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Post by: Breotan
I like the $13 shipping fee. 
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At least he's up front with it and mentions it in the title, unlike some sneakier sellers.
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Post by: Aerethan
Been a while since we've seen any gems from the interwebz.
Here we have a self described "excellent' paint job, which appears to have been achieved with nail polish
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40K-Space-Marine-Land-Raider-Crusader-Redeemer-Excellent-Paint-Job-/271094089266?pt=Games_US&hash=item3f1e778632
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Post by: pretre
10 feet of gaming space? Yikes.
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Post by: BolingbrokeIV
It says 10 cubic feet. 2 foot wide and deep and 2 foot six inches tall. Titan scratch builds have been built bigger and sold at similar prices. He should show photos of previous work if he was capable of such a standard of work though.
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Post by: Darkness
The fact that it has a bid is shocking
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Post by: DukeBadham
If that costs this much, how much must my necrounda box from 1995, batch no. 112595 cost? LOL jokes I'm not selling it
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Post by: Trench-Raider
I was watching that one and almost bid on it. (to be honest, I had every intention of doing so, but literally forgot to bid....ah well!) That is actually the kind of auction I try to win: an awful little kid paint job that can be stripped or painted over. look how low the final sellng price was.
That's how you find the really good deals on Ebay.
TR
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Post by: Dawnbringer
So long as it wasn't actually painted with nail polish. I could see doing that with metal models but I would be wary of doing it with plastic just because the options for stripping them become far fewer.
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Post by: Trench-Raider
Actually it would be even easier to strip if it WERE nail polish. Just buy a bottle of acetone nail polish remover and daub it off with cotton balls. That stuff works for a lot of paints as well. That's how I remove the red paint from the tips of my airsoft guns for example...
Stripping plastic is a littler harder to do than metal miniatures, but it's really not that bad. A bath in "Simple Green" cleaninng solution will usually do the trick.
TR
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Wow he even left you pos feedback. cant believe that was legit.
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Post by: Dawnbringer
 Trench-Raider wrote:Actually it would be even easier to strip if it WERE nail polish. Just buy a bottle of acetone nail polish remover and daub it off with cotton balls. That stuff works for a lot of paints as well. That's how I remove the red paint from the tips of my airsoft guns for example...
Stripping plastic is a littler harder to do than metal miniatures, but it's really not that bad. A bath in "Simple Green" cleaninng solution will usually do the trick.
TR
I was under the impression that acetone would have started to melt the plastic, can't say I've ever tried it though so I could be wrong.
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Post by: MagickalMemories
If you dab it on a SMALL amount at a time and give the plastic time to 'dry' after each little use, you can be fine. If you let it soak, you'll come back to a blob of plastic... with all the paint stripped off.
I believe he was referring to metal models, though.
Eric
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Post by: Aerethan
Acetone/brake cleaner is awesome on metal. If only there was a product like that for plastic.
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Post by: Dawnbringer
Well the model in question was a Land Raider, unless a generalization was made that I missed. My general rule is if I spend more than an hour of work for each $10 saved that means I'm working for less than minimum wage.
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Post by: MagickalMemories
 Dawnbringer wrote:
Well the model in question was a Land Raider, unless a generalization was made that I missed. My general rule is if I spend more than an hour of work for each $10 saved that means I'm working for less than minimum wage.
Yeah. I saw that. I'd have left well enough alone, had it not been for the fact that, later in the same post, he also mentioned that plastic was harder than metal and recommended a Simple Green bath.
It looked to me like he went from "Nail polish on plastic" to "general paint removal" to "cleaning plastic" in his response, rather than just responding to "cleaning plastic."
I hope that clarifies my thought process.
Eric
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Post by: Bolognesus
 Aerethan wrote:Acetone/brake cleaner is awesome on metal. If only there was a product like that for plastic.
in my experience dot 3 brake fluid works wonders on GW plastics, I have had models soak in it for days without deforming (paint came off wonderfully!). DON'T drop a resin model in it; I tested with some leftover bits, they got both soft and brittle (figure that!) and sort of swollen; it completely ruins a model beyond all repair.
GW HIPS plastic and any kind of metal, though, are just fine. dunno about restic materials - will test sometime soon. My previous can of brake fluid got so bad I had to turn it in for recycling - but not after putting many, many loads of models through it. it really is pretty damn nice stuff.
just wear gloves while cleaning your models and make sure to not spill the stuff - it NEVER evaporates (that's kind of the point of brake fluid  ), it's oily enough to make everything sticky and it's generally a bitch to clean off of a floor with any kind of texture.
models are simply a case of cleaning with running water, then using a clean toothbrush (not the one you just rubbed the paint remnants off with ) to clean them in soapy water, then rinsing them again.
at that point, although in my experience some plastic-glued bits come of rather easy and lots of CA joints just plain break and you might therefore have to reglue stuff here and there, they are generally ready to take a fresh coat of primer.
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Post by: Trench-Raider
If you dab it on a SMALL amount at a time and give the plastic time to 'dry' after each little use, you can be fine. If you let it soak, you'll come back to a blob of plastic... with all the paint stripped off.
I believe he was referring to metal models, though.
No, I was refering to plastics as well with the nail polish remover comment. You have it exactly right. You have to dab it on a little at a time to avoid it melting the plastic. But it does work quite well, and much quicker than a "Simple Green" bath. I could probably strip that Land Raider in about an hour.
For metal figures, I use a harsh chemical arosol paint stripper. It's some nasty stuff and you have to be careful using it. But it goes through paint like Cooky Monster eats cookies!
TR
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Post by: IdentifyZero
"The dressing gown has had some battle damage over the years, the left armpit has a few tears and there was some brown ink spilt on the bottom right due to late night painting for one of the Gamesday displays."
I think he shat his gown.
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Post by: Breotan
Okay. Here's another one for your viewing pleasure.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Space-Marine-Thunderfire-Cannon-with-detailed-painting-in-Warharmmer-40K-/190750596467?pt=Games_US&hash=item2c699f1d73
Basically, this guy wants $230.00 US for a SM Thunderfire cannon. Painted, yes, but still just a two-model set. You'd think for that price he'd at least have used decals.
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Post by: RoninXiC
Acetone FREE nail polish remover costs like 1€ per bottle of 200ml and removes everything from plastic miniatures without damaging the plastic itself. You can usually find it right next to the acetone nail polish remover in any drugstore ^^
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Post by: timetowaste85
Honestly, that's a damn good paint job, on a currently $50+ dollar model. I see it as a little high for somebody who likes buying painted minis...but not too bad. I certainly don't see that one as a folly.
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Post by: Bolognesus
That thing just takes a hell of a lot more hours to build+paint than you'd think, I'm told so no, it's not entirely unreasonable (though certainly 'centerpiece model' pricing, and who in his right mind uses a TFC as a 'centerpiece'?)
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Post by: Iron Dragon
I found this auction, for an Assault on Black Reach box that has had the marines removed but the Orks remain.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350648951890?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I thought $9.99 was very cheap, so I sent the auctioner an email asking about the Orks. As it turns out, half the Orks are missing and they've hidden that fact beneath the empty SM sprues.
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Post by: htj
Due to cultural differences, I initially read £49 as the price you posted here. Thought it was very reasonable!
I have to say, I am doubtful as the veracity of these first eds.
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Post by: Zweischneid
 htj wrote:
Due to cultural differences, I initially read £49 as the price you posted here. Thought it was very reasonable!
I have to say, I am doubtful as the veracity of these first eds.
Dunno. I am not an expert in these things. Assuming they are the real thing, would they be worth this kinda crazy money?
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Post by: htj
 Zweischneid wrote: htj wrote:
Due to cultural differences, I initially read £49 as the price you posted here. Thought it was very reasonable!
I have to say, I am doubtful as the veracity of these first eds.
Dunno. I am not an expert in these things. Assuming they are the real thing, would they be worth this kinda crazy money?
I've seen similar sell for more. People will pay obscene amounts for rare books. All in all, though, I think they're on the high side, and I don't think any serious rare book dealer would buy them for such a price, let alone through eBay. Automatically Appended Next Post: In fact, here's an example of an expensive first ed., a copy of Virginia Woolf's To The Lighthouse
http://rarebooks.blackwell.co.uk/rarebooks/book.php?id=45574
Going for £6,850, in good condition. A first ed Hobbit with dust jacket would proooobably be worth about three times that, as it's so popular, but having given it further thought I don't think that the prices asked there are even close to reasonable.
