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Hey Y'all: I am not the cross-posting genius or anything, so forgive me if this annoys. I just thought that the first time I posted this I might have pigeonholed it a little too much. The original of this post is available here: (URL) I could use (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Re: Proposed Construction Toy Grading Standards
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(...) Well, the idea comes from things like the "Comic Book Buyers Guide", "Wizard Magazine", or something like that. So yeah, the idea seems to be to protect the buyers in some way. And while comic books can be worth hundreds of thousands of (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Re: Proposed Construction Toy Grading Standards
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(...) I personally like the idea of a numeric grading system that also uses the labels you listed such as Very Good, Good, Poor, etc. Overall, your proposal appears easy to use and understand, primarily for buyers. The merchandising of new, unused (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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(...) <snip> (...) Yup, 'tis fair. Also seems to be accurate, and sufficient, but I have to confess that my eyes started to glaze over about halfway down, and I personally will never use a grading system of that exactitude (either when selling, or (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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(...) Any constructive criticism in developing these grading standards is very much appreciated -- so thanks, Chris, for responding at all! The more voices I hear the better I can improve the standards and hopefully arrive at something that many (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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<snipped it all> Very good informative read, Rick. Reminds me of sports card grading systems. I think it'd be cool to get into the habit of using something like this; maybe a bit looser standards, but pretty close to. -Chris (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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Hey Y'all: I could use some feedback on the following. Please do not reply to me personally at my email address, but rather reply here so that others may take part in the discussion over the issues that may arise. Thanks in advance, Hop-Frog (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | value of '70s sets?
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I have a friend who recentlly dug up his lego collection. ranging from the early '70 to the ealy '90 (but not particurarlly large, [two buckets]) in played with condition. I think I have found a few of the sets that some of the pieces have come (...) (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | 12v transformer and Oval of track
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What would be a good price for a 12v transformer without box and an oval of 12v track. I was thinking of £5 for the transformer and £10 for the track. Is that about right ???? Michael Pratt (23 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Re: market for RIS 1.0/1.5?
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After seeing the recent posts about the RIS 1.5 being offered at CompUSA, I would like to offer this set for sale sooner rather than later. However, I'm not sure what price I should offer it for. I would appreciate any input from those more (...) (23 years ago, 9-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Re: market for RIS 1.0/1.5?
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Hi Joel, I'm no expert, but you've got a *good thing* with the RIS 1.0 brick. Not sure about the expense of upgrading to v2.0, or if it's worth it unless (even if?) you've got a USB port, but the 1.0 brick is generally admired for its AC converter (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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I have an RIS 1.0 w/1.5 upgrade that I am thinking about selling. I know that RIS 2.0 has recently been released, so I was wondering how that affected the market for the older version. Thank you for any information you may be able to provide. -Joel (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Complete fleet of Pirates
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Hi, I have a complete fleet of Pirates' boats for sale (6250, 6268, 6271, 6274, 6276, 6277, 6280, 6285, 6286, 6289). All my sets are sealed with minimal or no shelf wear (except 6289 than has been build once and put back in the box after one week - (...) (23 years ago, 1-Oct-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Re: 12v question
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(...) What do you mean there will be so many metro liners without them? I live in the US but I collect and play with the 12v trains? Is the reissue of the Amtrak Metroliner being offered in a 12v version in Australia (instead of the 9v version (...) (23 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Price for 2556 SHELL F1 Ferrari needed !
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Hi all ! Does anyone know how much would 2556 SHELL F1 Ferrari MISB cost ? Thanks ! Enjoy ! Dejan & Nives Lugnet #595 Brickbay: (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Sep-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Set of Black Seas Barracuda Sails
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What would be a fair price to ask for a near-mint set of sails for the large pirate ship "Black Seas Barracuda". Estimated pricing on the other sets of sails (smaller ships) is also welcomed, I want to sell them all in my brickbay shop. I already (...) (23 years ago, 30-Aug-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | Re: yellow castle 375
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(...) You got a huge bargain. Keep those sets! Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (23 years ago, 27-Aug-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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(...) hi josh don't know about new but second hand i have three and would sell for about $100 Australian dollars only because there are going to be so many metro liners without them soon so every one will want one. (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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I have just brought one of these sets still in box with instructions as good as new also came with box of reinforcements 677 still with box and instuctions as new .Just wonderd what its worth and if i should hold onto it or not?(depending on how (...) (23 years ago, 25-Aug-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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| | 12v question
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I'm interested in how much a 12v power cord is worth? Josh (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.market.appraisal, lugnet.trains)
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