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Post by: Shandara
It's metal.. the seller feels that justifies the markup :0
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Hey, it's the bidders driving it up that high. Seems there's a market at that price (which is strange; I'd say shadowsun works fairly well in FC but to each his own  )
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Post by: alarmingrick
 Bolognesus wrote:Hey, it's the bidders driving it up that high. Seems there's a market at that price (which is strange; I'd say shadowsun works fairly well in FC but to each his own )
Well, look at FW stuff. People almost always seem to pay more than they would if they'd ordered it direct.
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Post by: Bolognesus
Reason for that can be quite simple: lot of EU folk (and younger USbased wargamers I'm guessing) don't have a CC but can easily get money into a paypal account. I've seen people overpaying significantly for that simple reason...
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Post by: Aerethan
Bolognesus wrote:Reason for that can be quite simple: lot of EU folk (and younger USbased wargamers I'm guessing) don't have a CC but can easily get money into a paypal account. I've seen people overpaying significantly for that simple reason...
Anyone in the US can get a Visa Gift card that functions 100% like a credit card, regardless of their age. Those cards can also be used to add money to Paypal.
Basically they allow anyone with no bank account or actual credit cards to use Paypal, which in this day and age is one of the few secure ways to buy from private parties online.
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I know, those "gift" or prepaid cards are available here as well. Doesn't mean everyone knows, though. It's the only reason anyone's ever given me, and I've seen it a few times.
Remember, not every 14-16 years old kid is exactly a rocket scientist 
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Post by: MagickalMemories
 Aerethan wrote: 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.
Actually, the majority of priming issues are erroneously blamed on the product.
I can't speak for your personal experience but, looking at the "quality" of the paint on the model and his over-blown presumption of what it's worth, I would guess that it's because the model was poorly primed. If you prime a model in weather that is too hot or too humid, this texture is your end result.
Eric
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Post by: Blackmoor
I think some of you guys are missing the point about some of these E-bay follies. If the price gets driven up by bidders, then it is worth it.
When you have the Diaz demonettes they are rare and prized by people.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-DAEMONETTES-OF-SLAANESH-Metal-Chaos-Space-Marines-or-Daemons-Army-40K-2002-/300868747701?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item460d2cc1b5
That Shadowsun model is in metal and so it's price gets driven up by it's rareity.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OOP-metal-Tau-Empire-COMMANDER-SHADOWSUN-Tau-Battlesuit-HQ-new-MIB-/111046226561?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item19dadef281
You can't find metal mini's anymore since finecast has been out a couple of years now. Just because you do not like metal does not mean that others don't prefer it. I lived in Phoenix AZ where the Temperature goes up to 115+ degrees fahrenheit (46.11c) and my house/car it gets much hotter. If I had finecast my minis would all be melted, so that is why I need metal models (Note: plastic minis get brittle by being tempered in this heat).
I just sold my rare metal incubi on e-bay and they went for $61 for 5 metal models ($21 over retail) and they are worth it if you want metal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181113813539?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1559.l2649#ht_72wt_885
Edit: Darn, here is one for $78! Why didn't I get that much?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Games-Workshop-Warhammer-40k-Dark-Eldar-Incubi-Metal-Boxed-Set-/281087389779?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6825411979747295453%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D181113813539%26#ht_194wt_885
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Post by: Aerethan
 MagickalMemories wrote: Aerethan wrote: 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.
Actually, the majority of priming issues are erroneously blamed on the product.
I can't speak for your personal experience but, looking at the "quality" of the paint on the model and his over-blown presumption of what it's worth, I would guess that it's because the model was poorly primed. If you prime a model in weather that is too hot or too humid, this texture is your end result.
Eric
That is what I meant. It's rare to get a "bad" can of primer, but quite common for user error to give bad results. It's easy to mess up aerosol priming. It's pretty damn hard(even with weather) to mess up airbrush priming.
I think in 10 years of using aerosol primers I've only had 1 legitimately bad can of primer. Any other times it came out bad were due to weather/improper technique.
I was tired of taking the gamble with it, and was already looking to start airbrushing, so now it's an easy solution. Plus I can do it indoors and no one gets high.
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Post by: ruff
I agree.. Its really thought out pretty good.. Plus the forge world figs don't hurt to have..
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Post by: timetowaste85
Wow, Incubi sell for that much on eBay? I know where I can get two boxes for how much they cost when they first came out. Time to grab em up and post em online.
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Post by: Azreal13
Small, low resolution photos of your 'pro' painted models, For The Win!
Oh, and if that's pro painted, I'm going to start taking commissions.
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Post by: Dmyze
What is with the loadouts on the land raiders? And i dont know how you could call that "pro painted" couldn't be bothered painting the tech marines eye lenses...some good freehand on the tanks tho!
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Post by: quickfuze
Wow! I need to unload my Diaz'nettes apparently. I still have 40 of the troops models plus 15 of the seekers.... I didnt realize I was sitting on THAT shiny of a penny....
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Post by: IdentifyZero
 Shandara wrote:http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Daemons-Plaguebearers-Nurgle-/281099631800?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4172d7fcb8#ht_857wt_1394
undercoated to a great standard!
Pro undercoats
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Post by: MagickalMemories
The $150 for the Ork boys is only a little expensive, and that's mostly because it's AoBR Boys.
Fifteen bucks a model, painted to that standard, is pretty common for well painted commissions and Feebay purchases.
eric
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What's insane about that?
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Post by: MajorTom11
Phase 2 isn't out yet?
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Post by: Ric Ringo
I'm guessing it's to do with the $50 shipping fee.
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Post by: IdentifyZero
Wrong auction link... that one is mine.
$50 shipping is fairly reasonable to, I just paid $54 to ship a smaller box from USA -> Canada. I have to ship that stuff out twice (All I have + Phase 2). Can't find what I was trying to link now.. grrr
Sorry
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Post by: ruminator
 IdentifyZero wrote:Wrong auction link... that one is mine.
$50 shipping is fairly reasonable to, I just paid $54 to ship a smaller box from USA -> Canada. I have to ship that stuff out twice (All I have + Phase 2). Can't find what I was trying to link now.. grrr
Sorry
List your own auction in the thread. That's a first ...
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Post by: 4TheG8erGood
I think I have a winner!
1000 Pounds or 1500 to 1600 United States dollars for this bad boy!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tau-riptide-warhammer-40k-/281101968258?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4172fba382
I think the base is actually solid gold.
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
Wow what? That model's over priced to begin with but that's fething insane!
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Post by: Absolutionis
It's really not awful. It's well-painted and nicely based. It's just terribly overpriced.
I was expecting a bowl of pudding for $100 and instead got a 4-star dinner for $1500. Overpriced still, but I wouldn't be upset if it were free.
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Post by: Gitsplitta
I still think some of this type of stuff is money laundering of some sort.
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Post by: Eberious
It looks well painted, but the pics are that small(I can't enlarge them, which kinda suggests to me that its not that great) you can't really tell tbh. The light in the pic isn't great. I reckon the paint job is standard table top.
And the base front looks good, but totally spoiled by the back.
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Post by: Shandara
You forgot the most important thing, a free Battle Drone
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Post by: 4TheG8erGood
Nice catch!
Also the price has been halved. Maybe he saw this thread?