Don't take that as gospel though, I only know about the rare book trade through osmosis, having worked with rare book dealers for quite a while, I've never actually been one.
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Post by: Deathshead420
Not an e-bay folly but
I would say that is an Ebay folly......
Power supply - hot-plug / redundant ( rack-mountable ) - AC 110/220 V - 600 Watt - 4 output connector
That or its a real mini plasma gun that you plug in
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Post by: catachan1brainleaf
Last seen languishing in a vet of simple green in some blokes basement 
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Post by: Wyrmalla
0.o That seller's been taught English by a monkey...
...And his reasoning for the price is terrible. "Yes, you can buy it for half the price brand new from GW, but I sell it at double the price so independent stockists can supply them". ...Because selling an item for double the price as the shop next door (actually probably for triple the price so they can make some profit), is really going to be bringing in the customers. 
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Post by: timetowaste85
Some people really shouldn't be allowed to handle money or sell anything. That BT box is an offense to any BT player.
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Post by: Ruglud
Warhammer 40k Space Marines Kneeling Legs on Sprue http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-40k-Space-Marines-Kneeling-Legs-on-Sprue-wA19-/400339271216?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item5d36147e30 And the price for said bitz? - £19.95 + £1.75 P&P £21.70 for a set of Space Marine legs !! Normally this seller is quite reasonable, so can only presume this is either a mistake or the piece is amazingly rare...
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Post by: jonolikespie
That is the kneeling set of legs you get with the devastator box. For half a pound less (after shipping) you get it, 5 other sets of legs and a pile of heavy weapons.
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Post by: Bolognesus
...The execution is quite okay - bit of a shame about the concept
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Post by: Shandara
That's a lot of dollars for an army that size (literally!)
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Post by: Zweischneid
Yup.
Also, the Kingdom Death Kickstarter is really driving prices for the old limited edition Kingdom Death minis.
Not as crazy as that Epic army, but there's this single 28mm Kingdom Death Mini asking for US$ 174,-
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Post by: kb305
 Trench-Raider wrote:
I was watching that one and almost bid on it. (to be honest, I had every intention of doing so, but literally forgot to bid....ah well!) That is actually the kind of auction I try to win: an awful little kid paint job that can be stripped or painted over. look how low the final sellng price was.
That's how you find the really good deals on Ebay.
TR
i wouldnt touch that thing with a 10 foot pole. it probably has assembly problems, there could be plastic glue dumped all over the back of it for all you know. who knows whats under that nail polish - there could be layer upon layer of spray primer.
models like that are almost never worth the gamble IMO.
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Post by: Begel Dverl
This is why people need to research what they sell......
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Post by: Shandara
Obviously aquilas for your traitor Khorne legion now serving the Emprah.
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Post by: Zweischneid
More Kingdom Death Madness by people trying to milk the current Kickstarter-related hype. 6 Minis for 750 bucks. Not bad.
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Post by: stratassj
What i always wonder with these listings, are not, who are the people selling them at these prices.. But who are on the other end, actually paying these people what they want?
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Post by: grantosjones
 Rayvon wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer-Space-Marines-Converted-Strange-Looking-Landspeeder-/310472076154?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item484993eb7a
I dont think this one is that bad, just has a rather peculiar look too it.
Proof that thetrolltrader will sell absolutely ANYTHING. And expensively, too.
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Post by: -Loki-
Since you guys know about a lot of ebay shenanigans - I've been eying something for a while, a single old model in blister. It's been up for a while, from an actual gaming store.
~$15us for the model, ~$35us shipping to Australia. Um... how is it costing $35us to ship a single miniature in blister?
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Post by: Aerethan
 -Loki- wrote:Since you guys know about a lot of ebay shenanigans - I've been eying something for a while, a single old model in blister. It's been up for a while, from an actual gaming store.
~$15us for the model, ~$35us shipping to Australia. Um... how is it costing $35us to ship a single miniature in blister?
A ton of people post stupid low prices with jacked up shipping. It's against the ToS for ebay, but people do it anyway. It cracks me up when people try to sell bits with $6 shipping.
Another example was when I needed seals for my airbrush. $3.99 for a pack of seals in San Diego, $7 minimum shipping to send it 2 hours up the freeway to me. Mind you it would have fit in a regular envelope with a single stamp and made it here in 1 day. I called and asked about it, and they said that $7 was for shipping and HANDLING. I explained that it doesn't take $6 worth of what I assume is a minimum wage workers time to pull a single pack of seals off a shelf, put them in an envelope and put it in the box.
I then drove down the street and rummaged for an hour to find seals at an RC car shop that were the same size, and the pack was only $3.
So yes, people on ebay are morons with shipping.
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Post by: Breotan
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Space-Marine-Stormtalon-Left-Right-Weapons-Pods-Bits-Pack-/200787473744?pt=Games_US&hash=item2ebfddb550
Okay, so this guy wants you to pay $26.39 for the weapon pods on a Stormtalon. That's over half the cost of the entire model and almost three times what the going rate is. To add insult to injury, the current price is advertised as a 20% discount of the original $32.99. FOR BITS. The kicker is that at least four people have bought them at this price. Then again, maybe it's it is a bargain because of his bottom basement shipping costs - 49 cents.
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Post by: Shandara
One man's trash is another's treasure.
It's like Demon Prince bits, most of the parts go for less than a dollar, then the wings are nearly 50% the price of a new one.
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Post by: Zweischneid
What's up with people selling Dark Angels releases before the official release?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390521652216
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Take a look at the estimated delivery dates... mid February. Is that after the release?
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Post by: Begel Dverl
 Gitsplitta wrote:Take a look at the estimated delivery dates... mid February. Is that after the release?
They'll announce it tomorrow about the DA (Jan. 5) and they'll probably release them later this month in January.
So no.
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Post by: Alfndrate
 Begel Dverl wrote: Gitsplitta wrote:Take a look at the estimated delivery dates... mid February. Is that after the release?
They'll announce it tomorrow about the DA (Jan. 5) and they'll probably release them later this month in January.
So no.
You mean, "so yes." Because it is after the release.
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Post by: Begel Dverl
 Alfndrate wrote: Begel Dverl wrote: Gitsplitta wrote:Take a look at the estimated delivery dates... mid February. Is that after the release?
They'll announce it tomorrow about the DA (Jan. 5) and they'll probably release them later this month in January.
So no.
You mean, "so yes." Because it is after the release.
.....
Derp. Sorry
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Post by: Zweischneid
/Storm-of-Vengeance-Dark-Angels-Limited-Edition-Dave-Gallagher-Print-Poster-Frame-
Who would've thought 40K artwork prints can fetch prices like this? Justified or mad rip-off?
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Post by: Begel Dverl
Yeah, rip-off, I think.
It could be a pic he printed out and framed
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Post by: Dawnbringer
I feel as though these should count: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/20-Dark-Vengeance-Chaos-Space-Marine-Cultists-of-Nurgle-Plague-Zombies-40k-/200839427179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec2f6746b
20 Cultists for about 3 times the going rate, just because they have some (rather dubious I'd say) conversions to plague zombies.
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Post by: timetowaste85
Haha, wow. That one is truly fething pathetic! Idiot or scam artist? You decide.
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Post by: Mr. Burning
Don't knock him. If he is getting away with this stuff we should all try it.
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Post by: blood reaper
 Mr. Burning wrote:
Don't knock him. If he is getting away with this stuff we should all try it.
I'll use massive amounts of glue to mold old He-man and Transformers toys onto poorly assembled GW miniatures .
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Post by: Shandara
 blood reaper wrote: Mr. Burning wrote:
Don't knock him. If he is getting away with this stuff we should all try it.
I'll use massive amounts of glue to mold old He-man and Transformers toys onto poorly assembled GW miniatures .
So you're the creator of those abominations on ebay!
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Post by: japehlio
Combine all the bits!!!1!
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Post by: Zweischneid
Limited Edition Codex Madness is back
385,- USD (240 GBP) buy-it-now is the record I found so far.
Anyone got a better one?
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Post by: Mr. Burning
blood reaper wrote: Mr. Burning wrote:
Don't knock him. If he is getting away with this stuff we should all try it.
