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07-05-2013, 09:22 PM | #1 |
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Conundrum's post in Funny Toku Images -
Got me thinking. Maybe he just doesn't know how to price it. Maybe he just doesn't know the FMV (Fair Market Value) for the Solar Streak. Well, I certainly don't know how to price anything. When I was selling things on Tokunation I had to ask Den-O for help. So I decided to make this a resource for all of you, and all of us. So that we might better help each other. Those that don't know how to price something can ask, if you find something somewhere and think it might be a little pricey you can ask. Just a few Guidelines. Don't post your Wanted or For Sale lists here. That isn't for that. Be Nice. Be Nice. (It needed said twice) So.. Onward! Last edited by Sentai; 07-05-2013 at 09:35 PM.. |
07-05-2013, 09:44 PM | #2 |
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Well, in the wake of the "Yeah, we're only getting the Japanese molds en masse like we did before Operation Overdrive when Hell freezes over or when Sentai bashes Goseiger, whichever comes first" thing, I take the prices of the American toys into consideration. For example, my Headder sets would go for $25 each, Gosei Great for $45 and my Gosei Grand for $65. Thus, I make $185 on what was a lot that cost me $125. (Thanks again to Baltmatrix for advising me on what deal that was )
For Megazords, I tend to feel that there is a region between $40 and $80 in which good prices fall. And accesory mecha $20 to $40 Though, that's more a buying rule-of-thumb for me. Last edited by GoseiWonder; 07-05-2013 at 10:04 PM.. |
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07-05-2013, 09:50 PM | #3 |
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My rule of thumb?
If eBay is beating your prices on the same toy in the same condition, you might be pricing things too high. *Flashbacks to TFP Vehicon drought of 2012* Anyway, something that a lot of sellers need to realize that not everything older than 5 years old deserves the same pricing as others. Age doesn't always mean you can tack on $30 to the figure.
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07-05-2013, 09:54 PM | #4 |
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Exactly. Just because something is old doesn't mean it's worth a second mortage on your house. Condition matters, so does weither or not people want it. It could be fifty years old and that 20th Zordon figure would still only go for a couple bucks.
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07-05-2013, 10:21 PM | #5 |
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I've been buying and flipping action figures I've picked up at flea markets for about 8 years now and I'm still astounded at how fast the price on Power Rangers merch has skyrocketed.
When your selling something on ebay, the completed listings/sold listings setting is a good judge of the current FMV. I'll use the Solar Streak for example. Looking up recent completed listings, I see that the majority of listings for a complete Solar Streak go between $20 and $45. The lower end are auctions whereas the higher end where generally 'Buy It Now' listings. It looks like any price $50 or greater doesn't sell. If I where selling a complete Solar Streak with little wear and even a bonus piece of the box, I would probably do a "Buy It Now' for $40. It's high enough that you don't lose out but it's still low enough to entice that spontaneous buyer who wants one. |
07-05-2013, 10:28 PM | #6 |
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I'm going to double post here because this is a different thought:
When flipping a figure you picked up a flea market or thrift store, always make sure how complete it is. If you don't know a lot about the figure or toy line, research it. When looking up completed listings on Ebay for your figure, look at ones that are in the same condition yours is in. Common sense dictates that an original '93 Dino Megazord missing all of the easy-to-lose pieces and completely beat to hell won't cost as much as a complete Megazord, but people still want just as much, if not more. Bottom line: If you really want to sell your item, price it to sell. Do your research and come up with a price that's fair to you and the buyer. If your listing ends and your item remains unsold, try listing it again at a little bit lower of a price or with a "Buy it now or Best Offer' option. |
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