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Post by: TheDraconicLord
Down to more or less a 1/5 of the original price. Hey, can't blame the guy for trying to win big. If someone payed up the 1000,00£, it was becaused that someone wanted to 
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Post by: precinctomega
Link says £180.00.
R.
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Post by: jimbolina25
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 jimbolina25 wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Forgeworld-Space-Marine-Games-Day-2011-MKIII-Boarding-Marine-shield-look-/271201340248?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3f24dc0b58
I can imagine the gw lawer truck warming up as we speak.
lol.. WOW..
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Post by: Marine_With_Heart
jimbolina25 wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Forgeworld-Space-Marine-Games-Day-2011-MKIII-Boarding-Marine-shield-look-/271201340248?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3f24dc0b58
I can imagine the gw lawer truck warming up as we speak.
Those English skills in the description...
Hey there this is for one shield only mad out off green stuff really nice to use on ur termernators as I have dun and looks really not nice pls note postg is 20p after £2 and so on
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Post by: Stoupe
jimbolina25 wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Forgeworld-Space-Marine-Games-Day-2011-MKIII-Boarding-Marine-shield-look-/271201340248?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3f24dc0b58
I can imagine the gw lawer truck warming up as we speak.
Greenstuff molds... selling through ebay... A new low has been found.
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Post by: Rayvon
Complete with fingerprint evidence, in case there is any confusion as to who did it !
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Post by: CURNOW
Stoupe wrote: jimbolina25 wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Forgeworld-Space-Marine-Games-Day-2011-MKIII-Boarding-Marine-shield-look-/271201340248?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3f24dc0b58
I can imagine the gw lawer truck warming up as we speak.
Greenstuff molds... selling through ebay... A new low has been found.
hey hes in nottingham ..maybe this is GW's new under the radar way of advertising there new releases ? lol
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Post by: col. krazy kenny
I bet the guy even used a Instant mold. i wonder if he is a GW employee?Probably had to take a pay cut.Since they raised the prices on the models,now it is time to rip off the hourly employees.A man has to eat or buy Beer.
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Post by: Aerethan
Took me a second, then it made me smile.
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Post by: Bolognesus
...Ookay, the head is on wrong and obviously metal doesn't come on sprues. Where's the blessed irony? Really, I seemingly tend to miss out on a lot of humour in this thread...
edit is it the " this item is in *excellent* condition" bit?
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Post by: Griever
Bolognesus wrote:...Ookay, the head is on wrong and obviously metal doesn't come on sprues. Where's the blessed irony? Really, I seemingly tend to miss out on a lot of humour in this thread...
edit is it the " this item is in *excellent* condition" bit?
Pretty sure it's just the fact that the head is glued on upside down.
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Post by: Shandara
Griever wrote: Bolognesus wrote:...Ookay, the head is on wrong and obviously metal doesn't come on sprues. Where's the blessed irony? Really, I seemingly tend to miss out on a lot of humour in this thread...
edit is it the " this item is in *excellent* condition" bit?
Pretty sure it's just the fact that the head is glued on upside down.
While having the box art with the correct orientation RIGHT NEXT to it.
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Post by: Breotan
And now, this auction posted by someone who's mentally orbiting Saturn.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WARHAMMER-40K-EPIC-ARMAGEDDON-FORGE-WORLD-TAU-GUN-DRONES-EXTREMELY-RARE-OOP-/161023003855?
I mean I understand Epic stuff is OOP but come on.
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Post by: Shandara
There's a sucker born every minute
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Post by: angel of ecstasy
 jonolikespie wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-High-Elf-Elysian-Reavers-/400468280539
Probably asking a little much there..
I like that he calls them "Elysian Reavers".
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Post by: optimusprime14
I also like that it's listed as WYSIWYG. All I can see is the bag, 1 drone and the base....
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Post by: Bolognesus
Shandara wrote:Griever wrote: Bolognesus wrote:...Ookay, the head is on wrong and obviously metal doesn't come on sprues. Where's the blessed irony? Really, I seemingly tend to miss out on a lot of humour in this thread...
edit is it the " this item is in *excellent* condition" bit?
Pretty sure it's just the fact that the head is glued on upside down.
While having the box art with the correct orientation RIGHT NEXT to it.
...Okay, makes sense
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Post by: jason1977
At least use the cardboard to transfer the pattern to plastic card.
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Post by: IdentifyZero
3rd Picture has a dreadnought pod with a nazi symbol
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Post by: Azreal13
It's the number 4. Not a swastika. 
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Post by: Peregrine
Yeah, I don't know if that seller is really confused or just willing to wait for someone clueless enough to pay their prices. They've had a whole set of that stuff up at ridiculous prices for months now while identical models have been available at much lower prices.
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Post by: Sidstyler
If you think that's crazy, there's one eBay seller that keeps listing models that are still in production, but charging well over retail for them. Here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40K-Ork-Stompa-Titan-Apocalypse-New-Sealed-/290917130923?pt=Games_US&hash=item43bc0322ab $230 for a stompa you can still buy from GW for literally half as much.
And not surprisingly, it doesn't seem as if they've sold any 40k stuff in quite a while judging from their feedback.
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Post by: Shandara
niceguyteddy wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rapier-Laser-Destroyer-from-resin-/251235312906?pt=Games_US&hash=item3a7ecaa50a
Why are you recasting the old Rapier and presumably he/she put the best one in the pic.
High quality flash at least.
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Post by: Rayvon
Though the use of advance casting techniques there is a possibility of air bubbles which can easily be fixed with modeling putty.
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Post by: Basimpo
 Rayvon wrote:Though the use of advance casting techniques there is a possibility of air bubbles which can easily be fixed with modeling putty.
What did he do there? Steal a direct quote from finecast or something?
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niceguyteddy wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rapier-Laser-Destroyer-from-resin-/251235312906?pt=Games_US&hash=item3a7ecaa50a
Why are you recasting the old Rapier and presumably he/she put the best one in the pic.
What I find most intriguing about this is that the seller is from Greece, but won't ship to Greece.
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Post by: ruminator
Saw that posting gem too - export only it appears!
The casting on that model is really bad if that's the best example he has ...
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Post by: blood lance
From the website;
"Simply Vintage Brings You The best value"
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Post by: MagickalMemories
Raatcharch wrote:niceguyteddy wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rapier-Laser-Destroyer-from-resin-/251235312906?pt=Games_US&hash=item3a7ecaa50a
Why are you recasting the old Rapier and presumably he/she put the best one in the pic.
What I find most intriguing about this is that the seller is from Greece, but won't ship to Greece.
Yeah. I noticed that.
I suspect it has something to do with the fact that he KNOWS he is doing something wrong, OR IS GOING TO, and doesn't want to have to deal with someone who can just hop into a car and explain their displeasure IN PERSON.
Eric
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Post by: Sidstyler
Basimpo wrote: Rayvon wrote:Though the use of advance casting techniques there is a possibility of air bubbles which can easily be fixed with modeling putty.
What did he do there? Steal a direct quote from finecast or something?
Well, it looks like Finecast, so I guess it's appropriate.
My mind asplode.
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Post by: Aerethan
That company has arbitrary pricing. They have still in production lego sets marked up 300%.
Their lego prices are far more laughable than their GW stuff.
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Post by: Devoted-to-the-machine
Their lego prices are far more laughable than their GW stuff.