I'll use massive amounts of glue to mold old He-man and Transformers toys onto poorly assembled GW miniatures .
I'll invest in your business, eBay £££ ahoy!
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Post by: Mathieu Raymond
Well the framing alone could be worth at least 200-300 dollars. At 4kg, I assume it comes with the poster. That's almost half the value of the auction.
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Post by: forrestfire
The going rate for Cyclone Missile Launchers before the Deathwing Command Squad box was $15-20, so I'd say 12 sounds fair.
Not something I'd pay, but still.
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Post by: Sidstyler
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Eldar-Razorwing-Flock-BNIB-New-Sealed-Metal-Razor-Wing-Eldars-OOP-WH40K-/390524124090?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item5aed0d3bba
IIRC when these first came out they were about $12 a blister (they're $16 now in Finecast which is just insane). That was overpriced. This is a $40 Buy It Now with another $20 in shipping, making this one blister of razorwings god-damned $60.
As if the stupid didn't already speak for itself, it ends with this stinger:
I have a large amount of these Games Workshop items and miniatures so please check my other items for BARGAINS!
Yeah, WHAT A BARGAIN.
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Post by: captain collius
Sadly i've seen those go for $20
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Post by: timetowaste85
 Sidstyler wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Eldar-Razorwing-Flock-BNIB-New-Sealed-Metal-Razor-Wing-Eldars- OOP- WH40K-/390524124090?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item5aed0d3bba
IIRC when these first came out they were about $12 a blister (they're $16 now in Finecast which is just insane). That was overpriced. This is a $40 Buy It Now with another $20 in shipping, making this one blister of razorwings god-damned $60.
As if the stupid didn't already speak for itself, it ends with this stinger:
I have a large amount of these Games Workshop items and miniatures so please check my other items for BARGAINS!
Yeah, WHAT A BARGAIN.
Heh, if that's a bargain, I wonder what he'd try to sell my metal Dark Angels captain for who is now in FC. Hell, it's still NIB (box was slightly opened to remove base), maybe I can sell it for $80.
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Post by: Dmyze
Wait.... Does Angron have a gorilla head...
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Post by: Balance
Wouldn't you if your arm kept falling off?
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Post by: angel of ecstasy
Those are very very well done, though. However, the German one would be cooler with a helmet on.
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Post by: Mathieu Raymond
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Post by: Tannhauser42
Definitely a bit high for just some grots.
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Post by: rigeld2
9 grots and a herder, so ~$10/mini... Not horrible.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
Stuff like this makes me wonder if this isn't cover for nefarious monetary transactions like for drugs or some such. People pass miniatures around, place a ridiculous price on them in order to launder money. This isn't expensive enough for that really... but I do wonder sometimes.
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Post by: keisukekun
 Gitsplitta wrote:Stuff like this makes me wonder if this isn't cover for nefarious monetary transactions like for drugs or some such. People pass miniatures around, place a ridiculous price on them in order to launder money. This isn't expensive enough for that really... but I do wonder sometimes.
You know I have always thought of melting down lots of gold and casting them into miniatures and painting them so people wouldn't know they are gold. Kinda like cash in the mattress.
Speaking of that though there was a guy who was caught laundering drug money in comic books. He bought over 18,000 comic books worth over $500,000 with money made from selling drugs.
http://funnycrave.com/comic-books-the-most-creative-money-laundering-tool/22119/
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Post by: master of ordinance
Holy feth thats pricey! 
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Post by: rigeld2
... Wow.
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Post by: Ugavine
Aren't those prints available at Warhammer World for about 15 quid?
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Post by: Dawnbringer
The offers were about right on the value though.
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Post by: clively
You'd have to pay me to take it. That thing is going to require far more work to fix than it would cost to simply buy a new one.
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Post by: Daedricbob
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Post by: Mathieu Raymond
Isn't that just one of the grand cruisers?
For someone clearing out, he sure takes it to heart at 500 pounds.
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Post by: keisukekun
 Mathieu Raymond wrote:Isn't that just one of the grand cruisers?
For someone clearing out, he sure takes it to heart at 500 pounds.
What are those worth? Says its an oversized promo item.
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Post by: Aerethan
VERY few GW promo items would be worth that kind of money. For that price you could commission a life size Ghal Maraz or a metal Bolter.
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
This thread never ceases to amuse
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Post by: Shandara
Amaze is more like it, although the Tyrannosaurus Rex monstrosity was amusing, I admit.
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Post by: jonolikespie
 Breotan wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIDESHOW-Brother-GORGON-Black-Templars-statue-Space-marine-limited-edition-weta-/190795767986?pt=Games_US&hash=item2c6c5060b2
Somewhere there is a sucker in need of being parted from his money.
I.. wat?
GW made limited edition pre painted stuff once upon a time?
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Post by: ExNoctemNacimur
 jonolikespie wrote: Breotan wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIDESHOW-Brother-GORGON-Black-Templars-statue-Space-marine-limited-edition-weta-/190795767986?pt=Games_US&hash=item2c6c5060b2
Somewhere there is a sucker in need of being parted from his money.
I.. wat?
GW made limited edition pre painted stuff once upon a time?
Nope! It's probably a cheap knock-off China made or badly painted Inquistor model.
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Post by: Atropus
There is a space wolf battle force buy it now only. For the cheap price of 225 with 14 shipping. I'd post the link but I'm on my cell.
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Post by: pretre
Well, it looks like this isn't the only place... I wonder if this is indeed legit:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=8116 Automatically Appended Next Post: http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=18&itemid=366
Sideshow Collectibles has secured the rights to produce a range of pre-painted resin collectible figures based on the Warhammer 40,000 Universe. This new product is called Warhammer 40,000 Collectibles.
There will be 4 different figure releases every quarter. The Series 1 product is titled: Space Marines Warriors of the Imperium. These first figures, released this November 2002, are Tactical Marines of the Ultramarines, Dark Angels, Blood Angels and the Space Wolves chapters. Later releases will include other chapters and different types of Space Marines for the various chapters. The collectible figures are hand cast and hand painted limited editions that stand approximately 5" tall. These highly detailed figures will debut at a suggested retail price of $25 each. Sideshow will debut the first series of figures at the San Diego Comic Con, August 1-4, 2002.
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Post by: ExNoctemNacimur
That certainly is weird.
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Post by: pretre
Yeah, that one's a bit high, but check out the sold listings for Sideshow and 40k. They are 100+ a lot of the time.
http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=sideshow+40k&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc
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Post by: judgedoug
Yes, I have the Crimson Fists guy. Basically GW let Sideshow use the 3-ups for all of it's plastic Space Marines as the masters for polystone prepainted statues.
Back in 2003 or so.
That's the guy I have at home
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Post by: Eberious
It hurts my eyes, almost as much as this one. At least the Tau one had some thought. I'm pretty sure this things only £228 direct from FW,. Plus £40 postage, while its probable it might cost that still seems like hes trying his luck.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forgeworld-Vampire-Hunter-For-Warhammer-40k-Eldar-Dark-Eldar-/271154022429?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3f220a081d
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Post by: Atropus
Its like a box of crayans melted on it....
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Post by: kronk
Aegis Defense lines can be painted rather quickly. That's a bit too high, IMHO.
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Post by: Avatar 720
Wow, that one was listed in my town. I could've gone over there and confiscated it under the Cruelty to Models Act.
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Post by: kronk
Neighbors don't let neighbors ruin Forge World models with gakky paint jobs...
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Post by: Shandara
 judgedoug wrote:Yes, I have the Crimson Fists guy. Basically GW let Sideshow use the 3-ups for all of it's plastic Space Marines as the masters for polystone prepainted statues.
Back in 2003 or so.
That's the guy I have at home
I rather like these, to be honest.
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Post by: judgedoug
 Shandara wrote: judgedoug wrote:Yes, I have the Crimson Fists guy. Basically GW let Sideshow use the 3-ups for all of it's plastic Space Marines as the masters for polystone prepainted statues.
Back in 2003 or so.
I rather like these, to be honest.
Me too! And they were only like $20 or something cheap when they came out. Even Gamestop carried them. They look great sitting next to your computer/etc. If you have a favorite chapter they probably made one.
