FOR SALE - My ENTIRE Collection

Discussion in 'Items For Sale or Trade' started by Elvin Pena, Apr 5, 2006.

  1. Elvin Pena

    Elvin Pena CyberCon is #1! Veteran

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    My wife and I are now expecting our second child and that means we’re going to need a bigger place to raise our family. Unfortunately I’m a little short on money and I’m left with no choice but to sell off my Optimus Prime collection. The ONLY items that AREN'T for sale are my MISB G1 US Optimus Prime, any and all signed items by Peter Cullen and/or Gary Chalk, convention items, and my Blue G2 Hero Optimus Prime (yes, I FINALLY got one). Other than the aforementioned items, everything else is up for grabs! I am ONLY accepting offers (for now at least) from everyone and am willing to do “layaway” so long as whatever you’re buying is paid off in three months time. Before making an offer I ask that you please take into consideration the rarity, condition, and care that everything I own has received. Be realistic and honest with yourself and I will be sure to do the same right back. If I get a higher offer for an item you’re interested in I will let you know that you’ve been “out-bid”. I will not reveal names or amounts as confidentiality is something I value and respect. If I reject your offer or feel that it’s a bit low please don’t take it personally.

    This sale is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Items that get sold will be marked as such AT MY SITE (check it out to view my entire inventory). If "SOLD" does not appear underneath the picture the item is still available.

    Email me with your inquiries and offers to [email protected]. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME AT MY HOTMAIL ADDRESS! PLEASE DO NOT PM ME.

    Many thanks in advance for your support and help. Coming to this decision was not easy at all, but when it comes to my family they will always come first.
     
  2. 03Mach1

    03Mach1 Logic has been replaced with blind ignorance.

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    Good luck with everything. It's gonna be wierd once they're gone. Kinda like losing an arm.
     
  3. rattrap007

    rattrap007 One meme mutha f’er TFW2005 Supporter

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    best of luck man. I know this has got to be hard as hell...
     
  4. Primeconvoy1

    Primeconvoy1 Cybertronian Broker

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    Congratulations on the coming of your second bundle of joy! :thumbs2: 
    Sad to see probably the best Prime/Convoy collection being broken up after all this time, but family comes first.
    Might have to email you on a couple of items you have and hope I can grab something.
    Good luck and congratulations again! :) 
     
  5. Fretburn

    Fretburn We need Instrument TFs

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    Yeah, don't pity the guy. He's selling an amazing collection...


    But he's having a second child. This is hardly anything but a joyous occasion. Drinks all around.

    Still, sorry to see you have to sell the collection but it can't possibly give you as much joy as the new addition to the Pena family. Congrats Elvin.
     
  6. x0x_chrome_x0x

    x0x_chrome_x0x Chronical collector

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    What an amazing collection, someone should buy it all just to keep it all together :) 
     
  7. NotFastEnuff

    NotFastEnuff I'm a smartass...

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    Congrats on the little one, and I'm sorry to see you part with your plastic children. I'm sure that it's painful. I SO wish I could pick up some of those, but I'm poor.
     
  8. ckhtiger

    ckhtiger old skool fool

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    wow, of all the people to be selling their collections. I got started collecting tfs again by getting as many of the different primes as I could, and always admired your collection. I have nothing but the utmost respect for you for doing this, elvin. I can only imagine how hard of a decision this was, I wish I had the money, because then I'd buy them all and then sell them back to you at a later date. best of luck!
     
  9. Ras

    Ras Ras Ras Ras Ras Ras

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    Well buddy, you have no idea how happy me and my family are for you bro,
    many many many many congratulations once again!

    On the flip-side I'm sorry you have to let the bulk of your stuff go. I see a number of pieces have already sold, so congrats on that. A good start to a less-than-ideal situation I guess....I'm sure they've gone to good homes.

    Best of luck my friend, and don't be a stranger!

    Ras

    P.S. How have you decided to display the G2 Prime goodness BTW?
     
  10. TOM

    TOM From one hood to Yours

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    Congrats & I emailed. Its called CONDOMS! :D 
     
  11. KA

    KA Well-Known Member

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    sorry you gotta part with the toys but good score with the 2nd bun in the oven. good luck!
     
  12. Liokaiser

    Liokaiser Moderator

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    Congrats on the second child. Agreed that family comes first. Will email you tonight with offer.
     
  13. Shaun_C

    Shaun_C The REAL One True fan Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    Sent you an e-mail Elvin
     
  14. Dragonclaw

    Dragonclaw Briefly the owner of KB Toys

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    Wow, sorry to hear another big gun pulling out. Congrats on the 2nd child though :) 

    And, yeah....I sent an e-mail too :) 
     
  15. Brave Magnus

    Brave Magnus Drawings from Argentina! :D

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    I would love to help you but it will take me an eternity to pay. Good luck with the sale and congratulations for your new kid.
     
  16. Grimlock_13

    Grimlock_13 Currently facepalming at your post

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    Sorry to hear you have to sell your amazing collection, but you're doing the right thing. Congrats on the new addition to your family!:) 
     
  17. Elvin Pena

    Elvin Pena CyberCon is #1! Veteran

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    Thanks for the support guys!
     
  18. Soundwave3k

    Soundwave3k TFW2005 Supporter

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    Sorry to hear that you're selling everything but at the same time congratulations on yet another Pena!

    P.S. DRAT! Someone already snapped up the Lucky Draw Masterpiece Convoy. :( 

    If the person who bought it backs out, I'll be all over that like stink on a monkey!
     
  19. DoubleClouder

    DoubleClouder Prototype / Testshot collector

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    emailed you
     
  20. Insane Galvatron

    Insane Galvatron is not insane. Really!

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    As soon as I heard he was selling, that was the item I first thougt about. No way it'll fall through twice for me to have a go at it. :(