I am a Lego collector. It only makes me laugh and cry when people bitch about GW prices.
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Post by: jason1977
Aerethan wrote:
That company has arbitrary pricing. They have still in production lego sets marked up 300%.
Their lego prices are far more laughable than their GW stuff.
100% true. I looked for yucks and found a Lego kit they are selling for $275 that I sold last week for $170 or so.
Plastic crack.........HA!!!
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Post by: Boss GreenNutz
Anyone send them a note pointing out their price gouging and asking if they've found someone dumb enough to buy from them? I'm tempted to.
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Post by: jason1977
Boss GreenNutz wrote:Anyone send them a note pointing out their price gouging and asking if they've found someone dumb enough to buy from them? I'm tempted to.
I did just message him. I didnt mention price gouging but did mention that people can still buy this kit from the manufactor for $50 so they may wish to recheck their prices.
Selling at almost 3x GW prices is their call but if your trying to put food on the table by selling on EBAY.......
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Post by: MagickalMemories
Maybe he's anticipating the June increase and actually selling at a discount to what the prices are going to be?
Eric
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Post by: EagleArk
With £6 postage!
/sarcasm
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Post by: notprop
Perhaps he's going to buy it from himself and claim all those sweet sweet nectar points!
/also sarcasm.
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Post by: MagickalMemories
I don't know what you guys are talking about. When I bought the limited... Iron Star (?) Novellas from the Black Library, I had people bidding them up over $90 US a copy, and that's before shipping!
This does not seem so crazy to me, with that in mind.
Eric
[edit]
Check it out:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=corax%3A+soulforge&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc
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Post by: Shandara
Well the seller changed his price to GBP 49.99, it was a typo after all!
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Post by: Rayvon
Yea its fine now, I thought it was strange that he was asking 5k for it !!
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Post by: Riquende
Nevermind.
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Post by: MagickalMemories
Rayvon wrote:Yea its fine now, I thought it was strange that he was asking 5k for it !!
LOL
It was 49.99 when I looked, so I didn't see what the big deal was.
Now I see your point, and I LOL with you.
Eric
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Post by: Zweischneid
Eldar Limited Edition Madness has started.
Currently see the top price asked being GBP 120,- (~ USD 180,-)
Anyone beating that?
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Post by: Shandara
 Zweischneid wrote:Eldar Limited Edition Madness has started.
Currently see the top price asked being GBP 120,- (~ USD 180,-)
Anyone beating that?
He was trying to sell them when pre-orders went up. And hasn't sold any, his dream of easy money is bust!
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Post by: jonolikespie
Poor him [/sarcasm]
On a semi related note looking at that pic of the codex is the entier 'limited edition' part just a jacket for the regular codex? I was always under the impression they were proper alternate covers.
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You`re paying for the exclusiveness!
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Post by: Zweischneid
jonolikespie wrote:Poor him [/sarcasm]
On a semi related note looking at that pic of the codex is the entier 'limited edition' part just a jacket for the regular codex? I was always under the impression they were proper alternate covers.
They used to be different (Chaos Daemons probably being the most extravagant with 4 covers.. one for each god).
Eldar is almost the same. It's the same cover art you get with the non-limited Codex, but without any of the text (i.e. it doesn't say "Eldar" or "Warhammer 40K" on it.
Limited Edition
Unlimited Edition
And of course, you get a dust jacket
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Is it bound differently?
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Post by: jonolikespie
Wow.. that's pretty terrible.
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Post by: Aerethan
MarkyMark wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer- 40k-resin-great-unclean-one-chaos-space-marines-daemons-/230992650202?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item35c83c1fda
Looking at his previous sells, and what he has left feedback for thats quite a few GUO's he has sold, recaster?
With how many he's sold in the last 2 months, I'd wager he's recasting them.
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Post by: pities2004
Aerethan wrote:MarkyMark wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer- 40k-resin-great-unclean-one-chaos-space-marines-daemons-/230992650202?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item35c83c1fda
Looking at his previous sells, and what he has left feedback for thats quite a few GUO's he has sold, recaster?
With how many he's sold in the last 2 months, I'd wager he's recasting them.
Yeah no doubt, he's sold a ton of Great unclean ones
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Post by: MarkyMark
13 going very recently going by left and recieved feedback! thats quite a few at over 100quid a pop from FW.
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Post by: RunningWithScissors49
"++++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.
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!~)"
Pretty obvious satire, imo
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By the looks of it those sold for about $1.30
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Post by: cerbrus2
To save on re-listing items with Ebay. oeople change the price of what they are selling to a stupid amount that no one will ever pay. This is only because they have run out of stock and waiting for more so instead of paying for re-lists they just make sure no one buys any until they get more in.
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Post by: Breotan
Wasn't aware you could do that.
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Post by: cerbrus2
Yeah you just put a massive high stock value Say a few thousand. And once the Actual amount has run out change the price to one that no one will buy for. You can make sales on ebay that have no time limit. just go untill you run out of stock. Then you only need to pay the fees on what has sold rather than re listing every time you sell 10.
After looking through this thread a lot of the items posted here are the same sort of thing. Especially when you check how many have been sold and at what prices.
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Post by: LunaHound
This isnt exactly folly persay, but I guess... delusional.
The good:
$309 and counting
The lolz $349.63 BIN
Q~~60_12.JPG)
Both airbrush, one done with obvious knowledge of shading and high lights.
The other, seems like a 5 minute airbrushing job, upon realizing the failure starts drawing black lines as an attempt to break the
fail shade, or simply just mask it...
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Post by: cerbrus2
I disagree with you completely. that last one is done by Ichiban Painting studios. And Hugos work always sells.
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Post by: R3con
That second one is from Ichiban Painting, I've had him do 4 commissions for me and every single one has been amazing. I've seen the full spread of pics for that wraithknight and really liked it.
Cool Mini or not has it at an 8 http://www.coolminiornot.com/333920
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Post by: Melcavuk
Its also featured on GW daily which cant hurt the price
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Post by: SagesStone
Really? I can't see what you three see in it. Just look at how lazy those gems are, they didn't even cover some of them properly and it shows in the close ups in that GW article. It's sell, but that price is a bit high for what you're getting. I'd say it should be closer to the $150-180 mark at most.
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
I can't paint near that quality level so I'm highly impressed.
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Post by: cerbrus2
 n0t_u wrote:Really? I can't see what you three see in it. Just look at how lazy those gems are, they didn't even cover some of them properly and it shows in the close ups in that GW article. It's sell, but that price is a bit high for what you're getting. I'd say it should be closer to the $150-180 mark at most.
The WK is what $100 (im in UK so its just £70) And you are saying that his work is basically only worth $50-$80 =. that is mighty low on the estimate. The model above has nothing special that you think is deservidly of its $309 bid so far. When in truth it is just Air brush shading and some highlighting. Even the base is just Masking taped off and a simple fade put on it. The gems looks flat and dull also.
Where as Hugos has a fully custom made base out of Cork and other items completly painted up. the gems are done in a nice gloss so they shine as they should and underneath the black line is exactly the same shading effect as used on the green one, it just doesnt show as well because of the limited tones between the two colors on Hugos model. The sword and general Gold work is also great on Hugos. As is the effect of the sword.
But each to there own. But i would not call this an ebay Folley. Go and search in the forum for "My Worthy painting Woes". that's a follies. not this.
