jvmacross Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Lots of Buyee and FromJapan bidders were victorious today....congrats to everyone who was able to fill the gaps in their collections! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Ebay listing is always with insane prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Time is catching up to eBay pricing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah, and even what's been re-released has been in limited quantities and is pretty much unavailable at retail now. Suppose you're new to Macross collecting and you just want to start with the basic Roy VF-1S. You can't find it retail anymore. Unless Arcadia is planning to periodically re-release the old standbys (which we won't know until they do), the aftermarket is your only option. So I'd say the prices are somewhat justified. I don't ever want to see them go to crazy high prices, but some rise in value makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Ebay listing is always with insane prices. once upon a time I remember you could actually snag a bargain on ebay! now for.get.it. screw you ebay! should be called greedbay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 YES! Ebay deals are more of the rare needle in a haystack today. It's definitely a seller's market. But, I should leverage that by also saying that I think it is fair for anyone to risk an auction and get the best return (whether on eBay or yahoo Japan). What I don't understand is the buy-it-now auctions that are listed >$400USD. It's those sellers that I feel are taking advantage of things. I avoid them. On the retail side, it would be great if Arcadia balanced things out by releasing more SDF-TV Valkyries. I have my personal favorites, but I'm not picky. Arcadia should re-release a few rarities or try another new paint scheme. Anyway, I do wonder what will come after the 1J/GBP set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 In what is arguably the Mother of all Macross sell-offs in recent memory.....a YJA seller's massive sale of several Yamato Macross toys recently concluded.... Some of the stand-outs included.... Yamato Macross 1 / 60VF-1 for super parts clear parts: 26500 JPY http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u75267071 Yamato Macross 1/60 VF-1S Low Visibility: 46500 JPY http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f150640359 Yamato Macross 1/60 VF-1S Focker Weathering: 50000 JPY http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n146636746 Yamato Macross 1/60 VF-X Macross Chronicle: 46500 JPY http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h198721476 Yamato Macross 1 / 60VF-1 Zentraedi soldier uniform (let's face it...the VF-1A Max TV was free! ): 76000 JPY http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h198903777 Yamato 1 / 2000 SDF-1 - pre-built: 321200 JPY http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b167691046 What ever happened to that thread about Macross becoming out of reach for collectors??? did anyone win any of these on the guy's auction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Come to think of it -- I don't think a single piece of my current Macross collection has come from eBay, despite the amount of time I've spent on that site. I think I've bought nearly everything from Mandarake, HLJ, Nippon-Yasan, or other MWF members. I had a couple of eBay valks that I have since sold, but nothing I currently own. I've gotten pretty good deals on other toys off of eBay -- Masterpiece Transformers, vintage Gakken Mospeada toys, etc. but not much Macross-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 did anyone win any of these on the guy's auction? Yeah...I think some MW members have chimed in about their scores..... I wonder if the seller just decided to exit the hobby or concentrate on another area of Macross collecting...I think I have seen that seller sell other stuff like cels....the guy easily made over 10K USD.....probably would have been double if he had sold everything off during Macross Panic One.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offswitch Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Come to think of it -- I don't think a single piece of my current Macross collection has come from eBay, despite the amount of time I've spent on that site. I think I've bought nearly everything from Mandarake, HLJ, Nippon-Yasan, or other MWF members. I had a couple of eBay valks that I have since sold, but nothing I currently own. I've gotten pretty good deals on other toys off of eBay -- Masterpiece Transformers, vintage Gakken Mospeada toys, etc. but not much Macross-wise. When it comes to Macross collectibles, I equate eBay to a tourist trap where visitors pay 3 bucks for a keychain or fridge magnet when they could find the exact same item for 50 cents if they simply go out a little farther and ask a native where to buy. It's a good thing I knew about MacrossWorld before I decided to start collecting cuz I don't think I would've been able to afford more than 2 valks total if I had to buy from eBay. I notice some of the sellers use some sketchy sales tactics too.... Like one seller post double listings for the valk they're selling, the first one at an extremely high price followed immediately by one that's a decent amount lower (but still ridiculous) so that the second one seems like a good deal by comparison to newbs or those unfamiliar to the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I got a green defend on ebay for a good price. And my ostrich shoulders. But that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Macross collecting is more than just about the "valks".....plenty of good deals are still occasionally to be had on ebay if you collect more than just Macross toys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offswitch Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Macross collecting is more than just about the "valks".....plenty of good deals are still occasionally to be had on ebay if you collect more than just Macross toys.... Yes, very true! I apologize if my example was overtly narrow in generalizing about eBay, but since this is the "Toy" section of the forum, I skewed the post toward that example. Plus, I do mostly collect toys since that's more my jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yes, very true! I apologize if my example was overtly narrow in generalizing about eBay, but since this is the "Toy" section of the forum, I skewed the post toward that example. Plus, I do mostly collect toys since that's more my jam No worries.....I did, however, intentionally title the thread Macross Collectibles Market Watch... But, yeah, for a great majority on MW, it is ALL ABOUT THE VALKS... (I collect those too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Driver Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Are there any fans of the V1 DX VF-25's? I have one, but there's so much hate for it, that I don't know if I can sell it (I'm thinking about it, but I want to get a decent price for it, I don't want to sell it if I'm only going to get $20 bucks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offswitch Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Haha, you got me there, jvmacross! Out of curiosity, what else do you guys collect for Macross? I know animation cels and figures are big as well as vintage stuff... but otherwise I haven't found too much of interest outside of the toys for me. But I'm certainly a big enough Macross fan to branch out to other collectibles if something else catches my fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Are there any fans of the V1 DX VF-25's? I have one, but there's so much hate for it, that I don't know if I can sell it (I'm thinking about it, but I want to get a decent price for it, I don't want to sell it if I'm only going to get $20 bucks). I'd suggest you post an inquiry on value in the "What's it Worth?" thread...but like the fold drives on the SDF-1...it seems to have vanished.... Haha, you got me there, jvmacross! Out of curiosity, what else do you guys collect for Macross? I know animation cels and figures are big as well as vintage stuff... but otherwise I haven't found too much of interest outside of the toys for me. But I'm certainly a big enough Macross fan to branch out to other collectibles if something else catches my fancy. Anything...and everything imaginable..... http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showforum=42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offswitch Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Daaamn... you really know your collectibles, jvm! You know what would catch my interest now that I think about it?... Posters. I'm thinking of the large format frameable ones that would look awesome in the home office or man cave. Surprisingly, I haven't come across too many of those. Any of you guys seen posters like that in the market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 You can find Macross posters on ebay and Yahoo Japan Auctions.....If I ever get a chance, I'll post what I have in the For Sale thread. Most Japanese Macross posters will be B2-sized...however, there are some B1-sized available too (closer to standard sized US movie posters)....the B1-sized Macross theatrical posters will set you back $100 or more depending on condition...and they are harder to find than their B2 equivalents. Many really nice Macross posters were also freebies (furoku) included in vintage anime magazines...those go for anywhere between $15-$100 depending on rarity and condition. This one in my collection is priceless.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offswitch Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Oh man, that one's awesome, jvm. It's a good thing I don't know where you live, haha! Thanks for all the info btw - much appreciated Found this poster which is just amazing especially since it's also signed... but $1200!?! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macross-Do-You-Remember-Love-Movie-Promo-Poster-Signed-by-Mikimono-Mari-Ijima/161363830140?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3Dd9eef83cdfa4485dbaad3a174de8f87e%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D331488394423 Anyone win the lottery recently and wanna pick this up for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jvmacross Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Cels, art, sketches, and any items with signatures are among the most difficult to place a value on. Most times the item is "one-of-a-kind". As a result, the value is highly subjective. In the end, the item is worth what the seller is willing to part with it for and more importantly what the buyer is willing to pay for it. Open, non-reserve auctions are usually the best way to gauge the value of such items. Even then, it could still be influenced by "the right buyer, at the right time". For example, the signed poster you listed has been on eBay for weeks, if not months....is it not "worth" the asking price?....or has the "right" buyer not come along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 There's also the problem of ensuring the authenticity of the autograph, unless there is some kind of accompanying documentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calubin_175 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale/?page_id=619&id=1089729 Seriously, this is record low for an Alto YF-29 Super Pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) i wonder why kaki with supers combo is so high now? Edited March 17, 2015 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Maybe because it was the last on many collector lists....they slowly sold out at clearance and now folks are scrambling for what becomes available? Good example of supply vs demand I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 it'll be funny if kaki would be the most sought after and goes higher than a low viz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Well...I guess if you break down the combo as getting both a VF-1A and SSP set....the SSP are market rate ($150 or so) and the VF-1A is the new Arcadia going rate for new VF-1 releases....so around $300+ or so combined....plus if you wait for possible Arcadia re-releases...the Kaki -1A will be pinkish-white...and the SSP might be way off...as apparently Arcadia can't do shades of blue correctly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Well...I guess if you break down the combo as getting both a VF-1A and SSP set....the SSP are market rate ($150 or so) and the VF-1A is the new Arcadia going rate for new VF-1 releases....so around $300+ or so combined....plus if you wait for possible Arcadia re-releases...the Kaki -1A will be pinkish-white...and the SSP might be way off...as apparently Arcadia can't do shades of blue correctly.... maybe arcadia skull kaki will be dark blue instead of green. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0P5e3Qt2lM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) maybe arcadia skull kaki will be dark blue instead of green. During a precise time of the day, in direct sunlight, it would be "greenish"..... Edited March 17, 2015 by jvmacross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly!! Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 During a precise time of the day, in direct sunlight, it would be "greenish"..... Hahaha! Lol'd for real on this one! Happy St. Patrick's day hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Yamato 1/60v2 VT-1 Super Ostrich available at Jungle for 41,040y (excluding shipping-fees): http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=121&id=1091873 Get it soon if you're more than willing to pay that scalper-pricing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly!! Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Yamato 1/60v2 VT-1 Super Ostrich available at Jungle for 41,040y (excluding shipping-fees): http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=121&id=1091873 Get it soon if you're more than willing to pay that scalper-pricing... That almost makes me feel better about the one I got with a broken leg fin. Almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 That's about $340... is that considered scalper pricing? I'm not a fan of the design so I'll likely never be in the position to buy or sell one, so I have no stake in it. But it's a pretty rare valk and not one that Arcadia is ever likely to reissue. I've seen Max or Milia 1Js sell for higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Treatment thinks anything over 100 dollars is "scalper pricing". Don't think he gets market value haha. Anyway, that's a decent right on market going rate price. Just keep in mind shipping will be 30+ bucks for EMS (And jungle pads their shipping a bit) and you probably have to hunt down replacement shoulders unless you just want to display it in fighter mode. So just shy of $400 with all the costs thrown in. You might get lucky and if nobody touched it the shoulders might just have hairline cracks. Edited March 18, 2015 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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