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Post by Devastator_2000 on Aug 15, 2008 4:19:25 GMT -5
I have a Japanese only Greatshot (Autobot version of Sixshot) Its in perfect condition, stickers unapplied with box. Do you think that trading Greatshot for the reissue of Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx is a fair trade, either for me or the other person?
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Post by Jo'Roq on Aug 15, 2008 7:33:35 GMT -5
I've never been one to compare the price guide values of a trade, since I collect for myself and not to sell. If you are willing to trade your part and the other guy is willing to trade his, then its up to the two of you to negotiate the relative values you place on each figure. A price guide only measures the sales market value, not the personal values of attachment and collection completion.
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Post by Devastator_2000 on Aug 15, 2008 10:51:12 GMT -5
I've never been one to compare the price guide values of a trade, since I collect for myself and not to sell. If you are willing to trade your part and the other guy is willing to trade his, then its up to the two of you to negotiate the relative values you place on each figure. A price guide only measures the sales market value, not the personal values of attachment and collection completion. Thanks Jo. I also collect for myself, so thats why I made this post. Right now I have to talked to anyone about a possible trade, I just wanted to see if it was a fair trade, then see if anyone was willing to go for it.
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Post by Bear on Aug 18, 2008 10:19:33 GMT -5
What I would do is check out ebay's completed auctions for greatshot and seee if the price you get would cover both reissues and mabey leave a little smeckle left over.
On a personal note Omega and Lynx would be much more important to me in my collection since I don't know diddly about Japanese Transformers.
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Post by Destro on Aug 18, 2008 15:29:58 GMT -5
I agree w/ jo' completely; it's all about personal opinion.
My personal opinion is that greatshot is a harder toy to come by (and looks like a better toy), and more of a grail than the other two.
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Post by Gunman_sr5 on Aug 19, 2008 3:44:07 GMT -5
I am with Destro. I would keep it and try to get the other 2 later.
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Post by Devastator_2000 on Aug 19, 2008 14:05:31 GMT -5
The offer has been upped, I was offered New in the box the following:
Omega Supreme Sky Lynx Optimus Prime Ratchet and Iron Hide Heads
I checked on ebay and I would be getting more in trade than it has sold for. What do you guys think now?
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Post by CkRtech on Aug 19, 2008 16:56:35 GMT -5
My general rule of thumb for any trading I do is that if I don't feel like I'm getting cheated on my end, then I give it the green light.
The point has been made already, but I consider it to only be a matter of "something he has that you want and something that you have that he wants." If the items are put on the table and you feel comfortable, then it is probably a fair trade regardless of any monetary discrepancies between the values of the two lots.
Dev...(If I may be so bold) - If both parties put everything down on the table and you are this concerned about having an even exchange as far as the values for each lot, then I have to wonder if you are more worried about parting with your Greatshot than a fair value exchange.
As far as my opinion is concerned about the items in question, I believe you are trading something that will go up in value (original Greatshot) for things that will either not go up or at least stall out at some point if they do go up (reissues).
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Post by Devastator_2000 on Aug 19, 2008 17:24:39 GMT -5
I have to wonder if you are more worried about parting with your Greatshot than a fair value exchange. I am greatly concerned about it being fair. But your statement is correct, I am reluctant part with Greatshot. As as been pointed out, it is a rare TF, even more so than an original Omega or Sky Lynx. Plus it was always the pride of my collection because of how rare it was. I was going to pass on the trade, but the offer was upped and that started the process all over again. lol Ultimately, its up to me to trade or not to trade, I just wanted to see what you guys would do if it was up to you.
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Post by Jo'Roq on Aug 19, 2008 20:03:47 GMT -5
If you are reluctant, I would say no. Don't feel like you owe the other guy anything - your responsibility is to only enter into a bargain that you won't regret later.
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Post by Devastator_2000 on Aug 19, 2008 21:57:10 GMT -5
The only reason I am even considering it at all is I have not had mch in the way of a budget for collecting, so this would let me get those reissues with out using cash. right now I am leaning toward saying no,
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Post by CkRtech on Aug 19, 2008 21:59:23 GMT -5
You could make a poll and we'll decide for you.
And of course you know *I* am always prepared to make an executive decision for ANYONE! Haha!
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Post by Destro on Aug 20, 2008 1:27:25 GMT -5
You seem really hesitant about this trade, and that makes me think that you really don't want to give up that greatshot. I think in the long run you'll be happier w/ what you've got, but of course that's just me.
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Post by Devastator_2000 on Aug 21, 2008 11:42:20 GMT -5
After reading your post, talking to my wife and thinking about it a bit, I have decided to keep Greatshot. I will just have to save up a bit and buy the reissues later. Thanks for all the input.
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Post by CkRtech on Aug 21, 2008 12:34:29 GMT -5
Cool, man. I think you made the right choice.
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Post by Destro on Aug 21, 2008 21:01:01 GMT -5
I think you made the right choice, too. New stuff can be very tempting and sometimes you get bored w/ what you've got, but at times you've got to take a step back and realize that what you've got is pretty awesome and isn't worth giving up.
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Post by Gunman_sr5 on Aug 21, 2008 23:21:54 GMT -5
Good choice!
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Post by Devastator_2000 on Aug 26, 2008 17:42:10 GMT -5
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Post by Destro on Sept 6, 2008 3:06:21 GMT -5
That is an awesome-looking bot, and all the altmodes look solid as well..you're tempting me to check ebay.. ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png)
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Post by Gunman_sr5 on Sept 6, 2008 4:02:25 GMT -5
Very nice! Check BBTS to they have Sky Linx and Omega on clearance. I posted the link in another thread.
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