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Post by: Aerethan
Every Chinese painting service charges crazy prices for their work, which is only hilarious/sad when you know it's just some poor guy in a dark room painting for $.13/ hr.
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Post by: Atropus
 Aerethan wrote:
Every Chinese painting service charges crazy prices for their work, which is only hilarious/sad when you know it's just some poor guy in a dark room painting for $.13/ hr.
Does someone actaully buy these?!.. I mean it isnt even an auction, just a rape me now button
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Post by: Absolutionis
It entirely confuses me why there is an EA logo at the bottom.
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They stolre the background from a game EA makes im sure
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Post by: Trench-Raider
I actually had a first yesterday. An Ebay seller sent me a PM complaining about a POSITIVE FEEDBACK that I left him. Honestly!
Ok, here is the set up.
I've always rolled my eyes at the over the top hyperbole filled feedback that many Ebay users leave. You know the sort I'm talking about. "BEST EBAYER EVER!!!11! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!11!! AAAA+++++"" for a simple Ebay store purchase. That sort of thing. So as a quiet counter to this for years now I've been leaving the exact same feedback message for every Ebay transaction I make: "I'm satisfied with this transaction..." It's short, to the point, and 100% factual. I've literally left this message hundreds of times.
Well yesterday out of the blue I get a profanity laced PM from a seller taking me to task for the positive feedback message I left him. I won't reproduce it here for obvious reasons. Apparently the seller was upset at my lack of "conviction or "passion" in my positive feedback message and was afraid that people might incorrectly take it as some sort of "code" that I had had some sort of diffiulty with the transaction.
Really?
I sent him back a message asking him to open up my feedback profile, click on "feedback left for others", and start counting.
You simply can't please some people.
TR
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Post by: Atropus
Trench-Raider wrote:I actually had a first yesterday. An Ebay seller sent me a PM complaining about a POSITIVE FEEDBACK that I left him. Honestly!
Ok, here is the set up.
I've always rolled my eyes at the over the top hyperbole filled feedback that many Ebay users leave. You know the sort I'm talking about. "BEST EBAYER EVER!!!11! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!11!! AAAA+++++"" for a simple Ebay store purchase. That sort of thing. So as a quiet counter to this for years now I've been leaving the exact same feedback message for every Ebay transaction I make: "I'm satisfied with this transaction..." It's short, to the point, and 100% factual. I've literally left this message hundreds of times.
Well yesterday out of the blue I get a profanity laced PM from a seller taking me to task for the positive feedback message I left him. I won't reproduce it here for obvious reasons. Apparently the seller was upset at my lack of "conviction or "passion" in my positive feedback message and was afraid that people might incorrectly take it as some sort of "code" that I had had some sort of diffiulty with the transaction.
Really?
I sent him back a message asking him to open up my feedback profile, click on "feedback left for others", and start counting.
You simply can't please some people.
TR
How dare you not use multiple exclamation points!!!?!?!
Did you report him to ebay for a rude message? I mean you could be a 14 year old kid and him ripping some random internet stranger is a bit unruly and kind of sick...
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Post by: Sidstyler
Oh wow, makes me feel a little more thankful now that I haven't drawn anyone's ire. Here lately I've been feeling the same as you and I've just been leaving pretty much the exact same message every time: "Thanks!" Maybe in my case it's okay though because I left an exclamation point.
What pisses me off is when I don't get any feedback in return. With the exception of one or two rare issues (one time my old computer died when I won an auction or two, and I forgot about it until I got my new computer and noticed I'd gotten a message from the seller reminding me to pay for my stuff ), I'm usually pretty prompt with payment. Now and then an auction will end while I'm at work but otherwise I usually pay almost immediately, which in my mind means I should get pretty prompt (and positive) feedback in return, since I've done my part and did it well. But no, more often than not I'll see after I've paid for an item I don't get feedback until after I've left positive feedback for them, and in some cases I don't get feedback at all even though they got their money near instantly and I left them a positive.
Anyway, this isn't really a "folly", I just thought it was kind of interesting. http://www.ebay.com/itm/350713336318?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649 These are the now OOP metal incubi, 5 models still in a box, untouched. Check that gak out, $56 at the time of typing this, not including shipping. You can still get the same sculpts now for considerably less (or at least until this year's price increase), but in Finecast. I just think it's great that people hate Finecast that much that they're willing to pay even more than current retail just to get the same models in metal, without having to worry about the quality of the casts. It just goes to show you how awful Finecast really is, and in my opinion it's also proof that price isn't always the issue when people "hate" on GW. Clearly whoever is winning this auction (sadly not me, my max was $50 ) isn't interested in getting "free models", they just really want some badass sculpts at an acceptable level of quality, and you can't get that from GW anymore.
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Post by: reps0l
Sidstyler wrote:Anyway, this isn't really a "folly", I just thought it was kind of interesting. http://www.ebay.com/itm/350713336318?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649 These are the now OOP metal incubi, 5 models still in a box, untouched. Check that gak out, $56 at the time of typing this, not including shipping. You can still get the same sculpts now for considerably less (or at least until this year's price increase), but in Finecast. I just think it's great that people hate Finecast that much that they're willing to pay even more than current retail just to get the same models in metal, without having to worry about the quality of the casts. It just goes to show you how awful Finecast really is, and in my opinion it's also proof that price isn't always the issue when people "hate" on GW. Clearly whoever is winning this auction (sadly not me, my max was $50 ) isn't interested in getting "free models", they just really want some badass sculpts at an acceptable level of quality, and you can't get that from GW anymore.
This could be the case but sometimes if I have a unit of metal models, I don't want to mix in Finecast or even plastic ones. Probably just an OCD thing but I'd pay a little more the ensure everything is the same material so they feel the same.
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Post by: Peregrine
I nominate http://www.ebay.com/itm/WARHAMMER-FORGE-WORLD-40K-IMPERIAL-GUARD-WISEMANS-BANEBLADE-SUPER-HEAVY-PAINTED-/261168799604?pt=Games_US&hash=item3ccedf9f74 . Sure, it's decently painted, but most people looking for the OOP Baneblade (new in box value about $150) are probably going to throw it straight into the paint stripper. And this is the second time it's been up, the first time it failed to sell, and the owner re-posted it with a $300 buy it now, followed soon after by a return to $379 (I guess they couldn't stand the thought of selling for a mere twice its value). But the best part is the description:
The value in paint work alone is over $350 dollars US. The labor for assembly, the various parts kits and base model are all additive.
The value of this full aution, labor includeded exceeds $1,000 USD.
It might not be a record for most over-valued model ever, but it sure comes close...
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Post by: Sidstyler
I always did like the FW baneblade more than the plastic one. It looks a lot better without so many rivets, and if I'm not mistaken the gun even looks a lot larger. But yeah, someone's overvaluing that model quite a bit.
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Post by: Zygrot24
What is this, I don't even.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221188123168
My only reaction to this army was simply: "No."
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Post by: Bloodhorror
Credit to him for making a whole army around it...
But punch in the face for that price tag...
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Post by: rigeld2
TBH I like those. I can't justify the price, but its very unique and decently well done.
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Post by: grefven
I like the army actually. It's themed, you can actually see the different characters. It's alright. The price. Err.. No. I wouldn't even pay a tenth of the asking price. But ye, I dig.
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Post by: Sidstyler
Oh, I didn't even look at the price, lol. I was like "Okay, so you don't like the G.I. Joe theme, that's okay I guess."
You have to be fething insane to think that's worth $5,000 though.
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Post by: BolingbrokeIV
I think the Come at me Bro pose is what makes it cost so much.
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Post by: kronk
Trench-Raider wrote:I actually had a first yesterday. An Ebay seller sent me a PM complaining about a POSITIVE FEEDBACK that I left him. Honestly!
I always sign my positive feedbacks: "The seller was so great I want to have his children!!!"
I
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Post by: angel of ecstasy
"A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item."
I think that's pretty funny.
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Post by: FacelessMage
Heh. I think my Cobra IG Army is a little bit cooler than that one.
Not by much though. Those Hisses are awesome.
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Post by: Shandara
 kronk wrote: Trench-Raider wrote:I actually had a first yesterday. An Ebay seller sent me a PM complaining about a POSITIVE FEEDBACK that I left him. Honestly!
I always sign my positive feedbacks: "The seller was so great I want to have his children!!!"
