Author Topic: Series 5 (Read 245399 times)

Sithbaker · « **Reply #585 on:** July 16, 2005, 09:33 AM »

Well, I grabbed a Luke Trooper off eBay.
Probably overpaid a bit, but I had kubrick fever, yeah, thats it.
I saw Tony won one earlier, so I didn`t feel bad bidding against him.
Got it for $52 bucks plus shipping, so 60 total.
I had a 10% off PayPal coupon that I used also, so grand total was $52 and change.

Oh, here is the PayPal code:
CATLSP051025

10% off one item won via eBay. You can use it once. Not sure if/when it expires.

I also have a solid lead on the Vader chase...

Morgbug · « **Reply #586 on:** July 16, 2005, 12:13 PM »

Thanks for the coupon Adam, Looks like it will come in handy

DSJ™ · « **Reply #587 on:** July 16, 2005, 02:23 PM »

Very nice Simon, nice too be caught up.

Thanks for the PayPay code Adam, I will need it when that case arrives just like Brent did.

Sithbaker · « **Reply #588 on:** July 16, 2005, 06:33 PM »

Quote from: Morgbug on July 16, 2005, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the coupon Adam, Looks like it will come in handy

I saw that one go up today, too!
I just bought the Luke though, and might have a Vader coming in from a local
trade.
Congrats!

Morgbug · « **Reply #589 on:** July 16, 2005, 06:53 PM »

Thanks

I've bought stuff from that seller before and he's been pretty good to deal with. Doesn't change the shipping cost to Canada, ships pretty quick and stays in contact - all cool. He also will undercut the declared value so I almost always avoid customs fees with him.

It's nice to see the prices coming down. I think Vader may sink as low as $50-60 for a while, but I was happy with that price. I also think Vader's value will climb higher again in time after the shipments are done in a couple of weeks and nobody's waiting for their boxes/cases any longer. But I thought that was a fair price, especially with the coupon and from a seller I've dealt with.

If I can score Han/Luke (from my box) or for around $50 each it will make my total costs for this series around $250 including the shipping. That's fair to me and I'll have a few extra figures to part with as well. I like that I'll have extra Vaders and Stormies as well, nice case count. Obviously pre-ordering from Robby.jp would have been the best alternative, but live and learn.

Now, I need a Rebo band set for $100 and a $30 Droids R2. That's not asking too much, is it?

Sithbaker · « **Reply #590 on:** July 16, 2005, 07:31 PM »

If you see another droids fett in that price range, be sure to post it here!
I might just dump the 100 or so for it.... opened the 100$ Indy, so why
not Fett?
Then all the carded ones will go up in value a little, so really, I`m doing
you other guys a favor

Scott · « **Reply #591 on:** July 17, 2005, 12:26 AM »

Been out of the game here a little too long, Jeff is hooking me up with one of his Boxes so I should at least get a set of 6. The Han and Luke are neat but to me would be very easy customs so I may pass on them and just buy an extra Bespin Luke and Han somewhere and swap heads. The Vader is the tricky one for me. We'll see what I do on that one. I hate how much these damn things have gone up in price over the last two years but alas, such is life on a foreign collectible

DSJ™ · « **Reply #592 on:** July 17, 2005, 12:40 AM »

Nice to see ya back Scott.

Surprised your not biting the bullet on a complete set off of evilBay. Pricey! $:-\$

Commander Cody · « **Reply #593 on:** July 17, 2005, 01:35 AM »

Just want to set things straight, because I don't know for sure yet:

1. Is "old Anakin" part of the normal Vader figure or is it a chase as well?
2. Is it possible to get Luke and Han variants in the same box or is one limited to HK?

Answers to either question would be appreciated! Thanks.

Jeff · « **Reply #594 on:** July 17, 2005, 01:41 AM »

Quote from: Commander Cody on July 17, 2005, 01:35 AM

1. Is "old Anakin" part of the normal Vader figure or is it a chase as well?

Yes, the "old" Anakin Head is the standard figure. The Luke Head w/Damaged Mask is the Chase.

Quote from: Commander Cody on July 17, 2005, 01:35 AM

2. Is it possible to get Luke and Han variants in the same box or is one limited to HK?

Neither is limited to HK or Japan, they have both been found in both places. What is different between the HK and Japan Master Cases is the placement of the Chase figures (apparently).

It is NOT possible to get BOTH Han and Luke in one box of 12. You get 2 Han Stormtrooper -or- 2 Luke Stormtrooper in that particular box, no one has found chase box with one of each.

Commander Cody · « **Reply #595 on:** July 17, 2005, 01:45 AM »

Thanks Jeff! Now... where to order? Got any suggestions for that? Who has the lowest prices on a box of 12. That's always what I go with. A box. Then I buy the figures I didn't get.

DSJ™ · « **Reply #596 on:** July 17, 2005, 01:47 AM »

Yay, getting closer. 2005/07/16: 14:37: International item has arrived in the destination country. Vancouver customs it now sits.

Commander Cody · « **Reply #597 on:** July 17, 2005, 01:49 AM »

Quote from: Commander Cody on July 17, 2005, 01:45 AM

Thanks Jeff! Now... where to order? Got any suggestions for that? Who has the lowest prices on a box of 12. That's always what I go with. A box. Then I buy the figures I didn't get.

Just want to make sure people see this on the next page.

DSJ™ · « **Reply #598 on:** July 17, 2005, 02:06 AM »

No place I know of, most are sold out. If you want a box of 12 now it's going to be hard to get at a cheap price. Even on eBay they go for $97.

Might be best just to get the set of 6 plus the extras. $:-\$

Commander Cody · « **Reply #599 on:** July 17, 2005, 02:19 AM »

Huh? These just came out! I always get my boxes a few weeks after the kubricks are released!