Official "Looking For This" Thread

[UnCanny Studios]

^They had that Kanegon at Toy Joy here in Austin last time I was there. Maybe I'll check and see if they still have it for you...

I appreciate the gesture my friend, but I am looking to sell, not buy!

Barugon I'm interested in.

Its a really nice looking Bandai, I was impressed with it. If you're interested I'll probably list all four of these on the marketplace.

[Destroyer]

^Depending on the price I may pick it up in the coming weeks. I have to watch the expenses now, I'm running out of old games to sell that I no longer need.

I'm still waiting for the day someone lists a Kaiser Ghidorah or Monster X, I would buy those in a heartbeat.

[Varan 1958]

^Depending on the price I may pick it up in the coming weeks. I have to watch the expenses now, I'm running out of old games to sell that I no longer need.

I'm still waiting for the day someone lists a Kaiser Ghidorah or Monster X, I would buy those in a heartbeat.

Well, if I see either on Ebay for a decent price, I'll PM you a link. Most of the time though, I see them in a listing with several other figures, so you might get something extra if you bid on it and win. One question. What would you say is a fair price (of what you can afford) you would pay for either?

[Destroyer]

^Well usually there like about $100 each, so I guess about half of that, $50. Like I see the Bandai Legion always going for about $86, but I won an auction for $36. So I'd say $50 for both is reasonable. Of course, if I ever see either going for $60, I may have to squeeze in the extra $10.

[Varan 1958]

^Well usually there like about $100 each, so I guess about half of that, $50. Like I see the Bandai Legion always going for about $86, but I won an auction for $36. So I'd say $50 for both is reasonable. Of course, if I ever see either going for $60, I may have to squeeze in the extra $10.

Alright, I'll keep an eye out for them. I HAVE seen some cheap items sold on Ebay. For example, I had gotten the original G-03 King Ghidorah for less than $30 and you barley see it under $40-$50. A long while back, I got the JP Allosaurus figure for a measly $13. When I find them, I'll tell you. But if I see one at the Con I am going to next year, it is mine.

[Destroyer]

^Thanks man. So far the lowest for each currently is $95. I'm sure another auction will pop up. I really need to go to one of these cons.

[Varan 1958]

^Thanks man. So far the lowest for each currently is $95. I'm sure another auction will pop up. I really need to go to one of these cons.

The Con I went to was an Anime convention, and I found a table full of Godzilla, Ultraman, etc. goods, so I helped myself to the Godzilla items. I really lucked out that year as there usually are only one or two Godzilla items there.

Anyways, I've been looking for a Godzilla 2K figure on Ebay for $30-$40. I've seen alot of them go by, but I've never won one once.

[Destroyer]

^They need to bring some of these conventions to New Jersey, haha.

Bandai Creation Godzilla 2k? There's a bid ending tomorrow for $10 plus $11 shipping on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Millenium-Godzi ... 19cdb1b9c8

[Varan 1958]

^They need to bring some of these conventions to New Jersey, haha.

Bandai Creation Godzilla 2k? There's a bid ending tomorrow for $10 plus $11 shipping on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Millenium-Godzi ... 19cdb1b9c8

No, I meant the Bandai Japan Godzilla 2K. I bought the BC version when I saw it in TRU for the 1st time.

[ebirahsmeg1]

Either that or the money is no object. To some people $183 dollars doesn't break the bank. Hell there are people around here who will pay thousands for a vintage Bullmark fgure. Do you have a better place than ebay to get Marmits?

Even people who are well off most likely won't buy from a rip-off artist like what_a_day.

Yes, I do live in Japan, which gives me a huge advantage over stateside collectors when it comes to collecting...no denying that. However, before I moved to Japan, I used to get my marmits (and figures in general) from a variety of sources, not just rip-off artists on ebay. There's the dealer from Clubtokyo who's really good (check out the market place), several online dealers (and sorry to burst your bubble, but you will have to pay more than $100 from time to time for marmits...there's just no getting around that...this hobby ain't cheap), fellow collectors online, and *gasp* other ebay dealers (believe it or not, but not all ebay dealers are deadbeats like some of the Singaporean sellers on there now...make connections with one, and in turn they will introduce you to other collectors they know, and so on, and so on...it's called networking). They're not going to just appear magically in front of your face....you have to look around and research, make connections, and so on; all of which may take some time, but soon you'll have a network established and can hunt down these figures with ease...and definitely cheaper than what_a_day. Also, patience is a virtue (ex: The Gigabrain G64 and G62 figures, two of my favorite figures in my collection, took me *years* to hunt down...even in Japan. But I remained patient and never splurged on overpriced ebay auctions...)