I
After a few 100 ebay transactions I ran out of !!!s and 'A++++" ages ago. I'm not sure what more I can say about a fully automated transaction than 'I'm satisfied.'
It was only a handful of cases where I had actual communication with the seller.
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Post by: HiveFleetPlastic
That looks like a larger version of one of the little ork tanky things that came with Epic 40k.
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Post by: jonolikespie
"unreleased rare resin"
Seems legit.
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Post by: Spyral
30+ hours... I can paint about 30 marines to a similar standard in that time o.O
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Post by: Rayvon
 Dmyze wrote:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Warhammer- 40K-Armorcast-Ork-Bonebreaka-Tank-unreleased-rare-resin-/140811478352?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20c904a550
Is this legit? it looks like a childs toy...and god the price!
There was a model released like that, whether or not this is real though, i wouldn't like to say.
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Post by: Peregrine
It could be actually. It fits the style* of the old Armorcast** stuff, and IIRC they had some models done but not yet released when GW revoked the license. So there are various "common" kits, and some rarer ones that occasionally show up. In theory this could be one of them. Or, of course, it could just be a scam.
*That is, un-detailed horribly-proportioned  .
**It seems unthinkable now, but GW once had other companies producing 40k models under license! In this case, scaled-up versions of Epic models.
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Post by: Dmyze
Well you learn something new every day, rare or not i still would not pay that price for it
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Post by: Gitsplitta
As an owner of a number of the original Armorcast models... that's looks perfectly consistent in design. As someone already mentioned they were just scaled up versions of epic models so they weren't highly detailed.
Rare or not... to me at least, it's not worth anything near that kind of cash.
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Post by: jonolikespie
What is that, 2 sets of DV stuff, a box each of the new termis and the new bikes, 5 half built vets, a couple of rhinos, a couple of drop pods and.. a converted banner dude?
Oh hold on there is a land raider, an attack bike and the rhinos can be turned into preds.
That doesn't sound terribad but I am used to AU prices, that limited codes was $150 or so alone.
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Post by: judgedoug
 Peregrine wrote:
It could be actually. It fits the style* of the old Armorcast** stuff, and IIRC they had some models done but not yet released when GW revoked the license. So there are various "common" kits, and some rarer ones that occasionally show up. In theory this could be one of them. Or, of course, it could just be a scam.
*That is, un-detailed horribly-proportioned .
**It seems unthinkable now, but GW once had other companies producing 40k models under license! In this case, scaled-up versions of Epic models.
Yup, that's an unreleased Armorcast tank.
Much of the Armorcast stuff was not very detailed because they were told that they models had to look like their Epic counterparts.
Still, I had their Tyranid vehicles and they were awesome.
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Post by: jonolikespie
Boss GreenNutz wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leman-Russ-IMPERIAL-BATTEL-TANK-WARHAMMER-40-000-new-factory-sealed-/150955074930?pt=Games_US&hash=item23259fa572
Maybe the OOP box makes it worth the cost.
Clearly it is the little flag.
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Post by: SabrX
jonolikespie wrote:Boss GreenNutz wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leman-Russ-IMPERIAL-BATTEL-TANK-WARHAMMER-40-000-new-factory-sealed-/150955074930?pt=Games_US&hash=item23259fa572
Maybe the OOP box makes it worth the cost.
Clearly it is the little flag.
No, I'm pretty sure it's the decals.
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Post by: Breotan
 SabrX wrote: jonolikespie wrote:Boss GreenNutz wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leman-Russ-IMPERIAL-BATTEL-TANK-WARHAMMER-40-000-new-factory-sealed-/150955074930?pt=Games_US&hash=item23259fa572
Maybe the OOP box makes it worth the cost.
Clearly it is the little flag.
No, I'm pretty sure it's the decals.
It has been in storage for quite some time. Storage fees rack up.
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Post by: Peregrine
Boss GreenNutz wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leman-Russ-IMPERIAL-BATTEL-TANK-WARHAMMER-40-000-new-factory-sealed-/150955074930?pt=Games_US&hash=item23259fa572
Maybe the OOP box makes it worth the cost.
That one isn't bad really. The OOP version of the kit is slightly different in some details (for example, the side plates have raised hatches and more depth where on the modern kit they're completely flat) and it's only $20 more than the current kit. That's less "folly" and more "someone is going to buy it at that price if you wait a little longer".
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Post by: darefsky (Flight Medic Paints)
Would suck to drop that on yer foot......
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Post by: TheMostSlyFox
I'm also surprised that it's balanced on that 40mm base
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Post by: Aerethan
also cast iron!
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Post by: Ouze
And once again, this thread delivers.
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Post by: Andilus Greatsword
Holy crap, it sold for $150!!!!
A friend found this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-40K-Painted-Blood-Angels-Chaplain-with-Crozius-Plasma-Pistol-/221177848233?pt=Games_US&hash=item337f3a21a9
My thoughts: "Oh that's a reasonably-painted model, at ~$10 I could just highlight and give it some washes and be happy with it... wait... $45 freaking dollars!?! It's not even that well painted! Oh and $20 shipping!?!!!?!"
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Post by: CIsaac
Falling in the "I don't know, what even?" category:
Spongebob Squarepants
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
And yes, these are 40K Miniatures.
EDIT: Dear god, there's more:
Cat in the Hat
"Grandma"
Jack in the Box
"The Brain"
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Post by: Aerethan
The best part of that is the McDonalds logo on the Jack in the Box marine.
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Post by: Shandara
They're actually quite funny.
Well excepting the price. He must be quite deluded to think these'll sell for 50 dollars.
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Post by: Rainyday
I've seen the spongebob one before. Those are pretty funny.
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Post by: blood reaper
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Post by: CIsaac
 blood reaper wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/PRO-PAINTED-Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Slaanesh-Emperor-s-Children-Starter-Army-/261145511081?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3ccd7c44a9
£784.00 for 20 models.
They're nicely painted/converted, but I can tell at least that their Hellbrute is just a converted DV model and their sorcerer is just a kitbashed standard CSM.
I could see this going for $200 USD or so but criminy, it's worth nowhere near the asking price. And that's without the additional Maulerfiend and Warp Talons they're trying to upsell you to.
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Post by: timetowaste85
I saw it two days ago, but I guess the guy realized what he had and took it down: there was an OOP Bloodthirster going for $85 on eBay. By OOP, I mean it was in the 5th edition box, but the current model, minus the alternate torso/head option. Yeah...think the guy realized it wasn't worth half of that...
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
blood reaper wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/PRO-PAINTED-Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Slaanesh-Emperor-s-Children-Starter-Army-/261145511081?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3ccd7c44a9
£784.00 for 20 models.
All of my what? Maybe if it was a legal 1000 point army painted to that standard...
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Post by: Dmyze
I see heresy here
I see heresy there
I see heresy everywhere!
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Post by: ruminator
blood reaper wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/WARHAMMER-CHAOS-BLOODTHIRSTER-GREATER-DAEMON-OF-KHORNE-PAINTED-/120814856119?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1c212067b7
£120 for an OK Bloodthirster.
Free postage though ...
Automatically Appended Next Post: blood reaper wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/WARHAMMER-CHAOS-BLOODTHIRSTER-GREATER-DAEMON-OF-KHORNE-PAINTED-/120814856119?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1c212067b7
£120 for an OK Bloodthirster.
Free postage though ...
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Post by: Gitsplitta
See that little boy in the photo behind the flyer? That's the kid who's offering it. He paid his buddy... the "pro"... his milk money for a week in order to get that paint job. Who'd a thunk it??
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Post by: reps0l
Wow I feel guilty just giving that auction a 'view'.
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Post by: ruminator
The red marine inside is a nice touch to go with the quality blue finish. When stating pro-painted, I can only assume he gave money to a hooker for a paint job.
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Post by: pretre
Actually, that's completely valid. Those are Diaz sculpts and get higher prices than normal Daemonettes. The paint is irrelevant.
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Post by: nerdfest09
 ruminator wrote:The red marine inside is a nice touch to go with the quality blue finish. When stating pro-painted, I can only assume he gave money to a hooker for a paint job.
