Why was this so cheap?

Discussion in 'Transformers On Ebay' started by thankgodfor transformers, May 10, 2007.

  1. thankgodfor transformers

    thankgodfor transformers Well-Known Member

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    I know it is late now that I already won this, but it seems cheap for what it is. Any comments?

    [EBAY]130112115346[/EBAY]
     
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    I would argue that nothing that costs $360 is cheap, but it seems like a good deal.
     
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    That's easy, because wheeljackslab is a tool/moron and a lot of people won't deal with him.
     
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    Average price.
     
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    ROCK_LEE Well-Known Member

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    Its not really cheap at all. Plus its the GiGi Box, not the US box.
     
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    he's always been great when I've dealt with him. good prices on what I bought too.
     
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    I think that's probably the key. While I'd argue that anything G1 in box is still pretty sharp, I don't think this version is particularly sought after--certainly not in comparison to the American release. Still, a nice addition to any collection.
     
  8. thankgodfor transformers

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    I see the box is not the same, however, is there any diffence with he toy itself?
     
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    superion is usually the cheapest giftset this is way overpriced
     
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    thankgodfor transformers Well-Known Member

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    Wow, I really thought this was a good price if it is as described. The stickers are even still on the sheet. I have a superion that I purchased on ebay about 6 years ago and his joints are loose with lots of sticker wear and I paid about $100 bucks for him. Per the auction, this one is unused with unused sticker sheet and all parts. Once I sell my current set (maybe for $60+) then It seems this will be a good set. Thank you all for your input.
     
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    Hey, if you're happy with your purchase, it was a good one. That's my motto. Not sure? Don't buy! Enjoy! :) 
     
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    if it is dead mint bots when you get then it was a fair deal,
    a great deal would have been $275
    and even better if less than $225

    but superion and devsetator are the 2 more common

    now for these expect $400 +
    defensor
    computron
    abominus
    bruticus
    seacons
    raiden
     
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    Like CZ said, Superion is the cheapest in price of all the combiner sets. I wouldn't have paid more than $200-$250 for it. But whatever, what's done is done. Another transformer set you can cross off your list. That's how I see it. :) 
     
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    whats a gigi box?
     
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    I pretty much stole mine then :D 

    Defensor and superion in 1 lot for under $300 usd
    computron around $275
    abominus around $250
    king posideon $400-450 cad and got a free mint g1 jetfire :D 

    raiden is usually one of the highest same with menasor.

    Gigi is the ital boxset
     
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    Actually, it is just Gig, and Gig was the distributer of Transformers in Italy. Just like in the USA, the Pentajet giftset (Italian name for Superion) is quite a common giftset. I think this is the most I have ever seen a non-sealed one sell for. Granted it is nice because the stickers are unapplied, but I don't know how the seller justifies calling the box an 8.5 when there is something cut out of it. Just my 2 cents, but there was nothing cheap about this set. This piece was very over-priced.
     
  17. Insane Galvatron

    Insane Galvatron is not insane. Really!

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    What's worse is that he has another listed in pretty much the exact same condition with a buy it now of only $300.