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Post by: SagesStone
It may not be worth that much either, but it's a bit closer than the blue one. Those glossy gems are just lazy.
The shading is inconsistant, even missing in places (such as the left forearm and the bumps on the fins). Hell he didn't even bother to paint over some parts such as the soft armour in the right arm's elbow and simply left the quick blue spray job he did. The sword is pretty basic, just a glow at the end and these stark lightning patterns along it to distract just like the vines. And the gaps over it. It's alright, but it's not "omgawesome".
The base though is pretty nice, not the three gems and the water part, but the rock the grass and such is nice. The pose on it, looks awkward and forced for the sake of the base. All over it looks like a pretty quick perhaps rushed job in order to try to ride the wave of the knight's release. Which is why it doesn't seem worth as much, perhaps the $150-180 range is a bit harsh, but it's certainly falling flat of the $350 mark.
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Post by: Aerethan
Did you ever stop to think that it's intentional? How easily people judge work that they often are not capable of doing themselves.
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Post by: ruminator
I could maybe match the second one in time, but not in the time the model has been available. If you want a decently painted model quick then that's the cost.
First model though is breathtakingly awesome. That's an award winner right there and the models only been available weeks not months. Wow.
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Post by: chuckwilliams
Yeah, no hating on Hugo. He has two Golden Daemons and a Scrap Daemon.
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Post by: judgedoug
I don't paint most of the gems on my Eldar (just one on each, for their soulstone). I hate a billion gems covering every Eldar thing ever, it looks stupid. If I ever get a Wraith Knight, I'll probably only paint the one in the center of it's chest.
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Post by: forrestfire
There's also the fact that they're (at least on Dire Avenger armor) mostly not gems. The "lumps" are electronics.
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Post by: Some_Call_Me_Tim?
Aerethan wrote:Did you ever stop to think that it's intentional? How easily people judge work that they often are not capable of doing themselves.
^This!^ I think someone's a little jealous... ~Tim?
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Post by: jah-joshua
not to hate on the guy, but i don't like his style at all...
it's just personal taste...
i've been following his work for two years now, and it just doesn't do anything for me...
he seems to be a really cool dude, judging from his videos, though...
different strokes for different folks...
cheers
jah
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Post by: SagesStone
Yes actually I did.
All over it looks like a pretty quick perhaps rushed job in order to try to ride the wave of the knight's release.
Aerethan wrote:How easily people judge work that they often are not capable of doing themselves.
This is also one of the stupidest fallacies one can fall into. Quite frankly I'm disappointed now, especially after seeing how good your posts have been in the past. My skill itself has nothing to do with it, otherwise my opinion on it would be biased, no? Instead I seem to be the only one trying to stay objective. People bringing up who painted it and what awards he has won, is that how art is judged now? Not how it looks, by who painted it? I'm sure they didn't care he had already won a gold demon when he won a second. I really couldn't care less about who painted it; it was completely irrelevant to how it was painted and presented. You know, that thing I was discussing that's apparently "hating on the painter" now.
I'm clearly wasting my time here.
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Post by: Aerethan
n0t_u wrote:
Yes actually I did.
All over it looks like a pretty quick perhaps rushed job in order to try to ride the wave of the knight's release.
Aerethan wrote:How easily people judge work that they often are not capable of doing themselves.
This is also one of the stupidest fallacies one can fall into. Quite frankly I'm disappointed now, especially after seeing how good your posts have been in the past. My skill itself has nothing to do with it, otherwise my opinion on it would be biased, no? Instead I seem to be the only one trying to stay objective. People bringing up who painted it and what awards he has won, is that how art is judged now? Not how it looks, by who painted it? I'm sure they didn't care he had already won a gold demon when he won a second. I really couldn't care less about who painted it; it was completely irrelevant to how it was painted and presented. You know, that thing I was discussing that's apparently "hating on the painter" now.
I'm clearly wasting my time here.
I never mentioned who painted it, as frankly that doesn't mean crap.
And I never actually said you couldn't do it, I was making a generalization.
I agree that it's meh. It doesn't do anything for me, especially compared to the green one. But one thing I've seen on my years on the forum and in the hobby, is that so many people are harsh critics of work that they can't even equal, myself included from time to time(though I admit if it's something I don't like but can't do myself).
I cannot personally airbrush as well as that blue model. I don't think that paint job is a 10, but I'd give it a solid 7. I don't think it was half assed at all. And who cares if he's riding the fotm wave?
That said, I agree that if A is $349, then B should be $225-250 at the most. In both cases, I'd not buy them as that is preposterous money for models.
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Post by: Zweischneid
Aaron Dembski-Bowdens Blood Reaver (Night Lord Trilogy) for GBP 383,91 (No Joke!)
I know it is a good book and all... but... wow? Am I missing something here?
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Post by: Shandara
Can't even claim a mistyped comma there (in case it was 38,30).
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Post by: optimusprime14
Shandara wrote:
Can't even claim a mistyped comma there (in case it was 38,30).
they have a lot of other books at 999.99, I'm wondering if they are just out of stock and raised the price instead of relisting....
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Post by: ExNoctemNacimur
The guy really doesn't want the Aussies to get it!
EDIT: Or anyone else, for that matter!
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Post by: rigeld2
Or you could read slightly further down in his description...
I'm not sure why he screwed up on the original posting though.
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Post by: Nicorex
Dig this! This guy wants almost 400 bones for a copy of "Battlefleet Gothic". Its awsome its brand new in the shrink wrap and all but seriously 375 dollars???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GW-Battlefleet-Gothic-Battlefleet-Gothic-Box-SW-/151067343721?pt=Games_US&hash=item232c50bb69
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Post by: cerbrus2
I can actually see it being sold for that. I have seen incomplete SpaceHulk games go for $186 US. (or £120 UK)
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Post by: GorillaWarfare
Yes, this seems reasonable. If I didn't already have all the BFG stuff I'll ever need, including books and markers, I might be interested in that deal. I would do some shopping around though to see what a NIB BFG would go for though.
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Post by: filbert
I bought a BFG boxed set with everything in it for less than £50 recently (ie before GW shut down Specialist Games). Glad I did so now seeing the prices!
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Post by: Breotan
GorillaWarfare wrote:
Yes, this seems reasonable. If I didn't already have all the BFG stuff I'll ever need, including books and markers, I might be interested in that deal. I would do some shopping around though to see what a NIB BFG would go for though.
Gonna have to dig up my BFG stuff and put it on eBay then.
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Post by: jonolikespie
The really sad part is that at £46 it is still $10(AUD) cheaper than buying direct in Australia.
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Post by: tgjensen
And more than 10 available!
Nah, he's just selling orders. He writes in the description that delivery time is 2-3 weeks so he can get it and paint it up. Also note the maulerfiend (or w/e) to show off his painting skills.
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Post by: alarmingrick
jimbolina25 wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer-Forge-World-Resin-Defence-Line-/141007228679?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20d4af8f07
oh dear
He/she/they should be ashamed! 'Oh dear' is right! Automatically Appended Next Post: Alright, me being me, I messaged the "Aegis line" seller and got this reply:
"Dear *********,
It's a joke mate don't worry, I won't actually sell this or allow bids, I'm not a total douche bag, proving a point to a mate is all.