When i see 'Pro painted' I always think they just meant to type 'Bro painted' as most of the time it looks like they gave thier little brother a paintbrush and said "go for it"
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Post by: Rayvon
Ive seen these go for big money before, they are very sought after scuplts as the chap above already said. Automatically Appended Next Post: ruminator wrote:The red marine inside is a nice touch to go with the quality blue finish. When stating pro-painted, I can only assume he gave money to a hooker for a paint job.
Haha thats what I always think too, sometimes they even look like a drunk prossy on crack painted them.
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Post by: MarkyMark
 pretre wrote:Actually, that's completely valid. Those are Diaz sculpts and get higher prices than normal Daemonettes. The paint is irrelevant.
Thanks for the heads up!, I just compared to the current prices and thought wow, someone knows something I dont, and its true. Automatically Appended Next Post: ruminator wrote:The red marine inside is a nice touch to go with the quality blue finish. When stating pro-painted, I can only assume he gave money to a hooker for a paint job.
I think the pro painted part is legit though, it was painted with a roller by the looks.....
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Post by: MagickalMemories
Aerethan wrote:
The best part of that is the McDonalds logo on the Jack in the Box marine.
That's a badge. It signifies that he fought in the Great Burger Wars on Waistband 64.
Eric
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Post by: pretre
Lol. There's one for $8.00 right now as well.
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Post by: bantha_beast
Just saw this chap while i was browsing. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40K-Unreleased-Limited-Edition-Space-Marine-Veteran-with-Power-Maul-Rare-OOP-/160987270669?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item257b96ce0d Is he even remotely ltd ed? I have one sat in a box that i bought from ebay back in the day for nowhere near £35 but i would happily sell it for that now!
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
That's actually a pretty cool model, especially with that chain mail banner. I'll have to dig around for one more reasonably priced. Bantha what's your asking rate?
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Post by: Begel Dverl
Pretty sure he's LE. I've never seen one on the store site or even in other references for the LE models. But 35 pounds seems too much for me.
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Post by: Rayvon
Pretty sure that I got that veteran in a blister pack of two vets and it was not a special release or anything.
I know a chap that had a few and got about ten quid each for them not long ago.
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Post by: discountwargames
I have to say I love this thread!
It's like a 'how not to sell on ebay' tutorial
The thing that gets me most of all are the 'pro painted' which is open to opinion at best and just plain wrong at worst or the it's old so it must be super rare oop charge £40 for a single space marine model.
Obviously it seems to work or else they wouldn't still be on there with thousands of feedback but for me personally it leaves a bad taste. Like the models aren't expensive enough as it is!
As a first post on here, that seemed like a bit of a rant for which I apologize.
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Post by: timetowaste85
pretre wrote:Actually, that's completely valid. Those are Diaz sculpts and get higher prices than normal Daemonettes. The paint is irrelevant.
Yeah, I sold my Diaznettes at a fairly good price ($65 for 10) and they were even missing a couple claws. Don't ask how much I sold my mounted Diaznettes for...
Ok: I'll tell. Bought 20 for $100, sold em for $400.
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Post by: Stranger83
I actually think it's for 3 pots. Still pretty high though
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Post by: Riquende
Nope, that's per pot.
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Post by: Aerethan
Damn, I should sell the 6 sealed pots I still have!
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Post by: Some_Call_Me_Tim?
Apparently a lotta people would. Did you look at that sellers feedback? They sell a ton of painted models. The paintjob isn't that bad, either. Very clean, a little bland, but good.
_Tim?
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Post by: timetowaste85
I have no idea what that guy was thinking...but Bob the Builder is flexing his lawsuit muscles.
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
Rayvon wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Painted-Space-Marines-Converted-Rhino-Job-/181093964641?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2a2a0a9b61
Another example of nice idea (maybe), shame about the execution here I think.
Would make a pretty awesome Ork vehicle.
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
Huh... those are actually pretty cool.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
I have to agree. Very clever. Be perfect for "mysterious terrain" or "m-objective" pieces.
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
Wow I'd be happy to get some SoB transfer sheets, but for $30? Hell with that, I have access to a printer.
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Post by: pretre
Heh. That is hilarious. If someone seriously wants some, I might have some I can give up though. I'll do it for only $20 a sheet. lol
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Post by: MagickalMemories
 Some_Call_Me_Tim? wrote:
Apparently a lotta people would. Did you look at that sellers feedback? They sell a ton of painted models. The paintjob isn't that bad, either. Very clean, a little bland, but good.
_Tim?
Wardragon does excellent work. If you can afford it, it's totally worth the price. One of my buddies has 4 or 5 armies (5,000 to 10,000 points each) that are painted almost totally by Wardragon. About 99% of my Dark Eldar army is painted by them, too.
Their packing is TOP NOTCH and, if something is wrong, they do a spectacular job of fixing it... that's not even to mention that everything listed is (a) on hand and (b) WYSIWYG. If it's not already painted, it's not for sale... and the pics in the auction are the exact items for sale, not "representative of what you will receive." They don't have generic pics for that piece/unit, then send one painted similarly, like some do.
Eric
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Post by: Shandara
pretre wrote:Heh. That is hilarious. If someone seriously wants some, I might have some I can give up though. I'll do it for only $20 a sheet. lol
I have tons of em, but it's a shame GW felt they had to cram em into the direct-only Penitent Engine boxes.. they didn't quite.. fit.
Those are cool. And not that expensive. A rarity on Ebay!
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Post by: Breotan
Rayvon wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Painted-Space-Marines-Converted-Rhino-Job-/181093964641?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2a2a0a9b61
Another example of nice idea (maybe), shame about the execution here I think.
 
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Post by: ExNoctemNacimur
Way to ruin a classic miniature like that.
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Post by: rigeld2
He does say the top is a separate piece though.
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Post by: Aerethan
is the thick paint a separate piece? Not sure there is enough Simple Green on the planet to clear that.
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Post by: Rayvon
Yep, looks like it was undercoated with gloss house paint and a 6" paintbrush.
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Post by: Desubot
One day.... one day i will have my very own diazmonettes.
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Post by: Amaya
Those would be great for a Wood Elf theme.
Beware all who enter here!
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Post by: CIsaac
I'm not sure if this is a folly or not. It certainly stands out --
An Astartes size chain sword replica made as a promo for the Space Marine video game from Relic:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40k-Replica-Space-Marine-Chainsword-/160989919128?pt=Games_US&hash=item257bbf3798
"Only" $800 USD.
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Post by: precinctomega
If I had $800, I would consider that money well spent.
R.
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Post by: judgedoug
That's not bad for a one of a kind hand made prop.
I paid over $1200... close to $1500... for all my Aliens Colonial Marine stuff. Pulse rifle, armor, shoulder lamp, custom bdu's, patches, etc etc.
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Post by: Alfndrate
judgedoug wrote:
That's not bad for a one of a kind hand made prop.
I paid over $1200... close to $1500... for all my Aliens Colonial Marine stuff. Pulse rifle, armor, shoulder lamp, custom bdu's, patches, etc etc.
Were the props just as bad as the game?
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Post by: judgedoug
 Alfndrate wrote: judgedoug wrote:
That's not bad for a one of a kind hand made prop.
I paid over $1200... close to $1500... for all my Aliens Colonial Marine stuff. Pulse rifle, armor, shoulder lamp, custom bdu's, patches, etc etc.
Were the props just as bad as the game?
Haha, no, I didn't buy the props from the video game, I bought my outfit and accessories from different vendors several years ago. I should have said "for all my Colonial Marine replica stuff from the Aliens movies"
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Post by: Dreadclaw69
 blood reaper wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/PRO-PAINTED-Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Slaanesh-Emperor-s-Children-Starter-Army-/261145511081?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3ccd7c44a9
£784.00 for 20 models.
They are nice kitbashes, but not nice enough for that price
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Post by: Marine_With_Heart
It appears "Pro Painted" has several completely different meanings these days.
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Post by: CIsaac
I almost feel bad for the guy. It sounds like he poured his heart and soul into it.
It's unfortunate that he's not that good and doesn't realize it.
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Post by: The_Rogue_Engineer
 CIsaac wrote:I almost feel bad for the guy. It sounds like he poured his heart and soul into it.
It's unfortunate that he's not that good and doesn't realize it.
I thought that but:
++++Endorsements++++++
"If you hold it out at arms length and squint, it kinda looks like a space marine!" - a guy who didn’t want to be identified at the Chicago Battle Bunker for fear of losing his credibility.
sure it isn't a joke?
