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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #105 on: February 29, 2004, 04:58 PM »
Dang,only one thing for Febuary?That sucks.Oh well.

Total so far: $54.06
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #106 on: February 29, 2004, 07:49 PM »
wow, looks like february was another big month for me  :o - but luckily, i'm just about caught up with everything, so untill they ship those otc i shouldn't be spending too much more money - yeah right  ::)

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january 2004:
1/2 - $303 - various momc/loose figures and ships from rebelscum forums
1/7 - $60.33 - 12" biker scout and 12" ewok 2-pack
1/9 - $159.65 - real stands (500 pcs)
1/10 - $28 - star cases
1/20 - $46 - more figures from someone @ rebelscum forums
1/22 - $18 - even more figures from someone @rebelscum forums
1/24 - $30 - wave 1 animated clone wars from target

monthly total for january - $644.98
year to date total - $644.98
year end estimate - $3500
percent of yearly estimate spent so far - 18.4%

february:
2/8 - $26.48 - 2 12" leia w/ speeder at target
2/8 - $60 - unleashed clone, luke, chewie
2/8 - $8.23 - animated yoda at target
2/14 - $10.58 - saga lando skiff and bar2-d2 @ tru
2/18 - $169.70 - total (including cash, trade toys and shipping) for mbna chrome vader bust
2/19 - $41.12 - 9 new saga figs @ tru
2/20 - $15.42 - 3 new saga figs @ tru
2/20 - $354.65 - paypal payment to jedimac for assorted goodies
2/21 - $21.18 - ultra jabba & 3-pack @ tru
2/23 - $78.94 - hall of fame case & shipping for my order @ entertainment earth
2/24 - $85.49 - case of figs bought on ebay including shipping
2/24 - $112.75 - yet another paypal to jedimac for more goodies  ;D

monthly total for february - $984.54  :o
year to date total - $1629.52  :o  :o
year end estimate - $3500
percent of yearly estimate spent so far - 48%

looks like i need to expand my yearly estimate for this stuff, since it's only the end of february and i'm already half way there  ;D

and i have three transactions taking place tomorrow - thank god it's the first day of a new month, if i had gone over $1000 for the month i might have shot myself  :)

edit - math mistake
« Last Edit: April 2, 2004, 11:01 PM by jokabofe »

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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #107 on: March 1, 2004, 11:37 AM »
January total $479.45

February total $541.25 (without Kubrick R2)

Total thus far:  $1020.70

Projected total: $5000

So I'm a little over target at the moment but there's a lot of trade bait in my totals, so...
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #108 on: March 1, 2004, 11:49 AM »
Jan: $200
Feb: $204 (I counted R2 Kubrick cause I paid already :-\)

Doing pretty well, I'm counting sales because most of that money gets turned around for more stuff anyway...
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #109 on: March 1, 2004, 03:36 PM »
I bought the latest Unleashed, my only purchase this year so far...$50 off eBay
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #110 on: March 2, 2004, 09:39 AM »
February totals:

Toys:
$73.60

Comic books/DVDS/Magazines/Books and the like:
$121.62

Total: $195.22

Grand total to date:  $638.17
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #111 on: March 9, 2004, 07:41 PM »
More Updates:

1/11/04
LOTR Sting Sword
LOTR Uruk Hai Scimitar
$205.23

1/16/04
SW Jedi Warriors 4 Pack
$26.32

1/21/04
MR Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber Deposit (Preorder)
$50.00

1/22/04
LOTR Witchking Sword
LOTR Ringwraith Sword
$326.18

1/23/04
LOTR Glamdring Sword
LOTR Strider's Ranger Sword
LOTR Hadhafang Sword
LOTR Narsil Sword
$724.00

1/25/04
LOTR Helm of Gimli
$220.19

1/26/04
LOTR Shards of Narsil
$207.99

1/28/04
Rena Owen Autograph
Leeanna Walsman Autograph
$58.25

1/29/04
LOTR Sting Scabbard
$46.33

1/31/04
Kubrick Carded Boba Fett
$432.78

2/01/04
Pirates of the Caribbean Screen Used Props
$51.00

2/03/04
Red Dragon Screen Used Props
$161.95

2/06/04
LOTR Strider's Hunting Knife (Preorder)
LOTR Legolas' Fighting Daggers (Preorder)
LOTR Anduril Sword (Open Edition) (Preorder)
LOTR Gandalf the White's Staff (Preorder)
LOTR Saruman's Staff (Preorder)
LOTR Helm of Elendil (Preorder)
MR Medal of Yavin (Preorder)
$1120.00

2/07/04
LOTR TTT Limited Edition Soundtrack
$46.52

2/07/04
2 Custom Carded Kubrick Acrylic Display Cases
$29.50

2/11/04
SW Jabba's Denizens Ultra Set
$10.59

2/16/04
SW Jabba Ultra Set
$10.56

2/18/04
Gentle Giant Greedo and Biker Scout Mini Busts
$91.37

2/27/04
MR Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber Remaining Balance
$220.00

3/02/04
Figure Cases (Acrylic)
$121.50

3/09/04
LOTR Strider's Ranger Sword Scabbard
$132.46

3/10/04
SW Cup/Figure Sets, Obi Wan and Darth Maul (bought for the cups)
$21.18

3/14/04
Empire Strikes Back Posters (3)
Return of the Jedi Posters (3)
$95.00

3/21/04
Skywalker Ranch Wine
$38.09

3/29/04
C2 Ventures Autograph Album
$15.00

Year to Date Total: $4461.99

I have a feeling I'm going to be spending way too much money once StarWarsShop.com opens....   :-\
« Last Edit: March 29, 2004, 08:17 PM by BigDumbWookiee »
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #112 on: March 10, 2004, 03:10 PM »
Year to Date Total: $4292.72