- halestormgaming"
So, for what it's worth.
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Post by: Zweischneid
Vulkan Lives BL Novel for (currently) GBP 165,-
For a change, this isn't the fault of the guy who started this auction. I believe it started at GBP 0.99.
Some people REALLY want that book NOW.
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Post by: Wyrmalla
Amazon lists that thing as having a release date of December. Guess people are just that impatient....
Actually looking at the bidding it appears to be just one person who's repeatedly bidding on it. Oddly they've increased the bid exponentially despite a lack of interest from other users...
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Post by: rigeld2
eBay does t show failed winning bids, so if that one person set a high enough bid, any time someone bids it looks like he bids again.
In other words, those repeat bids are showing other interested buyers.
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Post by: chuckwilliams
I've gotta question the sanity of anybody who doesnt love this...
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Post by: Fishboy
Aerethan wrote:Did you ever stop to think that it's intentional? How easily people judge work that they often are not capable of doing themselves.
I took a closer look and I just dont see the quality on it. The airbrushing just looks lazy to me and the gems are sloppy. The "lightning" is sloppy and not crisp and the highlights are amature at best. The pose is nice but the paint is blah. On a side note I can paint and have a few GW statues myself so
The green one shows more talent IMHO
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Post by: forrestfire
How is that one a folly? 
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Post by: Wyrmalla
Perhaps due to how poorly it sold or that you can still pick up them new in FLGS?
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Post by: angel of ecstasy
 Wyrmalla wrote:Perhaps due to how poorly it sold or that you can still pick up them new in FLGS?
Not for 55 dollars, though?
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Post by: timetowaste85
Yeah, that copy of Dreadfleet IS pretty cheap, even with $10 shipping. I certainly wouldn't call it a folly. It would have to be double that price or more to be a folly, I think.
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Post by: judgedoug
My buddy just picked up a brand new sealed copy at a FLGS for $30.
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Post by: doc1234
Funnier when you read down about Skaven hellbreds....the less I know of skaven mating habit the better thanks
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Post by: timetowaste85
 judgedoug wrote:
My buddy just picked up a brand new sealed copy at a FLGS for $30.
Good lord, do they have another at $30? I'd ask you to pick it up for me. I'd actually be more than willing to try it at that price.
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Post by: Dmyze
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OOP-Warhammer-40k-Space-Marines-Limited-Edition-Metal-Thunderhawk-Gunship-BNIB-/321158528981?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4ac68a3fd5
Jeebuz...I heard of them going for a grand or so - but that price is huge for a 15kg, nightmare to assemble, metal brick with wings.
You could pretty much buy a secondhand cheap car for that price!
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Post by: fishy bob
 Dmyze wrote:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ OOP-Warhammer- 40k-Space-Marines-Limited-Edition-Metal-Thunderhawk-Gunship-BNIB-/321158528981?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4ac68a3fd5
Jeebuz...I heard of them going for a grand or so - but that price is huge for a 15kg, nightmare to assemble, metal brick with wings.
You could pretty much buy a secondhand cheap car for that price!
Bloody hell, that is a folly. Wooden box or no wooden box.
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Post by: Shandara
Even for that seller, that's quite a .. huge. . price.
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Post by: hutber
Saw the thunderhawk. Must say I was tempted to buy it, but then i remember i'm not completely crazy... :(
Saw this and was tempted, i love dragons...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citadel-GW-Warhammer-OOP-The-Citadel-Imperial-Dragon-Chicken-Dragon-/141011965474?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20d4f7d622
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Post by: Aerethan
Ah yes, the days before plastic models. GW expected you to make your own masking tape wings on that thing. Iirc they are indeed quite rare, but that price does seem high.
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Post by: MagickalMemories
I think it's expecially high for a model that has had one (WHAT THE...?) piece painted and stripped, another broken and TWO MORE lost and replaced "by a local artist" with brass rod.
And by "local artist," he likely means himself, because he's a "great painter." LOL
Eric
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Post by: Shandara
Pro-painted bits of sprue/foam!
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Post by: Stoupe
I especially love this:
The pictures don't do the models justice!
Check out the picture though, this is the model you are getting .
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Post by: Jehan-reznor
1700pounds for a chicken dragon, waaow!
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
Dmyze wrote:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ OOP-Warhammer- 40k-Space-Marines-Limited-Edition-Metal-Thunderhawk-Gunship-BNIB-/321158528981?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4ac68a3fd5
Jeebuz...I heard of them going for a grand or so - but that price is huge for a 15kg, nightmare to assemble, metal brick with wings.
You could pretty much buy a secondhand cheap car for that price!
My car is a 2006 in sound mechanical condition and was under 100,000 miles when I purchased it. It ended up around $1000 less then that.
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Post by: Shandara
They probably made more than a few 100 of your car though.
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
Not saying my car is more valuable or rare (it might be more valuable as people don't seem to be buying that thunderhawk and it's value is what people will pay for it) I was just providing information on the statement that one could purchase a used car for the price of the model.
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Post by: Shandara
I wasn't saying your wasn't rare or valuable, just that since these things show up once in a blue moon on Ebay, the seller obviously feels he can set his own price!
To be honest, the last metal Thunderhawk I saw on Ebay was a badly stripped broken collection of parts (and it missed a few) and didn't even come with the box.
This one is positively pristine.
I don't think it'll sell for this price, but if it was like 1500 pounds it would be gone quick.
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Post by: Mathieu Raymond
Kalashnikov... I wish I could find cars for that cheap.
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Post by: KalashnikovMarine
It's all about knowing where to go my man, cost of living might also be different in Canada with regards to horseless carriages, but if you poke around, and try to find automotive auction lots that primarily cater to dealers, or police auctions, you can snag some excellent finds.
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Post by: Dmyze
Interesting! however I'm not particually suprised that people are doing that.
However like parting out boxes/kits for Bitz auctions I can't imagine that everything someone buys in a full army auction will sell well seperated from the rest.
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Post by: Some_Call_Me_Tim?
 KalashnikovMarine wrote: Dmyze wrote:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ OOP-Warhammer- 40k-Space-Marines-Limited-Edition-Metal-Thunderhawk-Gunship-BNIB-/321158528981?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4ac68a3fd5
Jeebuz...I heard of them going for a grand or so - but that price is huge for a 15kg, nightmare to assemble, metal brick with wings.
You could pretty much buy a secondhand cheap car for that price!
My car is a 2006 in sound mechanical condition and was under 100,000 miles when I purchased it. It ended up around $1000 less then that.
My car, a '94 Plymouth Sundance, cost me $25 and it only had 47k miles on it! : 
~Tim?
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Post by: pretre
They ran out of stock so increased the price rather than close the listing. Almost guaranteed. If you look at the sales history, he sold one for $79.95 on that same listing.
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Post by: Alfndrate
But... it's a relic 
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Post by: Ejay
I would feel sorry for anyone who accidentaly presses buy it now while looking at that page
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Post by: Shandara
If they press Buy It Now and then confirm it on the next screen, they deserve what they bought!
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Post by: Rayvon
That does indeed take the biscuit.
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Post by: Alfndrate
To be fair though, it seems like it's one of those things people do to get around relisting items. They jack the price up to a point that no one will buy it while they're out of stock, and then when they get stock back in, they lower the price.
