Rework's Yard Sale Finds

Discussion in 'The Toyark' started by rework, Nov 13, 2006.

  1. rework

    rework The Voice of Experience

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    There weren't all that many yard sales this weekend - Kind of late in the season - But one about a mile from my house yielded some neat stuff:


    G2 Grimlock, MOSC
    G2 Slag, Sealed - damaged package
    G2 Skram, MOSC
    G2 Eagle Eye, MOSC

    13 Star Trek figures, MOSC
    3 Aliens figures, MOSC
    3 Micromachine Trek sets, MOSC

    Box of CCG trading cards:
    Jedi Knights (Lots)
    Young Jedi (Lots)
    ST Voyager
    Looney Tunes
    Aliens v Predator
    Sailor Moon
    & More

    1950's FP wooden toys:
    Merry Mutt
    Happy Helocopter
    Train

    Spindle of 50 CD-R's

    Total Cost: about $60

    Anyone else have any luck?

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  2. Insane Galvatron

    Insane Galvatron is not insane. Really!

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    How much would you take for each of the 2 Dinobots?
     
  3. rework

    rework The Voice of Experience

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    Sorry, those are earmarked for my own collection.
     
  4. iDarkDesign

    iDarkDesign None shall stand all shall fall

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    What kid leaves toys in the package?!

    iDD
     
  5. rework

    rework The Voice of Experience

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    Don't know....
    But these didn't belong to a kid, they belonged to a collector who apparently lost interest (or died).... And the toys ended up at acution, which is where the seller got them with the intention of putting them on Ebay... He just never got around to it, and they ended up in the yard sale.
     
  6. Liokaiser

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    Rework never sells his finds. I need to find carded G2 Dinobots too. *Takes three hour drive to DC*
     
  7. megatroptimus

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    We don't have yard sales with Transformers around here.
     
  8. ams

    ams Generation All Veteran

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    That's a sweet find. I've visited flea markets and garage sales on a number of occasions, and found lots of TFs - but never a single one that was in a condition worth purchasing. I guess if you do it enough, you'll occasionally find those gems. Cool stuff!
     
  9. Codimus Prime

    Codimus Prime Missouri Toy Hunter

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    Cool finds man... not as cool as your one flea market haul from a month or two ago... but still pretty hot!

    This weekend I got

    3 lamps.. for our living room $20

    And 2 Star Wars mini snow globes... from 2005 for $4

    No Transformers. Only had 5 sales in town all weekend. And one was a craft sale.
     
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    fschuler Post Count Inflated With Hot Air TFW2005 Supporter

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    WTF?

    I've been to A$$loads of yard sales over the years, and I live near a small town that may just be the yard sale capitol of the midwest...and I have never found shit for TFs! Come clean dude, you're just taking pics of your ebay wins, right??

    Kidding...nice snags.
     
  11. Triformis

    Triformis Insecticon Fanatic TFW2005 Supporter

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    Actually, I thought he did, just at Botcons or something.

    And all I ever have to say about this guy is: "Hail to the king (of the bargain hunt), baby!" I thought I found some great deals, but damn, his take the proverbial cake!
     
  12. rework

    rework The Voice of Experience

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    Yep, once a year I set up with a few friends at Botcon. Although the only TFs that may be sold out of those is the Slag - Or more likely a loose Slag that this one replaces. I don't think I had any of those on the card already.

    Although if someone is into any of the CCGs or ST figures, I might consider selling some of them.