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Post by: Gitsplitta
It's got to be a joke... did you read the second endorsement?? 2nd place at Sidetrack Nick's 3rd Bi-annual Basement Gamer Painter Competition. (I was the only one that entered, but I won second, so take that haters!~)
Too funny!
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Post by: blood reaper
eBay wrote:Tyberos the Red Wake, Assault Terminator, pro-painted, Warhammer40k
This is my masterpiece. I created it for the Crystal Brush Tournament in Chicago this year, and it didn't have a fancy base/plinth, so it was ignored. (I'm a wargamer, and it was my first contest. I kept the base simple because I intended to sell it after. If I enter again, I'll attach the obligatory wooden block to my bases.) So, what that means to you is that you're about to buy the best ever painted miniature I've ever painted. It was painted over a period of a week (several hours a day), and with touch ups after assembly. Much of the detail is freehand - that is, not following mold/model lines and I'm very proud that they turned out straight and even. It was especially challenging was painting straight lines over the bumpy armor. The codex colors for this model are extremely boring, and I wanted to do something to bring out the 'space shark' inside of this model. All the colors are marine/sea colors, excepting the metallics, and I did my best to bring out EVERY armor plate. The eyes, and every bump is higlighted. There is no ink on the entire model, except on the trophy skulls - which means that all of the colors and lines are sharp. Every good space marine should keep his armor spotless, and I attempt to follow that, down to his steel toed boots. All of the blades on the lighting claw/chain fist are adamantium tipped, and every rivet, even those holding on the metal flashing, are individually painted. The model is based on a real rock, as to give the otherwise light resin model a little weight to keep it from sliding or tipping over. I even used real, unstained, bleached lambskin for his apron. Well, maybe not. I never understood why some space marines have aprons...
I'd be happy to paint the rock, and or base the model to match your army, or leave it as is for you to rebase as you please. I have a few colored sands/flocks, and static grass, along with little rocks to replace the big rock if you like. Just give me a day or two to base from the time of order.
And another of his fantastic auctions!
Only for $185!
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Post by: ExNoctemNacimur
"This is my masterpiece. I created it for the Crystal Brush Tournament in Chicago this year, and it didn't have a fancy base/plinth, so it was ignored. (I'm a wargamer, and it was my first contest. I kept the base simple because I intended to sell it after. If I enter again, I'll attach the obligatory wooden block to my bases.) "
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Post by: Sigvatr
"If you hold it out at arms length and squint, it kinda looks like a space marine!" - a guy who didn’t want to be identified at the Chicago Battle Bunker for fear of losing his credibility.
Hahaha, awesome!
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Post by: PanzerTC
I think this might be off a little. I don't remember Epic that well without my minis (in sotreage for the last 13 years).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-space-marine-epic-40k-capitol-imperialis-tracks-rare-imperial-guard-/251245982608?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a7f6d7390
Looks phishy to me. Anyone else know for sure?
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Post by: Color Sgt. Kell
What!? pro painted? really.... 
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Post by: judgedoug
Yup, only used for the Capitol Imperialis and the Hellbore, and very very rare.
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Post by: Dysartes
Bad time to mention I've got one of each, judgedoug? 
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Post by: judgedoug
I used to have one of each (giant Guard army back in the day, including multiple companies of IG Beastmen), but have since sold all my Epic stuff with the exception of my Titans. Still have about 100 Warhounds, Reavers, Warlords, Imperators, Great Gargants, Mega Gargants, Slasha Gargants, Phantom, Warlock, Revenant and Farseer Titans
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Post by: PanzerTC
My Capitol stuff was all in Pewter - this looks plastic and does not seem to line up with the diagrams from my catalogues.
I have all of them - IG and Squat at least one of each and mulitples on a few. I just really have issue with this one - it seems like a model tank suspension system for a Soviet/Warsaw pact vehicle more than a GW mini.
From what I'm gathering these were made in plastic as well? Please let me know if that is the case - I've never seen a plastic set before.
Here is a link to the Capitol Imperialis - http://www.galactic-intrigue.com/epicollector/Pages/2-Catalog/Catalog-Overview-Frames.html.
It seems similar but still this feels wonky to me. Thanks for the imput and education. I've been collecting/playing for over 20 Years and still find out weird new stuff all the time.
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Post by: judgedoug
Definitely the correct plastic tracks.
Never saw a Cap Imp or Hellbore with metal tracks. If you have a Cap Imp or Hellbore with metal tracks then it must be worth a fortune, maybe more than the original lead Warlord prototypes.
http://www.solegends.com/citcat19911/c2124epichellbore-02.htm
http://www.solegends.com/citcat19911/c2125epiccapitalimp-02.htm
On the Epicollector site you linked, you can clearly see the models have plastic tracks.
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Post by: judgedoug
LOL I'm guessing it was supposed to be 5.50. Or local pickup only haha
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Post by: forrestfire
And it got sold O.O
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Post by: CIsaac
Well, if the seller's willing to revise the shipping cost, the buyer got a steal.
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Post by: Fandarel
And it even got 1 Bid on it XD
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Post by: Aerethan
That sellers rating is terrible. 94.7%. Looks like the negatives were items that appear to be way underpriced and were never sent.
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Post by: PanzerTC
Thanks,
My link it does not contrast so well to see if they are plastic or metal. The ones you have show it better than my catalogues on hand. I forgot about that site.
Maybe mine are plastic and I've forgotten over time. I could have sworn they were pewter for all of them that I have. Like I wrote earlier - mine have been in storage for the 13 years of deployments.
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Post by: Rayvon
I found this cool customer in a Space wolves lot purchased on ebay by my brother.
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Post by: Swan-of-War
THAT is awesome
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Post by: japehlio
It reminds me of one of Sid's toys in Toy Story 1...
poor marine...
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Post by: gunslingerpro
Ah, the magic of blue primer.
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Post by: akira5665
They WERE Pro Painted.
With a House Brush it seems...
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Post by: TheCustomLime
Rayvon wrote:I found this cool customer in a Space wolves lot purchased on ebay by my brother.
Reminds me of the flood.
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Post by: JudgeShamgar
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Post by: Gitsplitta
I actually think the Spleen Rippas are pretty darn cool.
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Post by: forrestfire
Yeah, if I had the money on hand, I would probably buy them. They're well-made and a good size, for about $11.50 each? Sold.
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Post by: Tannhauser42
If I had the money to spend right now, I would be all over those Spleen Rippas. They would make great looted wagons with boom guns. But, they give me the idea to go to my local Home Depot and check out some plumbing supplies to maybe make my own.
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Post by: Swan-of-War
I think he did a pretty good job for a cheap conversion
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Post by: timetowaste85
That Dewback used to be worth quite a bit more than $20. But then he put that wacky howdah on its back...
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Post by: John Rainbow
Lolz at the Space Wolf. Is that really how it came?
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Post by: Rayvon
Yep lol, Three of them had the body upside down, two had arms on upside down, obviously made by some kid.
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Post by: judgedoug
I own that! And used it quite a lot when it came out Everything had red somewhere!!
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Post by: Grugknuckle
Rayvon wrote:I found this cool customer in a Space wolves lot purchased on ebay by my brother.
This might be my new profile pic.
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Post by: Elemental
Whenever I look at that, I imagine him saying "Kill....me....."
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Post by: Grugknuckle
Ha!
"This is my masterpiece. I created it for the Crystal Brush Tournament in Chicago this year, and it didn't have a fancy base/plinth, so it was ignored."
Yeah dude. That's why it was ignored. Denial isn't just a river in Egypt.
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Post by: kronk
That's not the worst painted miniature I've ever seen; however, either that description is a masterpiece of satire, or the seller is the saddest, most delusional person I've ever seen.
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Post by: Grugknuckle
Wow. And it's listed as "Sold" too.
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Post by: GreyHamster
kronk wrote:That's not the worst painted miniature I've ever seen; however, either that description is a masterpiece of satire, or the seller is the saddest, most delusional person I've ever seen.
I'm betting the latter, it has 'sopr kewl racing stripes'. I find it amusing he's so proud of it when there's visible color bleed all over his work. It seems actually odd to me how much of it there is given how neat the stripes are.