[Captain Aktion]

This, ladies and gentlemen, is everyone's favorite Singaporean seller "what_a_day", a prime example of sellers/dealers who are ruining ebay. This clown is notorious for his extreme overpricing of Marmit figures (If memory serves me correct, I believe he was the dealer awhile back who was charging over $500 for the Marmit MH Large Biollante figure ). Over at the CT forums, his ebay auctions are regularly referenced in the "When Ebay sellers still think its 1998" thread. Go here to check out some of his doozies from this past holiday season:

http://www.clubtokyo.org/discuss/viewtopic.php?t=16064

I wonder if anyone has been stupid enough to buy figures from him...

^Anybody know why my e-mail address has been banned at the CT Forums??? I've never even tried to join until just now, let alone ever been a member. Am I blacklisted?

[RedZillaKing]

Could be. I've tried to join up, but I was prevented.

^^Some people don't have the resources or the time to be hunting a figure. Doesn't mean they shouldn't have the chance to nab them. If you want a MH Orga and you have the cash I don;'t see how assholes like what-a-day aren't a viable option. People pay that kind of markup all the time.

[GreenAiden555]

Yes, you both were.

No, they have a list of email providers that are automatically blocked (@gmail.com, @hotmail.com) because, apparently, free email address = spammer. Dumbest excuse I've ever heard.

inb4someonesayshurrdurrrspammers

Still no luck on Goji84... Trying for a <$15 Goji54 now. Let's see how I do.


EDIT: Damn r and my ability to miss it...

[Captain Aktion]

^FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU--

Really? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

[ebirahsmeg1]

^^Some people don't have the resources or the time to be hunting a figure. Doesn't mean they shouldn't have the chance to nab them.

Boo hoo. A lot of people want ferraris, but don't have the resources. This is an expensive hobby...don't come whining because you can't find certain Marmits for under $100...this is the norm in the collecting biz. I was collecting figures for *years* prior to moving to Japan and have had to pay high prices on numerous occasions. There have been times that I have waited *years* before I was able to hunt down certain figures or had to wait because I didn't have the resources....again, it's all part of collecting. However, I have given you some sound advice on how you can avoid "over-excessive prices" like what_a_day and that dealers like that are far from the only way to obtaining these figures. Unfortunately, it seems like I'm talking to a wall.

If you want a MH Orga and you have the cash I don't see how assholes like what-a-day aren't a viable option. People pay that kind of markup all the time.

I'm not sure what we're arguing about, but this has grown very tiresome. Fine, you win....yup, assholes like what_a_day are the only viable options for collectors stateside...whatever you say. Bye bye now.

[RedZillaKing]

Boo hoo. A lot of people want ferraris, but don't have the resources. This is an expensive hobby...don't come whining because you can't find certain Marmits for under $100...this is the norm in the collecting biz. I was collecting figures for *years* prior to moving to Japan and have had to pay high prices on numerous occasions. There have been times that I have waited *years* before I was able to hunt down certain figures or had to wait because I didn't have the resources....again, it's all part of collecting. However, I have given you some sound advice on how you can avoid "over-excessive prices" like what_a_day and that dealers like that are far from the only way to obtaining these figures. Unfortunately, it seems like I'm talking to a wall.

But we're talking about people who do have the money. Your Ferrari example fails in that regard. I wasn't whining... No reason to be a dick about it. You judged people harshly and I explained why others (not me, I've made that abundantly clear) would be willing to pay out the nose. Grow up.

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I'm not sure what we're arguing about, but this has grown very tiresome. Fine, you win....yup, assholes like what_a_day are the only viable options for collectors stateside...whatever you say. Bye bye now.

U mad? We weren't arguing. I was discussing, you were arguing. If you're so tired of it maybe you should go take a nap. A lot of your peers here have paid (what some would consider) ridiculous prices to obtain pieces that are either exceedingly rare, or nearly unobtainable in this country. Hell some people have paid thousands to obtain vinyl figures. If they have the money, who gives a shit what they do with it? Are they stupid? No...

[Legion1979]

Are they stupid? No...

They're certainly stupid if they pay what-a-day for the toys he's trying to rip people off on. His prices are crazy.

[RedZillaKing]

The irony actually made me LOL. Of all people to judge...

Anyways, I'm currently looking for the Bandai and Marmit Titanosaurs. Anybody seen 'em reasonable?

[Legion1979]

The irony actually made me LOL. Of all people to judge...

Yes, because paying a lot of money for really, rare old toys that you NEVER see - figures you may have a once in a lifetime chance to buy - is clearly the same thing as spending way too much on relatively new toys that you could find for a lot less if you know where to look. what-a-day is an incredibly overpriced seller. Period. I'm not judging shit. I'm telling you that this is an overpriced seller who was asking for an arm and a leg for the Manda figure he was selling.

Don't throw what I've spent on older toys back in my face in order to undermine what I have to say. Like or dislike my attitude all you want, but I know what I'm talking about. You're starting to sound like Monster Master here, and that's not a good thing.

[wataru]

Id actually like to find one of the dark green Trendmasters beandie Godzillas...