personally had no issue with parts sealed in air-tight
bags for decades.
I keep seeing people say that torsos crack from legs being kept inserted. Personally
I’ve had hundreds of heavily played with figs from 1980 to early 90s that were
then stored in a variety of attics and basements for the next 30 years and none
of them developed cracks in the torsos from legs being left in. My experience
tells me that it’s the removal and swapping of arms that is far more likely to
cause damage. That being said, I didn’t have any figs from mid 90s to about 2015
and plastics could be different (like reddish brown and dark reds from around
2010). None of my display figs or kids’ figs from around 2015 onward have developed
cracks either.
In General, Elkenwood writes:
In General, liger99 writes:
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
I'm wondering if this will actually preserve the figure.
Generally it's better to store with hips off since side cracking usually
forms from pressure of the legs being pressed onto the torso.
Shouldn't be an issue, but abs plastic does off-gas as well, many years after
production. Though I've personally had no issue with parts sealed in air-tight
bags for decades.
(1) it's better to store minifigs with the hips off since leaving them on
can cause the torso to crack, and
(2) it's better to sell new minifigures assembled since the torsos can crack
when the legs are put on
In General, rab1234 writes:
I keep seeing people say that torsos crack from legs being kept inserted. Personally
I’ve had hundreds of heavily played with figs from 1980 to early 90s that were
then stored in a variety of attics and basements for the next 30 years and none
of them developed cracks in the torsos from legs being left in. My experience
tells me that it’s the removal and swapping of arms that is far more likely to
cause damage. That being said, I didn’t have any figs from mid 90s to about 2015
and plastics could be different (like reddish brown and dark reds from around
2010). None of my display figs or kids’ figs from around 2015 onward have developed
cracks either.
In General, Elkenwood writes:
In General, liger99 writes:
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
I'm wondering if this will actually preserve the figure.
Generally it's better to store with hips off since side cracking usually
forms from pressure of the legs being pressed onto the torso.
Shouldn't be an issue, but abs plastic does off-gas as well, many years after
production. Though I've personally had no issue with parts sealed in air-tight
bags for decades.
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
Did the grading also determine if it was new or used?
Well even if it was new before, it isn’t anymore.
“New Minifigures - Minifigures are brand new, taken directly from new sets or
were purchased "as new" in another form such as accessory packs or Pick
A Brick and have been handled only for sorting”
Clearly this is a handling activity other than sorting.
In General, psusaxman2000 writes:
In General, liger99 writes:
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
Did the grading also determine if it was new or used?
It’s not really a minifgure with accessory anymore, it’s a plastic case with
a minifgure in it. The condition is excellent tho. But I don’t know much on price.
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
Did the grading also determine if it was new or used?
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
Did the grading also determine if it was new or used?
There was some play wear so I assumed used condition. It is being shipped to
me now and I will review the paperwork to see if it mentions new/used plus overall
rating items.
Did they assemble the gun incorrectly, or is that how they received it?
In General, liger99 writes:
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Did they assemble the gun incorrectly, or is that how they received it?
In General, liger99 writes:
Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
I don't recall how I shipped the gun...assembled or not. They did ask for
me to ship the gun being I didn't include it in the first shipment.
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