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Post by: pretre
 Alfndrate wrote:To be fair though, it seems like it's one of those things people do to get around relisting items. They jack the price up to a point that no one will buy it while they're out of stock, and then when they get stock back in, they lower the price.
Dude, that's so 4 posts ago...
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Post by: fishy bob
Well, like Pretre said, it's most certainly priced like that because they don't want people to buy it.
Edit: Double- 
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Post by: Alfndrate
 pretre wrote: Alfndrate wrote:To be fair though, it seems like it's one of those things people do to get around relisting items. They jack the price up to a point that no one will buy it while they're out of stock, and then when they get stock back in, they lower the price.
Dude, that's so 4 posts ago...
Bro, nobody ain't got time for that
In all fairness, I did miss your post because when I responded, "but it's a relic " I didn't see the the next page being open
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Post by: pretre
Alfndrate wrote: pretre wrote: Alfndrate wrote:To be fair though, it seems like it's one of those things people do to get around relisting items. They jack the price up to a point that no one will buy it while they're out of stock, and then when they get stock back in, they lower the price.
Dude, that's so 4 posts ago...
Bro, nobody ain't got time for that
In all fairness, I did miss your post because when I responded, "but it's a relic " I didn't see the the next page being open
Do you even lift?
It's okay, I'm pretty sure that explanation has been given about 5 times in this thread.
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Post by: pities2004
Alfndrate wrote: pretre wrote: Alfndrate wrote:To be fair though, it seems like it's one of those things people do to get around relisting items. They jack the price up to a point that no one will buy it while they're out of stock, and then when they get stock back in, they lower the price.
Dude, that's so 4 posts ago...
Bro, nobody ain't got time for that
In all fairness, I did miss your post because when I responded, "but it's a relic " I didn't see the the next page being open
Dead giveaway?
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Post by: doc1234
I think its already been said, ebay stockists bump the price to stupid heights to avoid re-listing them if they're outa stock.
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Post by: Alfndrate
That man is a G.D hero! you show Charles Ramsay some respect when talking about him!
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Post by: Rayvon
fishy bob wrote:
Well, like Pretre said, it's most certainly priced like that because they don't want people to buy it.
Edit: Double-
Good point
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Post by: Aerethan
His auctions look rather suspicious, almost like he ripped off an LGS and is trying to fence the items.
Not accusing him directly of it, but the volume and nature of his auctions are sketchy.
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Post by: pretre
He probably is a LGS. He has only good feedback and a history on eBay.
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Or an ex-LGS...
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Post by: Azreal13
You are bidding on a fully painted High Elf army. I have spent many hours painting and playing with this army but I have a child on the way and the wife wants to use my display case in the baby's room so I have to part with them. This is not a slop job paint job. I take time and make crisp lines. These are the older style high Elves with all pieces being bought 2000 or earlier. If you are looking for a well painted, ready to play army then this is for you.
Now, not everyone is, or will be, a Golden Demon winner, but surely he has eyes?
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Post by: warriorpriest
fidel wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lord-Kaldor-Draigo-Grey-Knights- WH40K-Metal-Warhammer- 40k-New-Unpainted-Mint- NIB-/321093590336?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4ac2ab5d40
$77.00......
And all i wanted was one metal draigo....
From the listing:
I have a large amount of these Games Workshop items and miniatures so please check my other items for BARGAINS!
LOL!!!!!
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Post by: rigeld2
 azreal13 wrote:
You are bidding on a fully painted High Elf army. I have spent many hours painting and playing with this army but I have a child on the way and the wife wants to use my display case in the baby's room so I have to part with them. This is not a slop job paint job. I take time and make crisp lines. These are the older style high Elves with all pieces being bought 2000 or earlier. If you are looking for a well painted, ready to play army then this is for you.
Now, not everyone is, or will be, a Golden Demon winner, but surely he has eyes?
It doesn't look sloppy - it just doesn't look that grand. A wash would help overall, but it's not puke worthy.
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Post by: Ejay
rigeld2 wrote: azreal13 wrote:
You are bidding on a fully painted High Elf army. I have spent many hours painting and playing with this army but I have a child on the way and the wife wants to use my display case in the baby's room so I have to part with them. This is not a slop job paint job. I take time and make crisp lines. These are the older style high Elves with all pieces being bought 2000 or earlier. If you are looking for a well painted, ready to play army then this is for you.
Now, not everyone is, or will be, a Golden Demon winner, but surely he has eyes?
It doesn't look sloppy - it just doesn't look that grand. A wash would help overall, but it's not puke worthy.
well at least he knows how to color within the lines...but 275 for coloring book quality models??
thats above the retail price for those models btw
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I'm not arguing that - just saying that his statement isn't incorrect He totally did color within the lines, but the paintjob doesn't increase the value of the models.
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Post by: Tannhauser42
fidel wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lord-Kaldor-Draigo-Grey-Knights- WH40K-Metal-Warhammer- 40k-New-Unpainted-Mint- NIB-/321093590336?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4ac2ab5d40
$77.00......
And all i wanted was one metal draigo....
I guess I should count myself lucky I got my metal Draigo for $20 a few months ago? I know the old metals are selling for more than the finecrap these days, but wow...
Here's one like it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40K-BLOOD-ANGELS-BROTHER-CORBULO-new-in-blister-oop-metal-/181183946324?pt=Games_US&hash=item2a2f679e54
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Post by: timetowaste85
I know of a little gamestore that has a ton of metal models that are now Finecast...PM me and I'm willing to pick up the model you want, plus shipping, plus minor inconvenience for my time (maybe $5 above retail, less if you want a bunch). Of course, this offer totally depends on their stock. Likely it'll be cheaper than eBay, and you'll have it NIB.
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Post by: MagickalMemories
rigeld2 wrote:I'm not arguing that - just saying that his statement isn't incorrect He totally did color within the lines, but the paintjob doesn't increase the value of the models.
You should zoom in on the face and hand of the griffin rider.
I am thinking he has a broader definition of "lines" than I do. LOL
Also, it's very kind of him not to charge extra for the dust.
Eric
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Post by: fidel
 timetowaste85 wrote:I know of a little gamestore that has a ton of metal models that are now Finecast... PM me and I'm willing to pick up the model you want, plus shipping, plus minor inconvenience for my time (maybe $5 above retail, less if you want a bunch). Of course, this offer totally depends on their stock. Likely it'll be cheaper than eBay, and you'll have it NIB.
Nah just picked up Inquisiter Rex from FW to represent draigo - put a stormbolter on him and everything
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Post by: Alfndrate
Seeing someone eat their minis is almost worth the 600 dollar price of admission
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Post by: warriorpriest
Alfndrate wrote:
Seeing someone eat their minis is almost worth the 600 dollar price of admission
thinking the same thing..... lol
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Post by: Alfndrate
I think I'm mostly concerned if I buy it, and it comes with no miniatures, because he does say all the pieces are still on the spur
>_>
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Post by: warriorpriest
Alfndrate wrote:
I think I'm mostly concerned if I buy it, and it comes with no miniatures, because he does say all the pieces are still on the spur
>_>
600 for an empty box..... I am in the wrong line of work.
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Post by: doc1234
 warriorpriest wrote: Alfndrate wrote:
I think I'm mostly concerned if I buy it, and it comes with no miniatures, because he does say all the pieces are still on the spur
>_>
600 for an empty box..... I am in the wrong line of work.