You scare me Adam...   :P

I haven't really participated in this thread since it's generally too hard for me to keep track of what I'm buying for myself, versus what I'm buying for others.  But I can say this much, all I've really bought for myself this year is the CW animated wave 2, the Ultra Jabba and Bubo, and the lame Burger King cup sets.  2 of each, as usual.  Couple HOF figures too.  So that puts me at roughly $158 for all of that.  I've picked up a few army/diorama building straggler figures during that time, and traded for some more of the same ($52 worth of POTF2) from rebeltrader - so my paltry total for this pathetic year would probably be around $235.   :-\  I've probably spent at least 10x that amount on other people though!  Hell, if I can't find stuff for myself, at least I can keep hunting for my buddies here!   8)

I'd be more than happy if my total was MUCH higher than that, but there just hasn't been anything new (or even old) in any SoCal retail stores ALL YEAR.  It's getting beyond frustrating.  Fortunately, I at least found my necessary share of the Hoth and Jedi Luke waves back in 2003.  Haven't seen either of the subsequent waves though, so there's really not much for me to tack onto my total.  I did technically pre-order the Code 3 X-Wing several months ago, and they've just started billing me for it last month ($59), but since I haven't decided if I'm going to actually pick it up from them or just cancel it, I'm not adding it to my tally just yet!

Basically, the last couple of months has been about the worst collecting period for me since the modern SW era began.  Totally sucks.  How 'bout some new stuff, dammit!  Figures, Legos, Kubricks.  Anything!!!   >:(  Hell, I'd even take some exclusives at this point...   ::)

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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #113 on: March 10, 2004, 03:46 PM »
You scare me too Adam, but more power to you if you can afford it...and you have a collection you enjoy.

I've also haven't posted my totals here yet, but since I'm keeping track of them this year in a spreadsheet anyways, I just as well post them.  My wife wanted me to keep track "so I realize what I actually spend on that stuff".  :)  Jan/Feb were a little higher than she/we liked, but I told her it evens out throughout the year.  I personally haven't found anything new since the last week of Jan/first week of Feb.  Thanks to some much appreciated help from Matt (JediMAC) I have been able to get a few other things though.  Here's my rundown so far this year (without tax added in I guess, can't remember that):

January
R-3PO - $4.99
Animated Wave 1 - $6.99 each=$27.96

February
Luke Skywalker - Hoth Attack - $4.99
Luke Skywalker - Jabba's Palace - $4.99
R2-D2 - Jabba's Sail Barge - $4.99
R1-G4 - Tatooine Transaction - $4.99
Animated CW Wave 2 - $6.99 each=$27.96
Ultra Wampa - $9.99
SA Clone - $4.99
ROTJ Burger King Glasses (ebay) - $18.50

 Total= $114.35

Other than that, I haven't found anything for quite some time Star Wars-wise.  I'm really hoping to find a Jabba and Skiff Lando sometime soon, as well as the rest of their waves if possible.  It seems like many of us are going through a dry spell in our areas though, hopefully things will pick up soon.  I did receive the Chewie/Luke Unleashed...but paid for them last year so I didn't count it on the spreadsheet.  I just wanted to start fresh and see what the spending was for 2004.  I'm happy things are coming out/being found quickly this year...but every time another wave is found somewhere, I feel a little more behind :P.  Overall, my wife isn't too crazy about my total, so I'm laying off vintage loose figures and ebay purchases...and just sticking to modern stuff for now.  I guess I did also purchase a Zipline Batman (had to have a Batman) that isn't included on there...I think it was about $7.  Good luck to everyone, hopefully stuff starts showing up soon.

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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #114 on: March 15, 2004, 03:36 PM »
I made quite a few large purchases in January and almost hit that 1000 dollar mark. However, I've slowed down the last two months quite a bit. I'm at about 1500 as of Friday. I estimated I'd spend about 4000 bucks this year, and I still hope to keep it around or below that.

Time will tell....but like I said, this thread has been a real eye opener.

And Adam, you GO.   :)
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #115 on: March 16, 2004, 10:07 PM »
lol The question is, WHERE should I go? I may be homeless after Im done  ;D

FINALLY got word that my Strider's Ranger Sword shipped (see when I preordered it). Still waiting for Narsil, Glamdring and Hadafang. Also waiting for Anduril and the Wizards' Staffs, but those arent out yet.
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #116 on: March 18, 2004, 10:27 PM »
I'm completely messed up this month.  I kept track, but lost it after the ssw.com debacle.  I know I got my biker chicks ($51) and shipped a few things, but my ebay stuff is starting to blend in.  I've got to add in some stuff for Scott and Jim plus that shipping and other trade shipping.  I guess I'll just put in the ssw.com stuff as well.  
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #117 on: March 19, 2004, 08:33 AM »
I don't even want to figure out what I have spent yet!  :-\

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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #118 on: March 21, 2004, 01:44 PM »
$160 is the yearly total to date.
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Re: The Great 2004 collectors challenge
« Reply #119 on: March 23, 2004, 01:44 AM »
I've completely lost track, though I think it's around $7-800 at this point.
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