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Re: Vector Comics
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Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:44:25 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie writes:
> Hey Cool, I was asked to set up some Mecha at Vector Comics in Bayonne NJ.
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> I brought a few to "wet the owners appetite".
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> We are in negotiation for renting the Gomgile.
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> http://www.mylegomaster.com/id226.htm
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> I tell ya, this is gonna be one of the tough things about being buisness
> like when it comes to my creations. What price do you tell someone when it
> comes to the worth or net worth on something like this. In all our creations
> something comes from within, it's a given that's priceless. Moreover, the
> sets the individual peices, the rarity, the availability, the color, the
> year OMG etc...
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> The whole apprasial thing and more.
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> The Owner is an Artist himself and told me about how he used to do
> Silversmithing and made Jewlery. He said he understood about the whole what
> do you charge something you that you your self made. Things that are one of
> a kind etc... So it was pleasant and I felt comfortable. Hey plus he knows
> my friends and I know him blahh blahh.....
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> (it's late pardon me)
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> Ok so what if I made a replica of the Little Black Bot and attempted to sell
> it on e-bay for $1000. Are people gonna be disconcerted that I would be off
> my rocker to ask for that kind of price? Or is there merit to the amount?
> What is the Amount? I'd be more concerned at the moment at looking like a
> big head when really all I'm trying to do is enable my self to continue to
> build my ideas. I consider my Creations fun, so if anyone wants to buy one?
> Yeah!! Hoorrrayy!! ;)
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> I don't know if all who read this know, but, Building Lego is now my fultime
> pursuit. I don't mean working for The Lego Group. (although I willing to
> entertain it!) [shamless plug - will flog self latter by sorting my wheels)
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> My attempt at bringing my Lego Building to the next Level.
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> As for airing this all out. I'm free like that and take it as you will.
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> For all of you that have been so supportive Let me know what you think!
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> As for everyone I wanna here what you gotta say! I got nothin' but time,
> errr.. sort of.
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> I'll be making availble Assorted Color Shirts of the Little Bot series.
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> Callenders, Buttons, Signed Framed pictures, Videos Cassette Movies of
> Exhibits, CD's.
> General cool Mecha Motif' (sp?)
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> As time goes on the Next generation Sophie Mecha will be born.
> New Ideas.
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> I am here to say as I start this journey, don't get me wrong, I'm promoting
> creativity, The Lego System it'self and many great things. I have the upmost
> respect for my Peers.
> If anything I embark on appears uncool. I will do the right thing.
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> Last Thing! Don't forget Tony Knaak's Mecha Contest is on!!!
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> Maybe I'll make something small. heh heh.
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> Good day.
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> Legomaster
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> www.mylegomaster.com
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> LMHoF
Hey cool Eric! My two cents would have to be this. If you are selling your
one-of-a-kind mech on ebay then I say charge what you think it's worth! The
sky is the limit!! But if you're selling a repro of a design then I say
charge your hourly building rate plus the brick worth of the piece. Does
that make any sense? I commend you on making your passion to the next
level. Bravo! 8-D
Jeff
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| Good Idea, Back in the day a single peice could decide and make all the difference in price. Now with the advent of Bricklink and e-bay. A single peice is now a matter of cents in the overall price instead of the full price of the set that a given (...) (22 years ago, 19-Oct-02, to lugnet.market.appraisal)
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