If it sells we'd have GW taking notes off this guy
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Post by: Alfndrate
I'm assuming I'd get the box with pieces haphazardly glued to a metal spur
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Post by: pretre
Those are just rippers, right?
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Post by: warriorpriest
with plumes attached for 'insectoid" wings.
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Post by: curran12
Eh, for 39 bucks that isn't a terrible deal. Interesting twist on the conversion (though I'd have done more to show off the wings) but it isn't something unforgivable, imo.
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Post by: optimusprime14
At least he's honest about it.
Although he doesn't mention the Tau drone surfboards.....
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Same seller has a listing for a space marine codex with the same picture.
My guess is that either
A) He forgot to change the picture for the listings
B) He cannot read
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Post by: Breotan
Good luck on getting £30.00 for a Necron codex on eBay. I was barely able to get my SM codex to sell for $18.
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Post by: The Shadow
This made me laugh as well. I wish this guy the best of luck selling this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unique-Warhammer-High-Elf-White-Lion-of-Chrace-pro-painted-Army-/171089130462?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item27d5b4f3de
It's a cool army, well converted with a fair amount of minis, don't get me wrong. But £1,100??!! Seriously?
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Post by: ExNoctemNacimur
And what's with the lad's magazines he's selling as well?
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Post by: jonolikespie
To be fair that's not the battalion, that's the army box. I don't know about the UK or the US but that's cheaper than what we pay for them here and it is technically OOP
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Post by: Janthkin
Hey, that one's local to me. I wonder if he'd agree to pickup, so I could save the $3.75 shipping....
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Post by: Imposter101
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-40k-Chaos-Space-Marine-Huron-Blackheart-Pro-Painted-/251315170042?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a838d2afa
'Pro Painted'
"A Very Well Painted Games Workshop Chaos Space Marine Huron Blackheart Model Painted Using Citedel Paints And Washes, Based And With Hamadrya Model.
The Model Has A Small Bit Of Wear And Tear On The Back Pack But This Shows War Damage, After All A Warlord Of Chaos Who Has Fought In Many Battles Would Have Damage To His Almighty Armour."
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Post by: warriorpriest
Imposter101 wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer- 40k-Chaos-Space-Marine-Huron-Blackheart-Pro-Painted-/251315170042?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a838d2afa
'Pro Painted'
"A Very Well Painted Games Workshop Chaos Space Marine Huron Blackheart Model Painted Using Citedel Paints And Washes, Based And With Hamadrya Model.
The Model Has A Small Bit Of Wear And Tear On The Back Pack But This Shows War Damage, After All A Warlord Of Chaos Who Has Fought In Many Battles Would Have Damage To His Almighty Armour."
Looks Like he took the mark of nurgle.
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Post by: kronk
It's an interesting model, but not $200 interesting...
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Post by: Chute82
Well he claims its "Expertly painted"
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Post by: kronk
I'm an expert in my field (arguably), but that doesn't mean anything I paint is "expertly painted".
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Post by: Shandara
That one seller keeps trying at that.
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Post by: TheDraconicLord
How...how does anyone have the balls to murder such a beautiful and expensive model like that?! 
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Post by: fishy bob
 kronk wrote:
It's an interesting model, but not $200 interesting...
That's an interesting avatar, but not Kronk interesting
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Post by: Andilus Greatsword
This seller has some decent deals (got 3 Space Wolves packs for the price of 2), but if you're going to be recasting then don't make it obvious by recasting metal models in resin...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Sisters-Battle-Canoness-99060108056-/121149146753?pt=Games_US&hash=item1c350d4681
I'm kind of worried that the Space Wolves packs I bought might be resin recasts now... 
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Post by: pretre
That model did come on metal sprues in the package because of the options. I still think you're right and it's a recast, but it could just be the metal sprue version.
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Post by: Andilus Greatsword
pretre wrote:
That model did come on metal sprues in the package because of the options. I still think you're right and it's a recast, but it could just be the metal sprue version.
Maybe, it looks like its a resin model though to me. The chainsword also looks somewhat miscast.
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Post by: Shandara
The extra tab ON the canoness' tab is a clear sign of recaster. Not to mention the extras all come on one sprue and don't have gates/tabs like that.
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Post by: Blackmoor
Shandara wrote:The extra tab ON the canoness' tab is a clear sign of recaster. Not to mention the extras all come on one sprue and don't have gates/tabs like that.
And that it comes from China.
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Post by: Imposter101
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Post by: pretre
That's not bad for those parts. A lictor plus two sought after backpacks.
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Post by: Azreal13
pretre wrote:That's not bad for those parts. A lictor plus two sought after backpacks.
They're almost definitely recasts, and they're massively overcharging for them.
Not that I have any idea what Chinese recasts typically cost. 
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Post by: daddyorchips
wow, i never knew people did recasts until reading this china is so good at capitalism it's a disgrace they pretend to be communist
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Post by: Andilus Greatsword
azreal13 wrote: pretre wrote:That's not bad for those parts. A lictor plus two sought after backpacks.
They're almost definitely recasts, and they're massively overcharging for them.
Not that I have any idea what Chinese recasts typically cost.
Mhmm, they're selling for around 60-75% retail... dammit, I'm going to be getting 30 resin Space Wolves it looks like...
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Post by: rigeld2
Devilfish plus the Star Wars Imperial Shuttle == that.
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Post by: timetowaste85
I don't see how that Tau ship is a folly: it's a beautiful conversion. Seeing how its 45 pounds now, I'd say that's a fair price. That's what, $75 or so? Not such a bad thing for a good paint job, a solid conversion and obvious time and love. That definitely doesn't belong in this thread, except to show it off.
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Post by: optimusprime14
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Post by: doc1234
optimusprime14 wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer-Tau-Empire-52013-Converted-Crisis-Suits-or-Piranhas-/390595119100?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item5af14887fc#ht_1114wt_758
I'm trying to figure out what exactly these are....
12 bucks worth of crisis suit parts? Looking at the joints it looks like they decided to remove the limbs. Mad fix for a model break perhaps?
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Post by: doc1234
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ral-partha-Battletech-Battledroids-Behemoth-x3-Miniature-Unseen-LOOK-/111079312095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_210&hash=item19dcd7cadf
At first I didn't think it was that bad, with the old unseens being rather rare. But then I spotted the other unseen firebee's and whatnot for what, $20 at most each?
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Post by: Basimpo
35 bucks plus $15 for shipping for a space marine with a heavy bolter? NO WAY! Wheres my credit card, i need 5!
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Post by: Alex Kolodotschko
I want wings on my Swarmlord!
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Post by: warriorpriest
Basimpo wrote:35 bucks plus $15 for shipping for a space marine with a heavy bolter? NO WAY! Wheres my credit card, i need 5!
might want to rethink that..... after all that heavy Bolter looks a lot like a plasma cannon. might want to see if they will lower the price to 34 dollars......
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Post by: Krellnus
All professional, all custom, all the time?
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Post by: timetowaste85
I painted better than that when I first started, and mine occasionally had grey plastic showing underneath. Wow, that's terribad. I can't even find words in the proper English language to describe how awful it is. The worst part is he could probably get better, but thinks that these awful jobs are good, and he's charging 3-20x what the models are worth, when they'd be an embarrassment to put on the table.