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Post by: kronk
Dang. I was hoping for Satire.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
I'm with you kronk... that's GOT to be a class project or just good fun. It's too well crafted to be the ravings of an idiot.
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Post by: Sigvatr
Meh, not a prob in Germany. You can always step back from the purchase in such cases as it's an obvious scam.
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Post by: Rayvon
me too, the face conveys it perfectly, makes me laugh also, but i feel his pain !
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Post by: Azreal13
Nope, not seeing it. It's BIN, so no chance of price running, it clearly says box only and that is what's in the pics.
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
Wow really?
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Post by: Jehan-reznor
Shandara wrote:http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Army-Khorne-Plus-Khorne-Squads-Plus-Khorne-Blaster-/261190530641?pt=Games_US&hash=item3cd02b3651#ht_510wt_1394
Built-in dice.. o.O
That cannon must be a real rare GW mini
Echt vet man!
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Post by: judgedoug
Shandara wrote:http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Army-Khorne-Plus-Khorne-Squads-Plus-Khorne-Blaster-/261190530641?pt=Games_US&hash=item3cd02b3651#ht_510wt_1394
Built-in dice.. o.O
Holy crap. He took 1st edition Space Hulk terminators and converted the hell out of them with old Chaos Heavy Weapons sprue, HeroQuest skulls, and Khorne Berzerker heads. Jeez.
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Post by: Zygrot24
Shandara wrote:http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Army-Khorne-Plus-Khorne-Squads-Plus-Khorne-Blaster-/261190530641?pt=Games_US&hash=item3cd02b3651#ht_510wt_1394
Built-in dice.. o.O
Also a front runner for "Worst mini photos ever" contest.
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Post by: Iron Dragon
 azreal13 wrote:
Nope, not seeing it. It's BIN, so no chance of price running, it clearly says box only and that is what's in the pics.
I still feel like someone who is new to the hobby, or ebay in general, could be fooled by it. It's deliberately misleading.
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Post by: MagickalMemories
Then, they didn't look at the pictures. My 73 year old mother would know that auction was only for the box.
I think the guy's only problem is in thinking that an AoBR box might be collectible. While there are plenty of things out there that WOULD see the box sell because people have the insides, but the box was destroyed & they want a copy that has a nice box, I don't think AoBR is it. LOL
Eric
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Post by: pizzaguardian
 MagickalMemories wrote:Then, they didn't look at the pictures. My 73 year old mother would know that auction was only for the box.
I think the guy's only problem is in thinking that an AoBR box might be collectible. While there are plenty of things out there that WOULD see the box sell because people have the insides, but the box was destroyed & they want a copy that has a nice box, I don't think AoBR is it. LOL
Eric
you can always gift it to someone as a april fools prank, but i we missed the deadline for that one.
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Post by: Iron Dragon
Eh. I guess it's just me then. It still smells like a scam. :(
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Post by: nectarprime
But it's not a scam at all.... it clearly states and shows what the auction is for.
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Post by: ruff
Well I finally found something that is worthy of a follie.. How can someone expect to sell a item for nearly 2 times the going rate just because they haven't opened it.. lol..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40K-Ork-Stompa-Titan-Apocalypse-New-Sealed-/300835380327
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Post by: Shandara
No to mention they are just selling store items, which may be out of stock.
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Post by: forrestfire
Given that the Stompa is still sold directly from GW, that's both hilarious and depressing...
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Post by: Balance
What is the bit coming out of his neck? It's a bit blurry, and I'm not recognizing it...Got kind of a 'alien chestburst in progress' look. Maybe.
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Post by: pretre
That's the wolf fur that usually hangs from the belt.
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Post by: Blackmoor
judgedoug wrote: Shandara wrote:http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Army-Khorne-Plus-Khorne-Squads-Plus-Khorne-Blaster-/261190530641?pt=Games_US&hash=item3cd02b3651#ht_510wt_1394
Built-in dice.. o.O
Holy crap. He took 1st edition Space Hulk terminators and converted the hell out of them with old Chaos Heavy Weapons sprue, HeroQuest skulls, and Khorne Berzerker heads. Jeez.
Even though the cannon sucks and the paint and conversions are awful, it is still a really good deal for all of those minis. Especially the 4 greater demons. Automatically Appended Next Post:
No, I think you are right. He did just the minimum to cover he rear, but he is hoping that someone does not look to closely.
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Post by: optimusprime14
Shandara wrote:http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Army-Khorne-Plus-Khorne-Squads-Plus-Khorne-Blaster-/261190530641?pt=Games_US&hash=item3cd02b3651#ht_510wt_1394
Built-in dice.. o.O
The best is the wheelchair beastman
And that the Army is lead by "Amadon the destroyer" He managed to spell everything else right so it's not a case of english as a 2nd language....
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Post by: judgedoug
optimusprime14 wrote: Shandara wrote:http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Army-Khorne-Plus-Khorne-Squads-Plus-Khorne-Blaster-/261190530641?pt=Games_US&hash=item3cd02b3651#ht_510wt_1394
Built-in dice.. o.O
The best is the wheelchair beastman
And that the Army is lead by "Amadon the destroyer" He managed to spell everything else right so it's not a case of english as a 2nd language....
His horrible girlfriend who is making him sell his minis is named Amanda and it was a Freudian slip
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Post by: JudgeShamgar
Check out their storefront. Everything from Lego's to WH40K is more than two or three times the original price. I guess putting "vintage" on it make it super valuable!
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Post by: ruff
 JudgeShamgar wrote:
Check out their storefront. Everything from Lego's to WH40K is more than two or three times the original price. I guess putting "vintage" on it make it super valuable!
I know its rather stupid to think that the stompa is vintage lol.. Its only a few years old..
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Post by: precinctomega
Notwithstanding that the seller obviously doesn't know anything about what he's selling, he's also selling this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Limited-Edition-THUD-the-barbarrian-with-Admirer-/121088330563?pt=UK_Toys_RolePlaying_RL&hash=item1c316d4b43
I'm really tempted. I owned this mini a couple of decades ago and more and would love to paint it. But I have sworn to paint no new models until my vast collection is either sold or finished, so I shall be strong... Strong, I tell you!
R.
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Post by: Aerethan
 Rotgut wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Warriors-of-Chaos-Wulfrik-the-Wanderer-custom-built-marauder-army-25mm-/281084643721?pt=Games_US&hash=item4171f34989
Price is pretty ridiculous. Also why is the paint so grainy?
$75!!!
Side note, the texture is from a bad can/technique of aerosol primer. A bunch of my HE spearmen are like this, and it's pretty hard to correct. I now airbrush primer all my models as that ends up being smooth 100% of the time.
Aerosol priming is a fickle mistress that can be difficult to tame.
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Post by: precinctomega
Those unreleased Slaanesh marines weren't designed with arms. They were supposed to be built with the plastic arms from the kit, I think.
R.
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Post by: Sidstyler
"Production issues? Tau shipping in one to two weeks? I smell opportunity."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Games-Workshop-Warhammer-40k-Tau-Longstrike-NIP-/171020146852?pt=Games_US&hash=item27d19858a4
$35 with shipping for a model that costs $16 brand new. Though I'll admit, this must be a pretty rare model since it's Finecast but doesn't appear to have any glaring flaws from the picture. Maybe that makes it worth literally more than twice retail? lol
I also find this one slightly amusing. I guess the $4 above MSRP is because the artwork on the box looks nice? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40K-Tau-Empire-Hammerhead-Gunship-New-in-Box-NIB-/290893856439?pt=Games_US&hash=item43ba9ffeb7
If you think about it this guy would make a pretty decent profit if someone did buy it, probably about $20 or so. I dunno, I forget how much hammerheads used to be.
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Post by: alarmingrick
 precinctomega wrote:Those unreleased Slaanesh marines weren't designed with arms. They were supposed to be built with the plastic arms from the kit, I think.
R.
Right. And the chap selling them could afford to throw in some arms for the price he's charging, don't you think?
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Post by: Breotan
Um... what am I not seeing here?
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Post by: Sidstyler
Oh, the Buy It Now went away because someone put a bid on it I guess, lol. It was an old-ass NIB hammerhead with a $63.99 BIN on it. I just thought it strange that someone would put a model on eBay for more than retail, it's not like a collector's item or anything it's just a different box. If anything it's actually worse value than the new combo kit because you don't get the extra sprue.
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