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Post by: Tannhauser42
optimusprime14 wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/Warhammer-Tau-Empire-52013-Converted-Crisis-Suits-or-Piranhas-/390595119100?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item5af14887fc#ht_1114wt_758
I'm trying to figure out what exactly these are....
Looks like someone let their 2 year old put the models together...
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Post by: Andilus Greatsword
 Andilus Greatsword wrote: azreal13 wrote: pretre wrote:That's not bad for those parts. A lictor plus two sought after backpacks.
They're almost definitely recasts, and they're massively overcharging for them.
Not that I have any idea what Chinese recasts typically cost.
Mhmm, they're selling for around 60-75% retail... dammit, I'm going to be getting 30 resin Space Wolves it looks like...
Following up on this, I got the models today and they were all plastic. I'm a happy ebayer.
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Post by: Senden
Man, forgeworld's stuff has gone downhill recently
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Post by: Bomster
 spears wrote:http://www.ebay.co. uk/itm/tau-large-titan-gunship-flyer-professionally-painted-/390639545019
Who needs a manta anyway.
That Star Wars shuttle model sure gets a ton of mileage within the community...
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Post by: judgedoug
What is that, a Leman Russ with no turret and a plastic tube shoved where the lascannon goes?
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Post by: Azreal13
Andilus Greatsword wrote: Andilus Greatsword wrote: azreal13 wrote: pretre wrote:That's not bad for those parts. A lictor plus two sought after backpacks.
They're almost definitely recasts, and they're massively overcharging for them.
Not that I have any idea what Chinese recasts typically cost.
Mhmm, they're selling for around 60-75% retail... dammit, I'm going to be getting 30 resin Space Wolves it looks like...
Following up on this, I got the models today and they were all plastic. I'm a happy ebayer.
I hope I'm happy for you, but they can use a very similar looking resin to plastic. File a bit slightly and see how it smells, if you get a solvent type smell, like a permanent marker, its resin and a recast. Hopefully not though.
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Post by: Senden
rigeld2 wrote:http://www.forgeworld.co. uk/Warhammer-40000/Imperial_Guard/Imperial_Guard_Tanks/DESTROYER-TANK-HUNTER-COMPLETE-KIT.html
Looks about right... shoddily put together, but about right.
Look closer, Its clearly a bad scratchbuild, styrene pipe barrel with green stuff detailing sticking out of the stock hull mount. The forgeworld kit replaces the top and front of the LMBT with resin parts, this is just 2/3 of a regular russ kit
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Post by: Breotan
azreal13 wrote:I hope I'm happy for you, but they can use a very similar looking resin to plastic. File a bit slightly and see how it smells, if you get a solvent type smell, like a permanent marker, its resin and a recast. Hopefully not though.
Or you can just try to use plastic cement to glue them and see if it works.
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Post by: pretre
azreal13 wrote:I hope I'm happy for you, but they can use a very similar looking resin to plastic. File a bit slightly and see how it smells, if you get a solvent type smell, like a permanent marker, its resin and a recast. Hopefully not though.
Yeah, I got one of the Necron walkers in a big trade and started freaking out when the legs kept breaking while I was trying to pack it up. Look inside the breaks (primed of course)... That's not plastic. Sunova.
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Post by: Da krimson barun
I saw efgt "well painted "for 400 euro.
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Post by: Andilus Greatsword
azreal13 wrote: Andilus Greatsword wrote: Andilus Greatsword wrote: azreal13 wrote: pretre wrote:That's not bad for those parts. A lictor plus two sought after backpacks.
They're almost definitely recasts, and they're massively overcharging for them.
Not that I have any idea what Chinese recasts typically cost.
Mhmm, they're selling for around 60-75% retail... dammit, I'm going to be getting 30 resin Space Wolves it looks like...
Following up on this, I got the models today and they were all plastic. I'm a happy ebayer.
I hope I'm happy for you, but they can use a very similar looking resin to plastic. File a bit slightly and see how it smells, if you get a solvent type smell, like a permanent marker, its resin and a recast. Hopefully not though.
Hmm I've actually taken a closer look at the models and they're a lighter colour than the plastic GW normally uses, and they're definitely on different sprues... so ya, probably a recast although they were plastic and for the most part good quality (a few of the legs were slightly misaligned). However, it looks like someone reported them because all of their " GW products" have been taken down and now they just sell cheap baby toys...
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Post by: baritowned
I know this has already been posted, but mother of god I want to know what this guy is smoking:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_osacat=0&_armrs=1&_ssn=simplyvintagecollectibles77&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.X40k&_nkw=40k&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Has anyone messaged him to see why he thinks they're worth that much? Everything is 200-300% markup...
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Post by: Marthike
LOL his smoking something not from this planet.
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Post by: Elemental
GW employee testing the waters for future price hikes?
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Post by: TheDraconicLord
The 356$ AoBR box made my day. I do wonder what the heck is going on here.
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Post by: Bolognesus
...possibly the worst laundering scheme in the history of mankind?
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Post by: Andilus Greatsword
Guys, they're collector's items.
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Post by: Eberious
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eldar-Striking-Scorpions-Squad-Metal-New-with-Exarch-Warhammer-40k-WH40K-/321171954716?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4ac7571c1c
Now, I know some people will pay a little more than the current finecast models price to get them in metal. I would, only a little and the unit would have to be worth it in game for me to do so. But this is just stupid, check out his other stuff. I want whats hes smoking.
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Post by: ruff
That is crazy stupid markup..
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Post by: Imposter101
What's he smoking? It have to cost more than that to buy. I wonder if this is how he gets it.
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Post by: Breotan
Not quite in the same league as what others are posting but something is seriously crazy with bits sellers these days.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WARHAMMER-40K-BIN-BITS-NECRON-WARRIORS-12x-CANOPTEK-SCARABS-/350756789707?pt=Games_US&hash=item51aabbddcb
So, $21 for one box's worth of Scarabs. No bases, just the Scarabs. The unopened box of Warriors goes for $36 straight from GW or $29 from TheWarStore.
I'm beginning to think Horde O' Bits is secretly being run by GW Memphis.
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Post by: warriorpriest
and 2 sets have sold............ 
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Post by: TheDraconicLord
Some people just don't want those boring Necron Warriors. They probably have too many of them and don't want them as extra bits
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Post by: rigeld2
I don't get it?
Less than a pound per mini doesn't seem outrageous.
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Post by: Breotan
rigeld2 wrote:I don't get it?
Less than a pound per mini doesn't seem outrageous.
I guess for very very old, single pose GOBLIN models it may be. I sure wouldn't pay that much for them.
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Post by: Shandara
I have a veritable goldmine in the closet judging by those prices!
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Post by: jonolikespie
Wow, bolters, a couple of chest plates, shoulder pads and helmets. I'm pretty sure anyone who has ever even touched a marine has piles of those exact parts hidden in the corner of their bitz box.
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Post by: MagickalMemories
Items are sold without boxes for 2 reasons; either they were part of a larger set and the seller is breaking down the set for profit or the seller has realized that the sprues can be packed into a smaller shipping box if you don't include the box for the unit... especially in a large set like this.
My money's on the latter.
Eric
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Post by: Tannhauser42
Yeah, it's often far cheaper to ship something in a bubble wrap envelope than a box.
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